NEWPORT BEACH · DOLPHIN WATCHING

Where to Go: the 6 Best Dolphin Watching Tours in Newport Beach

6 trips  ·  from $29 a head

Every trip has one free morning too few. These 6 dolphin watching tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to packing.

Newport Beach: Whale and Dolphin-Watching Cruise - Boarding at Balboa, with parking advice
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Newport Beach: Whale and Dolphin-Watching Cruise

1.Whale and Dolphin-Watching Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 415 reviews · 2h 30m · from $30Our pick

Review of Newport Beach’s $30 whale and dolphin cruise, with seasonal wildlife tips, parking advice, itinerary details, and honest value notes.

“They knew right where to go to find the whales and hundreds of common dolphins feeding on the little fishies. We had our grandchildren with us, ages 2 and 6. They were enthralled.”

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Newport Beach: Whale and Dolphin-Watching Cruise - Boarding at Balboa, with parking advice
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Newport Beach Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise

2.Newport Beach Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 212 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $28Best value

Review of Newport Beach whale and dolphin cruise: boat details, wildlife odds, price, timing, comfort, and practical booking tips.

“We saw 7 large pods of dolphins. Was amazing and unexpected! The captain was knowledgeable and steered us to where we could see right up close.”

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Private 2hr Supreme Whale/Dolphin Watching Tour, Newport Beach CA - Newport Harbor is part of the experience
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Private 2hr Supreme Whale/Dolphin Watching Tour, Newport Beach CA

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 161 reviews Top rated

Review of Newport Beach’s private two-hour whale and dolphin tour, with Captain Nick, small-group comfort, pricing, wildlife, and practical tips.

“We had an incredible, magical experience that our family will never forget. We have 3 young children, including a 3 year old and Nick was fantastic at engaging and accommodating them all.”

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Private Dolphin and Whale Watching Tour in Newport Beach - The fast run from the harbor to the Pacific
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Private Dolphin and Whale Watching Tour in Newport Beach

4.Private Dolphin and Whale Watching Tour in Newport Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Review of Newport Beach’s private dolphin and whale tour, with fast boats, expert guidance, coastal views, pricing, tips, and practical details.

“Dustin was great in communicating where to meet and where to park. The excursion itself was very fun and we were able to see a huge pod of dolphins as well as some very entertaining sea lions. The Southern California coastline is a beautiful sight and the architecture along the way was phenomenal.”

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Supreme 2hr Whale/Dolphin Watching Newport Beach, 6 person max - Setting out from 508 S Bay Front
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Supreme 2hr Whale/Dolphin Watching Newport Beach, 6 person max

5.Supreme 2hr Whale/Dolphin Watching Newport Beach, 6 person max

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · from $119

Review of Newport Beach’s small-group whale and dolphin tour, with sunset views, Captain Nick, pricing, itinerary, tips, and booking advice.

“This was the most amazing experience ever! Captain Nick knew just where to go and what to say. He was very knowledgeable about sea life, and about history of the area. Although we didn’t see whales that day, we got to be in the midst of a pod of about 200 dolphins! It was amazing!”

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Superior 2hr Private Whale & Dolphin Watching Newport Beach - A six-person catamaran built for close viewing
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Superior 2hr Private Whale & Dolphin Watching Newport Beach

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