Princess Monterey Whale Watching - Old Fisherman's Wharf, Monterey Bay, California

Seller:	MontereyWW
	Princess Monterey Whale Watching

Ratings Summary: Rating: 4.31

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	# of Reviews	Overall Rating	=	Positive Points	–	Negative Points	% Positive	Average Rating
Last 3 months	111	197		202		5	97%	4.3
Last 6 months	163	303		309		6	97%	4.4
Last 12 months	420	764		791		27	95%	4.3
All	538	943		997		54	94%	4.3

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The Princess Monterey Whale Watching Cruise	764	95%	4.3

Rating	Date Attended [v]	Reviewer	Gender	Age	Where From?	Group Type?
	Amazing trip The Princess Monterey Whale Watching Cruise
	Fri, Oct 12, 07 10:00 AM	Alexlla	Female	30-39	International Tourist(s)	Individual
	Unfortunately it was raining that morning,but :just bad luck.The staff was very friendly.We were happy to see 2 humpback whales,a group of dolphins and of course sea lions.I wish we would have been able to get closer to the whales,but the staff told us,that they never hunt the whales,it is on them to come closer.And I think that's absolutely o.k. and should be so! I really recommend this trip and Princess Monterey Whale Watching !
	Wonderful Experience The Princess Monterey Whale Watching Cruise
	Fri, Oct 12, 07 10:00 AM	jrhea1	Female	40-49	Domestic Tourist(s)	Family Without Children
	This was a very pleasant experience; the captain provided 'smooth sailing' as we sailed out to locate the whales. Once we saw the whales, the captain did his best to provide the best views and spent a little extra time on the water so we could get the most from the experience...it was wonderful and well worth the travel time and cost. The only negative we would like to point out is that the female that narrated during the trip was too loud and talked way too much. Her voice began to grate on our nerves after awhile and we were happy when she took a break. She was pleasant and you could tell she loved her job, but we found it hard to enjoy our thoughts with her voice blaring in our ears. Otherwise, this was an exceptional adventure and we are glad we participated.
	LOTS OF FUN The Princess Monterey Whale Watching Cruise
	Wed, Oct 10, 07 10:00 AM	sgward	Male	20-29	Domestic Tourist(s)	Couple on a Date
	The trip was very fun and we did see whales and Dolphins. The sea's were really ruff that day, but the experience it self was great. I would recommend Princess, but if you get sea sick, may want to go when the seas are calm
	If you are subject to motion sickness do not go. The Princess Monterey Whale Watching Cruise
	Wed, Oct 10, 07 10:00 AM	jbb286	Male	60-69	Domestic Tourist(s)	Group of Friends
	Thank you for the opportunity to express myself on this adventure. In all fairness to you and the whale watching boating firm I can not give a complete nor fair account of my experience. As I spent the majority of the trip chumming the fish.
	whale watching The Princess Monterey Whale Watching Cruise
	Sun, Oct 7, 07 10:00 AM	godwinb	Male	50-59	International Tourist(s)	Individual
	really pleasant atmosphere , saw some dolphins ,humpback whales lots of flipping seals, sea jellies. awesome really worth it.
	WHALES!!!!! The Princess Monterey Whale Watching Cruise
	Sat, Oct 6, 07 4:30 PM	ruthmurdoch	Male	50-59	Domestic Tourist(s)	Group of Friends
	I was with a group and personally had the time of a lifetime, the captain and crew were exceptional and acted in the most professional manner, even when the guests did not. The crew made me and everyone feel safe and comfortable even when the ocean got real wild I have reccommendedyour services to every one I have talked to and even though I am 2 thousand miles away I feel some people who vacation in CA will try your services as will on my next visit, my only regret was I didn't take my best pictures on the rolling sea and only got 2 whale shots that were not fuzzy, no fault of yours. I Will Do Better next time. THANK YOU for a great experience
	A wonderful experience! The Princess Monterey Whale Watching Cruise
	Sat, Oct 6, 07 4:30 PM	patricklfree	Male	50-59	Domestic Tourist(s)	Couple on a Date
	The seas were rough, the crew was great, the whales, AWESOME!
	Anyone afraid of sea sick, don't go! Not for todd The Princess Monterey Whale Watching Cruise
	Sat, Oct 6, 07 1:30 PM	hiroshiyumik	Female	30-39	Unspecified	Family With Children
	I should have known better about sea sick. My husband and I had a terrible sea sick and so were many others... We started to feel sick after 30 minutes and were ready to get off the ship but you are in the middle of ocean. Our entire 3 hour trip was a nightmare. Our 3 and 4 year old kids were so scared and felt sick too. The sia sick preventitive ginger tasted cany did not help at all. Sea sick is very very scary than what you imagine! If you are afraid that you might get sea sick, DON"T GO! This is not recommended for toddlers either. It's too dangerous! I cannot believe they allow toddlers on the ship. Since there is a price setting for 3 to 12 years old, we thought it is safe to take kids on the ship, but it was wrong. Only a few people who did not get sea sick seamed to enjoy the whale watching though.
	Our Journey The Princess Monterey Whale Watching Cruise
