Monterey Bay Whale Watch

What a fantastic day yesterday! Not only did we get to see Casper, the white albino or leucistic Risso's Dolphin, but we also got to see breaching and spy-hopping Killer Whales! Now is a great time to come join us to see this amazing marine life activity! Photos by Daniel Bianchetta 10AM Sightings- 10 Killer Whales(CA51s and CA51As) (breaching and spy hopping) All Day Sightings- 10 Killer Whales, 5 Humpback Whales, 300 Risso’s Dolphins (Casper)

We saw many different species of animals yesterday! Our 10AM trip saw 1 Humpback Whale, 500 Risso’s Dolphins, 500 Pacific White Sided Dolphins, and 200 Northern Right Whale Dolphins! Our afternoon trip saw 2 Humpback Whales, a mother and a calf, and 100 Risso’s Dolphins! We also do marine science research on our boats and help contribute data on Humpback Whales! Each Humpback Whale has a unique fluke (tail) which functions like a fingerprint, so we are able to identify them e...ach by photo! You can also submit Your Own photos of the Humpback Whales to Happywhale.com when you come out on one of our whale trips at 10AM & 2:30PM, or for the All-Day Orca trips starting at 8AM! Photos by Daniel Bianchetta #montereybaywhalewatch #gowhales #seemonterey #orcas #killerwhales #killerwhalesofinstagram #orcasofinstagram #whalewatching #cetacean #marinebiology #wildlife #ecotourism #whales See more

A stunning day out on the water yesterday! We saw 10 Orcas, 70 Risso’s Dolphins (with Casper the white albino or leucistic dolphin) and 5 Black-Footed Albatross! White dolphin Casper is unique because Risso’s Dolphins are usually grey in color and are often covered in scarring from their prey, the squid, darkening over time! Thanks to the California Killer Whale Project we were able to identify some of the Orcas we saw as CA54, CA177, CA20, and the CA212s (group of 4), and a...re working on identifying the others! Killer Whales are continuing to be in the Monterey Bay area until late May, often followed by the tell tale Black-footed albatross which scavenge any leftover food the Orca may leave behind after hunting! To see some of these amazing marine animals come out on one of our tours at 10AM or 2:30PM, or even an 8AM all day trip for those looking for some adventure! Photos by Daniel Bianchetta #montereybaywhalewatch #gowhales #seemonterey #orcas #killerwhales #killerwhalesofinstagram #orcasofinstagram #whalewatching #cetacean #marinebiology #wildlife #ecotourism #whales See more

Check out this beautiful drone photo of some orcas we watched last week, taken by Mark Girardeau (from a friend's inflatable near us)! We saw the CA122Bs, CA45s, and CA46D (ID's by California Killer Whale Project ). CA45 and CA46 were likely very close associates and used to be seen often in Monterey Bay. When CA46 passed away, CA46D was adopted by CA45! CA45 was first sighted by owner Nancy Black in 1992. CA45B is very easy to recognize because of his wavy fin and an unusua...lly narrow saddle patch, compared to other Bigg's transient whales. CA122B has very large eye patches, which also makes this whale recognizable! It was such a treat to see these rarely seen orcas, especially together! We have never observed these whales interacting, although since we do not see them very often, who knows how much they are together! *Note: those interested in using their own drones in Monterey Bay can contact us for information on private charters. See more

We are watching 15+ orcas right now!!! We have gone just a couple of days without a sighting, and now we have many orcas! We are so excited! Orca season is still going strong! Besides orcas, there are so many other wonderful animals in the bay! We have been seeing great numbers of humpback whales, Pacific white-sided dolphin, and northern right whale dolphin! Join us at 10AM, 230PM, or for an all day trip!... Photos by Daniel Bianchetta 8AM All Day - 40 Humpback Whales (feeding), 3000 Pacific white-sided dolphin, 1500 northern right whale dolphin, 100 Risso's Dolphin (Casper) 10AM - 40 Humpback Whales (feeding), 3000 Pacific white-sided dolphin, 1500 northern right whale dolphin, 50 Risso's Dolphin

We have still been seeing Humpback Whales the past two days! We are seeing mostly juvenile and mom/calf pairs, which have been very active! Come join us this weekend for 10AM and 230PM trips! We are a safe, outdoor activity. We are running at less than half capacity, keep everyone socially distanced, require masks, and sanitize all commonly used spaces on the boat throughout the trips. Come join us! Call 831-375-4658 or head to www.gowhales.com. Photos by Daniel Bianchetta 12/9/20 Sightings - 2 Humpback Whales (mom/calf pair, calf rolling around), 400 Risso's Dolphin 12/10/20 Sightings - 6 Humpback Whales

12/8/20 was another great day with a Humpback Whale and 1,000 Risso's Dolphin! We are running daily trips at 10AM. Come join us in the outdoor, fresh air! 12/8/20 Sightings - 10AM - 1 Humpback Whale, 1,000 Risso's Dolphin, breaching Mola mola

Check out some more great photos by Photographer Jodi Frediani from our orca encounter on 12/6!

