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pacific whitesided dolphin

May 3 2017

We had our first sunrise trip of the year! It was incredible to be out with the whales as the sun was coming up. The colors in the sky at sunrise were absolutely unbeatable. We had small groups of whales all along the beach from Monterey north to Moss Landing. At the head of the…

April 28 2017

We had a beautiful trip this morning. Our passengers were able to enjoy 150 Risso’s Dolphins, 150 Pacific White-sided Dolphins, and 12 Humpback Whales! Our local Humpback Whales continue to settle in to the bay for the spring and they will be here through the fall. We haven’t seen too many Risso’s Dolphins lately, so…

April 26 2017

Interesting interactions today! We came upon Killer Whales just after they had killed a Gray Whale calf this morning. This is the fourth calf taken this season in Monterey Bay by the California Bigg’s Killer Whale population. There were some familiar Killer Whales involved in the hunt today – Emma’s group, the CA 140’s were…

Lighted Boat Parade
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From $40 per Adult

Lighted Boat Parade

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

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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.