Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary
The sanctuary plays a major role in our lives on these waters. Learn about protection priorities and management planning for one of the most biologically rich marine ecosystems in the world.
Conservation
Conservation on Monterey Bay
Protecting marine life starts with informed guests, responsible operations, and support for organizations doing real work on the water.
What We Do in Monterey Bay
Aboard every Sanctuary cruise, we share current information on environmental threats and actionable ways guests can make a difference.
We believe protecting Monterey Bay means raising awareness and building a community of people who actively support marine life stewardship.
Sustainable Living and Responsible Boat Operation
Sanctuary Cruises runs on clean-burning biodiesel made from recycled waste vegetable oil collected in Central California. No fossil diesel is required for your trip, and no fuel is imported from overseas supply chains.
Our vessel is highly fuel efficient for its class. If you want to reduce impact while still getting an unforgettable wildlife experience, Sanctuary is built for exactly that balance.
Organizations We Support
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary
The sanctuary plays a major role in our lives on these waters. Learn about protection priorities and management planning for one of the most biologically rich marine ecosystems in the world.
Save the Whales
Save the Whales focuses on public education, especially for children, around marine mammals and fragile ocean habitats.
Save the Whales
Save the Whales focuses on public education, especially for children, around marine mammals and fragile ocean habitats.
American Cetacean Society
A long-standing organization doing impactful whale and dolphin conservation, advocacy, and education.
American Cetacean Society
A long-standing organization doing impactful whale and dolphin conservation, advocacy, and education.
Sanctuary Bay Net Volunteers
Bay Net volunteers help interpret wildlife and ocean conditions for visitors along Monterey, Pacific Grove, and Santa Cruz shorelines.
Sanctuary Bay Net Volunteers
Bay Net volunteers help interpret wildlife and ocean conditions for visitors along Monterey, Pacific Grove, and Santa Cruz shorelines.
Save Our Leatherbacks
This group raises awareness and support for leatherback sea turtles threatened by fisheries bycatch, habitat degradation, and poaching.
Save Our Leatherbacks
This group raises awareness and support for leatherback sea turtles threatened by fisheries bycatch, habitat degradation, and poaching.
California Gray Whale Coalition
Focused on California gray whales and broader marine threats like ocean debris, fishing gear impacts, and tanker traffic in migration routes.
California Gray Whale Coalition
Focused on California gray whales and broader marine threats like ocean debris, fishing gear impacts, and tanker traffic in migration routes.