Monterey Bay Whale Watching - Sanctuary Cruises Scenic Tours, Moss Landing, CA

Seller:	Sanctuary
	Sanctuary Cruises

Ratings Summary: Rating: 4.69

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	# of Reviews	Overall Rating	=	Positive Points	–	Negative Points	% Positive	Average Rating
Last 3 months	54	131		132		1	98%	4.7
Last 6 months	85	203		207		4	98%	4.7
Last 12 months	170	414		418		4	99%	4.7
All	170	414		418		4	99%	4.7

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Sanctuary Whale Watching Cruise	414	99%	4.7

Rating	Date Attended [v]	Reviewer	Gender	Age	Where From?	Group Type?
	Friendly crew & many whale sightings Sanctuary Whale Watching Cruise
	Sun, Jan 20 9:00 AM	csherwyn	Female	50-59	Domestic Tourist(s)	Group of Friends
	Despite the poor weather and choppy water on Jan. 20th, the trip was fantastic, and I would do it again. Lots of whales and jellies! I would recommend taking a Dramamine ahead of time, as I was the only one in our party that had done so, and I fared the best --no sickness whatever. We all rented the relief bands, with varying results. The crew, especially Jane, was fabulous!
	Great experience Sanctuary Whale Watching Cruise
	Sun, Jan 20 9:00 AM	Czarski	Male	30-39	Local	Family With Children
	Sanctuary Whale Watching was a great experience. The boat is smaller than many out there, giving you a more intimate experience. The captain and crew were friendly and knowledgeable. One caveat is that the smaller boat does translate to more wave action, so if you tend to get queasy you might want to look at larger boats, or at least take something to help your motion sickness. That aside, it's a great experience and one that we would highly recommend.
	What a treat! Sanctuary Whale Watching Cruise
	Sat, Jan 19 9:00 AM	tracyshine	Female	50-59	Domestic Tourist(s)	Couple on a Date
	Our captain was the first person to spy the spout and we were the first boat on the scene. What a treat to see 3 whales travelling together! They seemed to enjoy the attention and I greatly appreciated our captain's respect of the whales' space. Our boat, Sanctuary, was just the right size. Allowed to hold 39 with 2 crew members, we only had 24 on board that day. It was darn near perfect, especially the weather! We are already planning a summer trip back.
	Wondereful experince Sanctuary Whale Watching Cruise
	Fri, Jan 11 9:30 AM	chocolate10	Female	40-49	Domestic Tourist(s)	Family With Children
	The weather was great , we saw Blue Humpbacks that day. We really enjoyed the ride in and out of the Bay. My family will come again during a different season to see the different species. Have already recommended this company to others I work with L. Palm Calaveras County, Ca.
	Fun Sanctuary Whale Watching Cruise
	Sat, Dec 29, 07 2:00 PM	kerickson	Female	50-59	Domestic Tourist(s)	Family With Children
	We reserved 11 spots for whale watching on a Saturday afternoon (3-hour trip). Although we saw a lot of wildlife (sea lions, otters, pelicans, etc.), we did not see any whales. To my surprise, we were offered a rain check to attend at another time. Noel (captain) and Jane (guide) were both pleasant and knowledgeable. I will definitely go again and I recommend this company.
	I LOVE WHALES Sanctuary Whale Watching Cruise
	Fri, Dec 28, 07 10:30 AM	pquinn	Female	60-69	Local	Couple on a Date
	I never saw sooooo many people change colors soooo fast but the deckhand Jane handled it all in stride and professionally which showed me alot of personal touch with both the mammals and humans. Will make plans to go on trip again soon
	Lots of seasickness! Sanctuary Whale Watching Cruise
	Fri, Dec 28, 07 10:30 AM	annbegun	Female	50-59	Local	Group of Friends
	About 1/3 of the boat was quite seasick. Two of the three members of our group were very ill, despite the fact that neither of those two people had ever been seasick on a boat (motorized or sail) before, and had been out in the ocean / San Francisco bay many times. When asked if the sea was unusually rough we were told that actually the swells (4-6 ft.) were normal in size. Also, the cabin was not heated, so it was quite cold.
	Rain-check (or is it a no-whale-check) Sanctuary Whale Watching Cruise
	Wed, Dec 26, 07 10:30 AM	rockgoddess	Female	50-59	Combination	Family Without Children
	We did not see any sea mammals even though a valiant effort was made by the crew. I guess the Whale and Dolphin Union had given all of their members a day off so they (the whales and dolphins) could recover from the Christmas Party given by the Sea Otter Union. They (the whales and dolphins) must have all had too much to drink, though I don't see how that could possibly be true. The crew made sure we all had rain-checks for another day, though I don't understand as it didn't rain at all that day. It was a nice sunny day. Those of us sitting right at the front of the boat were occasionally splashed, so maybe the crew thought it was rain. Confusion aside, we look forward to another day. Yo Ho Ho and a bottle of chocolate milk!
	We've seen them! Just great! Sanctuary Whale Watching Cruise
	Wed, Dec 26, 07 10:30 AM	DWientapper	Female	40-49	Local	Family With Children
	It was amazing. We've seen 6 Gray Whales today on our trip and our entire family was very excited and happy. Many thanks to Captn. Noel and Jane. They did a really good job. I would highly recommend to take this boat for a whale watching trip. This was our second time with the Sanctuary. First time (Dec, 26th) we didn't see any whales and because of strong winds had to return earlier. Therefore we got a rain ticket and had the chance for another try today. We didn't expect that and just want to say thank you again. We felt very comfortable on the boat. We definitely will come back in summer for the Humpbacks.
