Private Dolphin and Whale Watching Tour in Newport Beach

Newport Surfrider
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Up to 24 hours before your scheduled admission.
Eugene C
89 days ago
Amazing experience! We saw hundreds of dolphins up close, and my wife and kids absolutely loved it. The boat ride was smooth, fast, and fun, and the captain shared great insights along the way. Truly unforgettable family adventure!

Come aboard Newport Surfrider for an adventure of a lifetime, one of the nicest RHIB (rigid-hulled inflatable boat) boats in Newport Harbor. Captain has over 20 years of experience working on the water and is a certified naturalist. State of the art vessel will do 40+mph to optimize chances of finding marine mammals.

Departure Point

  • valet parking onsite or paid parking structure next door
Return Details
  • valet parking onsite or paid parking structure next door
Duration2 hours and 30 minutesLanguages Available
  • Human tour guide - English

Points of Interest

Stop At: Newport BeachNewport Beach, CaliforniaOur Coast Guard Licensed Captain and Certified Marine Naturalist will welcome you aboard Surfrider. You will get a tour of Newport Harbor. Followed by a fast boat ride out on the Pacific Ocean through Newport, Laguna Beach, and Dana Point in search of the abundant Marine Mammals off our beautiful coast. You will be given a narration by our expert Marine Naturalist about these amazing mammals Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes

Additional Information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Inclusions
  • 40 mph speed boat with all the latest tech and coast guard safety equipment.
  • Coast guard licensed captain and certified marine naturalist.
Exclusions
  • Food and Drink, bring anything you would like (cooler on board for use)
  • Gratuities, never mandatory however always always greatly appreciated by our crew.
Voucher InfoMobile or paper ticket accepted

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Eugene C
Amazing experience! We saw hundreds of dolphins up close, and my wife and kids absolutely loved it. The boat ride was smooth, fast, and fun, and the captain shared great insights along the way. Truly unforgettable family adventure!
P5969FTchristopherc
I’ve got an hour of video surrounded by dolphins!! Probably the most memorable vacation I’ve ever had!! Absolutely amazing!!
AngHuber75
Great experience! Dustin (the captain) found many dolphins for us to see and a whale. He was so nice and shared facts with us about people and places in the area. My whole family loved it! Would definitely recommend.
April_S
Absolutely AMAZING experience! We got to see dolphins, whales, and sea lions. Dustin was great! Very informative and personable. Would highly recommend! To quote my 9 year old nephew "A 10/10 experience"
dgscow
Our visit was incredible! You never know what wild life you'll see while boating, but Dustin found a super pod of common dolphins and we saw hundreds (or thousands) of dolphins in every direction! We also saw a few bottlenose dolphins and some sea lions as well. Dustin was also very knowledgeable and easy to talk with. The private tour was so much better than the other larger boats we saw on the water, and our kids, who can get motion sick, seemed to do better on this boat. We would definitely go again!

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