| Rating |
Date Attended [v] |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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Great fun! |
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Sun, Mar 23 9:00 AM |
deyoung1111 |
Male |
50-59 |
Local |
Family With Children |
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The weather wasn't very cooperative but we did get to see two separate groups of humpback whales.
This was our 4th outing with Sanctuary and every one has been great fun. |
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Clean boat, friendly crew, saw whale |
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Sun, Mar 23 9:00 AM |
kandfamily |
Male |
40-49 |
Local |
Family With Children |
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The trip was nice, crew friendly, boat clean. It was nice being on a smaller vessel and not the large boats. We would do this again. |
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Nice to be out on the water. |
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Sat, Mar 22 9:00 AM |
barrbradley |
Male |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
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For someone who is never on a boat, it was a nice treat. The boat is cozy and the seas were choppy, and I really enjoyed being jostled around, although my girlfriend became seasick even wearing the wristbands. She is extremely sensitive to being moved around, and out of 19 passengers only two felt ill. We saw 7 humback whales from a respectful distance, which was awesome. The captain and crew were super friendly and accomodating. I think that overall it was a great experience and if you come expecting anything and understanding that whales are wild animals not in an aquarium, so you might not see them from two feet away, and that being on the water can be bumpy, you'll have a good time. Saw lots of neat birds that I don't see back home in Virginia, and on the way out from Moss Landing saw several sea lions very close to the boat as well as Sea Otters. It was a nice long ride, and lots of time is spent getting in and out of harbor, which is fine with me cause I just like being on the boat. |
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Amazing |
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Sat, Mar 22 9:00 AM |
nalessi |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
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We saw 7 humpback whales while we were on our excursion. I felt so lucky to have a chance to be so close to them. The tour operator got us close to the whales, but was respectful of their space which was important to us. Thanks again for the amazing experience! |
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Good Trip - 2 Humpbacks up close and personal! |
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Fri, Mar 21 9:30 AM |
jesutcliffe |
Male |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
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Nice, sunny and "calm" day. The captain told us the weather doesn't get much better than what we had. Did have a few people heaving over the side... Take your meds for sea sickness BEFORE you leave!!!
But - we did get quite close to 2 humpbacks which made the trip quite exciting!!! The crew was great. The Captain spent a lot of time telling us what was going on, where we were headed, etc, etc.
All the cruises work together to find the whales. Moss Landing is great spot to get to to get on a boat - about 30 minutes closer to SF than going to some of the other whale tours down in Monterey.
I'd definitly choose this trip again!! |
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Great trip for all ages! |
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Tue, Mar 18 9:30 AM |
millerk |
Female |
50-59 |
Combination |
Family With Children |
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Noel and Francisco were very informative and helpful during our whale watching trip. We were fortunate to see sea otters, harbor seals and then to our delight two humpback whales which absolutely thrilled all aboard. The boat was clean and large enough to accomodate all aboard comfortably. The instructions on the website gave us information to dress in layers and appropriately for the weather so we were comfortable on the trip. Noel tried to find gray whales also but none were around the area but we appreciated his diligence in trying to locate the grays. Thanks again for another wonderful memory from California. |
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not recommended for children |
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Sun, Mar 9 1:30 PM |
TineHeilig |
Female |
30-39 |
Local |
Family With Children |
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We loved to watch the grey whale, but the time on the boot was tooo long.
The boot was driving 4 hours straight, without any breaks. We got very seasick. I did not realized before, how long 4 hours can be.
We had to wait a long time, before we finally saw a whale from far away.
But all together the trip was about 95% just waiting and riding on the ship very seasick and 5% enjoying the whales.
The crew on the ship was very very nice and helpful and did their best! |
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whale watching |
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Sun, Mar 9 9:00 AM |
belugalove3 |
Female |
30-39 |
Local |
Family With Children |
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We had a fantastic trip and saw tons of wildlife! The crew was great and very knowledgeable! Can't wait to go again! |
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Irreplacable Memories |
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Fri, Mar 7 10:30 AM |
LWaldren |
Female |
60-69 |
Combination |
Group of Friends |
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The Sanctuary and crew were prompt, attentive, well informed, patient. The sea cooperated...glassy smooth all the way out. Some clouds, indirect sun for most of the trip.
A pod of California Grey (Gray) Whales and a lone young adult Humpback showed off and teased respectively. Otters were charming as always.
All five of us had a great time. My daughter and I especially enjoyed the time we had sitting in front of the wheelhouse on the return trip...no one else wanted to sit in the brisk cold so we had the sea and sky and salt spray all to ourselves.
Cha! as my friend Muckee would say! Way fine day. |
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Great trip |
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Fri, Mar 7 10:30 AM |
mtwhalelvrs |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Other |
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this was my daughter and mine 4th trip with Sanctuary. we come down to Monterey from Montana to specifically watch whales with Captain Andy and his crew. I would not go out with anybody else. They are very helpful and always make sure that you have a enjoyable trip. Last trip we saw Gray whales and the first humpback whale of the season/ sea otters, sea Lions. we will definitely return. |
