| Rating |
Date Attended [v] |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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fantastic
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| Tue, Jun 30 10:00 AM |
kahlalynn |
Female |
Under 20 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
| We had a great time. We enjoyed the boat ride and saw 5 whales and a pod of about 500 dolphins. Everyone in our group had never been out in the ocean before. We would highly recommended it to anyone. |
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Whales and more...
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| Tue, Jun 30 10:00 AM |
robczyk |
Male |
40-49 |
Local |
Couple on a Date |
| We saw otters, sea lions, dolphins, whales and even an albatross or two. The crew was great -- knowledgeable and friendly. It was a neat experience and I definitely recommend it. A couple of whales were within 20 feet of the boat! Just remember that it can get chilly (wear lots of layers) and it's a long way out. So the trip back can seem like a loooooong time, especially when you're a little sea sick. |
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great expirience
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| Fri, Jun 26 10:00 AM |
desankovs |
Male |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| It was a great expirience!!! |
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Great crew
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| Fri, Jun 26 10:00 AM |
DanHopkins |
Male |
Unspecified |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Unspecified |
| Great crew and a good experience other than the rough waters, which was obviously not the crew's fault. They went out of their way to give us the opportunity to see whales even though we had seen many dolphins and otters, and time was running short. Thanks for going the extra mile. |
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Very enjoyable
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| Mon, Jun 15 10:00 AM |
benmccorry |
Male |
30-39 |
Combination |
Group of Friends |
| It was a very good trip and the boat ride alone was pretty interesting even though the weather on the date I chose was not the best. I was very impressed with the number of whales we saw (5 in total, 1 single and 2 mother/calf groups). No dolphins but we did see a sea otter.
Overall I would certainly do it again. |
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very good trip
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| Mon, Jun 15 10:00 AM |
npurcell |
Female |
20-29 |
Local |
Family Without Children |
| The captain and crew were actively working throughout the trip to spot and follow whales and to ensure that we saw as much as possible from as close as possible.
They were very knowledgeable and provided interesting info about the marine wildlife in the Bay. |
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Great for everyone, every year!
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| Sun, Jun 14 10:00 AM |
SunnyAndrews |
Female |
50-59 |
Local |
Family With Children |
| This was my third time. Every time has been different and every time has been great in it's own way, so I would highly recommend going more than once if your schedule permits. The first time there was a terrific storm. Unfortunately some people were seasick, so the trip was not as much fun for them. However the skipper took great care of us. The second time we saw a large family of whales, and one even swam right next to the ship! It was truly awesome. This last time the ocean was as smooth as glass; you could even see the clouds reflected on the water. We saw a large group of Risso dolphins (about 100). The skipper carefully manuevered through them so we could have a good look, while not disturbing them. Then we motored over to see 3 humpback whales. One even swam under the ship!
The skipper is very knowledgeable so the trip is beautiful and informative. You genuinnely feel that this is not merely a business, but a sharing of his true passion for the ocean and the marine life. Enjoy! |
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I highly recommend this excursion for all ages.
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| Sun, Jun 14 10:00 AM |
SalamHarb |
Male |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| This is one of the best activities we did as family this year. The weather was gorgeous, the ocean calm, visibility miles away. The condition can not be better for Whale watching. We had the pleasure to see displays of tens of douplins along the way. But the star of the day was the sighting of humpback whales. It was spectecular.
What makes the excursion pleasant is the crew members. They acted professionally and dilignetly. At one point we almost lost hope of sighting whales around after almost three hours of search. But the dedication and trained eyes of the crew members made the day. It was great experience to be able to get so close to this beautiful creature, seeing and hearing it spouts and dives on and on.
I highly recommend this excursion for all ages.
PS: make sure you equiped with high zoom high res camera . It is well worth it. |
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A wonderful way to celebrate our 33rd anniversary!
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| Sat, Jun 6 10:00 AM |
JudiKochik |
Female |
50-59 |
Combination |
Other |
| What fun! We joined my brother and his wife for a delightful cruise as a celebration of our 33rd wedding anniversary - and my first trip to the West Coast. Parking was easy and inexpensive. Once parked, picking up our tickets was EASY! While waiting for the Velocity, we watched a cute group of sea lions at the pier. The cruise left the pier at exactly 10:00... we saw sea otters and some surfers. Then we rode quite a distance and found not only a humpback whale but also a pod of risso dolphins... and more sea lions! Refreshments on the boat were very reasonably priced - drinks, snacks, and sandwiches. The crew were very friendly and informative. How would I rate this experience? Speaking as a teacher, I give them an A+ ! |
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Fun, Exciting and Pleasant
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| Sat, May 30 10:00 AM |
lwhidalgo |
Female |
60-69 |
Local |
Other |
| My son and I had a marvelous trip. Fortunatly the boat was not filled to capacity.
We had a crew that was very informative and easy to get along with. The captain was a fountain of information on the Whales as well as the Monterey Bay in general.
He informed us of the size of the Canyon that is very deep and the different species that might be found there.
We had the hamburger and cheeseburger with bacon and they were fantastic.
We loved it so much we have booked the Twilight fishing trip this Saturday 6/6/09.
Thanks to all you help run this operation. |
