Book your Monterey Bay tour today and get closer to whales, dolphins, and unforgettable ocean wildlife.
Small vessels, big adventure. Sanctuary, Ocean Spirit and Meridian are run by experienced captains with 30+ years on Monterey Bay, focused on getting you the most wildlife action possible.
Guest count is set by each departure. The boat never feels crowded - there is always room to move and find your angle.
Every trip carries a working marine biologist as your guide. We never know what we will see, but our naturalists can tell you all about it.
Our captains have 30+ years on Monterey Bay, making sure you see as much wildlife as possible on every trip.
From the stable, spacious Sanctuary to the fast, low-riding Ocean Spirit RHIB and the private, luxury Meridian — we have the right boat for every trip.
Fresh wildlife reports from Monterey Bay, posted after recent trips.
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Across our morning and mid-day trips aboard Sanctuary, an aggregation of sixty-five humpback whales engaged in sustained lunge feeding alongside five hundred California sea lions and eighteen bottlenose dolphins in Monterey Bay.
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“Great time. Saw whales, dolphins, sea lions, seals, and otters. Captain and guide did great and were very knowledgeable and friendly. Boats not over crowded!”
— Google · Aug 1, 2026
“We opted for the 6 seat boat which offered fantastic flexibility and maneuverability (note: no potty on board this new vessel of their fleet, so plan ahead). Captain Mike is phenomenal and we caught plenty of whale, dolphin, sea otter and sea lion sightings. Fantastic experience!”
— TripAdvisor · Jul 27, 2026
“Joey and Luke were incredibly welcoming and fun!! I'm glad our group chose this smaller boat rather than a larger option. We were able to see almost 30 sea lions and 8 humpback whales teaming up to catch anchovies and it was incredible!! Super unique to get to see this before our eyes! The sporty conditions made this experience even more exciting, we felt like we were on a rollercoaster! Thank you Joey for being an excellent captain, and Luke for your warmth and knowledge - plus he's an author! Crazy!”
— Google · Jul 16, 2026
Reserve your seat aboard Sanctuary today. Whale season is now - and dates fill up fast.
