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

Seller:	MontereyWW
	Princess Monterey Whale Watching

Ratings Summary: Rating: 4.36

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	# of Reviews	Overall Rating	=	Positive Points	–	Negative Points	% Positive	Average Rating
Last 3 months	177	337		350		13	94%	4.4
Last 6 months	313	608		627		19	95%	4.4
Last 12 months	466	889		915		26	95%	4.4
All	762	1392		1460		68	94%	4.3

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The Princess Monterey Whale Watching Cruise	889	95%	4.4

Rating	Date Attended [v]	Reviewer	Gender	Age	Where From?	Group Type?
	Outstanding Whale Activity The Princess Monterey Whale Watching Cruise
	Mon, Jul 23, 07 1:30 PM	MonicaBenton	Female	30-39	Domestic Tourist(s)	Couple on a Date
	Our trip started out a little rough with a lot of cloud coverage and rocky waves and stayed that way until we reached the the turn around point in front of the Marine Research center. The whales were very active and sometimes swam what seemed like 75 feet up to edge of boat. They did not appear intimidated at all. We saw about 4 -5 whales that day and will never forget the experience. The tour guide/ marine biologist was very informative and is apparently doing her homework at school. We learned more about whales from her that day than we could have ever imagined. The overall trip was well worth the fee and time. It was one of the top two things we did while we were in the area. In our opinion, better than the aquarium.
	Awesome!!!! The Princess Monterey Whale Watching Cruise
	Mon, Jul 23, 07 10:00 AM	verniqua17	Female	30-39	Domestic Tourist(s)	Family With Children
	My husband and I did this cruise in April and got a special treat. There was a pod of killer whales around the area of a recent whale kill and we got to see them. We knew we had to take the kids the next time we were in the area. So we went this past weekend (July 23rd). The boys had never been on a boat and the older two did fine (ages 15 and 11), the baby (age 6) got an upset stomach and slept the entire ride. That was ok though. We saw humpback whales and jellyfish. It is something the boys will always remember and they said they had a great time. They want to do it again when we return to the area. The only problem was that the baby had to wear a life vest which was fine, but the one I grabbed smelled of vomit and was wet. Luckily I had antibacterial wipes and found another vest. But overall the trip was fantastic and we definately will be returning.
	Humpback whales! The Princess Monterey Whale Watching Cruise
	Sat, Jul 21, 07 1:30 PM	JamesWatson	Male	40-49	Domestic Tourist(s)	Family With Children
	The naturalist was enthusiastic and very informative. We saw two humpback whales and stayed to watch for a good long time.
	It was a great experience The Princess Monterey Whale Watching Cruise
	Sat, Jul 21, 07 1:30 PM	beasleyboys	Female	30-39	Domestic Tourist(s)	Couple on a Date
	My husband and I were on a weekend away for our anniversary and he let me plan out the trip. I always wanted to do the whale watching cruise but was not sure how our son, who has Autism would do . So we wanted to check it out without the kids. It was a good trip, very family friendly and we did get to see 2 whales approximatley 30 feet from the boat. To me it was well worth the money and it was a great experience. We are going to go back and take our kids next time.
	Fabulous! The Princess Monterey Whale Watching Cruise
	Sat, Jul 21, 07 10:00 AM	dreamr013	Female	20-29	Combination	Family With Children
	This is the second time I have gone whale watching with this company and we have seen whales both times! Previously I have gone on 4 other whale outings with a different company and not seen any. I realize there is some sort of luck involved because the whales just may not be out and about as much, but this company seems to have many contacts which gives them a heads up on where to go. This was a wonderful trip that my whole family enjoyed, especially my 3 year old!
	Enjoyed it but not exactly what we expected The Princess Monterey Whale Watching Cruise
	Fri, Jul 20, 07 1:30 PM	ROBINPOWELL	Female	40-49	Combination	Couple on a Date
