Get Up Close in Person with Monterey and Her Wildlife in Under 30 Minutes!
Most Whale Watching tours last anywhere from 2-5 hours and can be the highlight of your trip.
But If you’re unsure about seasickness or don’t want to spend 2-3 hours on a whale watching tour then this is what you’re looking for!
The Glass Bottom Harbor Cruise is a very relaxed 25 minute tour on very calm water located on the Old Fishermans Wharf.
We took both of our boys when they were 3 years old and they loved it.
We got some really great views of Sea Lions that hang out under and around the pier. My boys enjoyed barking at them as if they were talking with them. I remember asking what the Sea Lions was saying, and the response I got was priceless: “He said he’s hungry”. Chances are he was right!
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You’ll Surely See These Adorable Sea Otters on Your Harbor Cruise!
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On every Harbor Cruise trip that I’ve taken I’ve always seen Sea Otters. They are one of the main attractions of Monterey California. They’re just a lot of fun to watch as they can be both playful and peaceful depending on their mood 
The glass bottom of the boat is more of a novelty than anything. The times we went we could only see green cloudy water with occasional kelp and a few small minow fish.
This was soon forgotten as there was plenty to see elsewhere such as Sea Otters, Harbor Seals, plenty of Seagulls, Black Cormants, and of course, Monterey herself from the water!
The Monterey Glass Bottom Harbor Cruise is well worth the $36 total ($10 per adult, $8 per child).
Some Tips on getting the most out of your Glass Bottom Boat Harbor Cruise
- The tour makes a perfect before or after lunch treat.
- The ride is smooth enough for just about anybody unless you suffer from extreme car/sea sickness.
- Save $1 per ticket with the coupon!
- It can get a little chilly out on the water so bring a sweatshirt. I’d suggest taking the cruise around 1-2, when it’s the warmest, although a sunset cruise is really nice. Sunscreen is a good idea as well even if it’s overcast.
- To board the vessel, you do need to go down some stairs that are a little steep. No big deal for most people, just watch your step.
- Tours leave every half hour beginning at 11:30 and end at sunset during the tourist season: June through October.
- They only operate Weekends and Holidays November through May.
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