Other festivals in monterey include the caramel art festival, which features a youth art show and a kids art day. Wheelchair accessible whale watching tours disability access. Whale sightings in oregon are so popular that the state has dedicated 2weeks out of the year to the gray whale. Princess cruise passengers quarantined for coronavirus moved to monterey co. Behavior and ecology of killer whales at the aquarium of the pacific in long beach, ca. On thanksgiving eve, a feast for whales in monterey bay. After a short walk down the wharf, you will find our bright yellow building and naturalists waiting to welcome you. Our renowned skippers have the skills, knowledge and experience to navigate our huge marine sanctuary. The cool waters off the monterey bay create the perfect feeding ground for many species of whales. Monterey bay whale watch late spring, summer and fall trips humpback whales, blue whales, and dolphins april through december. Whale watching monterey bay california the whales of monterey bay from april through november the humpback whale is the most common whale found out of monterey bay. Killer whales go on unprecedented killing spree in. These waters also attract hundreds of whales every year as they migrate north for feeding. May was a very special month with more than the average number of humpback whales we normally see this time of year.
Here are our picks plus photos from a whale watching trip in monterey bay. Its especially rare to have that many sightings over a short period of time in june. Wild killer whales in monterey bay monterey bay whale watch feature story, april 2011. Private charters santa cruz whale watching by stagnaro. Our primary whale watch vessel is the sur randy which measure 53ft in length and carries up to 45 passengers. For the first time, the monterey bay whale watch says they saw a killer whale pod. We only take 30 passengers per trip to allow for more personal time with the crew and comfort while riding on board. June 2018 monterey bay whale watch marine mammal sightings list. Orca pod charges blue whale in californias monterey bay. Baleen blue, fin, sei, humpback, gray, minke and north pacific right. Monterey bay whale watch tour in june monterey bay whale. Since 1992 located on the beautiful monterey peninsula, monterey fireside lodge offers clean and cozy accommodations conveniently located close to countless attractions. This clash of cetaceans was filmed in californias monterey bay, the same coastal hub where we watched a pod of orcas feast on a grey whale recently. May 2017 whale watching in monterey bay blue ocean whale.
Killer whales of monterey bay article in the san francisco chronicle, may 26, 2004. We have the most experienced skippers in northern california. Blue whales, humpback whales, leatherback sea turtle, common dolphin, rissos dolphin, orca killer whales. Best of whale watching on the monterey bay as of 7. Monterey bay whale watch latest marine mammal sightings. Ksbw channel 8 monterey, salinas and santa cruz, ca news. Seasickness there are several seasickness prevention and remedy strategies. Rare killer whale pod spotted in monterey bay kron4. From pacific coast highway 1, follow the signs to fishermans wharf where you will find plenty of parking. A fun alternative is renting a kayak for the morning from monterey bay kayaks, east of the commercial wharf, on del monte avenue and getting up close and personal with the marine life in the harbor, the breakwater, and off cannery row. So this is like, you know, so exceptional we just cant. The rarest of them all was an albino rissos dolphin juvenile, which was sighted for the first time since 2015. Princess monterey whale watching experience monterey. During the winter, we observed some overwintering juvenile humpback whales that skipped their yearly migration and stayed in monterey bay to.
On friday, june 23, 2006 a humpback whale washed up on the beach at andrew molera state park. Rare sightings were common in monterey bay during the month of june this year. In the 1970s, most species of whales were hard to spot, as their populations were still low due to whaling. Monterey is one of the best places in the area to go whale watching. Records of whale species, number of whales and interesting behavior exhibited by the whales. Winter whale watching week and spring whale watching week. In addition to the whales that migrate seasonally through the area, such as humpbacks, blue whales and gray whales, many other. For the past few weeks, at least 50 to 75 humpback whales have been gorging on krill and anchovies in the monterey bay, delighting boaters and whalewatching groups. Monterey bay whale watching with sanctuary cruises whale. Is it a good time of year to see any whales, or are. Whale watching cruises for times and scheduling, visit our reservation page. Monterey bay whale watch offers yearround whale watching trips to observe the spectacular diversity and abundance of whales and dolphins inhabiting the bay. Discover the unforgettable adventure of whale watching on one of montereys largest and most elegant vessels. Events range from sporting events, food festivals, wine tasting, plays and music festivals.
