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Newport Beach Whale Watching Tours: The 5 Trips That Deliver

5 tours  ·  from $27 a head

The 5 best newport beach whale watching tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it sails and who it suits. Number one is there for a reason, so start at the top.

Newport Beach: 2-Hour Whale Watching Tour - From Balboa Pavilion to the Pacific
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Newport Beach: 2-Hour Whale Watching Tour

1.Newport Beach: 2-Hour Whale Watching Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,375 reviews · 2 hours · from $27Our pick

A practical review of Newport Beach’s $27 whale-watching cruise, with seasonal wildlife tips, parking advice, itinerary details, and honest value notes.

“Super well run, and the guide/announcer was great -- she sang songs that were fun, told interesting data, got wxcited when we spotted pods of dolphin. She made it more fun for everyone.”

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Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach - Balboa Pier, the Fun Zone, and The Wedge
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Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach

2.Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 927 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $31

Review the Newport Beach whale-watching cruise, with wildlife odds, boat choices, route highlights, parking tips, value, and what to pack.

“it hit or miss is whether you’re going to actually see any whales or dolphins. I was fortunate. I was able to see two humpback whales that put on quite a show.”

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Newport Beach: Whale and Dolphin-Watching Cruise - Leaving From 309 Palm Street
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Newport Beach: Whale and Dolphin-Watching Cruise

3.Newport Beach: Whale and Dolphin-Watching Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 415 reviews · 2h 30m · from $30

Review the Newport Beach whale and dolphin cruise, with wildlife odds, route details, parking advice, seasonal tips, and honest value.

“It was awesome! Saw hundreds of dolphins following our boat for about 30 minutes straight. Did not see a whale but we saw a bunch of sea lions as well. Super fun.”

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Newport Beach: Ultimate Whale Watching Adventure - The first views: Newport’s coast from the water
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Newport Beach: Ultimate Whale Watching Adventure

4.Newport Beach: Ultimate Whale Watching Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 272 reviews · 2 hours · from $84

Review of Newport Beach’s 2-hour whale and dolphin tour, with small-group boat details, wildlife sightings, costs, tips, and practical advice.

“The two female captains where excellent. They were very knowledgeable and friendly. We were fortunate enough to see whales and you could tell how much they enjoyed seeing them and talking about them.”

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Private 2hr Supreme Whale/Dolphin Watching Tour, Newport Beach CA - Newport Harbor is part of the experience
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Private 2hr Supreme Whale/Dolphin Watching Tour, Newport Beach CA

5.Private 2hr Supreme Whale/Dolphin Watching Tour, Newport Beach CA

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 161 reviews Top rated

Review of Newport Beach’s private two-hour whale and dolphin tour, with Captain Nick, small-group comfort, pricing, tips, and practical details.

“Captain Nick pulled out all the stops for us and we had a breathtaking experience. The boat trip itself would have been reward enough (super fast and fun!) but it was truly awe-inspiring to see dolphins and whales feeding and plaRead more”

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