How much does a whale watching boat cost?

Newport Landing runs whale watching excursions seven days a week all year long. Late December through April coincides with the California Gray Whale annual migration along the Orange County coastline….Prices.

Age Weekday Weekend/Holiday
Seniors (60+) $28.00 $32.00
Toddlers (Ages 0 – 2) Free Free

Where is the best place to watch whale watching?

Top Whale-Watching Destinations

  • Santa Barbara, California.
  • Monterey Bay, California.
  • Kodiak Island, Alaska.
  • San Juan Islands, Washington.
  • Vancouver Island, British Columbia.
  • Virginia Beach.
  • Long Island, New York.
  • Cape May, New Jersey.

How long is whale watching tour?

between 2.5 to 3 hours
Usually a whale watching tour takes anywhere between 2.5 to 3 hours in order to navigate the ocean in search of different whale species. Depending on the type of whale, it may be necessary to navigate further out from shore to get the best opportunity to spot them based on their migration and feeding habits.

Are whale watching tours safe?

“It’s a very safe industry and very seldom do you ever hear of a major incident on any type of whale-watch vessel.” Whale-watching boats usually race toward the area where the massive animals are swimming. The movement of the passengers likely wouldn’t have been enough to flip a boat of that size, said Staples.

Where can I see whales on the east coast?

17 Beautiful Beaches Near Me for East Coast Whale Watching

  • 4.1 Cape May Whale Watcher.
  • 4.2 Cape May Whale Watch & Research Center.
  • 4.3 Seastreak.
  • 4.4 Spirit of Cape May.
  • 4.5 Bill McKim’s Jersey Shore Whale Watch Tour.
  • 4.6 Queen Mary.
  • 4.7 Ocean Explorer.
  • 4.8 Royal Miss Belmar.