	Sat, Oct 6, 07 1:30 PM	Kenyaldavis	Female	30-39	Local	Couple on a Date
	The boat was very clean. The staff was friendly and very knowledgeable. After over an hour out in the Bay we encountered a couple of whales up close, which was a treat. It was very windy and cold so we didn't enjoy the ride as much as we would have on a warmer day. Many, many people experienced motion sickness and didn't follow the advice of staff to move to the back of the boat, therefore we found ourselves moving several times to avoid being "spit" up on. I would not recommend this tour for young children because of the rough water and duration. Although it was an awesome experience, once was enough.
	Not their fault but 3 whales?? Seen better in Maui The Princess Monterey Whale Watching Cruise
	Sat, Oct 6, 07 10:00 AM	geque4	Male	40-49	Domestic Tourist(s)	Individual
	First time in M Bay for whale watching. With all the hype of this area being prime, I decided to go whale watching. Have gone several times in Maui and each time saw at least 20+ throughout the trip. This was very lackluster and after about 1 1/2 to the trip we came across about three which we saw from about 1/4 mile away. As for the dolphins, Been there done that. I could of seen them in a tank. More of a seal, dolphin trip than whales. Total waste of my time after driving 2 1/2 hrs to get there. I also stayed an extra night in a hotel before flying home to do this trip. Ship/crew were fine, but that is not what I paid for. I would never recommend whale watching in M Bay. Ron Johnson
	Warning:Switched without warning to another cruise The Princess Monterey Whale Watching Cruise
	Wed, Oct 3, 07 1:30 PM	rjccc27	Male	Unspecified	Domestic Tourist(s)	Family Without Children
	We had a less than pleasant experience. Arrived one and a half hours before cruise and checked in. Reservation was acknowledged and we discussed the superior characteristics of Princess Monterey with the people at reception - large ship, specifically designed for whale watching compared to all others which are just "fishing boats," lecture by marine biologist, enclosed space, on board facilities. We were feeling pretty good about our selection. At 1:30pm, for a 1:30 pm cruise, a company rep announces to those waiting to board that we are being moved to another company and another ship and tells us to go over to another dock. No real explanation, no upfront offer of any alternative. Only when pressed did rep say that it cost too much to send out his ship with this number of passengers. Substituted ship, run by another company, was a fishing boat, had no amenities, no lecturer and, we later found out, cost less per person than Princess Monterey. Arriving back we asked for refund of difference in cost. Partial refund of difference was reluctantly given but only after some discussion. We had done all that was required of us - pre-booked, showed up well in advance. We understand the need to be flexible, but the way this was handled was not professional. I don't know how often this happens, but I advise passengers to ask questions and be aggressive about your rights for refunds or alternatives, rather than being herded to another ship like we were.
	Brilliant The Princess Monterey Whale Watching Cruise
	Mon, Oct 1, 07 10:00 AM	MichaVeith	Male	20-29	Combination	Couple on a Date
	After our Sunday afternoon trip was cancelled, we were so afraid of not getting the opportunity to see whales, dolphins and so on. But Monday morning was also wonderful and we saw so many beautiful animals. Thanks a lot for this amazing experience. Micha and Ela
	Great trip The Princess Monterey Whale Watching Cruise
	Sat, Sep 29, 07 4:30 PM	Shailaja108	Female	40-49	Domestic Tourist(s)	Other
	The trip was great. However, I think the coordinator should make people more aware of the extremely cold temperatures and the great possibility of sea sickness. But in spite of all that the whale watching was awesome. I understand that motion sickness pills don't help much for the sea sickness, but the patch behind the ear helps more. Availability of this information and resources would make this trip more enjoyable.
	Check the seas The Princess Monterey Whale Watching Cruise
	Sat, Sep 29, 07 4:30 PM	skemppainen	Male	30-39	Domestic Tourist(s)	Individual
	The trip and guide were good, but the waves were BRUTAL. 10-12 foot swells had many sick, soaked, and cold. That is not the fault of anyone but Mother Nature, and it provided for an ADVENTURE for sure. If you have an issue with motion sickness at all, I would suggest avoiding anything less than "normal" seas. Other than that, it was great, and we had a "breacher" withing 50 yards of the boat, and now know what whales breath smells like. YIKES! Get a mint buddy!
	WAY-OVERTIME BUT ENTHUSIASTIC SERVICE The Princess Monterey Whale Watching Cruise
	Thu, Sep 27, 07 1:30 PM	SAMMYBRUIN	Male	60-69	International Tourist(s)	Individual
	THE WHOLE TRIP TOOK EXTRA ONE OR TWO HOURS. WE COULD NOT SEE ANYTHING FOR THE FIRST COUPLE OF HOURS. BUT THEY DID NOT GIVE UP AND KEEP LOOKING FOR WHALES AND CHASING THEM AROUND. IT WAS A BAD DAY FOR A WHALE WATCHING BUT WE WERE VERY LUCKY.

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