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Newport Beach: 2-Hour Whale Watching Tour

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Activity provider:Davey's Locker
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Newport Beach: 2-Hour Whale Watching Tour

Activity provider:Davey's Locker
4.2  / 5
705 reviews
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From US$ 32 per person

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See giant blue whales, up to 100 feet in length, as well as finback whales and humpback whales on a whale-watching excursion off Newport Beach, CA. Take in the views of the Newport-Laguna coastline.

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Duration 2 hours
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Highlights
  • Choose a whale watching adventure just minutes from the Disneyland Resort
  • See many varieties of whales, such as the giant blue whale, finback whale, and grey whale
  • Enjoy breathtaking views of the Newport-Laguna coastline
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Embark on a whale-watching adventure off Newport Beach, CA and look out for a variety of whales, including humpback whales and blue whales. Observe marine life in the wild and admire the Newport-Laguna coastline.

On these year-round cruises off Newport Beach, many whale varieties are regularly seen including the giant blue whale (summer and fall), finback whale, grey whale (winter and spring), minke whale, and humpback whale. Several types of dolphin, seals, and all sorts of other marine life are typically spotted on the excursions as well. The cruises depart from Newport Harbor, located in the heart of Orange County, which is just a short drive from both Los Angeles and San Diego. Each cruise is a unique experience as you may never know what you might encounter. A recent cruise encountered a pod of more than 30 killer whales, including adults and their young, making for a whale watching adventure of a lifetime. The cruises enjoy a 96 percent success rate viewing whales and/or dolphin.

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  • Boarding pass for tour
  • Binocular rental
  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and snacks (available for purchase on board)
  • Gratuity

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Driving directions: From Los Angeles, take 405 South to 55 South. The Freeway ends at Newport Boulevard. Stay on Newport Boulevard to Main Street and turn left. We are in the Balboa Pavilion building at 400 Main Street. Parking in the Balboa Pier municipal lot: This large outdoor lot is located on Palm Street. While you are driving down Balboa Boulevard toward our location, you will make a right turn onto Palm Street. Once parked, walk to the base of the pier and turn your back to it. Walk away from the pier straight down Main Street. The activity provider is located in the Balboa Pavilion building next to the Harborside Restaurant and Grand Ballroom.

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based on 705 reviews

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  • Transportation
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  • Service
    3.8/5
  • Organization
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The sign in process was a bit chaotic and there was no clear line but once we got on the boat this tour was AWESOME. Loved captains Danny and Kayla! They were real with us and knowledgeable about the creatures we got to see. We managed to see many deals, dolphins that swam in the wake of the boat, and THREE blue whales (one pretty close). Thanks crew!

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July 15, 2023

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This tour was fantastic! The weather was perfect, and the guides and crew were nice. We were able to see a blue whale (not up close, but we rented binoculars), huge sunfish, two types of dolphins (up close), and sea lions. It was a beautiful day. Thank you.

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July 12, 2023

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This was a great experience. The boat was large enough to accommodate everyone without being overly crowded. The guides were attentive and spotted a blue whale. We were able to see it for several minutes. We also saw a pod of dolphins and some sea lions. We were very pleased with this tour and would definitely recommend it!

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