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?
	Hit or miss The Princess Monterey Whale Watching Cruise
	Sat, Jun 23, 07 10:00 AM	griffarien	Male	20-29	Local	Couple on a Date
	The trip we took was during a clear beautiful (yet windy) day on the Bay. Due to that wind, there was a great amount of sea sickness going around of which I happened to fall. The entire trip was us following 2 humpback whales (a mother and her calf) that we found about 6 miles off shore. The relatively few sightings we had with those pair were also the only sightings we had the entire trip so the adventure is definitely hit or miss but that's nature. If you're looking to see whales close up in beautiful serene waters, then I'd recommend watching the Discovery Channel. The boat itself is relatively large and the captain tries to position the boat as best he can but the views are best from the front center of the boat. That way, you can look either port or starboard and see the sights. Again, if you're looking to see natural life in their surroundings, I would recommend this to you. If you're looking for a show for entertainment, I'd recommend the Zoo or a nature show instead.
	Rufe Group - FRI - JUNE 22 The Princess Monterey Whale Watching Cruise
	Fri, Jun 22, 07 1:30 PM	RobertRufe	Male	70+	Domestic Tourist(s)	Group of Friends
	We had a good trip. The winds were high and thus it was a pretty rough trip. One woman in our group got sea sick, but not too bad. The crew did a good job of caring for her. Yes, we saw some whales.
	WOW!!! The Princess Monterey Whale Watching Cruise
	Thu, Jun 21, 07 10:00 AM	bonnie3d	Female	40-49	Unspecified	Unspecified
	We had so much fun and the captain was very knowledgeable about the whales and the other wild life. The crew really did their research and knew right were the find the whales. It was well worth the money!
	The Princess Review The Princess Monterey Whale Watching Cruise
	Wed, Jun 20, 07 10:00 AM	sueolinger	Female	50-59	Local	Couple on a Date
	My husband and I were celebrating our 25th anniversary and opted to come to Monterey and participate in the whale watching experience. We had a great time. The wheather was terrific, the boat was just the right size to minimize a "rough" trip, and the staff was very friendly, interesting and cooperative. All in all I would surely recommend this experience and this boating company to others. In fact I already have to everyone I've also shared the wonderful pictures we took that day. However, there is one thing that I also woud like you to seriously consider. Children under the age of six (6) should not be allowed passage on this type of excursion. The reason my husband and I feel this way is because on our trip there were some children and two of them were twin boys around three years of age. They did not seem to enjoy any part of the outing and their behavior (screaming, kicking and generally being unhappy) took away from the fun others were attempting to have. There should be be the consideration that poorly behaving children came ruin the fun of others. My hysband and I wondered who would have jumped in after them had then gone overboard!
	Whale watching was fun The Princess Monterey Whale Watching Cruise
	Wed, Jun 20, 07 10:00 AM	olybug	Female	20-29	Domestic Tourist(s)	Family Without Children
	It was fun, bring warm clothing because it is really windy out at sea and some people were really not prepared for it! And don't get stuck standing behind tall people that aren't polite enough to step back away from the rails to let others see... and if you're really tall, keep that in mind, please.
	Whales at Monterey The Princess Monterey Whale Watching Cruise
	Wed, Jun 20, 07 10:00 AM	Austin12	Female	50-59	Domestic Tourist(s)	Family With Children
	You won't care about the captain or crew of this ship after you meet "Katherine," the biologist/tour guide we had. She's information-packed fun and enthusiasm for all things oceanic and she drags everyone along with her! She was a total WOW and incredibly knowledgeable. This was an acceptable 3-hour tour into Monterey Bay that included birds, porpoises, and, best of ALL, hump-backed whales!!!! It was wonderful when you could see them. Not the absolute best whale sightings we've ever had (that was in miserable, stormy weather with rolling (read: big) seas), but perfect for our almost-5-year-old granddaughter and us to see some good stuff with reasonable sunshine and really good hump-backs! Don't expect anything exclusive here - seats outside are hard and cold. There are hundreds of people on this boat (it's stuffed) and one (1) ladies room, but, if you're willing to climb over to see stuff, you will. Take a seat on the right (judging from the back of the boat, facing the front) and you'll see more. The captain doesn't like to turn the boat around to give the left side a look, and don't sit inside, no matter how tempting it is to get out of the wind. If you go inside you won't see much. Wear layers and be prepared for damp wind. You'll be glad you did! Have fun!
	Tourist oriented "whale watching" The Princess Monterey Whale Watching Cruise
	Wed, Jun 20, 07 10:00 AM	nparker	Unspecified	Unspecified	Unspecified	Unspecified
	This is a tacky tourist oriented program that includes a naturalist/cheer leader who gets into your face insisting that you agree that you are having a great time, makes endless stupid jokes about "getting some tail" (whale flukes, folks), intersperses her rare naturalist commentary with endless anthropomorphizing (calling the female of any species "the ladies") while the captain shifts the boat around looking for ANYTHING to show the paid passengers, of whom there were far too many. Don't believe the hype about the boat...it is much smaller than it appears in the online photos, has next to nothing in the snack bar, and doesn't allow passengers on the upper deck. Check into other programs and talk to the naturalist if you can before buying tickets. Wish I had; this young woman belongs in Las Vegas, not on a whale watching boat. Oh, and yes, we did see 2 humpback whales and one seal, but sure glad I brought my binoculars so I could see them. If I had brought ear plugs I would have been spared the 'naturalists' mind numbing screams and whoops.
	enjoyed the whales The Princess Monterey Whale Watching Cruise
	Mon, Jun 18, 07 1:30 PM	slithr	Female	50-59	Domestic Tourist(s)	Individual
	In mid June I went on an afternoon whale watching expedition and enjoyed the trip very much. Whales were sighted and the captain provided interesting facts about the animals. The seas were active but the boat handled them well. I liked the feel of the waves against the boat as much as the opportunity to see Humpback whales for the first time. The next time I get to Monterey I will look for this company again in hopes of seeing an even greater array of wildlife.
