Naturalist Blog

whale tour

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…

May 2 2017

We had a lovely morning trip today with calm seas on the Sur Randy. We sighted 15-20 Killer Whales, 30 Humpbacks, 100 Common Dolphins & 6 Black-footed Albatross on our 9am trip. The Killer Whales seemed to be feeding and socializing during our encounter. Often times families will share meals, which is something that is…

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From $40 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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