Whale watching opportunities are abundant in and around the sanctuaries all along the west coast during migration. Below are just a few boat tours that will allow you to whale watch by sea.
Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary and surrounding waters
Bellingham, Washington
- Island Mariner Whale Watching Cruises, 360-734-8866 or 1-877-734-8866
- San Juan Cruises, 800-443-4552 or 360-738-8099
Orcas Island, Washington
- Orcas Island Eclipse Charters, 360-376-6566
Anacortes, Washington
- Island Adventures, 1-800-465-4604
- Mystic Sea Charters, 1-800-308-9387 or 360-588-8000
- Outer Island Excursions, 360-376-3711
San Juan Island, Washington
- Western Prince Whale and Wildlife Tours , Friday Harbor, 1-800-757-6722 or 360-378-5315
- Crystal Seas Kayaking, Friday Harbor, 1-877-SEAS-877 or 360-378-4223
- San Juan Excursions, Friday Harbor, 1-800-809-4253 or 360-378-6636
- San Juan Safaris, 1-800-450-6858 or 360-378-1323
- San Juan Outfitters, 1-866-810-1483 or 360-378-1962
- Outdoor Odysseys, 1-800-647-4621 or 360-378-3533
- Maya’s Westside Whale Watch Charters, Snug Harbor, 360-378-7996
- Spirit of Orca, 360-378-0302 or 844-SEE-ORCA
Westport, Washington
- Westport Seabirds, pelagic birding tours, 415-258-8220
Portland, Oregon
- EcoTours of Oregon – Whale Watching Tour, 503-245-1428
Depoe Bay, Oregon
- Whale Research EcoExcursions, 541-912-6734
- The Whale’s Tail LLC. Chartered Whale Watching, aboard the Whales Tail, 541-921-1323
- Dockside Charters, Charter Vessel Samson, 541-765-2545
- Tradewinds Charters, 541-765-2345
Newport, Oregon
- Marine Discovery Tours, 541-265-6200
- Newport Tradewinds, 541.265.2101
- Newport Marina Store and Charters, 541.867.4470
Charleston, Oregon
- Betty Kay Charters, 800-752-6303
Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary and surrounding waters
Fort Bragg, California
- Fort Bragg Fishing, 707-964-3000
- Telstar Charters, 707-964-8770
- Anchor Charter Boats, 707-964-4550
- All Aboard Adventures, 707-964-1881
Bodega Bay, California
- Will’s Bait & Tackle, 707-875-2323
- Bodega Bay Sport Fishing Center, 707-875-3344
- Shearwater Journeys, pelagic birding tours, 831-637-8527
- Alvaro’s Adventures, pelagic birding tours, 650-504-7779
Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary and surrounding waters
San Francisco, California
- San Francisco Whale Tours, 415-706-7364
- Oceanic Society Expeditions, 800-326-7491
- SF Bay Adventures, 415-331-0444
Sausalito, California
- SF Bay Whale Watching, 415-331-6267
- Shearwater Journeys, pelagic birding tours, 831-637-8527
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and surrounding waters
Half Moon Bay, California
- Shearwater Journeys, pelagic birding tours, 831-637-8527
- Alvaro’s Adventures, pelagic birding tours, 650-504-7779
Monterey Bay, California
- Monterey Bay Whale Watch, 84 Fisherman’s Wharf, 831-375-4658, whaletrips@gowhales.com
- Princess Monterey Whale Watching, 96 Fisherman’s Wharf No. 1, 831-372-2203
- J&M Sport Fishing, 66 Fisherman’s Wharf, 800-251-7440 or 831-372-7440
- Oceanic Society Expeditions, 800-326-7491
- Shearwater Journeys, pelagic birding tours, 831-637-8527
Moss Landing, California
- Blue Ocean Whale Watch, Moss Landing Harbor, 877-229-9142 or 831-600-5103, BlueOceanWhaleWatch@gmail.com
- Sanctuary Cruises, Moss Landing South Harbor, 831-917-1042
- Sea Goddess Whale Watching, 831-508-8787 or 888-507-0833
Santa Cruz, California
- Santa Cruz Whale Watching by Stagnaro Charters, Santa Cruz Harbor, 831-427-0230, info@stagnaros.com
Morro Bay, California
- Sub Sea Tours and Kayaks, 805-772-9463
Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary and surrounding waters
Santa Barbara, California
- Santa Barbara Sailing Center, Santa Barbara Harbor, 805-962-2826, 1-888-77-WHALE
- Condor Express, Sea Landing in the Santa Barbara Harbor, 805-963-3564
Ventura, California
- Island Packers, Channel Islands Harbor, 805-642-1393
Oxnard, California
- Channel Islands Marine Floating Lab/ Whale Watch, 805-382-4563 or 805-794-9653
- Channel Islands Whale Watching, 805-382-2900
Newport Beach, California
- Davey’s Locker Sportfishing and Whale Watching, 949-673-1434
Dana Point, California
- Ocean Institute – Marine Mammal and Wildlife Cruises, 949-496-4296
- Dana Wharf Whale Watching, 949-496-5794
- Captain Dave’s Dolphin and Whale Watching Safari, 949-488-2828
San Diego, California
- San Diego H&M Landing, 619-222-1144
- Newport Landing Whale Watching, 949-675-0551
- Next Level Sailing, 1-800-644-3454
- Hornblower Cruises & Events, 1-888-467-6256
- San Diego Whale Watch, 619-839-0128