	True Customer Service Still Exists Sanctuary Whale Watching Cruise
	Wed, Dec 26, 07 10:30 AM	KevinBurtnes	Male	30-39	Local	Family With Children
	Sanctuary Cruises truly is a wonderful company. Our recent cruise did not turn out very well, but for reasons uncontrolled by the captain. Boy was the weather forecast wrong this day. The captain made the right choice by turning the boat around and not going against his intuition. Although we did not see any whales on this trip, we did see them on our trip last year. The captain and the deck hands were very courteous and patient both this trip and the last. Under no obligation to do so, Sanctuary offered a rain check due to the poor weather condition. Wow, what an act of kindness. Every person on the boat had to know that when you take on the forces of nature, no one can control the outcome and we were shocked that Sanctuary took the financial hit for the miscalled weather. Even if a rain check had not been offered, I would still recommend Sanctuary for your whale watching experience. This company and their employees have the utmost respect for the beautiful wildlife you get to see while on their cruise. They do not chase the whales or other animals like some of the other companies. They are very communicative about the trip, but not to the point where their talking is getting in the way of you enjoying the time. They do their best to make sure you have a good time and remain comfortable. They offer small snacks, hot chocolate, and coffee for your convenience. Last but not least, their vessel used bio-diesel, another sign of how much Sanctuary respects the animals and the environment. If you're thinking about taking a whale watching trip, this would be the company to go with. We'll be returning many more times.
	Whale Watching Cruise Sanctuary Whale Watching Cruise
	Sun, Dec 23, 07 10:30 AM	manuelgsalac	Male	50-59	Combination	Family Without Children
	The day was clear, wind was down, ocean was calm and the sun was out as we ventured out looking for whales and other marine life. Unfortunally, we did not see any whales migrating. But, we saw plenty of dolphins, porpoises, sea lions, otters, and several bird life. Just being out on the bay for 4 hrs is always relaxing for us. Since we had a great time, we're planning another trip soon!
	Great day even without seeing a whale! Sanctuary Whale Watching Cruise
	Sun, Dec 23, 07 10:30 AM	nancylambing	Female	60-69	Local	Family Without Children
	The day was chilly but sunny....the seas were fairly smooth.....the boat was comfortable.....full capacity, but there was always an advantageous spot to view all activity. Spotted lots of dolphins....some species that we had never even known about even though we are coastal people. Hundreds of dolphins....all sizes, swimming with us and entertaining us by coming out of the water and doing some spins. Very relaxing day and we'll go back on the Sanctuary Cruise again and will keep our fingers crossed for a whale sighting.
	Impressive tour Sanctuary Whale Watching Cruise
	Wed, Dec 19, 07 10:30 AM	velonelson	Male	40-49	Combination	Family With Children
	So much thought and preparation went into our Christmas vacation plans to visit California after a 6 year pause. As a former Oxnard local now living in Germany with wife and 9 and 4 year old kids, a whale watching tour was a 'must' on our itinerary. Touched by these majestic creatures after two successful whale watching tours from Oxnard years ago, my wife and I knew that we wanted to share these same experiences with our kids. On the departure of our 19DEC07 cruise, we faced overcast skies, cold temperatures, and large swells - not the conditions one wishes for a 4 hour whale watching tour. Captain Noel Flores and crew of the Sanctuary smoothly steered us up and over the large swells as if we were sailing over small ripples of water. The ride out to sea came up empty. No whales. The ride back from sea came up empty. No whales. Fortunately, we did see a few large groups of seals, many interesting birds, and on the way back into Moss Landing, lots of sea otters. The kids were very disppointed not see any whales or dolphins, but were impressed to be out at sea and able to see sea otters and other marine animals live in their habitat. As consolation, we received a raincheck for another try at whale watching. This gesture was not at all expected and shows Sanctuary Cruises' focus on the customer and their strive for a safe and successful whale watching experience. We highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in the whale watching tour adventure and commend the professionalism of Captain Flores and crew.
	Friendly, low key trip with a knowledgeable crew. Sanctuary Whale Watching Cruise
	Fri, Dec 14, 07 10:30 AM	EdwardKline	Male	60-69	Domestic Tourist(s)	Family Without Children
	A good trip, about the right length. We were fortunate to have good weather and sight whales.
	Very Pleasant Trip Sanctuary Whale Watching Cruise
	Wed, Dec 12, 07 10:30 AM	tpowell	Male	50-59	Domestic Tourist(s)	Couple on a Date
	We set out in mid-December to see some whales, if possible. We did not spy any whales, but there were plenty of other species of interest, including numerous sea lions, sea otters and birds of good variety. The captain and crew did an excellent job of informing us of what we were doing and what we could be seeing at that moment. The weather was cool but sunny and the Sanctuary vessel provided an excellent platform for seeing Monterey Bay and its beauty. The boat was clean as a whistle and it provided a very smooth ride. We plan to do this again next year, maybe earlier when the prospects for seeing whales are reportedly better.

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