Whale Watching Adventure in Morro Bay
Overview
Experience whale watching in Morro Bay aboard the Angler, Lost Isle Adventures' spacious 50-foot vessel, with experienced local captains and a knowledgeable crew.
Comfortable whale watching with a heated cabin, restroom, indoor and outdoor seating, and complimentary blankets.
Family-friendly adventures suitable for all ages, including young children.
Explore Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary in search of humpback whales, gray whales, dolphins, sea lions, and other marine wildlife.
Learn about local marine life and the Central California coastline from our experienced crew.
Enjoy an onboard bar offering alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages.
Choose from approximately 2–3-hour whale-watching adventures, depending on departure time.
Every trip offers a unique experience, combining incredible coastal scenery, marine wildlife, and the comfort of a well-equipped vessel. Wildlife sightings vary and cannot be guaranteed.
What's Included
- Blankets provided for use during the tour
- Heated cabin, onboard restroom, and comfortable seating
- Life jackets and required safety equipment provided onboard
- Whale-watching cruise aboard the 50-foot Angler
- Sea Sickness Medication
- Experienced captain and knowledgeable whale-watching crew
- Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages available for purchase onboard.
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
845 Embarcadero
Morro Bay, CA 93442, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Experience the beauty of California's Central Coast on a whale-watching adventure with Lost Isle Adventures in Morro Bay!
Step aboard the Angler, our 50-foot whale-watching vessel, and venture beyond Morro Bay Harbor into the waters of Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary in search of humpback whales, gray whales, dolphins, sea lions, sea otters, and a variety of seabirds.
Enjoy comfortable seating, a heated cabin, onboard restroom, and complimentary blankets while taking in spectacular coastal scenery. Our experienced captain and crew share fascinating insights into local marine wildlife, ocean ecology, and the natural history of Morro Bay.
Every trip offers something different. You might witness a humpback whale breaching, dolphins swimming alongside the boat, or sea otters resting among the kelp beds. With incredible wildlife, beautiful scenery, and a knowledgeable crew, it's an unforgettable way to experience Morro Bay.
Duration: Approximately 2–3 hours, depending on departure time. Wildlife sightings vary and cannot be guaranteed.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 31 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (10)
Q: Do we get to swim with or touch the dolphins?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-5617142P2
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Average 4.76 out of 5 stars based on 74 traveler reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (10)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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As an active member of the Dolphin SMART program, we do not have physical contact with the dolphins on Whale Watching Adventure in Morro Bay. We watch them in their natural habitat from the boat.
Dec 2022If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PST).
- Blankets provided for use during the tour.
- Heated cabin, onboard restroom, and comfortable seating.
- Life jackets and required safety equipment provided onboard.
- Whale-watching cruise aboard the 50-foot Angler.
- Sea Sickness Medication.
- Experienced captain and knowledgeable whale-watching crew.
- Alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages available for purchase onboard.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Whale Watching Adventure in Morro Bay is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Whale Watching Adventure in Morro Bay will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Blankets provided for use during the tour
- Heated cabin, onboard restroom, and comfortable seating
- Life jackets and required safety equipment provided onboard
- Whale-watching cruise aboard the 50-foot Angler
- Sea Sickness Medication
- Experienced captain and knowledgeable whale-watching crew
- Alcoholic beveragesAlcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages available for purchase onboard.
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 31 travelers
