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Sep102020

9-9-20 “Orange you glad you saw whales”

Naturalist BlogBy Naturalist BlogSeptember 10, 2020

An orange glow was in the sky over the entire Monterey area as we set off for our 9am whale watch. After checking out a few sea otters in the harbor, we set off to explore the bay and beyond. We came across 2 humpbacks that seemed to be logging (sleeping). We next headed south…

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9-9-20 Humpbacks, Risso’s, & Purple Stripes!

Naturalist BlogBy Naturalist BlogSeptember 10, 2020

An orange glow was in the sky over the entire Monterey area as we set off for our 9am whale watch. After checking out a few sea otters in the harbor, we set off to explore the bay and beyond. We came across 2 humpbacks that seemed to be logging (sleeping). We next headed south…

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Sep82020

Labor Day Weekend Trip Reports!!!

Naturalist BlogBy Naturalist BlogSeptember 8, 2020

We had an amazing Labor Day weekend here at Discovery Whale Watch with great weather and animal sightings! The reliable humpback whales are still in the area and still provided us with great looks. Dolphins were seen this holiday weekend too, we got looks at Pacific white-sided dolphins and Risso’s dolphins. One of our more…

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9-4-20 “Adventures & Leviathans”

Naturalist BlogBy Naturalist BlogSeptember 8, 2020

Today was an adventurous day, with strong winds on the forecast and a thick wall of fog that stood before us as we left Monterey Harbor. Undeterred, Captain Danny pressed on, out west to the edge of the continental shelf, where the fog broke to reveal two massive humpback whales. Judging by their girth, these…

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Mar132020

March 13 – Humpback Whale BREACHING bonanza!

Naturalist BlogBy Naturalist BlogMarch 13, 2020

Today was an absolutely incredible trip aboard the Pacifica with Captain Rod, deckhand Reed, and myself. The weather had picked up a lot more than we had expected, so we had quite a few bumps on the way out. When the wind is high, although it means there is a bit more motion on the…

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Mar112020

11 March – Started with Gray Whales, finished with feeding Humpback Whales and Pacific White-Sided Dolphins!

Naturalist BlogBy Naturalist BlogMarch 11, 2020

We had some of the most beautiful conditions of the year today! Captain Danny, deckhand Andrew, and I set out sail on the New Horizon, pointing out North-West to the open ocean. We had heard whisper of some dolphins in that area and wanted to see if we could track them down. We didn’t manage…

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Mar82020

March 8 – Gray Whales, Humpback Whales, Northern Right Whale Dolphins, and Pacific White-Sided Dolphins!

Naturalist BlogBy Naturalist BlogMarch 8, 2020

Beautiful conditions today! I was just out for one trip in the morning, riding on the New Horizon with Captain Danny and deckhand Reed. As we were leaving the harbor, we got the call from one of our fishing boats that there were some dolphins in the area! It was a short ride until we…

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Mar72020

March 7th – Humpback Whales and close looks at Gray Whales!

Naturalist BlogBy Naturalist BlogMarch 7, 2020

We had a bit of wind in the morning, but otherwise nice conditions on both trips on the Pacifica. Today was my day off but I decided to join Captain Danny, deckhand Andrew, and naturalist Eric to see what we could find. We started the day off strong with a fair few Humpback Whales! There…

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Mar62020

March 6th – Close encounters with Gray Whales, Humpback Whales, Pacific White-Sided Dolphins, and Northern Right Whale Dolphins!

Naturalist BlogBy Naturalist BlogMarch 6, 2020

Captain Danny, deckhand Andrew and I had an amazing day out on the water! We had two trips with great weather, great wildlife, and great passengers! As we headed out west, our first sighting was a single Gray Whale moving north. As we approached this whale, we noticed it was acting a bit funny. We…

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Mar52020

March 5 – Gray and Humpback Whales!

Naturalist BlogBy Naturalist BlogMarch 5, 2020

Beautiful conditions today, with a light wind and small swell. My first day back with a camera as it’s been in for repairs recently! We started the day off by checking out the juvenile Brown Booby that has been hanging out in the harbor recently, before heading out west on the search for Gray Whales.…