12/7/20 was another great day! We had a few Humpback Whales who were feeding and a calf that was rolling around right next to the boat! Come join us this week at 10AM for a great outdoor activity! 12/7/20 Sightings - 10AM - 5 Humpback Whales (feeding, rolling around)

Check out this great article where owner and Marine Biologist Nancy Black was interviewed about the rebounding Harbor Porpoise population in Monterey Bay. She was instrumental in the early 1990s in helping ban gill nets, which killed thousands of Harbor Porpoise, birds, and Sea Otters. We often see Harbor Porpoise on our trips - they are shy but amazing animals! We are happy to know that their population is continuing to increase since the gill net ban. https://www.mercurynews.com//big-increase-in-porpoises-of/

FRIENDLY WHALE TODAY! This whale made several close passes to the boat, spy hopped, and stared straight at our passengers on our 10AM trip! The boat was in neutral and the whale approached us for a trip of a lifetime! Video by Marine Biologist Colleen. #montereybaywhalewatch #gowhales #seemonterey #humpbackwhales #friendly #monterey #whalewatching

10/24/20 was another fantastic day! We are still seeing lunge feeding Humpback Whales daily! Come out and join us this week at 10AM! 10/24/20 Sightings - 9AM - 10 Humpback Whales (lunge feeding), 150 Risso's Dolphin 10AM - 13 Humpback Whales (lunge feeding), 150 Risso's Dolphin... 130PM - 8 Humpback Whales (lunge feeding) 230PM - 5 Humpback Whales (lunge feeding), 2 Harbor Porpoise 430PM - 5 Humpback Whales (lunge feeding) See more

10/23/2020-More amazing Humpback Whale feeding activity captured by Daniel Bianchetta during yesterday's trip! 10/23/2020 Sightings: 10AM- 12 Humpback Whales (lunge feeding, spy hopping, mini breach, and Snowy Owl)

Check out these amazing photos from yesterday's trip, 10/23/20 by Photographer Jodi! What an amazing display of lunge feeding!

10/22/2020- What a great day to be out on the water! We had beautiful sightings of Risso's Dolphins, including Casper, along with Humpback Whales and Pacific White-sided Dolphins! To join one of our trips, call (831)375-4658 or visit gowhales.com to reserve your spot! Photos by Daniel Bianchetta... 10/22/2020 Sightings: 10AM: 12 Humpback Whales, 500 Risso's Dolphins (Casper), 100 Pacific White-sided Dolphins

10/21/20 was another great day! We had mostly sunny skies and active whales! Join us tomorrow or Friday at 10AM! 10/21/20 Sightings - 10AM - 19 Humpback Whales (feeding, breaching), 250 Risso's Dolphin, 10 Harbor Porpoise

We are still seeing many Humpback Whales daily, usually feeding! We have 10AM trips this week, plus a 12 hour All Day on Sunday, 10/25 - led by Owner and Marine Biologist, Nancy Black! Make your reservations now! 10/20/20 Sightings - 10AM - 5 Humpback Whales (feeding), 20 Harbor Porpoise

10/19/20 was another fantastic day! We had more Humpback Whales lunge feeding, plus dolphins! Join us this week for daily 10AM tours! Call 831-375-4658 to make your reservation! 10/19/20 Sightings - 10AM - 19 Humpback Whales (lunge feeding), 50 Risso's Dolphin, 10 Harbor Porpoise

10/18/20 was another great day with active Humpback Whales! 10/18/20 Sightings - 10AM - 9 Humpback Whales (lunge feeding, tail throwing) 230PM - 4 Humpback Whales (tail throwing)... 4PM - 6 Humpback Whales See more

What an amazing day yesterday, 10/17/20! We had amazing looks at Orcas, who were hunting California Sea Lions! It looks beautiful weather-wise for the next few days, join us! Call 831-375-4658! 10/17/20 Sightings - 8AM All Day - 5 Orcas (CA50B, Smileys), 250 Risso's Dolphin, 50 Pacific White-sided Dolphin, 12 Humpback Whales 10AM - 5 Orcas (CA50B, Smileys), 17 Humpback Whales, 250 Risso's Dolphin... 230PM - 13 Humpback Whales, 50 Risso's Dolphin, 14 Harbor Porpoise 430 PM - 2 Humpback Whales See more

Orcas right now!!!! The same group as yesterday is sticking around the area to hunt! Video by Naturalist Megan #montereybaywhalewatch #seemonterey #gowhales #orcas #orca #orcasofinstagram #killerwhales #killerwhale #killerwhalesofinstagram #whalewatching #wildandfree

We had an Orca sighting yesterday, 10/16/20! There was a group of five, and we are getting reports that some Orcas may still be in the bay! It is a great time to come out with us! Check out these beautiful photos by Daniel Bianchetta! These Orcas were IDed by the California Killer Whale Project as the male CA50B, with a rarely seen group called the Smileys!... 10/16/20 Sightings - 9AM - 5 Orcas, 8 Humpback Whales (lunge feeding) 10AM - 5 Orcas, 27 Humpback Whales (lunge feeding) 130PM Private Charter - 19 Humpback Whales (lunge feeding, breaching) 230PM - 19 Humpback Whales (lunge feeding, breaching)

We are still seeing 10+ Humpback Whales daily! Right now is a great time to get on a boat - this weekend looks AMAZING weather-wise! Join us Saturday for an 8AM All Day, 10AM, or 230PM trip or Sunday at 10 or 230! Call 831-375-4658 to make your reservations! 10/14/20 Sightings - 10AM - 10 Humpback Whales (feeding)