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Seller: MontereyWW
(Princess Monterey Whale Watching)
Seller Description:
Every trip is different, so whether it's your first time or you're a veteran, come on out and see what the magical Monterey Bay will reveal today! They have been in the cruise business for over 30 years and hold the reputation as the area’s leading company in narrated ocean and bay tours, specializing in natural history and biology of marine wildlife, especially whales!
The deep, cold, nutrient-rich waters of Monterey Bay are the perfect place to get an up-close view of exotic marine life. The Bay is home to the third largest submarine canyon in the world, which feeds many diverse marine mammals and sea birds.
With providing nature tours to tourist and locals we have a responsibility to use our resources to educate, enhance and protect the environment. The Pacific Explorer Whale Watching Cruise is a trip to look, touch and learn about the Marine Life here in the Monterey Bay submarine canyon, ranging from the smallest creatures, plankton, to the largest that has ever existed on our Planet Earth, the Blue Whale.
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Activity Information:
Activity Description
The Pacific Explorer which sits lower in the water than the Princess provides a more close-up view of all animals and our professional crew is personally dedicated to marine sciences and conservation.
You'll get a chance to:
- See how many balloons we’ve picked up in the bay and how they affect the ocean’s ecosystem
- Find out what blubber mitts are and use them to learn how whale blubber works (weekends only)!
During this 2 1/2 - 3 hour, fully narrated tour, you have the opportunity to see:
- Gray Whale Migration (Dec - Apr): a few miles from the coast, the Gray Whale Highway runs along the third deepest submarine canyon in the world
- Blue and Humpback Whales (Apr - Nov): rich feeding areas are home to a variety of summer whales, such as fin whales, minke whales, orcas (killer whales), and mighty blue whales (the largest animal to inhabit the earth)
- Dolphins and Porpoises: can be found year-round looking for food or just playing in the bay
- Leatherback sea turtle: the largest living turtles weighing 441-1543 lbs
- Sea birds, Seals, Sea Lions, Sea Otters and other marine life
Check out our Whale Watch Report in the Frequently Asked Questions!
What Is Not Included?
During the tour, beverages and snacks will be available for purchase from the snack bar on the boat. You are always welcome to bring any food or drinks of your own that you would like to enjoy along the way, too!
Meeting Location:
Fisherman's Wharf (Monterey Bay, CA)
(Exact meeting location details will be provided immediately upon purchase of tickets.)
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