Booking pages say the trips are operated by Davey's Locker & Newport Landing; Newport Landing (newportwhales.com, 309 Palm Street) sells the same cruises
Runs whale watching cruises daily, year round; on the standard cruise, crew members give full narration
Advertises a 95% viewing success rate and says it saw over 1,900 whales in 2025
Binocular rental from $5; VIP seating upgrade adds a drink, binoculars and reserved seats
Also runs school whale watching field trips and sportfishing
Options and prices
Newport Beach Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise
From
$38.75 per adult (Adults 13 to 59; children 3 to 12 and seniors 60+ from $30.75; plus 4% processing fee, $10.50 supplement on 10am to 5pm cruises and $4 weekend surcharge)
Length
About 120 minutes
Meeting point
Davey's Locker, 400 Main Street, Newport Beach (booking page names no dock)