NEWPORT BEACH · WHALE WATCHING
The trips worth booking.
The 10 newport beach whale watching tours travellers rate most highly, gathered in one place. What you are likely to see, when the season runs, who skippers the boat, and what a place on deck costs.
A 2-hour Newport Beach whale watching cruise from 400 Main St with year-round marine sightings, expert guides, and big Orange County views.
Most Popular“Super well run, and the guide/announcer was great -- she sang songs that were fun, told interesting data, got wxcited when we spotted pods of dolphin. She made it more fun for everyone.”
Newport Beach whale-watching cruise with marine-biology crew, seasonal whale chances, and plenty of dolphins and seals. Options include a luxury upgrade.
“Trip was great but we didn’t see any wildlife. This tour would be better in season for Whales. We left disappointed. Follow up should be a free tour on non capacity tours.”
A 2-hour Newport Beach whale and dolphin cruise on a two-deck catamaran, hunting native wildlife in the Bay and off the coast.
“It was so much fun, the weather was beautiful. We got to see a humpback whale, a pod of dolphins, sea lions . The ride was great and our Captain Hunter and crew were friendly and very informative. We will be back again.”
Private VIP whale and dolphin tour from Newport Harbor with USCG-licensed naturalist, small boat ride, and flexible post-trip stops.
“We went on a Dolphin/Whale watching excursion with Nick from East Meets West yesterday morning. It was honestly the trip of a lifetime! Nick was our captain and is extremely knowledgeable about marine life. We learned alRead more”
Newport Beach whale watching on a 50’ fast catamaran with low capacity, 360 views, and a short Balboa Fun Zone stop.
“This whale watching experience exceeded my expectations. The boat was comfortable with indoor and outdoor seating options and snacks and drinks available for purchase. The captain of the boat made every effort to ensure we saw whales and dolphins. We were able to see a blue fin whale and many dolphins during our excursion. The…”
Year-round Newport Beach whale watching on a two-deck purpose-built 65-foot cruise. Calm water, seasonal whales, and a 96% success rate.
“Overall great experiencre and good price. We saw graywhale, dolphines and sealions.”
Private 2.5-hour Newport Beach boat tour with a marine naturalist. Hunt for whales and dolphins up to 6 for $425 per group.
“Dustin went out of his way to make us comfortable. The massive amounts of common dolphins were so beautiful. I noticed there was a whale sighting later in the day unfortunately we didn’t get to observe it.”
Semi-private Newport Beach sunset cruise for whales and dolphins, small boat up to 6, captain-led wildlife spotting.
“This was the most amazing experience ever! Captain Nick knew just where to go and what to say. He was very knowledgeable about sea life, and about history of the area. Although we didn’t see whales that day, we got to be in the midst of a pod of about 200 dolphins! It was amazing!”
Whale watching from Newport Beach off Palos Verdes on a 45-passenger boat with live commentary, marine wildlife spotting, and onboard drinks.
“Local company and boat. Smooth slow ride . Had a great morning and day . It was easy to locate the dock . Happy with the tour :) 5stars”
Private 2-hour Newport Beach whale and dolphin tour on a stabilized 6-passenger catamaran with Captain Nick.
“Captain Nick was fantastic, incredibly good weather and his knowledge & expertise made for an amazing time on the water! HIGHLY Recommend 🐬🐋🛥️”
Every coast with a season worth booking, port by port.
