# Sanctuary Cruises

> Whale watching and marine wildlife tour operator based in Moss Landing, California on Monterey Bay. Departs from Moss Landing Harbor at the mouth of the Monterey Submarine Canyon. Every trip carries a working marine biologist or naturalist and runs on 100% local biodiesel.

Phone: +1-831-917-1042
Address: 7881 Sandholdt Rd, Moss Landing, CA 95039
Website: https://sanctuarycruises.com

## Tours
- [Whale Watching on Monterey Bay](https://sanctuarycruises.com/monterey-bay-cruises/whale-watching/): 2-3 hr from $68.90, 3-4 hr from $90.10
- [High Speed RHIB Whale Watch](https://sanctuarycruises.com/monterey-bay-cruises/high-speed-rhib-whale-watch/): 2.5 hr, max 6 guests, $159
- [Sunset Whale Watching Cruise](https://sanctuarycruises.com/monterey-bay-cruises/sunset-whale-watching-cruise/): up to 3 hr, from $68.90
- [All Day Trip Around Monterey Bay](https://sanctuarycruises.com/monterey-bay-cruises/day-trip/): up to 9 hr, from $190
- [Marine Life & Great White Shark Tour](https://sanctuarycruises.com/monterey-bay-cruises/great-white-shark-marine-tour/): 5.5 hr, from $132.50, June-July season
- [Wildlife Cruise & Photography Workshop](https://sanctuarycruises.com/monterey-bay-cruises/photography-workshop-wildlife-tour/): up to 7.5 hr with biologist/photographer Chase Dekker, from $206.70
- [Marine Wildlife Photography Tour](https://sanctuarycruises.com/monterey-bay-cruises/marine-wildlife-photography/): private photography charter aboard the Meridian yacht, from $1,600
- [Private Charter Whale Watching](https://sanctuarycruises.com/monterey-bay-cruises/private-whale-watching/): exclusive private charter, from $1,457.50
- [Custom Boat Charters](https://sanctuarycruises.com/monterey-bay-cruises/custom-boat-charter/): private charters for celebrations, retreats, and events, from $1,457.50
- [Special Charters & Private Boats](https://sanctuarycruises.com/special-charters/): overview of private charter options

## Captain's Log — Daily Whale Sightings
- [Captain's Log](https://sanctuarycruises.com/captains-log/): trip reports and whale sightings from Monterey Bay, posted after each trip
- [JSON feed](https://sanctuarycruises.com/captains-log/feed.json): machine-readable Captain's Log feed

## FAQs
- [FAQs](https://sanctuarycruises.com/faqs/): booking, seasickness, what to bring, and trip logistics

## Marine Life
- [Whales of Monterey Bay](https://sanctuarycruises.com/marine-life/whales/)
- [Dolphins](https://sanctuarycruises.com/marine-life/dolphins/)
- [Seabirds](https://sanctuarycruises.com/marine-life/seabirds/)
- [Sea Lions & Seals](https://sanctuarycruises.com/marine-life/pinnipeds/)
- [Sharks](https://sanctuarycruises.com/marine-life/sharks/)

## Conservation & Community
- [Conservation](https://sanctuarycruises.com/conservation/): ocean stewardship efforts and conservation partners
- [Partnerships](https://sanctuarycruises.com/partnerships/): research and nonprofit partner organizations

## Press
- [Press](https://sanctuarycruises.com/press/): national and international media coverage across 33 outlets in 6 countries, including USA Today, CTV News, NBC Bay Area, Fox Weather, SFGATE, and KSBW. Media inquiries: crew@sanctuarycruises.com. Stills and 4K footage available with credit.

## Shop & Galleries
- [Shop](https://shop.sanctuarycruises.com): Sanctuary Cruises merchandise
- [Galleries](https://sanctuarycruises.com/galleries/): photo galleries from past trips

## About
- [About Us](https://sanctuarycruises.com/about-us/): company background, crew, and vessels
- [Our Vessel](https://sanctuarycruises.com/our-vessel/): fleet details
- [Contact](https://sanctuarycruises.com/contact-us/): contact form, phone, and location

## Reviews
- [TripAdvisor](https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g32748-d150316-Reviews-Sanctuary_Cruises-Moss_Landing_California.html): guest reviews (TripAdvisor blocks automated verification of current review count/rating — see the page directly)
- [Yelp](https://www.yelp.com/biz/sanctuary-cruises-moss-landing-2): guest reviews

## Sitemap
- [XML Sitemap](https://sanctuarycruises.com/sitemap-index.xml): full site index