Stagnaro Charter Boats

Our daughter and her husband were visiting from Pennsylvania. They, my husband and I were absolutely thrilled when these huge mammals spouted and breached. All the passengers clung to the rails and excitedly pointed when they saw a breach. The captain was really on the ball pointing out where to look and telling us information about the kind of whales we were seeing and their habits. There was also a knowledgeable and pleasant docent helping us as she walked through the group. I was glad the ship had a large cabin into which we could come if we got cold and have a snack from the galley

This was our second Velocity trip. Ken did a great job, as did the naturalist. We were very fortunate to again see a good number of whales. Great Trip.

The boat was comfortable for the size of the guests aboard, and the captain and naturalist did a great job of positioning the boat and explaining what we were seeing. It wasn't long before we all new how to differentiate a Humpback from a Blue whale!

Our guides were fun and interesting. They took us right to the whales, and the animals were very interactive this day, feeding at the surface. Whales came very close to the boat and we got some great pictures. Do take advantage of the motion sickness medicine that you can buy on board -- a couple of people got sick and it was a sad thing to see because everybody else was having a great time!

Crew and trip was worth every cent!

The trip itself was great where we saw many humpback whales as well as blue whales. However, as the boat stopped near the whales, the water was very rough, and a few people in the group got quite seasick. Overall it was nice seeing all the whales, but just wish the boat could be a little bigger.

Of course there is no guarantee of what will be seen, but the staff does its best to ensure a great experience

Great afternoon on Monterey Bay. Fantastic sightings of very active humpback whales and blue whales feeding on krill. Captain had good instincts about where to go and when to move to a different location. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Just when we thought we were done, the captain cruised along the shore at the edge of kelp beds where we saw dozens of adorable sea otters. Total time on the water was 4 hours but felt shorter. Large, fast boat, about 50 passengers but easy to move around and did not feel crowded. Get's cold and windy so be prepared.

Never experienced anything like this. Even saw a humpback breach! The crew was very friendly and well informed. The boat was comfortable and the visitors were very helpful to keep us all on our feet. Thanks for a really wonderful adventure!

We booked this trip expecting to see a couple of whales and have a good time - while we were out on the water, we saw SO many whales and the staff were SO knowledgeable and friendly! We were lucky to see the number of whales we did, but nonetheless, the staff made the trip extremely exciting and a learning experience as well. I would highly recommend going whale watching for people of all ages! It is a phenomenal experience!

The crew were very knowledgeable and helpful and contributed to the experience. One can't count on good weather and whale behavior, but we saw an abundance of Blue and Humpback whales and other sea life. It exceeded my expectations, and I will try to repeat the experience again.

I really recommend this trip. The krill were in and we saw so many whales, both humpback and blue. The crew was helpful and informative. Too many whales to count!

The crew was awesome, very friendly and knowledgable. There were lots of whales out and they took us straight to the action. It was a fun and exciting experience.

worthwhile.

We really lucked out and had whales surrounding us in every direction. The staff was friendly and informative, we were told we were seeing a real treat... as sightings aren't always as abundant. The boat was comfortable, and provided opportunities for all to view.