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monterey whale watching

January 2025 – Long Time, No Sea….

Excuse our absence from updating our blog, but we’re excited to be back and updating you on our recent trips! Summary of January Sightings: Calm weather and unexpected encounters! The first week of 2025 brought us active Humpback Whales, Killer Whales hunting sea lions, and dolphins galore! Winter typically brings nautical weather with bigger swells,…

RARE May Sightings…BEAKED WHALES (twice)!!!!

The month of May brought us here at Discovery not one, but TWO amazing sightings in one week of an incredibly rare whale-the Baird’s Beaked Whale! Not much is actually known about the world’s Beaked Whales due to their elusiveness. The Baird’s whales we sighted are the largest of the Beaked Whale species, travel in…

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From $45 per Adult

All Ages
2 Hours

Lighted Boat Parade

December 6, 2026 @ 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM PST

Join us for a holiday cruise during the Brighten the Harbor Boat Parade, hosted by the Monterey Yacht Club! Bundle up and bring your family and friends for an evening on the bay as we cruise alongside other decorated boats around Cannery Row.

Our boats will be decked out in holiday lights, with Christmas carols, complimentary hot drinks, and a holiday treat to enjoy along the way!

Cruise details:

Check-in 4:30pm [Departure: 5:00 PM]
Harbor tour and boat parade viewing
Complimentary hot drink and holiday treat
Beer and wine available for purchase onboard

Book early! This popular event tends to sell out.

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