Book your Monterey Bay tour today and get closer to whales, dolphins, and unforgettable ocean wildlife.
Small vessels, big adventure. Sanctuary 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 43-foot Delta sits close to the surface. You are eye-level with humpbacks, dolphins, and breaching orcas.
Our captains have 30+ years on Monterey Bay, making sure you see as much wildlife as possible on every trip.
Fresh wildlife reports from Monterey Bay, posted after recent trips.
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Despite rough, windy conditions aboard Sanctuary, we observed five humpback whales—including one surfing the heavy swells—alongside hundreds of long-beaked common dolphins and California sea lions.
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“Had a great experience whale watching on Mother's Day with my Wife and Son. Chase and Captain Joe were great and I would recommend. Heed the preparatory message about sea sickness if you (or your party) is not experienced. The wrist band is good for those that might be susceptible.”
— Yelp · May 10, 2026
“AMAZING!!!! We found an orca pod hunting a sea lion… who was using our boat for refuge!!! So awesome!!! Chase was very knowledgeable, very friendly staff with everything you need right on the boat!!”
— TripAdvisor · Apr 30, 2026
“Found this cruise last minute due to holiday travel plans changing. We saw humpback whales and orcas! We found then both real fast and so we chased the orcas for a while and spent time with the humpbacks at the beginning and end. Only wish was maybe not chasing orcas because my nieces really wanted to see dolphins closer (bow riding) and bigger pods than orcas. It was an amazing trip and I'll definitely take any of my friends that come to visit.”
— Yelp · Jan 5, 2026
Reserve your seat aboard Sanctuary today. Whale season is now - and dates fill up fast.
