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Newport Beach: Ultimate Whale Watching Adventure

4.9  / 5197 reviews
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Newport Beach: Ultimate Whale Watching Adventure
4.9  / 5197 reviews

Experience the ultimate whale watching adventure on a 2-hour cruise. Departing from Newport Beach, travel faster and farther in a brand new RIB boat. Enjoy up-close wildlife sightings in a smaller group as you cruise along the beautiful Californian coast.

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Duration 2 hours
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Live tour guide
English

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Lisa – United States

We loved this adventure and captain Delaney and Molly were great! They were very knowledgable. This boat was much better than a larger vessel you are closer to the wildlife and can view much better!! We saw a fin whale and a very large pod of dolphins. I highly recommend !!

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Lisa – United States
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Simone – United States

Awesome! Loved all of it! Was super fun and informative! Great guides! Definitely recommend this tour!

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Simone – United States

Experience

Highlights

  • Admire the stunning coastal scenery of southern California
  • Encounter whales and dolphins up close
  • Enjoy a thrilling cruise with a higher chance of sightings

Full description

Take a 2-hour dolphin and whale watching tour from Newport Beach. Cruise in an open boat that offers 360-degree views from anywhere onboard, allowing everyone a to have close encounter with nature. Admire the stunning coastal landscape and look out for whales, dolphins, and other marine wildlife.   Board a custom-built RIB, perfect for whale watching. The boat has a maximum capacity of 15 people, giving each passenger a piece of the action. See dolphins come almost close enough to touch. The boat can travel at speed and cruises up to 14 miles from port to ensure the highest success rate of animal sightings.

Includes

  • 2-hour cruise
  • Fees and taxes
  • Binocular rental
  • Drinks (available for purchase)

Not suitable for

  • Children under 5 years
  • Pregnant women
  • People with back problems

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Date

Meeting point

Meet at Newport Landing Cruises office. Please schedule extra time to find parking.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Driver's license

Know before you go

  • Please note, there is no bathroom onboard the boat

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 197 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Transportation
    4.9/5
  • Service
    5/5
  • Organization
    5/5

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Lisa – United StatesJanuary 17, 2025  – Verified booking
We loved this adventure and captain Delaney and Molly were great! They were very knowledgable. This boat was much better than a larger vessel you are closer to the wildlife and can view much better!! We saw a fin whale and a very large pod of dolphins. I highly recommend !!
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Simone – United StatesJanuary 6, 2025  – Verified booking
Awesome! Loved all of it! Was super fun and informative! Great guides! Definitely recommend this tour!
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Lucy – United StatesOctober 30, 2024  – Verified booking
Great morning. Knowledge captain and guide. An amazing experience and everything we had hoped for
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Product ID: 220617

Activity provider:Newport Landing Cruises

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