USA · WHALE WATCHING
Humpbacks off Maui from December, the same species off Boston in summer, and grey whales down the Pacific coast. The 15 below are priced and clear on season, sailing length and what happens if nothing surfaces.
See humpback whales in Juneau with Alaska Tales, including cruise pickup, heated cabins, naturalist talks, snacks, and a whale-sighting guarantee.
“It was AWESOME!!!! Our tour guides where knowledgeable and fun!! James, Nate & Sophie!!!! We did get to see a whale breach out of the water and several others moving through the water.”
Combine Mendenhall Glacier with a Juneau whale watch, using round-trip cruise-port transport, local guides, and a whale-sighting guarantee.
“The trip was great. Saw whales learned their names and the crew was great. Would definitely do this again.”
Watch humpback, fin, and minke whales off Boston with New England Aquarium naturalists on a comfortable 3.5 to 4-hour cruise.
“Whale watching was absolutely incredible! The crew were so lovely and knowledgeable and we felt in safe hands given we had prior warning the sea would be choppy! 10/10 I would recommend. Saw whales up close and it was awesome! The crew seemed as excited as we did to see the whales which was so lovely to see!”
Review of Cape Ann Whale Watch in Gloucester, a fast catamaran tour to Stellwagen Bank with naturalists, whales, dolphins, and practical tips.
“Crew was really great. Boat was clean. Saw 4 whales. Captain shifted so every guest could view, in addition to giving the whales cruising space.”
See humpback whales, finbacks, minkes, dolphins, and seabirds on a 3.5-hour Boston cruise to Stellwagen Bank.
“In October the weather was beautiful but with a high temp being only 60 degrees be sure and bundle up...it was very chilly and windy but lovely”
Sail San Diego’s historic schooner America in search of gray whales, dolphins, and sea lions, with snacks, blankets, and a whale guarantee.
“I took my sister-in-law visiting from Illinois and my 8 yr old grandson. My sister-in-law enjoyed the day, loved the trip and the weather. My grandson said it was "his best day ever!" He likes boats and He loves animals. He knows so much about whales and was just thrilled to see a mommy and her baby, and the dolphins were a special treat. He told his mom and dad he thought he saw 500 of them. I am sure he will be taking this trip again with his parents. The crew was excellent. They were all very personable and great communicators. Marie was a hoot, we just loved her.…”
Monterey whale watching review with seasonal tips, wildlife highlights, boat details, parking advice, and honest value guidance.
“The whales of course. Getting close. It was fun bouncing in a boat again. Great guides. Funny. Knowledgeable. Price was a little steep, but still worth it.”
Spend four hours seeking humpback whales and dolphins from Gloucester to Stellwagen Bank with naturalists, open decks, and a whale-sighting guarantee.
“Incredible experience, so so worth it! We had the chance to get super close to the whales and even saw some dolphins! The naturalist on board was extremely knowledgeable and shared lots of cool fun facts! I’d recommend this experience to anyone!!”
Watch for humpback whales, hear them through an underwater hydrophone, and enjoy Waikiki and Diamond Head views on this affordable Oahu cruise.
“A fun experience with great crew members! Obviously you are not expecting to see a ton of whales not on Maui, but going and seeing a few, for a cheap price, and not significant travel time is very nice.”
Review of Monterey Bay’s 3-hour whale and dolphin cruise, with wildlife, boat tips, parking advice, sea conditions, and honest value notes.
“Kevin the guide was a font of knowledge, showing all on board great care, both he and the skipper made it an adventure to remember forever. We learnt a lot today and saw humpback whales, sea otters, sea lions as well as cormorants and other sea birds. A great trip despite choppy seas. Would most definitely recommend! Five stars!”
Watch whales from a covered Vancouver catamaran with free photos, hot drinks, expert commentary, three viewing areas, and a whale guarantee.
“the boat, staff and commentary were excellent. would highly recommend”
San Diego whale watching cruise review with whale, dolphin, sea lion sightings, bay views, practical tips, pricing, and honest drawbacks.
“Amazing! I thoroughly enjoyed our whale watching trip. The boat and the crew/naturalist made this fun as well as educational. Whales, dolphins, sea lions, blue water, sunshine and a nice boat ride … what’s not to love? This was the best of our many experiences while vacationing in San Diego! Do not pass up this company and their whale watching trip. Highly recommended tour.”
Review of Maui’s Quicksilver whale watching cruise from Maalaea, with practical advice on sightings, seating, seasickness, price, and booking.
“Excellent, straight forward trip. Multiple whale sightings! Service was great! Great weather. All good!”
Small-group Maui whale watching from Lahaina with a hydrophone, low rafts, expert guides, dolphin sightings, and a whale guarantee.
“Fantastic experience. The smaller raft allows the captain to quickly move to whale locations. We saw more whales than we could count. I very different experience than the large cats.”
See Maui humpback whales aboard a fast, comfortable 35-passenger boat with expert crew, shade, cushioned seats, and a whale guarantee.
“Noah and Micah were awesome! They helped us see so many whales and got so many good whale facts. Whaley good time on the water”
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