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Ratings by Activity (Each activity's ratings from the last 12 months) |
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| Princess Monterey Whale Watching Cruises | 1,164 | 96% | 4.4 | Read Reviews | Info & Tickets |
| The Pacific Explorer | 0 | 0% | 0.0 |
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| Rating: 4 |
excellent
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| Wed, May 7, 08 10:00 AM | shockwaver | Male | 60-69 | Domestic Tourist(s) | Family Without Children | |
all was excellent. polite, competent timely, etc. the host was a card.
only suggestion. put speakers inside too. that way when the weather is bad we can stay inside some of the time but still hear the info. |
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| Rating: 5 |
Had a great time!
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| Mon, May 5, 08 10:00 AM | Janetgvv | Female | 60-69 | Local | Family With Children | |
I went with my 5 grandsons, ages 8-14 and we all enjoyed it very much. We saw lots of whales and seals and birds. The crew was very helpfull and knowledgeable.I would love to go again. |
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| Rating: 5 |
well done tour
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| Mon, May 5, 08 10:00 AM | ptparker | Male | 40-49 | Domestic Tourist(s) | Family Without Children | |
They did about as well as you can with 50+ people on board. The biologist was very good and enthusiastic. Boat was comfortable. I'm glad I went. |
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| Rating: 5 |
Awesome!
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| Sat, May 3, 08 10:00 AM | slpatrickav7 | Female | 20-29 | Local | Couple on a Date | |
Trip was everything I expected and more. Loved the on board narrator. |
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| Rating: 5 |
yes i'll do it again
The Pacific Explorer
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| Sat, May 3, 08 9:00 AM | tcatsbay | Female | 40-49 | Local | Group of Friends | |
of all the times i've been whale watching this was the best. the tour guide was excellent, the crew great and this time the whales were out in force. every thing was perfect. and yes i am recommending it to my coworkers and friends |
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| Rating: 4 |
Interesting but too long
The Pacific Explorer
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| Sat, May 3, 08 9:00 AM | CherylGrohn | Female | 50-59 | Domestic Tourist(s) | Family Without Children | |
We did get a chance to see whales, sea lions, otters and sea birds up close, and the naturalist was very familiar with their habits, especially relating to the need to preserve the oceans. The captain was anxious for us to get good views of whales and did his best to make that happen. However, of the 4 hours, we spent well over 2 hours just cruising the bay, looking for wildlife, whihc got to be too long. |
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| Rating: 4 |
stinky whale breath
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| Fri, May 2, 08 10:00 AM | paulaj | Female | 50-59 | Local | Family Without Children | |
We'd been on a whale watching trip before and enjoyed it, so decided to go again. This time we got to experience the smell of the whale's breath. Stinky! Also, our naturalist was so enthusiastic it seemed like it was the first time she had ever smelled it. If you want a fun way to spend a morning this is it. |
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| Rating: 5 |
Great whale watching
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| Fri, May 2, 08 10:00 AM | sjavayou1 | Female | 50-59 | Domestic Tourist(s) | Couple on a Date | |
the trip was great--saw many humpbacks; even smelled their breath.................the girl who narrated during the trip was lots of fun, and very versed on the subject of whales.
We would certainly advise anyone going to wear something WARM |
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| Rating: 4 |
LOOK FAST
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| Thu, May 1, 08 1:30 PM | RICHARDBAYNE | Female | 70+ | Local | Couple on a Date | |
tHE TRIP WENT AS DISCRIBED . WE DID SEE WHALES BUT BRIEFLY.
tHE WEATHER WAS COLD. BOAT PERSONEL WERE INFORMED AND COURTIOUS.
I AM GLAD THAT WE DID GO.
ps. I got sick, but still glad I went. |
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| Rating: 4 |
A great way to watch whales
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| Thu, May 1, 08 1:30 PM | loreo10x | Male | Unspecified | Domestic Tourist(s) | Individual | |
Personnel are friendly and helpful. Morning trips tend to be calmer. Captain is excellent. The boat is clean and of sufficient size to ride out any turbulence. |
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| Rating: 5 |
Awesome!
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| Mon, Apr 28, 08 10:00 AM | rubberband21 | Female | 20-29 | Domestic Tourist(s) | Couple on a Date | |
This trip was great! I wasn't expecting to see so many whales. I also didn't think we would get a close look or catch very active whales. We got so close to them that we could smell their stinky breath! We had a great time and am recommending it to anyone interested. We also saw a ton of jelly fish and 2 dolphin-like fish. I don't know if everyone gets this lucky when they go, but just make sure you go during the right season and recommended time of day. Bring sunblock and a windbreaker! (and ginger if you're scared of getting seasick). |
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| Rating: 4 |
Very fun!
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| Sun, Apr 27, 08 2:30 PM | herbhodde | Female | 40-49 | Domestic Tourist(s) | Family With Children | |
Way fun! I was afraid that 3 hours would be too long with 3 children, but it wasn't. We saw lots of whales and sea lions and even were told porpoises (though I never actually saw them). My husband and my oldest daughter did get a little seasick, but even they look back on it positively. |
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| Rating: 4 |
Very Worth It!
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| Sun, Apr 27, 08 10:00 AM | mollybeth75 | Female | 30-39 | Domestic Tourist(s) | Couple on a Date | |
You have to experience this at least once in your life time. My only reccomendation is to dress warmer. I had a jacket and jeans, and I was still cold, so I spent the last half of the trip in the heated cabin and not on deck, missing a few of the whales... |
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| Rating: 5 |
Whales!
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| Sat, Apr 26, 08 1:30 PM | mlalor | Female | 20-29 | Domestic Tourist(s) | Couple on a Date | |
We originally planned a February excusrion but weren't able to make it. We went during the last weekend in April and saw quite a few whales. The captain made sure that we all got a great view and the biologist was extremely knowledgeable. We had a great time! |
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| Rating: 3 |
It was ok trip
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| Sat, Apr 26, 08 1:30 PM | vnemakal | Female | 30-39 | International Tourist(s) | Individual | |
The high light of the trip was the enthusiastic marine biologist who described the whales and kept the tempo going. She had a very good humor and a lively way of narrating interesting facts. Other wise it wouldn't have been that interesting.
What was little disappointing was the duration of the trip. It was said that the trip is around 2 1/2 to 3 hrs long. We were supposed to start at 1.30, but actually we did start by 2.00 pm. And we were back by 3.30.
Assuming it takes good 30 mins to get to the spots where the whales are visible, we get just around 30 to 40 mins to go after themfor watching. And if it is time to get back, they won't stop the boat even if there is a pretty good sighting next to the boat. Just head back home no matter what you see on the way :-( |
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