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Faaiz I.
Faaiz I.
2024-05-27 10:30:24
Went on a whale watching 3 hour tour with Isaiah in May and it was an amazing trip! Guides are super knowledgeable. We got to follow a humpback whale and...
Lori M.
Lori M.
2024-05-26 21:08:28
What an incredible tour! We saw killer whales, dolphins, sea lions, humpback whales and all the birds.The killer whales and their babies played and...
Mary H.
Mary H.
2024-04-14 21:28:11
We chose this whale watching tour because of the great reviews and they did not disappoint plus the whales were not shy. We saw orcas with their babies and...
Matt W.
Matt W.
2024-04-09 14:11:18
Took a risk taking two 7-year olds, but they had a blast. We saw a bunch of Humpback Whales, dolphins, an elephant seal, too many sea lions to count, and a...
Catherine B.
Catherine B.
2024-03-20 15:22:30
We had a wonderful time meeting people from across the world. Our guide Isaiah and Kevin took great care of us. Oh yeah, and we saw tons of whales and...
Emma W.
Emma W.
2024-03-13 12:34:24
We loved our excursion with Discovery Whale Watch! While they fully explained that there was a chance we wouldn't see anything, our trip was extremely...
Lenore K.
Lenore K.
2023-12-13 15:36:21
Fun fun funWe saw orcas in the hunt for seals Thankfully no seals were caught but we had an amazing Captain and crew. The weather was perfect!!!
Claire S.
Claire S.
2023-11-13 11:43:35
What a wonderful experience! From beginning to end, the staff was welcoming. They called me before the tour to let me know there was some road closures due...
Bryce A.
Bryce A.
2023-10-15 09:35:12
We had the most amazing time, truly a once in a lifetime experience. The team was wonderful. They were all so knowledgeable and friendly, we felt so safe...
Christine D.
Christine D.
2023-10-05 14:04:11
What a beautiful day! After an easy check in you'll meet the crew. For us it was Kevin and Jeremiah Can't thank Kevin and Jeremiah enough. Answers to every...
Pat C.
Pat C.
2023-09-28 14:57:05
The whole crew consisting of Andrew, Maddie, and Jeremiah made our excursion, safe, fun and informative. The seas were pretty rough for novices like my son...
Jacob H.
Jacob H.
2023-09-28 08:51:45
Took this tour for a company event the captain, crew, and naturalist (Isaiah) were all incredible! Could not have asked for a more informative and...
Katie L.
Katie L.
2023-09-18 06:14:06
We went out on a whale watching tour in early September. This was a bucket list item for me and did not disappoint! While you can never guarantee what...
Aubrey B.
Aubrey B.
2023-08-21 11:38:18
My husband and I have gone whale watching 3 times with Discovery now and we had incredible experiences every time. The naturalists on board are incredibly...
Mitch H.
Mitch H.
2023-08-12 14:08:35
What an absolute blast of extraordinary magnitude! I took several tours over 3 days, and learned SO much about the diamond in the rough of Monterey Bay! I...
M K.
M K.
2023-07-29 20:48:07
My partner and son enjoyed the tour. Their ratings were both 9/10. It would've been 10/10 if I didn't get motion sickness. I personally had a miserable...
Erika P.
Erika P.
2023-07-07 14:52:53
This was a great experience. I would highly recommend. The captain was awesome, the co-captain/guide was fantastic, they both truly love what they do. We...
Jennifer K.
Jennifer K.
2023-06-16 18:13:16
Amazing experience!! Knowledgeable staff got us up close and provided us with a experience of a lifetime.
Yousuf S.
Yousuf S.
2023-05-24 16:53:58
The tour was a nice experience. It was enjoyable and the crew was great. I experienced some motion sickness while on the ride, but the crew was very...
Sami M.
Sami M.
2023-05-21 13:41:44
I only have good things to say about Discovery Whale watch! Our naturalist/Guides Sheila (I think that was her name, sorry if I'm incorrect) and Kayla were...
Dave T.
Dave T.
2023-05-21 11:27:14
The ship had a good intercom system so you could hear the guide. The guide had a very strong voice so you could hear him just about anywhere, and there...
Victoria H.
Victoria H.
2023-05-05 14:43:29
Isaiah, Kayla, and the Capt during our trip were great. Isaiah was super knowledgeable and funny! We were able to see multiple humpbacks during this trip....
Kristi M.
Kristi M.
2023-04-29 16:56:27
The crew of Isaiah, Danny, and (just forgot his name) were awesome. They were friendly and knowledgable and even went out of the way (and over time) to help...
Laura S.
Laura S.
2023-04-29 13:05:02
fantastic trip. not only did we see a humpback whale, but several pods of killer whales feeding. Isiah was very knowledgeable! highly recommend!
