Newport Landing Whale Watching
Known For
- •Free drink included with ticket
- •Onboard snacks and restroom facilities
- •Gray whale migration sightings (winter-spring)
- •Fin and blue whale sightings in summer-fall
Insider Tips
Best Time
Winter and spring mornings for gray whales; summer and fall afternoons for blue and fin whales
Ideal For
Pro Tip
Arrive early for check-in; if whales are scarce ask about the coupon for a return trip, and bring sunscreen plus a light jacket.
Enjoy year-round whale-watching cruises multiple times daily. View giant blue whales, gray whales, humpback whales and much more. Over 2400 whales viewed in 2017. Giant marine park just outside Newport Bay makes for great whale & dolphin viewing opportunities. Also offering cruises for famous Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade in December.
Price Level
$$
Website
newportwhales.comContact
+1 949-675-0551
Outdoor Seating
Reservations Available
Hours
- Monday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Thursday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Friday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Saturday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Sunday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Drifter Insights
Major destination with tourist appeal
TripAdvisor: Top 10% (#8 of 94)
Popular With
Tourist Awareness
TripAdvisor: #8 of 94 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Newport Beach