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Princess Monterey Whale Watching Cruises

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Engage in the unforgettable and educational adventure of whale watching aboard one of Monterey's largest and most elegant vessels!

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Rating: 5
Wonderful
Sun, Jun 29, 08   10:00 AM dbosse2000 Female 30-39 Domestic Tourist(s) Family With Children
This trip was much more then I expected. We saw several Humpback Whales, Risso Dolphins, White sided Dolphins and several birds. This was our first trip and are planning another in December. Crew was wonderful and very pleasant.
Rating: 5
would go again
Sat, Jun 28, 08   1:30 PM eeyore79 Female 20-29 Domestic Tourist(s) Group of Friends
we saw humpback whales and two of them swam under the boat and came up to the other side. then the came up for air one right after another like 50ft. from the boat.....way cool.
Rating: 5
A good time was had by all
Sat, Jun 28, 08   10:00 AM N_Anne Female 50-59 Domestic Tourist(s) Other
Loved the naturalist! Informative, funny. Crew was most helpful.
Rating: 4
An exciting boat ride
Sat, Jun 28, 08   10:00 AM srikkanthm Male 20-29 Domestic Tourist(s) Group of Friends
I expected to watch more whales/dolphins but couldn't. It was all luck. May be I was on a bad day. I would recommend Whale Watching at Monterey. I enjoyed the whole trip. It was really exciting. The crew was very friendly. The snacks, on board were also not expensive. I liked it. I will definitely consider a longer trip next time.
Rating: 4
WE SAW HUMPBACK WHALES AND RIZZO'S DOLPHINS!
Fri, Jun 27, 08   10:00 AM andie5 Female 30-39 Unspecified Unspecified
We enjoyed our whale-watching tour on the Pacific Explorer. We got to see otters, sea lions, some awesome humpback whales, and Rizzo's dolphins. The deckhand was very kind as I got sick on the cruise. I would recommend the ginger drops to help alleviate motion sickness while on the boat. Overall, we had a good time.
Rating: 4
My wife's dream fulfilled
Fri, Jun 27, 08   10:00 AM michaelsward Male 50-59 Domestic Tourist(s) Family Without Children
We missed the opportunity for whale watching while in Alaska two years ago and it was the only disappointment of that wonderful trip. We had the chance to correct that problem while in Monterey and were very pleased with the tour provided. The educational aspect was more than expected in that the Marine Biologist was not only knowledgable but wonderfully interactive. We would take this Whale Watching Cruise again.
Rating: 5
Great Trip
Tue, Jun 24, 08   2:30 PM gmoser Male 60-69 Domestic Tourist(s) Family With Children
My wife and I took our two Grandkids, we all loved it and saw alot of Whales.One came right up to the boat and swam under it to the other side.We will remember the trip for the rest of our lives.
Rating: 3
Whales galore, but not close up!
Tue, Jun 24, 08   10:00 AM jtmiles13 Male 50-59 Domestic Tourist(s) Family Without Children
Perhaps it was the 100' lenght of the boat, but the Princess Monterey wouldn't get very close to the whales. There were two smaller boats right in the whale pods, which had to be very exciting; we had to watch from a distance. I felt slighted. I understand they wouldn't warn customes that they wouldn't get near the whales, but I'm letting you know so you can make a better choice. We'll make a return trip but it will be on a smaller boat - we'll just take extra Dramamine!
Rating: 5
great trip. the narrator was great.
Tue, Jun 24, 08   10:00 AM melissar Unspecified Unspecified Unspecified Unspecified
only negative is that I definitely needed the seasickness patch that I was wearing
Rating: 4
Check the weather first!
Mon, Jun 23, 08   10:00 AM DianneGivens Female 40-49 Domestic Tourist(s) Group of Friends
You will see marine life, that is for sure. We saw whales in their natural habitat, which was really exciting. BUT! If the weather indicates "swells" (waves) of any size, like it did on the day we went out (of 2-6 feet), that can mean a rough ride for 2-3 hours. If you have a weak stomach, or have small children, I would not recommend this tour. It was a once in a lifetime trip for me, and I have no regrets.

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