Private Whale Watching Expedition

Half (~3 hours)/ Full (~5 hours) day tour • Up to six passengers • Starting at $995

by Oceanic Expeditions· Moss Landing, CA★ 4.9 · 172 reviews on google_reviews
From$1995

What to Expect

Duration

Half day (2.5 - 3 hours) & Full day (5 hours)

Rates

  • Half Day Private Charter- $995
  • Full Day Private Charter- $1,995

About

A Private Charter trip is tailor-made to you, where you want to go, and what you wish to see. Each trip includes our local, professional, experienced Captain who is also a licensed drone pilot with several years of experience filming wildlife here in Monterey Bay. There is a 6 passenger maximum capacity. A private charter trip is perfect to create an intimate experience with friends, family, or a photography/videography-focused trip. These trips are also perfect for those who wish to fly their own drones from the boat. Private Charter Trips vary from half-day trips (up to 3 hours) to all-day trips (up to 6 hours).

Species & Wildlife in the National Marine Sanctuary:

  • Humpback whales (March through November)
  • Killer whales (year-round)
  • Blue whales (Summer and fall months)
  • Various species of dolphins (Pacific White-Sided Dolphins, Risso's Dolphins, Northern Right Whale Dolphins, Bottlenose Dolphins, and Common Dolphins).
  • Sea lions, harbor seals, porpoises, and sea otters.
  • Seabirds such as albatross, shearwaters, and many more.
  • Possibility of Minke-whales and Fin Whales

Oceanic Expeditions whale watching trips are the way to explore the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. The personable, high-end experience offered by an experienced captain and professional photographer establishes the best angles for photography and sightseeing. Our new stable, low to the water USCG certified Stabicraft boat offers a comfortable, safe ride and exceptional viewing of the wildlife.

More info

Departing from Moss Landing, perfectly located between Monterey and Santa Cruz, the National Marine Sanctuary “hotspot” for whales, a well-known place where whales feed during the summer.

Seasickness

Come prepared. If you are sensitive to motion or you’ve never experienced an open ocean before, be precautious, and take motion sickness medicine one day prior to your trip. Dramamine is well-known in the U.S to help with motion sickness, and it's available at any drug store. If you prefer more natural methods, ginger candies before and during the trip can be of great help.

Restrooms

There is one toilet on the boat.
There is also a public restroom available in Moss Landing Marina. We recommend using the restroom before trips.

Address

7881 Sandholdt Rd, B DOCK, Moss Landing, CA 95039

Pricing

Half Day Charter · Up to three hours • Up to six passengers$995
Full Day Charter · Up to five hours • Up to six passengers$1995

Prices are typical; see the booking calendar for live availability and rates.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 2 days before the start time.

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