SC
Santa Cruz Whale Watching
Experience the majesty of Monterey Bay with expert-guided marine adventures.
4.8(5 reviews)
Business
$$$
Experience the majesty of Monterey Bay with expert-guided marine adventures.
Santa Cruz Whale Watching offers unforgettable ocean excursions from Dock F in Santa Cruz, CA. Our experienced all-female crew, including Captain Megan and naturalist Sam, provides engaging, educational tours focused on marine wildlife like humpback whales, sea otters, and great white sharks. With a 4.6/5 rating from 191 reviews, we pride ourselves on professionalism, safety, and creating memorable experiences for families and adventure-seekers. Join us for whale watching, shark expeditions, and wildlife tours in the stunning Monterey Bay.
No photos available
Guided excursions to spot humpback whales, orcas, and other cetaceans with expert naturalist commentary.
Specialized trips to observe great white sharks and other marine predators in their natural habitat.
Comprehensive tours showcasing sea otters, dolphins, seabirds, and diverse ocean wildlife.
Engaging, educational experiences tailored for children with interactive learning and entertainment.
Customizable private boat tours for groups, events, or specialized wildlife viewing requests.
Awesome experience. Decided on a whim to go and got lucky with availability- crew was fantastic, knowledgeable, kind, and helpful. We enjoyed our tour from start to finish, saw some great wildlife, and would absolutely go again
Went on a shark expedition today and, although we did not see any sharks we did see a very active humpback whale! Staff were knowledgeable and professional. Ship was clean and felt safe. Was a nice way to spend a couple of hours. Bathroom on board was clean and snack bar was well stocked.
This charter is absolutely incredible! From the all-female crew to the breathtaking wildlife encounters, it truly delivers. Captain Megan showcased her exceptional skills, expertly navigating the boat to ensure everyone on board had the best views. Sam, the naturalist and Julie the co-captain, were fantastic—they kept us engaged with fascinating information about the marine life while we waited for dives and surfacings. I can’t emphasize enough how much this is the boat to choose. The crew went above and beyond, even making sure the kids were engaged, entertained, and learning throughout the trip. Highly recommend!
Fantastic experience. Great staff, very educated. Very informative. Speaker on the boat was a little crackly, but they fixed it, plenty of room, coffee was hot, whales were awesome. We followed 3 or 4 had great views. We went late April.
Great whale watching, but the boat was extremely crowded. My wife and I had a hard time finding a seat on deck, which for someone with a bad back like me, made the tour difficult as I had to stand the large majority of the trip. The tour itself was splendid. Saw sea otters, humpback whales, and great white sharks, and tons of ocean wildlife. The naturalist on board was extremely knowledgeable, and the crew incredibly friendly. Aside for the overcrowding, the trip was extremely pleasant and I would highly recommend the cruise.
Claim Santa Cruz Whale Watching to update business info, respond to reviews, and access analytics.