Telaryn M.
Telaryn M.
2023-04-27 13:07:05
Awesome trip! Very foggy but they found them! We got to see humpback whales for 45 min on the 9am trip, with lots of breaches!
Michelle M.
Michelle M.
2023-04-08 09:09:31
5/5 - Discovery Whale Watch's service 3/5 - My own personal experience on a boat Whale watching in Monterey has been on my bucket list since my husband...
Jillian G.
Jillian G.
2023-03-29 11:30:21
We would absolutely recommend Discovery to anyone. Small boat (20-30 passengers) made for an intimate and semi private experience. Crew was Excellent;...
Susan L.
Susan L.
2023-03-12 17:02:08
Wonderful tour with caring, knowledgeable, and attentive crew. Marine biologist on every tour and it makes such an impact. I will be back! Thanks to Isaiah,...
Carole B.
Carole B.
2022-12-04 13:18:26
This was a terrific trip! It was just the right size to be able to ask questions of the Naturalist (Isaiah) or on the captain. We saw at least 20 dolphins...
M L.
M L.
2022-11-29 23:18:15
This tour was amazing! With Isaiah and Andrew's skills and a bit of luck, we saw 2 humpback whales and 3 pods of dolphins.We loved that the boat was...
Rhonda P.
Rhonda P.
2022-11-27 21:23:40
We saw a humpback whale breach 3 times! Amazing!!Isaiah and the crew are incredible! The boat is smaller than most other boats, has significantly fewer...
Eva M.
Eva M.
2022-10-19 13:48:29
While I haven't gone a whale watching trip with any other company out of Monterey Bay to compare, I think it's safe to say Discovery is unlikely any other...
Victoria R.
Victoria R.
2022-10-17 15:54:30
Had an awesome time whale watching today! The guide Isaiah was informative, educated about marine life, and the geology of Monterey bay! You have to...
Terri V.
Terri V.
2022-09-27 19:47:50
Super informative and fun trip for whale watching. Saw a ton of whales up close and sea lions. Loved Isaiah! Whole crew was great and professional and...
Marieke S.
Marieke S.
2022-09-23 14:51:46
Beste Discovery Whale WatchWij hebben enorm genoten van de boottocht , het was zeker de moeite waard en mede door jullie enthousiasme werd de trip nog...
Cathy C.
Cathy C.
2022-09-20 20:56:48
The boat ride and whale watch experience was lovely. Wasn't expecting to see much given the best times to see activity from past experiences is during the...
Cameron C.
Cameron C.
2022-09-13 11:24:46
Can't say anything but good things about our first whale watching tour experience. The crew, Captain Rob and tour guide Andrew were extremely knowledgeable...
Jasmine L.
Jasmine L.
2022-09-02 07:34:41
Awesome experience. We were able to spot a group of killers sharks and follow them for almost an hour. The staff was friendly and the marine biologist...
Allee T.
Allee T.
2022-08-26 19:08:52
We had a great time! Came to Monterey on a business trip and the one thing i wanted to do was see some whales. The staff was very friendly and...
Carol L.
Carol L.
2022-08-21 16:43:44
Thanks to Kayla & Isaiah we had a safe and educational trip. It was a little rough out there on the open water, but they had it all under control. I truly...
Alex Z.
Alex Z.
2022-08-15 20:35:45
What an incredible first whale watch! Thank you so much Kayla for the laughs, Rod for keeping us safe, and Andrew for the sea shanty--absolute dream team...
Frank P.
Frank P.
2022-08-13 19:17:37
Andrew, our tour guide was attentive, engaging, and enthusiastic. The experience was well worth the choppy seas and the cold conditions. Make sure to layer...
James T.
James T.
2022-08-09 13:09:00
This was an absolutely fantastic trip. The people at Discovery are the friendliest, most accommodating and helpful group we could have asked for; from...
Caite N.
Caite N.
2022-08-07 09:37:17
This was such an amazing experience! The staff is absolutely awesome. Whale watching is already amazing on its own but the upbeat, helpful and knowledgeable...
Kathy B.
Kathy B.
2022-07-31 09:11:07
Our first whale watching tour was a hit! The crew at Discovery was amazing. Very knowledgeable and took us directly to a huge pod of whales. It was the...
Giacomo C.
Giacomo C.
2022-07-22 09:26:47
There's a reason these guys have 5 FULL stars: they're simply the best. The tour east to book, fast to check in, punctual, thorough in safety procedures,...
Sophia B.
Sophia B.
2022-07-01 16:12:17
We had a blast! Trust them when they say to bring warm layers--it gets cold out on the water. We went in mid-June, and while it was sunny and warm on land,...
Jeramiah F.
Jeramiah F.
2022-06-29 09:18:26
This was super awesome! Would recommend to anyone!! Ocean was a little rough, but it was still worth it!

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