| Rating |
Date Attended |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? [v] |
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Not To Be Missed Experience
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| Sat, Sep 12 10:00 AM |
Speterson615 |
Male |
50-59 |
Local |
Unspecified |
| This was my fifth trip whale watching with Stagnaros and I loved it.
Even though the sun refused to show itself, we were treated to a brief sighting of some orcas, followed by dolphins and finally, a pair of humpback whales.
Even though these whales didn't grant me a fluke shot, I still enjoyed watching them feed and swim close to the boat.
I'm looking forward to next Saturday and yet another adventure aboard the Velosity. My sincere thanks to the skipper and crew of Velocity and all the people associated withe these tours. You couldn't ask for a better crew! |
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Great crew, great ride
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| Thu, Jul 30 10:00 AM |
tindog |
Male |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Unspecified |
| My family and I enjoyed this cruise very much. The crew was attentive, knowledgeable and did not rush the event at all. The ocean mammals made a great showing, both the large and the small. The boat was clean and clearly well cared for... thanks for the great experience. |
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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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Great Trip!
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| Thu, Apr 16 10:00 AM |
cck1492 |
Unspecified |
Unspecified |
Unspecified |
Unspecified |
| The team at Stagnaro's made the trip just great. Lots of information about the Monterey Bay and sea life and they really tried hard to look for whales for us. We were able to see lots of Killer Whales! Thumbs Up. |
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My thoughts...
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| Wed, Dec 31, 08 11:00 AM |
cheolee |
Unspecified |
20-29 |
Unspecified |
Unspecified |
| It is a unique experience that is worth doing at least once. |
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A Great Experience
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| Tue, Jul 29, 08 10:00 AM |
Speterson615 |
Male |
50-59 |
Local |
Unspecified |
| For starters, being a local, I knew what to expect weather wise. Fog in the morning, along with a chill; clearing in the afternoon.
If you're not used to Santa Cruz weather, dress in layers. A jacket is best for the ride out into the bay; a light windbreaker for the trip back!
For my fellow Scandinavians, or others with blue eyes and fair skin, bring along a sunscreen, even on light foggy days. Having lived in Santa Cruz for over 40 years, I forgot this basic rule and my face paid for it!
On this type of trip, you must be patient! Unlike Seaworld, these whales, dolphins, sea otters and sea lions are not trained to perform for humans. You are a guest in their world and they will do what they want, when they want to!
We didn't see whales until almost Moss Landing area. It was well worth the wait. A pod of four whales put on a show for us, with plenty of chances to take photos of their tails, blowhole sprays, and their bodies gliding through the water.
Being disabled, I found the ship to be comfortable. When my disability required I sit, I had a choice of sitting indoors or outside on several ledges.
The skipper and deckhand made this trip a delight. I forget the kid's name, but the deckhand made it a point to engage every guest in a converstation, leaving no one out! He also made it a point to state that the only dumb question is the one not asked! I liked that! From what I could see, this put everyone at ease and made it easy for total strangers to interact.
I can't wait to take this trip again. Do yourself a favor and give this trip a try! You won't regret it.
P.S.....DON'T FORGET TO TIP YOUR DECKHAND! Much like a tour guide, he runs around and works hard to give you a wonderful and informative trip. Don't be shy and show your appreciation!!!!!! |
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It was a great time
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| Sun, Jul 27, 08 10:00 AM |
BrianGundy |
Male |
50-59 |
Local |
Unspecified |
| The skipper was well educated on marine biology and knew a lot about the Montery Bay |
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great trip
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| Sat, Apr 26, 08 11:00 AM |
hendrikgn |
Unspecified |
Unspecified |
Unspecified |
Unspecified |
| was simply great! we were out for more than 3 hours...saw greywhales and humpback whales... and a lot more at the coast!!! |
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Recommend this trip if you can survive sea sick
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| Sat, Mar 29, 08 11:00 AM |
khj730516 |
Unspecified |
Unspecified |
Unspecified |
Unspecified |
| I enjoyed this trip from the beginning to the end.
Some folks had hard time getting over sea sick. It would have been
nicer if the boat were larger. |
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I would do it again in a heartbeat!
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| Sun, Feb 17, 08 1:00 PM |
MWorthley |
Female |
40-49 |
Unspecified |
Unspecified |
| The whole experience was wonderful. The boat Captain and his assistant DJ were both very friendly and knowledgeable. The boat was clean and comfortable. The next time I visit Santa Cruz, I will definately take another trip with them. |