Monterey events such as pacific groves good old days and the county fair are held in local communities. Humpback whales and blue whales migrate to central california waters each year to feed during summer and fall. Join us in big sur to watch humpback whales swim near shore. Whale watching and seen a few blue whales, and a humpback with her calf. Faqs discovery whale watch monterey bay, santa cruz. Monterey bay whale watch is the leading nature tour provider in. Monterey bay inn, spindrift inn and victorian inn have whale watching tickets available for purchase at each inn. For recent marine mammal sightings in the monterey bay area, visit sanctuary cruises or monterey bay whale watch. Monterey bay whale watch all you need to know before you. Dozens of humpbacks were drawn close to shore near moss landing due to the abundant. The rarest of them all was an albino rissos dolphin juvenile. Humpback whales charge a pod of killer whales in monterey.
Download our local big sur visitors guide, in adobe pdf. Whale watching in monterey bay is the marine equivalent of going on a safari in africa. Monterey bay whale watch is the only whale watch tour that is owned and operated by experienced marine biologists. Depart from moss landing, midway on the monterey bay and entrance to the monterey submarine canyon whale watching on the monterey bay is a yearround adventure. The diversity on the monterey bay is pretty amazing. Humpback whales occur in monterey bay area from late april to early december. Winter whale watching week occurs from december 26 th to december 30 th while spring whale watching week occurs from march 23 rd to march 30 th. Monterey bay whale watch is the leading nature tour provider in what is widely recognized. Killer whale june 14, 2014 blue whale tail june 14, 2014 rissos dolphins near squid boat june 8, 2014 minke whale by pt sur clipper june 8, 2014 blackfooted albatross june 8, 2014 humpback whale and pt sur clipper june 7, 2014 two breaching rissos dolphins june 7, 2014 blue whale june 7, 2014 humpback whale tail throw june 6. Click here for a list of local whale watching cruises and information for the first time whale watcher.
Blue whales can move along the entire california coastline during summer and fall searching for their prey great swarms of krill. Blue whales are attracted to sanctuary waters during this time, when krill swarms are often seen in great. The whales of monterey bay santa cruz whale watching. Nancy black, jason berring, monterey bay whale watch, source. Monterey bay whale watch sponsored a fundraising whalewatching boat trip for the monterey bay chapter of the american cetacean society acsmb on sunday, august 21, 2005. Chris whale watching whale watching monterey, ca 93940.
June 2017 whale watching in monterey bay blue ocean whale. June 2017 whale watching in monterey bay blue ocean. Throughout the year in monterey you can observe 15 species of whales of two types. Blog princess monterey whale watching monterey bay. The casa munras hotel offers a package featuring two adult whale watch tickets and a to go bag with pastries, fruit and bottled water to take on the boat. The local population of several hundred humpbacks are known to spend the winter months off of the mexican coast and then migrate to the central california coast for the.
On our whale watching tours youll get a once in a lifetime educational experience. Its been a great month so far as winter has transitioned into spring. Theres easily over 100 to 200 whales in monterey bay, said nancy black, a marine biologist and the captain of a whale watching boat. Humpback whales gorge in monterey bay the mercury news. Fishermans monterey wharf princess monterey whale watching. March 2017 whale watching in monterey bay blue ocean. In addition to the whales that migrate seasonally through the area, such as humpbacks, blue whales and gray whales, many other whale species are visible throughout the year. The doo wop project begins at the beginning, tracing the evolution of doo wop from the classic sound of five guys singing tight harmonies on a street corner to the. Trip reports discovery whale watch monterey bay, santa. Killer whales of monterey bay article in monterey county weekly, june 3, 2004. Were just a stones throw away from many fun activities such as golfing, kayaking, surfing, bicycling, sailing, whale watching and much more. Late spring, summer and fall trips monterey bay whale watch.
June whale watching monterey bay whale watch, monterey. Tours are fully narrated by marine biologistsnaturalists. Monterey bay whale watch sponsored a fundraising whale watching boat trip for the monterey bay chapter of the american cetacean society acsmb on sunday, august 21, 2005. A week of insane whale sightings in monterey bay got even crazier wednesday, when a pod of nine killer whales attacked a gray whale calf right in front of a whale watching. Explore the monterey peninsula download our 5 day itinerary. A whale of a time article on monterey bay whale watch published by the monterey herald.