Fast Raft, Monterey

Run by a great team, this is the only way to experience marine life up close in the Bay area. The team is kind, knowledgeable, and provide you with a very personalized experience with a maximum of 6 people per tour. I should also advise those interested in this tour - IT GETS COLD, and there is no way around it. The seats begin to feel a bit uncomfortable after about a couple hours. Don’t sit in the front row without a pair of ski-like glasses else it will take away from the fun of it. Hope to do this again in the summer for an experience more crowded with whales!

The Fast Raft whale watching tour was just a magical and awe inspiring experience. It was everything we wanted and more! We always knew we wanted to go on a smaller boat since it would likely result in a more intimate experience, and we were willing to sacrifice comfort for that. But in the end, it was a very comfortable 3 hr expedition on the Fast Raft boat, so I literally cannot think of a reason why you would not choose to book with them if you are thinking to go whale watching in Monterey. We saw many groups of and individual humpback whales, and got to witness their feeding behaviour working together with sea lions and sea birds such as pelicans. We also were lucky to have a group of curious humpbacks come up to the boat to check it out, peeking out not even a metre away from the boat. If you have a chance to visit Monterey & are remotely into wildlife, booking this is a MUST!!