Chris' Whale Watching vs Princess Monterey Whale Watching
Two whale watching operators in Monterey, California. Chris' Whale Watching starts at $60 and Princess Monterey Whale Watching at $79.50. Here is how their options line up on length, group size, age rules and cancellation.
Chris' Whale Watching
- Departures 10:00am and 1:30pm daily, year-round
- USCG-approved boats with twin engines, radar and sonar
- Annual whale watching pass and gift certificates sold
Whale Watching Tours
- From
- $60 per adult
- Length
- 3 hours
Princess Monterey Whale Watching
- Calls its boats the largest in Monterey (110 ft and 100 ft)
- Departures 9:00am, 12:30pm and 3:30pm (Princess Monterey) and 10:00am, 2:00pm and 5:00pm (Atlantis Monterey), subject to change
- Snack bar on board; outside food and drink allowed
- Private charters offered, price not listed
Whale Watching Tour
- From
- $79.50 per adult
- Length
- 2.5 to 3 hours, fully narrated
- Min age
- 3+; children under 3 and pregnant women not allowed
Both checked against the operators' own pages on 2026-10-21. See every operator in Monterey, California.