| Rating |
Date Attended [v] |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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Excellent value |
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Thu, Aug 9, 07 10:00 AM |
amandabibby |
Female |
40-49 |
International Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
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A superb experience. Good value for money. Enthusiastic commentary provided by the tour guide.
We loved seeing the humpback whales, sea otters, porpoises - even the jelly fish were good!
Two of the boat load ended up losing breakfast over the stern - so take precautions if you are susceptible - you can buy tablets form the office on arrival. Binoculars can be rented too - $5.00
I would unreservedly recommend this tour.
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Excellent trip |
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Wed, Aug 8, 07 1:30 PM |
Moerman |
Male |
30-39 |
International Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
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The whale watching was fantastic both from an organisational and whale spotting position. When we arrived our booking was confirmed, the staff were very enthusiastic, especially the lady that spoke knowledgably about the whales throughout the trip. Absolutley recommend it. |
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Good Time by All |
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Wed, Aug 8, 07 10:00 AM |
Mikeeeeb |
Male |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
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The boat was large with plenty of room inside and out. The staff in the boarding area and on the ship was very courteous and the marine expert that accompanied the trip was very friendly with lots of good information. We saw only one juvenile humpback whale that we stopped to watch for a full half hour, but there obviously isn't much control over how many whales will be seen. We also saw a couple dolphins and a few sea lions. I would definately go on this trip again, especially during a season when gray or blue whales could potentially be seen. |
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Enjoyed the journey and the destinaton |
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Wed, Aug 8, 07 10:00 AM |
cherub3131 |
Male |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
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Great way to feel the energy of Monterey bay and it's Wildlife. Felt more connected to the needs of habitat for the sealife. Made me more concious of the big picture. It is one thing to see the marine life on TV quite another to experience it in real life. It was very exciting to anticipate and then see the whales and other sealife. |
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Too expensive but Okay |
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Tue, Aug 7, 07 10:00 AM |
maamsmith |
Male |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
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Okay |
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too many people |
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Tue, Aug 7, 07 10:00 AM |
LoraMolsberr |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
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The boat ride is nice but sea-sick medicine is a must. There were adults and children getting sick overboard saying, "But I don't get sea sick." So my advice is; if you are paying good money for this good time, just take the medicine (ahead of time!!!) and DON'T take the chance of spoiling your trip. There was such a large group of people on the boat that immediately you know you are not going to get those great pictures that you came there to get, which for me, is completely frustrating. When the lady yells, "whale!", everyone moves to that side of the boat, but it's a huge amount of people and you are trying to stick your camera in between. You were lucky if you weren't just too far back to even see the whale. Also, you have to understand that although you paid the price, you may see very little or nothing. It was okay for me as I have a camera with a huge lense but you're better off not expecting much and just enjoying the boat trip. We did see dolphins from a good distance and two whales from a real good distance. |
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Great Experience! :) |
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Tue, Aug 7, 07 10:00 AM |
lkmensch |
Female |
20-29 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
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My friends and I had a wonderful experience on our whale watching adventure. Not only did we see a humpback whale, but also a group of dolphins, numerous sea lions, lots of jelly fish, and many different types of birds. It was also just the right amount of time to be out on the ocean on a boat for us. The captain, guide, and crew were very friendly and helpful. Our highlight of the trip had to be when the captain yelled "There she blows!" to alert us of the approaching humpback whale. |
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Fantastic (but wear a hat!) |
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Mon, Aug 6, 07 10:00 AM |
dwcowen |
Male |
40-49 |
International Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
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Superb experience, lots of wildlife seen, excellent commentary from an enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide. I would recommend this to anyone.
But watch out for that reflected UV - I got seriously sunburned on a fairly grey day! |
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I would wait for this boat any time |
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Mon, Aug 6, 07 10:00 AM |
Colburn |
Male |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
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Very well organized with an entusiastic MC |
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Fabulous trip! |
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Mon, Aug 6, 07 10:00 AM |
nclaire |
Female |
40-49 |
International Tourist(s) |
Other |
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What a great morning we had - sighted a humpback whale which was awesome, but only one which was disappointing! The staff were all helpful and polite, and the marine biologist on board was amazing. She was witty, informed and SO enthusiastic about her work that it rubbed off on us. All in all, a trip I would be prepared to do again the next time I travel from the U.K.
Thank you, I loved it!! |
