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	56	138		139		1	98%	4.7
Last 6 months	90	216		220		4	98%	4.7
Last 12 months	176	428		432		4	99%	4.7
All	176	428		432		4	99%	4.7

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Sanctuary Whale Watching Cruise	428	99%	4.7

Rating	Date Attended [v]	Reviewer	Gender	Age	Where From?	Group Type?
	Excellent exposure to sea life Sanctuary Whale Watching Cruise
	Sat, Sep 22, 07 10:30 AM	smloncich	Female	40-49	Local	Family Without Children
	Although the weather was not optimal (light rain, although temperature was not too cold), we were able to see 3 humpback whales, several sea lions, dolphins and many birds. The captain was enthusiastic and very knowledgeable. His deck hand was very up beat and personable, as well as helpful. I would like to do this again in better weather, if possible. Very enjoyable.
	Wonderful Trip! Sanctuary Whale Watching Cruise
	Fri, Sep 21, 07 10:30 AM	tshutton	Male	60-69	Domestic Tourist(s)	Family With Children
	We saw more whales and much more other sea life than expected. We were particularly impressed with the crew, who kept up very well informed and showed good humor. We'd take this same trip again!
	Fantastic Cruise! Sanctuary Whale Watching Cruise
	Fri, Sep 21, 07 10:30 AM	elenahutton	Female	30-39	International Tourist(s)	Family Without Children
	We saw more whales than we could ever hope for. Everything was great. I would do it again for sure.
	Great Day on the Water Sanctuary Whale Watching Cruise
	Fri, Sep 21, 07 10:30 AM	LManzanilla	Unspecified	40-49	Local	Couple on a Date
	We had a great day on the Monterey Bay with the team from Sanctuary. Weather was perfect, the boat was small and there not overcrowded as some trips with other outfits have been. The crew was knowledgeable and very casual/comfortable. We were able to see many humpback whales, jellyfish, loads of sea lions, sea birds, and a beautiful view of the Monterey bay. We highly recommend Sanctuary for a real natural and upclose experience with the bay.
	The Best Whale Watching Trip We've Been On! Sanctuary Whale Watching Cruise
	Thu, Sep 20, 07 10:30 AM	smstrouse	Female	50-59	Domestic Tourist(s)	Couple on a Date
	The trip was incredible! We saw a whale amost immediately after getting underway. Before we were through we must have seen at least a dozen whales, two blue sharks, a few otters, and innumerable sea lions. At one point, the boat was surrounded by a raft of maybe 200 sea lions. Wow! We really appreciated the welcome, friendliness, knowledge, and enthusiasm of captain and crew. We chose Sanctuary because they advertised that they tried not to stress the animals by chasing them or coming to close. Their obvious love for the fish and animals we encountered was quite evident. And - they skillfully brought us in range of seeing these amazing creatures. We would definitely take a Sanctuary tour again and will recommend them to our friends (in fact we already have).
	Awesome whale sightings Sanctuary Whale Watching Cruise
	Sun, Sep 16, 07 10:30 AM	travelgal	Female	40-49	Domestic Tourist(s)	Individual
	In the first 20 minutes we saw a humpback whale and the trip only got better. We saw a few more humpbacks, otters, sea lions, hundreds of birds and a porpoise. The crew was sensitive to people feeling sea sick and gave us a gentle ride back to shore. If you like nature come aboard the Sanctuary cruise because you will have a great experience out on the open sea.
	can't wait to go back :) Sanctuary Whale Watching Cruise
	Sun, Sep 16, 07 10:30 AM	juliasherwin	Female	30-39	Local	Individual
	This was the first time I had gone on a whale watching boat. I chose Sanctuary Cruises because of the commitment to the environment and former connection to Greenpeace. The trip made me wish I could give up my work as a civil rights lawyer and go be a marine conservationist! I very much look forward to going back.
	excellent day Sanctuary Whale Watching Cruise
	Sat, Sep 15, 07 10:30 AM	NormaLindahl	Female	50-59	Domestic Tourist(s)	Individual
	great day saw 3 whales lots of dolphins incredible
	a wonderful day! Sanctuary Whale Watching Cruise
	Sat, Sep 15, 07 10:30 AM	sfowlkes	Female	20-29	Local	Couple on a Date
	the only thing I would say negative is I expected the boat to be more elegant. But as for the whale watching we saw four humbacks, a shark and not even 10minutes into the bay we were surrounded by these amazing dolphins! This was all in all a good day. I think you will enjoy it!
