The 4 Private Whale Watching Charters in the USA to Book First

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 161 reviews Our pick

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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2.Private Luxury Whale Watch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 139 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Review of Juneau’s private luxury whale watch, with a yacht, naturalist, private transport, drinks, wildlife, pricing, and booking tips.

“My family booked Luxury Whale Watching Tours for the day we were scheduled to port in Juneau during our Alaskan Cruise- we could not have chosen a more amazing company and crew! It was far more luxurious and enjoyable than we imagined. They gave suggestions for a dinner in town prior to the excursion and arranged to pick us up from the restaurant giving us more time to enjoy downtown Juneau. Everyone that was a part of our experience was so kind and knowledgeable answering all our questions and simply filling our time with great conversation. On the yacht we saw at least five humpback whales breaching and were even…”

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3.Private Family Whale & Dolphin Adventure in San Diego

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 98 reviews · from $179Best value

Review of San Diego’s private six-person whale and dolphin tour, with Captain Rich, boat details, wildlife odds, value, and practical tips.

“"Best birthday present ever! My mouth hurt from smiling so much, but I just couldn't stop. This was one of those core experiences for future marine biologists!" -- Mia, age 9. Captain Rich was super helpful and knowledgeable. We saw a blue whale, two fin whales, and a bazillion dolphins!”

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4.Private Ketchikan Fishing Combo & Whale Watching/ Wildlife 5 HR

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $700

Review of Ketchikan’s private five-hour salmon and halibut charter with whale watching, wildlife, scenic stops, and catch shipping.

“Capt. Luke took my family out for a fantastic day of fishing..we tagged out in less than 2 hours…Great boat and equipment …I would highly recommend this charter!”

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