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Newport Beach: Year-Round Whale Watching Cruise

4.3  / 5
70 reviews
Activity provider:Newport Landing Cruises
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Newport Beach: Year-Round Whale Watching Cruise

Activity provider:Newport Landing Cruises
4.3  / 5
70 reviews

From US$ 44.50 per person

Go whale watching at any time of the year on a cruise that has a 96 percent success rate in whale viewing! You’ll be on the lookout for a variety of whales, including the giant blue whale which is over 80 feet in length, humpback whales, and others.

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Duration 2.5 hours
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Experience

Highlights
  • Take a cruise that boasts a 96 percent whale viewing success rate
  • Travel on a ship built specifically for whale watching, with 2 decks
  • See finback whales and grey whales in the winter and spring, and giant blue whales in the summer and fall
Full description
The waters surrounding Newport Harbor are deep and nutrient-rich, attracting all types of marine creatures. Cruises typically see a variety of whales including giant blue whales (during the summer and fall), finback whales, grey whales (in the winter and spring), minke whales, and humpback whales, as well as several types of dolphin, seals, and all sorts of other marine life. Each cruise is a unique experience in that you never know what you might encounter. The Laguna Beach coastline lies just to the south of Newport Harbor and is some of Southern California’s most beautiful coast. The grey whales are commonly seen in this area. Most whale watching cruises take in the scenic backdrops of Laguna Beach, Huntington Beach, and Newport Beach, while viewing the gentle giants just a few hundred yards from shore. Due to the geography of the Orange County coastline that surrounds Newport Harbor, ocean conditions are very calm allowing whale watchers to fully enjoy the amazing viewings. Our primary whale watching ship is 65 feet long, and has a large upstairs sundeck, wrap-around outside seating, snack bar, and indoor seating with large windows. The ship was purpose-built for viewing marine life. Plenty of other amenities guarantee a very comfortable and exciting trip. Captains and crew members are well-versed in marine biology and are incredibly knowledgeable about marine creatures, environment, and eco systems.
Includes
  • Whale watching cruise (2.5 hours)
  • Fees and taxes
  • Binocular rentals
  • Beverages purchased on board
  • A USD 1-4 fuel surcharge may be in effect if marine diesel exceeds USD 3.50 per gallon. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

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Meeting point

Newport Beach Whale Watching, 400 Main Street, Newport Beach CA. 92661. Please be at the meeting point at least 30 minutes before your tour departure time for whale watching excursions.

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  • Please try to check in about 45 minutes before departure time.
  • Children aged 2 and under may join the cruise at no charge but must be counted in your reservation. The USCG gives us maximum load limits that involve a head count. Age and size are not a factor in this count.
  • Binoculars are not available on rent
  • Fees and taxes are included in the price
  • Beverages can be purchased onboard
  • A USD 1-4 fuel surcharge may be in effect if marine diesel exceeds USD 3.50 per gallon. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause

From US$ 44.50 per person

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4.3 /5

based on 70 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.4/5
  • Transportation
    4.5/5
  • Service
    4.2/5
  • Organization
    4/5

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I had the most incredible time on this tour for my birthday. I live in LA and wanted to feel like was on vacation on birthday, so I found a boat tour that apparently involved whale. To be honest, I just wanted to be on a boat and didn’t have a lot of expectations. Our guide was amazing! She was funny, entertaining and even sang for us! While we didn’t see any whales, we saw HUNDREDS of dolphins! We encountered two different species: I called them party dolphins and office dolphins. Party (common) dolphins brought a helluva party! They brought their babies with them too! There were so many of them!! They were interacting with us, showing off and following us. The best thing is: I am so happy to know that our oceans are supporting so much wildlife! I will be going on this incredible tour again! I highly recommend you do as well!

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August 4, 2023

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Sevana – United StatesVerified booking

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Wir hatten Erfolg auf ganzer Linie und sehr viel Glück. Zuerst sah es so aus, als würde es schwierig werden, Wale zu sehen. Nach einer Weile entdeckte unser Kapitän jedoch in der Ferne einen Buckelwal und fuhr uns dorthin. Am passenden Ort angekommen wurden wir von Hunderten von Delfinen begrüßt und den Buckelwal bekamen wir auch ein paar Mal zu Gesicht. Atemberaubend! Später sind wir, begleitet durch die Delfine, die gefühlt überall waren, zurückgefahren und haben noch ein paar Seelöwen gesehen. Der Kapitän gab sehr interessante Infos. Es gab Verpflegung an Bord. Das Wetter war auch super. Wir waren mehr als zufrieden.

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November 13, 2022

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Fue una experiencia maravillosa recomiendo a las personas que vienen en la mañana usar ropa adecuada para el frío fui en el mes de agosto ! No pues nos ver ballenas pero el personal fue muy amable vimos delfines y recomiendo esta aventura es muy fácil el acceso y ubicación parqueadero súper seca y también encuentras lugares lindos para caminar comprar y comer recomendado

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