| Rating |
Date Attended [v] |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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A wonderful experience for the prepared.
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| Sat, Apr 5 2:00 PM |
jamesstanfor |
Male |
60-69 |
Local |
Family Without Children |
| We saw at least two humpback whales surface and spout and dive a number of times. At times pretty close (100 to 200 feet away).
An unexpected bonus was just experiencing the raw power of the ocean. My inexperienced eye saw 10 foot swells that tossed our 50+ foot boat around like a cork. I and my adult children enjoyed it like a rollercoaster. My wife (who dislikes rollercoasters) got seasick in spite of the dramamine-like drug we both took 45 minutes in advance of departure. We watched a two masted wooden schooner who left with us get tossed even more. Like a scene out of a movie. Hang on!
As we left the harbor we got hit by a good breeze, so while sunny and warm on shore, I was glad to have on a lot of layers.
So be prepared for chill wind, salt spray, motion, and one should have a wonderful time if one likes that kind of adventure. |
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Great Customer Service, Good value
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| Sat, Apr 5 9:30 AM |
my_melanie |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Couple on a Date |
| We were in a small group of about 20 and had a very good time. The weather was a bit breezy but otherwise perfect for whale watching. We found a pod of three humpbacks and followed them for a good two hours plus. The ship's master was very congenial and knowledgeable, making the trip even more enjoyable. We had one young man on our trip, Mikey, aged 6, who was a bit fearful on the trip out as the waves were a bit overwhelming for him, but he got in the swing of things by the time we were headed back to port.
My only disappointment was that we did not get to see more than the one pod of whales, but then we did get to see those for almost the entire trip and even got close enough to smell their breath.
Overall, randy's is the place to go, you won't be disappointed, weather permitting.
Don't forget to tip the deckhand if he is nice. |
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It was fun!
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| Tue, Apr 1 1:30 PM |
zaragoza |
Female |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| We were very exciting when we saw some whales. I hope we will go to see again.
Thank you! |
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It was fun and amazing!!
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| Mon, Mar 31 9:30 AM |
raleemanny |
Female |
40-49 |
International Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| We had an opportunity to go out on a nice sunny day, although the swells were quite high. We spotted many whales and our boat captain took us as close as was permitted. He was very good in directing us to where to look and also steered the boat in the direction of the whales allowing us to take good photos. It was a very enjoyable trip. |
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An unforgettable activity for the whole family
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| Fri, Mar 28 9:30 AM |
Elisagarcia |
Female |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| We had read good reviews about Randy's and found out all of them were true. The crew and captain were experienced and courteous. They are the first ones to leave the dock. We got to see four whales all together when we got there before other boats started arriving. On our way we saw otters eating too. My family included a tween, a baby and grandma too. Everybody had a great time. It was exciting without anyone getting sea sick. That day was sunny and the sea was calm. I would recommend preventing anything by taking dramamine since you never know how the weather and sea will be. And that is true for any family on a boat. The experience was a great one for our family and Randy's the best choice in our whole trip. |
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Truly wonderful experience
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| Tue, Mar 25 9:30 AM |
ChardM |
Male |
60-69 |
International Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| Randy's whale watching was a thoroughly professional outfit which delivered on its promise. Seeing the humpbacks in their Monterey Bay habitat was an awesome experience which I am glad not to have missed. Truly beautiful creatures with the best view of them provided, while keeping a respectful distance. |
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Great day on the Bay!
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| Tue, Mar 25 9:30 AM |
jamienelson |
Male |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| We had a pleasant ride out through fog into a clear blue sky and (mostly) flat water. We saw four humpbacks and had a thoroughly fun adventure. Randy's team (esp. the friendly deckhand) were first rate. I heartily recommend this boat. |
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Enjoyed the Day.
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| Sun, Mar 23 1:30 PM |
kcinvaca |
Female |
60-69 |
Local |
Family With Children |
| I felt the captain did all he could to find us whales, which he did. Of course we wanted to be closer but they respect the whales need to not be harassed. I would go with Randy's again. |
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Defintely Worth The Experience
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| Sat, Mar 22 1:30 PM |
dgonzales257 |
Male |
20-29 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Couple on a Date |
| This was a very fun and informative trip for my girlfriend and I. Make sure to dress warm though! and don't hang out on the side of the boat if you want to stay dry! We saw plenty of humpback whales though and they actually came up about 20 feet away from the boat! Very exciting event, but there were a lot of younger kids on our trip, which made it hard to see with them moving around all the time. |
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Saw five humpback whales
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| Sat, Mar 22 1:30 PM |
BillyO |
Male |
50-59 |
Local |
Family Without Children |
| We were out in Monterey Bay for almost three hours. We saw humpback whales in two different spots. Two at the first spotting and three at the second. We watched each group for about 25 minutes. The crew did a good job finding and staying with the whales. The cost was reasonable. We have lived in the area for 34 years and this was the first time we have gone out whale watching. We should have done this when our kids were at home. |