	Wonderful The Princess Monterey Whale Watching Cruise
	Mon, Jun 18, 07 10:00 AM	melvinson	Female	30-39	Domestic Tourist(s)	Family With Children
	My family and I where on vacation from Oklahoma and excited to attend the whale watching tour. Everyone was very nice and helpful. The tour guide that we had was extremely knowledgable. We had a great time and would recommend your company to anyone. Thanks so much for a great experience!
	Loved it! The Princess Monterey Whale Watching Cruise
	Mon, Jun 18, 07 10:00 AM	preidenbach	Male	50-59	Domestic Tourist(s)	Family With Children
	The trip was great! We saw serveral humpback whales. I wish we could have been closer. The crew was very courteous and helpful. The guide was very knowledgeable and I enjoyed listening to her. She took time to answer everyone's questions.
	Knowledgeable guide, comfortable boat, enjoyable! The Princess Monterey Whale Watching Cruise
	Mon, Jun 18, 07 10:00 AM	kbrinkman	Female	30-39	Domestic Tourist(s)	Family With Children
	I went on the whale watching trip with my 3 children 3, 7, and 10. We enjoyed it very much, except my 7 yr old had a bit of sea sickness. We didn't have very calm seas, but it was a nice trip anyway. We saw many whales, but they didn't do any 'tricks' for us that day. It was fun and a perfect length trip to give us all a taste of the whale watching experience. Any longer would not be great for kids that age. The boat was very large and comfortable with a good amount of indoor seating. It was quite cold with the outside wind so it helped to have an inside spot to take a rest. Nice to have snacks available for purchase as well. We had a relatively small group for the size of the boat so with kids that was a benefit. The only complaint I have (which I will attempt to resolve after I write this) is that I found out after being at my hotel a few days that they offer a $3 off discount per person for the whale trip. Overall the trip was very worthwhile and I'm glad I went.
	Wonderful experience. The Princess Monterey Whale Watching Cruise
	Sun, Jun 17, 07 1:30 PM	gkrabe	Female	30-39	Domestic Tourist(s)	Family Without Children
	My husband and I were pleasantly surprised about how well this trip was organized. A friend had recommended this company as they have knowledgeable staff present during the whale watching. A graduate student in marine biology led our tour. She gave out great information and answered questions. We were very lucky that the whales were so active during our trip. The trip was great.
	Awesome Time! The Princess Monterey Whale Watching Cruise
	Sun, Jun 17, 07 10:00 AM	bstutts1	Male	40-49	Domestic Tourist(s)	Family With Children
	Had a great time getting a close view of the whales. Boat and crew were top notch and were very accomodating and attentive to any needs. Marine biologist was very friendly and knowledgable and took time to visit each group on the boat to answer questions . Will recommend this company to family and friends.
	Great Trip The Princess Monterey Whale Watching Cruise
	Sat, Jun 16, 07 10:00 AM	fgillespie	Female	50-59	Domestic Tourist(s)	Family Without Children
	My husband and I went for the first time to see the whales and boy were we thoroughly impressed.We had good cool weather,the whales came right up to the boat several times.It was not too crowed and the accommodations were good.I would advise anyone to take a trip on the Princess!!! The whole staff was very friendly and made for an enjoyable trip.
	Well worth the time and money spent. The Princess Monterey Whale Watching Cruise
	Fri, Jun 15, 07 1:30 PM	SGrabau	Female	20-29	Combination	Family Without Children
	I took my Mom (visiting from WI) down to Monterey for whale watching on the Princess Monterey. We went on a Friday, so the packed "Weekend Crowds" were not en force. Our trip was originally scheduled for 4:30, but was changed to the 1:30 trip when low attendance and choppy water cancelled the 4:30 trip. I received a phone call from the staff at about 10 am the day of the cruise, to tell me we'd been put on the 1:30 trip. We rushed down to Monterey (from SF) and made it in time for the cruise. Plenty of parking, although it is a bit confusing. You can either use quarters in the meters or purchase a ticket from a little shack on the east side of the parking lot. The cruise leaves from the pier closer to the ocean (there are two piers at Old Fishermans' Wharf). They usually have 1 of 4 naturalists on each boat, but there was not one present for our trip. Our captain told us a lot about the whales, however, in sort of a random fashion throughout the trip. We went out about 8 miles into the ocean, total, and it WAS pretty choppy, with big swells -- my Mom actually found out she loved that and was one of only 4 people who stayed out front the whole time :) Those prone to queasy stomachs headed to the back of the boat. We saw whales :) Mostly backs & a few tails -- they were definitely there, but not playing around too much. The whales are in the area to feed, and they were down to business that day. It was really cool to see the whales up close -- just a few hundred feet away -- and the boat ride itself was very neat. We had thick fog roll in, which made it a little chilly -- especially after being splashed by the swells over the boat!

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