| Rating |
Date Attended [v] |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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great trip |
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Sat, Mar 8 10:00 AM |
mbusch |
Male |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
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Very professional crew and nice boat. Would definitely comeback. |
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It was ok. . . . |
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Fri, Mar 7 10:00 AM |
AllysonZ |
Female |
20-29 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Couple on a Date |
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The Princess Monterey Whale Whatching cruise was ok, We didn't get close enough to see much of anything, all we could see was the mist from the blowhole of the whale. The weather was great! I just wish they would've gotten a little closer for the price you have to pay to go on the cruise. Overall, it was a nice boat ride. |
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I would to again... |
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Sun, Mar 2 1:30 PM |
lanina_paz |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Couple on a Date |
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...in the summer. We had reservations for a Saturday but they got cancelled due to windy weather so we got rescheduled for Sunday. The water was very bumpy on our trip thus making it hard to see Whales 'cause the boat kept going up and down like a titter-todder but we did see a couple of Gray Whales. I would recommend going in the summer and in the morning. We were on an afternoon trip (1:30). I heard that on the moring trips that there were a lot of whales out. I guess when the weather was nicer and the water not choppy. I was told that the Whales don't like to come up in choppy water.
We will try again in the summer in the morning and hopefully I won't get sea sick next time around :-I The constant up and down motion from the swells were way too much for me so I got sick. |
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Amazing trip |
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Sun, Mar 2 1:30 PM |
marcbrynda |
Male |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
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This is our second whale watch trip (first was in June last year). We saw gray whales this time (March 2-nd) as opposed to several different species (including dauphins) last year. My 10 years old daughter loved it! The crew is super-friendly, the views are magnificent. So even if you don't see any whales (which happens according to some of my friends) it definitely worth going...
The only thing is to check the wind. If you get sick with big waves (and this is what we had this time) make sur you go in the morning and there is no much wind.
M. |
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Chance of a Lifetime! |
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Sun, Mar 2 10:00 AM |
mynome05 |
Female |
20-29 |
International Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
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It was so much fun! I was just expecting to take a ride on a big boat out in the ocean, but it got better then that. We saw 4 gray whales. They would come up to breathe and throw there tails in the air. It was awesome!!! I absolutely loved the whole experience. I would recommend it to all my family and friends. |
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Great Customer Service |
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Sat, Mar 1 10:00 AM |
firesurf |
Male |
30-39 |
Local |
Couple on a Date |
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Me and my wife are from the local area and had never been on a whale watching cruise before and are so glad we did. I must first say that the staff at the Princess Monterey Whale Watching are top notch. The office staff is very knowledgeable on local conditions, weather, and how to deal with rough conditions. The captain was a real pro since the conditions turned a little rough but he kept the boat in total control. The crew constantly were checking on passengers to sea if they were doing ok or possibly getting seasick and were also checking in through the whole cruise to make sure the boat and restrooms were kept in a clean state. The nature biologist who narrated the crew was very funny and took the time to mingle with passengers during the cruise and to personally answer any questions. Overall excellent customer service, we will definitely be back! |
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Fun Trip |
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Sat, Mar 1 10:00 AM |
gregbt |
Male |
40-49 |
Local |
Family With Children |
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Whale watching with Princess from Monterey was a lot of fun. The boat is large, the crew was helpful and the onboard naturalist was GREAT! The day was a little rough but we saw lots of spouts and a few whale backs. This is a fun adventure but you cant control the weather so always be prepared. |
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Bad trip |
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Fri, Feb 29 1:30 PM |
davidhpyle |
Male |
70+ |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
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The chief problem with this tour (besides cold weather and lack of whale sightings which one can't blame on the tour supplier) was the brassy voiced "docent" speaking speaking into a hand-held mike that produced poor quality sound. Much of what she said was unintelligible and what one could hear did not encourage asking for more. |
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Pleasant Experience! |
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Fri, Feb 29 10:00 AM |
leynarose |
Female |
20-29 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Couple on a Date |
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I really enjoyed the activity. Would do it again but in the summer. The waters were not as I expected, would want something more calm. |
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Great time .. bring gravol! |
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Thu, Feb 28 10:00 AM |
tvwaard |
Unspecified |
30-39 |
International Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
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We had a great time even though it was very choppy on the water and the wind was chilly. The woman that was giving insight to wildlife of the ocean was fantastic. |
