| Rating |
Date Attended [v] |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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Great Trip with Some Luck
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| Thu, Dec 6, 07 9:30 AM |
llee888 |
Male |
60-69 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| We somehow luckily booked the whale watching trip in between two weather fronts. We saw eight grey whales frolicing around our Randy's whale watching boat. The captain and the deckhand were very helpful, piloting the boat so we could see in a most convenient view and explaining the movements of the whales. We had a great time. We recommend that the boat should have a few more outside seatings and hot coffee - it is difficult to stand for three hours in the cold, swells and moving boat. |
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Excellent time! Well worth it!
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| Sun, Nov 25, 07 10:00 AM |
mrtizmo |
Male |
20-29 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
| The view of the coastline along PG and Pebble Beach coupled with whales, dolphins, and sea lions in the water is phenomenal! This was my third trip and I look forward to more! |
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Tour too rushed!
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| Wed, Nov 21, 07 10:00 AM |
ckellen |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| After spending over an hour on the boat trying to find the whales, the crew was able to locate a pair of whales. We were able to see them for about 10 min., then the crew said our time was up and we had to head back. Another boat from a different company was in the same area, and they were allowed to stay an extra half hour to view the whales. I felt our viewing time was cut short because of their insistence on staying within the time limits of the tour. The boat was also rather small. I would go with another tour provider in the future to do this activity. |
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Would not take trip again with this company
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| Tue, Nov 20, 07 10:00 AM |
shyntimid |
Female |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| Staff was not friendly and there was not very much seating. We did not see anything but that was not the staff's fault. The boat ride was okay. It would of helped if the staff talked to the customers and gave them information about the animals or state. It was a silent boat trip on the water. I would not recommend the boat ride for any kid under 5. There was a whole family including a little baby who were throwing up. Make sure you come well prepared for sea sickness. |
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Amazing Excursion
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| Mon, Nov 12, 07 10:00 AM |
sfherring |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| In November we saw several whales, but the most awesome sight was HUNDREDS of dolphins swimming right beside the boat! They looked like torpedoes. Great fun. Very helpful & knowledgeable. They even loaned us heavy jackets. If there is a tendency towards sea-sickness, take something a couple of hours before boarding. Even feeling a little "green around the gills" until the medicine kicked in, I had a blast & would highly recommend Randy's. |
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Fun and Informative
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| Sat, Nov 10, 07 2:00 PM |
kelly1326 |
Female |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| Two friends and I decided to take a Whale Watching tour while visiting from Utah and did some searching online. I've gone on previous trips, but had never gone with Randy's. We were all very glad to have taken this trip. The captain was very knowledgeable about the area and the animals most likely to be seen. We were able to follow a single humpback whale for quite some time and it even swam with another one for a little while. Both whales breached in addition to just surfacing for air.
All in all it was a very good trip and I will go again when I am in the area. |
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a whale of a time
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| Sat, Nov 10, 07 2:00 PM |
supsinskas |
Unspecified |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Couple on a Date |
| I chose Randy's because they allowed dogs on their tours if it wasn't too crowded and I like to support pet-friendly businesses.
The entire operation (from the nice lady that checked us in to the "salty dog" skipper who provided information about whales while we waited and watched) was very friendly. It was clear they not only made their living off of the ocean, but had great respect for it.
The one thing they could have done better was provide more info and "Fun Facts" about whales. There was definitely an educational aspect to the trip, I just wish it had been more so. All in all, still a really good time. |
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Great trip!
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| Fri, Nov 9, 07 10:00 AM |
PAHALL88 |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| Would highly recommend !! Caring staff and they made sure we saw whales. Awesome trip! |
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A mother and a calf!
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| Wed, Oct 31, 07 1:30 PM |
Malissa |
Female |
20-29 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| Unfortunately Randy's couldn't get enough customers for their trip, but set us up on the Princess line down the dock. We spotted a mother Humpback and her calf and followed them around for about an hour! It was awesome! |
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Not a good trip for families with young children
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| Thu, Oct 25, 07 10:00 AM |
kimberlyh88 |
Female |
20-29 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| My review does not reflect the staff or the trip at all. The staff was friendly and knowledgable and I would recomend the trip to other ADULTS.
I would not recommend it for families. I would have apprecaited a "freindly warning" when purchasing the tickets that the water may be choppy and young children have tendancy to get sick easier than adults do. We probably would have listened to that warning and not attended this trip with them.
Thanks,
Kim |
