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.

 

EXPERIENCE:

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.

 

TOUR 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

 

 

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