	I've always wanted to go whalewatching so my husband & I took the opportunity whilst in Monterey on 20th July on the 1.30pm cruise. We were lucky enough to see a couple of whales in the distance as well as an adult whale cross the bow of the boat with her baby. However, it happened so quickly and so we only got a fleeting glance. We didn't get to see any dolphins but we went to see whales and so we were pleased to at least see something. However, we were disappointed how little time we had whalewatching as it took a long time to get out to where the whales are (about an hour) and allowing for the time to get back to Monterey harbour, the whalewatching went by very quickly. A word of warning for anyone who suffers from seasickness: it was quite rough out there and we were glad to be back on dry land even though we are very used to boating. They cancelled the following trip due to conditions that day. It's definitely worth phoning ahead to check that the trip is scheduled to take place. It was a beautiful day in Monterey and yet there was still a possibility that the trip would be cancelled due to conditions out at sea. Also, don't forget to take a something warm to put on as you definitely need it when you get out there even in spite of the lovely sunshine. By the way, the snack bar serves drinks and sweets / cookies but if you want to more than that, you need to eat beforehand or take it with you. Overall, we were pleased to see the whales but wish we had had longer to watch them and maybe you could remedy this by taking a slightly longer trip.
	We Saw Whales! The Princess Monterey Whale Watching Cruise
	Fri, Jul 20, 07 1:30 PM	charlie11	Female	30-39	International Tourist(s)	Other
	Great trip that cared about the well being of the animals. we saw 4 hump back whales including a mother and her calf. Our dream came true. Thank you.
	Whale watching trip The Princess Monterey Whale Watching Cruise
	Thu, Jul 19, 07 4:30 PM	WendyConnett	Female	60-69	International Tourist(s)	Family With Children
	We enjoyed our trip with excellent comments and information about the dolphins ,whales, porpoises, otters, sea-lions and birds that we saw. Our only disappointment was that our second trip was cancelled because it was too windy.
	We saw whales for the first time in our lives! The Princess Monterey Whale Watching Cruise
	Thu, Jul 19, 07 10:00 AM	lelle76	Female	30-39	International Tourist(s)	Family Without Children
	The cruise was good, boat was clean, safe. Guide was enthusiastic about the tour and good expert. the boat is quite big so it might be that with smaller boats its easier to get closer of whales, but for first timers and families with children a bigger boat is nicer.
	Fair but could use a little improvement. The Princess Monterey Whale Watching Cruise
	Wed, Jul 18, 07 10:00 AM	KarenRosales	Male	40-49	Domestic Tourist(s)	Family With Children
	Biggest complaint was tardiness. As we checked in, we were told that we would be boarding @ 9:45AM. The narrator/guide did not show up until 10AM and then went into a little overly dramatic welcome and little too lengthy orientation about the event. This would have not been so bad if she had been on-time! No staff came out to apologize or to tell everyone that you were running behind. I heard two other parties, standing near us, comment on the tardiness of your staff also. The other thing was that other whale-watching boats that were out there got much closer to the whales than we did, which was a little disheartening. No explanation was given (that I recall) why we could not get a bit closer as there were several whale sightings! These are my only complaints. Other than these, I enjoyed the event.
	Very enjoyable cruise The Princess Monterey Whale Watching Cruise
	Tue, Jul 17, 07 10:00 AM	markley	Male	40-49	Domestic Tourist(s)	Family Without Children
	The staff was very nice and helpful as well as knowledgable. The boat was very clean and in good shape. Safety info was given before boarding as well as after. My wife and I were very pleased with the trip.
	Great time The Princess Monterey Whale Watching Cruise
	Tue, Jul 17, 07 10:00 AM	bewbew	Male	40-49	Combination	Family With Children
	My sister came out from Pittsburgh PA with our niece who is 8, and wanted to see dolphins. We encountered 3 species of dolphins (with some swimming right next to the boar) nd a humpback whale. The water was calm that day. We had a great time!
	Dont miss this one The Princess Monterey Whale Watching Cruise
	Tue, Jul 17, 07 10:00 AM	Ctgreyhound8	Male	40-49	Domestic Tourist(s)	Family Without Children
	Saw three different type of dolphins, and only one whale. Numerous seals. Really wanted to see otters, but they cant control what you see. It was really enjoyable and interesting. The female guide was really informative. I would go again on this tour.
	Great tour The Princess Monterey Whale Watching Cruise
	Mon, Jul 16, 07 10:00 AM	jetmom7	Female	50-59	Domestic Tourist(s)	Family With Children
	I felt welcome and safe. Tour director very friendly and helpful. Boat captain responsive to whale sightings. Crew on the spot for all passengers' needs.
	A truly moving experience The Princess Monterey Whale Watching Cruise
	Sun, Jul 15, 07 1:30 PM	cropiak	Female	40-49	Domestic Tourist(s)	Family With Children
	It was a wonderful trip. The boat ride was a treat by itself, but the opportunity to observe whales in the ocean (as opposed to an acquarium) was surreal. The trip has been filed away as one of our cherished family memories. Thank you very much.

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