	Incredible Sanctuary Whale Watching Cruise
	Fri, Sep 14, 07 10:30 AM	gregory23	Male	30-39	Domestic Tourist(s)	Group of Friends
	The trip was incredible. Friendly crew, clean boat, and fantastic whale and dolphin watching. One of the whales actually came up next to the boat. I was within 5 feet of it! Our whale watching cruise was the highlight of our vacation. I 100% recomend Sanctuary Whale Watching Cruises. I intend to foreward some of the many great pics from the trip. They truly have to be seen to be believed.
	Highlight of our trip to Monterey! Sanctuary Whale Watching Cruise
	Tue, Sep 11, 07 10:30 AM	cschake	Female	Unspecified	Domestic Tourist(s)	Family Without Children
	Our trip with Sanctuary Cruises was terrific! We were treated to the sight of no fewer than 8 humpback whales, and also got to experience the rare sight of a pod of Orcas teaching one of their calves how to hunt. Noel and Francisco were not only knowledgeable, friendly, and respectful of the whales, but obviously love what they do, and it shows. We had a great time with them! We strongly recommend this trip for anyone with a love and respect for all types of marine wildlife - it was the highlight of our trip, and we are definitely planning to go again the next time that we are in Monterey.
	Incredible day! Sanctuary Whale Watching Cruise
	Sun, Sep 9, 07 9:30 AM	PamCarlton	Female	40-49	Domestic Tourist(s)	Family With Children
	This was our second trip with Sanctuary, and we excitedly recommend it to others. The boat is clean, and the crew is friendly, patient, and efficient. We thought we were doing well with five whale sightings and several rafts of sea lions, but then the magic happened. A humpback approached and spent the next 40 minutes spouting, rolling, and playing around our boat. Our day was very special, and the crew seemed to do their best to find the best sights!
	LOVED IT!! Sanctuary Whale Watching Cruise
	Sun, Sep 9, 07 9:30 AM	777antonio	Female	40-49	Local	Group of Friends
	Loved it! We had a friendly whale play with the boat- took alot of pictures, we will send a CD of pictures to Sanctuary Cruises. My husband & I have been of 3 trips with this ship... love them!!!!! Thank you Stacy & Toy Marinelli
	Amazing Sanctuary Whale Watching Cruise
	Sun, Sep 9, 07 9:30 AM	herringtech	Male	30-39	Domestic Tourist(s)	Family With Children
	This was our first whale watching trip and we picked a good one. But before our big surprise towards the end of the tour, the tour itself was awesome. Captain Noel and Hillary were great. Always communicating to us about what was going on. The ship was immaculate and there was plenty of room. We found the whales before the other tours and Captain Noel radioed to the other tour captains where they were. Captain Noel would take extra time to explain things to my 7 and 5 year old, super nice. I can't say enough about this outfit. Very professional and competent. The big surprise was a "friendly" whale who seemed to be scratching barnacles off her back and belly while giving all of us a 40 minute close up view of her. We all sat there and enjoyed her "whale breath" for what seemed like 10 minutes, then she swam away and gave us a fluke wave before she dived. That whale probably ruined us for any other whale watching tours, but we will come back to Sanctuary when its time to see more whales. Thanks Noel, and Hillary. The Herring Family
	it was good Sanctuary Whale Watching Cruise
	Sun, Sep 9, 07 9:30 AM	doninagraefe	Female	20-29	International Tourist(s)	Other
	i thought that the tour was very long and we only saw humpback whales and seelions. but in the end we had a very special event going on. a humpback whale was directly under the boat and really close so that it was very exciting for everybody. if this wouldn't have happened i would have been disappointed of the tour.