Monterey Bay, from the water

Whale-watching cruises, sportfishing trips and sunset cruises out of Fisherman's Wharf. Pick your trip and book online.

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Experiences

Trips on the bay

Whale-Watching Cruise
Head out onto Monterey Bay with a marine naturalist to find whales, dolphins, sea otters, and sea lions - one of the best year-round whale-w...
Next: October 30th 2026 · 9:00 AM
from $65.00 / person Book
Sunset Cruise
A relaxed evening cruise on the bay as the sun drops - otters, sea lions, and golden light, with the skyline behind you. Great for couples a...
Next: October 30th 2026 · 6:00 PM
from $55.00 / person Book
Bay Marine-Life Tour
A shorter, calmer nearshore cruise focused on the bay's easy-to-see wildlife - sea otters, harbor seals, sea lions, and seabirds. Perfect fo...
Next: October 30th 2026 · 12:15 PM
from $45.00 / person Book
Half-Day Sportfishing
A morning or midday run for rockfish and lingcod aboard the Reel Deal - bait, rail space, and a deckhand who'll put you on fish. Bring or re...
Next: October 30th 2026 · 6:30 AM
from $145.00 / person Book
Full-Day Sportfishing
A full day offshore for the bigger fish - salmon in season, albacore tuna on the warm-water days, and deep reef rockfish - with more time, m...
Next: October 31st 2026 · 6:00 AM
from $245.00 / person Book
Private Charter
The whole boat, your group, your plan - a private cruise for up to 12 with a captain and crew. Whale watching, sunset, or a scenic bay tour,...
from $1,850.00 / group Book

What you will see by season

Gray whales pass through on their migration in winter and spring, about December to April. Humpback whales, and on the best days blue whales, feed in the bay in summer and fall, about May to November. Dolphins, sea otters and sea lions are here all year.

Packages

Trip packages

Two trips booked together, at one price.

Whales & Sunset

  • Whale-Watching Cruise3 hours
  • Sunset Cruise2 hours
from $105.00 Book
Experiences

Prices

Item Price Length Next Book
Whale-Watching CruiseWhale Watching & Cruises
$65.00 / person 3 hours October 30th 2026 Book
Sunset CruiseWhale Watching & Cruises
$55.00 / person 2 hours October 30th 2026 Book
Bay Marine-Life TourWhale Watching & Cruises
$45.00 / person 2 hours October 30th 2026 Book
Half-Day SportfishingSportfishing
$145.00 / person 5 hours October 30th 2026 Book
Full-Day SportfishingSportfishing
$245.00 / person 9 hours October 30th 2026 Book
Private CharterPrivate Charters
$1,850.00 / group 2.5 hours - Book
Schedule

Coming up

FriOct 30
6:00 AM Full-Day Sportfishing9 hours · $245.00 16 left Book
6:30 AM Half-Day Sportfishing5 hours · $145.00 16 left Book
9:00 AM Whale-Watching Cruise3 hours · $65.00 41 left Book
12:15 PM Bay Marine-Life Tour2 hours · $45.00 43 left Book
12:30 PM Half-Day Sportfishing5 hours · $145.00 15 left Book
2:30 PM Whale-Watching Cruise3 hours · $65.00 42 left Book
6:00 PM Sunset Cruise2 hours · $55.00 42 left Book
SatOct 31
6:00 AM Full-Day Sportfishing9 hours · $245.00 12 left Book
6:30 AM Half-Day Sportfishing5 hours · $145.00 12 left Book
9:00 AM Whale-Watching Cruise3 hours · $65.00 42 left Book
12:15 PM Bay Marine-Life Tour2 hours · $45.00 43 left Book
12:30 PM Half-Day Sportfishing5 hours · $145.00 12 left Book
2:30 PM Whale-Watching Cruise3 hours · $65.00 38 left Book
6:00 PM Sunset Cruise2 hours · $55.00 43 left Book
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What to bring

  • Warm, windproof layers
  • Closed-toe, non-slip shoes
  • Sunglasses and sunscreen
  • Seasickness tablets if you need them
  • Camera and binoculars
  • A California fishing license for fishing trips
Get in touch

Find us

Where we are90 Fisherman's Wharf #1, Monterey, CA, 93940
Call us+1 8315552100
Emailhello@bluehorizoncharters.com
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Plan your visit

Monday 5:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday 5:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday 5:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday 5:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday 5:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday 5:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday 5:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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