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    Whale Watching Cruise

    4.6

    180 Reviews

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    About The Activity

    Whale Watching Cruise in Santa Cruz offers thrilling excursions to spot whales, dolphins, and other marine life in their natural habitat, guided by knowledgeable experts for an unforgettable ocean adv

    Whale Watching
    Marine Life
    Boat
    Tours
    Timings:
    Closed
    Price (starts from):
    $31/person
    Parking:
    Paid Parking Available
    Phone:
    831-427-0230
    Email:
    NA
    Website:
    https://www.santacruzwhalewatching.com/

    Reviews

    All the reviews posted for this hotel are sourced from Google on June 08, 2025.

    chris christal

    November 28, 2024

    5.0

    This charter is absolutely incredible! From the all-female crew to the breathtaking wildlife encounters, it truly delivers. Captain Megan showcased her exceptional skills, expertly navigating the boat to ensure everyone on board had the best views. Sam, the naturalist and Julie the co-captain, were fantastic—they kept us engaged with fascinating information about the marine life while we waited for dives and surfacings. I can’t emphasize enough how much this is the boat to choose. The crew went above and beyond, even making sure the kids were engaged, entertained, and learning throughout the trip. Highly recommend!

    Daniel Jewell

    July 28, 2018

    4.0

    Great whale watching, but the boat was extremely crowded. My wife and I had a hard time finding a seat on deck, which for someone with a bad back like me, made the tour difficult as I had to stand the large majority of the trip. The tour itself was splendid. Saw sea otters, humpback whales, and great white sharks, and tons of ocean wildlife. The naturalist on board was extremely knowledgeable, and the crew incredibly friendly. Aside for the overcrowding, the trip was extremely pleasant and I would highly recommend the cruise.

    léna jacqueroud

    December 02, 2024

    5.0

    We had an amazing day with Sam and Megan observing the marine wildlife of the bay. Great organization, boat is super well equipped, interesting insights and explanations... Plus the whales were in the mood for a show!! I highly recommend.

    Holly Waterman

    May 10, 2022

    5.0

    Fantastic experience. Great staff, very educated. Very informative. Speaker on the boat was a little crackly, but they fixed it, plenty of room, coffee was hot, whales were awesome. We followed 3 or 4 had great views. We went late April.

    David Dobrzensky

    September 28, 2024

    5.0

    My wife and I had a wonderful time. The staff was very knowledgeable and helpful with anything we needed. They worked very hard to get us into good viewing positions and we ended up seeing a pod of orcas and a humpback whale. What an experience for our first time whale watching! Thank you too the amazing crew!

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