Newport Beach: Whale and Dolphin-Watching Cruise
ID: GYG29161-356760
Category:
Country: Cuba
Duration:
02:30 hours
Description
Spot some of the ocean's largest inhabitants as you search for whales and dolphins off the coast of Newport Beach. Keep your eyes peeled on this whale and doplin-watching cruise on a specialized boat.
Head out on a whale and dolphin-watching cruise from Newport Beach. The waters surrounding Newport Harbor offer deep nutrient-rich waters that attract all types of marine creatures. With a 96% success rate, almost every trip has the opportunity to see whales or dolphins.
Look out for giant blue whales (during the summer and fall months), finback whales, gray whales (winter and spring months), minke whales, humpback whales, several types of dolphin (including giant rizzo dolphin over 14 feet in length), seals, and all sorts of other marine life.
Most whale-watching cruises take in the scenic backdrops of Laguna Beach, Huntington Beach, and Newport Beach while viewing the gentle giants just a few hundred yards from shore. Due to the geography of the Orange County coastline that surrounds Newport Harbor, ocean conditions are incredibly calm.
The captain and crew have backgrounds in marine biology and can provide details about the marine creatures, environment, and ecosystems.
Highlights
- Keep your eyes peeled as you try to spot different kind of marine mammals
- Set off on a whale-watching ship designed especially for viewing marine life
- Enjoy the convenience of a tour that's only a short drive from Los Angeles
- Look out for blue whales, finback whales, gray whales, minke whales, and more
- Sit back and relax on the calm ocean waters that surround Newport Harbor
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Driving directions: From Los Angeles, take 405 South to 55 South. The Freeway ends at Newport Boulevard. Stay on Newport Boulevard to Main Street and turn left. We are in the Balboa Pavilion building at 400 Main Street.
Parking in the Balboa Pier municipal lot: This large outdoor lot is located on Palm Street. While you are driving down Balboa Boulevard toward our location, you will make a right turn onto Palm Street. Once parked, walk to the base of the pier and turn your back to it. Walk away from the pier straight down Main Street. The activity provider is located in the Balboa Pavilion building next to the Harborside Restaurant and Grand Ballroom.
We are located within Davey's Locker Sportfishing & Whale Watching where you need to check in with the office and get a boarding pass to get onto the vessel.
INCLUDED
- Whale and dolphin-watching cruise
- Captain and crew
NOT INCLUDED
- Binoculars (available to rent)
- Drinks (available to purchase)
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
