| Rating |
Date Attended [v] |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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Good Whale watching, No naturalist |
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Tue, May 29, 07 10:00 AM |
KittyB |
Female |
40-49 |
Combination |
Group of Friends |
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We were able to get some of our questions answered, but not very many. There was no naturalist on board even though it was advertised that there was. We got very lucky in seeing whales...the captain knew where they were. |
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The right boat makes a big difference |
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Tue, May 29, 07 10:00 AM |
SunshineGirl |
Female |
30-39 |
Local |
Other |
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This was my second time whale watching from the Monterey Warf. From the experience I've had I can honestly say that what type of boat you go out on, has as much if not more to do with how pleasant or memorable your experience will be, as whether or not you see any whales or marine life.
The Princess is a great boat and is truly set up to ideally handle large groups of people all eager to spot ocean life up close and personal. The inside cabin is completely surrounded by windows allowing those who may get cold to still see from inside.
The larger profile of the Princess also means a smoother ride!! I big bonus if you are one to get sea sick, or for older or very young family members that may not do as well on a smaller more rocky boat's deck.
Over all I'd highly recommend the Princess for your first or future whale watching excursions. |
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Monterey Whale Watch |
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Mon, May 28, 07 10:00 AM |
farley |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
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We would highly recommend this to anyone...young or old (unless you are prone to seasickness). It's a big boat which helped. We saw lots of whales, otters, birds, seals etc. Length of time was just enough. |
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Experience |
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Sun, May 27, 07 1:30 PM |
tboreland |
Male |
40-49 |
International Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
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Experience worth taking |
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Good time |
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Sun, May 27, 07 1:30 PM |
gmwago |
Male |
Unspecified |
Local |
Couple on a Date |
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Apart from the sea sickness and the foul smell in the lounge, we had a great time |
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Unforgettable trip |
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Sun, May 27, 07 1:30 PM |
dawnd80 |
Female |
20-29 |
Local |
Family Without Children |
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The crew is very friendly. We saw 5 to 6 whales serveral times during the trip. The graduate student who accompanies the trip told us a lot about whales. It's a fun trip for both adults and children. |
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We had a great time. Thank you very much. |
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Sun, May 27, 07 1:30 PM |
cindyhood |
Female |
30-39 |
Local |
Family With Children |
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The crew were all very friendly and helpful. We learned alot about the whales. We would go again. |
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1 in a 100 |
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Sun, May 27, 07 10:00 AM |
jaejean |
Female |
20-29 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
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We saw several whales that breached. I mean SEVERAL as in, "I can't believe how many are out and about today, unbelievable." The tour guide summed it up saying that our trip out there was 1 in a 100. Definitely.
I threw up several times, but despite my motion-sickness, it was a well organized, well MC'd tour. |
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Neat! |
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Sun, May 27, 07 10:00 AM |
peteespericu |
Male |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
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I am from Arizona and it was a real treat to see whales in the wild. |
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Amazing humpback whales |
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Sun, May 27, 07 10:00 AM |
cwonpu1999 |
Male |
20-29 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
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Our family of four saw two humpback whales breach and frolick on the surface water. It is amazing how close they got. The only caution I would give is to dress warm, real warm for the trip. The wind chill factor out on the ocean cannot be underlined enough. |
