| Rating |
Date Attended [v] |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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A life Changing Experience
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| Mon, Nov 24 1:30 PM |
Lavetter |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| We were excited about the thought of seeing whales in their natural habitat and not in captivity. We were blessed beyond measure as we saw many whales that day and even two whales that swam alongside another whale siting ship that was only about 50 yards from us. It was incredible as the whale lifted its head and seemed to peer into the boat. He followed this will blowing water from his blowhole onto the people on the ship. One could not have planned a better experience. It is an experience that you do not want to miss and we would do it again and again. |
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We did see some whales, sea lions, sea otters!!
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| Sat, Nov 22 1:30 PM |
vimkar |
Female |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| We took the trip on a bright clear day. We were able to watch 2 Hump back whales..quite a sight to see them. The captain and the marine biologist were able to spot them first and they let us know in advance which direction to look for and then they turn the boat accordingly.We were able to watch the whales four times as they came up for breathing every 5 to 7 mins.
Earlier we thought we spotted a blue whale but couldn't see that again.
We also saw many sea lions , sea otters and tons of jelly fish.
Worth it ...except that we all got little sea sick and tired. |
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Highly recommended activity
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| Sat, Nov 22 10:00 AM |
wuchelse |
Female |
20-29 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Couple on a Date |
| Just be sure that you do not get sea sick |
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Great Whale Watching experience
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| Wed, Nov 19 10:00 AM |
rea2112 |
Male |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Couple on a Date |
| My girlfriend and I had a great time on the Princess Monterey. The staff was great and accomodating. We left on time and went about 14 miles out on the bay. If was heavily overcast and cold out on the open water. We went at the end of November. We saw 3 Humbacks and we got some good pictures. Weather could have been better but no one has control over that. The boat had bathrooms and light snacks for purchase. I suggest bringing something to drink or snack on as our trip was 3.5 hours long. |
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Great excursion
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| Mon, Nov 17 1:30 PM |
ksoquilts |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| We really enjoyed this trip, and hope to come back to Monterey and repeat this activity. It was a lot of fun. |
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Great trip!
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| Sun, Nov 16 1:30 PM |
kolson116 |
Female |
20-29 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| They guaranteed whales and they weren't lying! With excellent narration. Much recommended! |
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We will be back
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| Sun, Nov 16 1:30 PM |
janolan02 |
Female |
40-49 |
Local |
Family With Children |
| Great trip; We all loved it; Very much appreciated the woman you had speaking. She was very professional, warm, knowledgeable and a wonderful host. |
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amazing
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| Sat, Nov 15 10:00 AM |
MIKEMORSE |
Female |
30-39 |
Local |
Couple on a Date |
| This was the best trip I ever had, we had 2 Humpback whales that liked our boat and played by it. I have been whale watching at least 20 times this was the closest and most entertaining. My boyfriend had never been, he hit the jackpot on his first time. unbelievable. |
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A Whale of a time!
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| Sat, Nov 15 10:00 AM |
Janejestice |
Female |
50-59 |
Local |
Family Without Children |
| We left Monterey on the most perfect of Californian November days... the sea was calm and the sun shone in a blue sky. What more could we ask for?
Well whatever it was we got it .. we spent most of the trip stationary in the middle of the bay with 2 Humpback whales giving us a spectacular show beside and under our boat. They were so close at times it was tempting to lean over the side and stroke them. It was a wonderful way to appreciate their size, and beauty ( the only downside being the smell when they exhaled and covered us with water!!! A smell that none of us will forget!)
I have only lived in the States for 6 years and had many breathtaking sights but I think this one was the best.
Thank you for making my day so special. |
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Mind blowing so close you could touch
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| Sat, Nov 15 10:00 AM |
griffdw |
Male |
60-69 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| Very friendly staff. All our needs were met from the time we boarded the boat till we returned. Very nice day we left around 10 am and returned around 1:30 pm . The whales came around the boat about 11 am or so. We got so close if we reached over we could have touched them. There were two out of a group of about 6 in the area. they were under and alongside the boat. It was the most amazing trip. The Marine Biologist was very informing. The 25 or so persons on the boat all were able to get up close and personal. I would recommend Princess Monterey Whale Watching Cruise to all and I have. Don Palm Desert Ca. |
