WHALE WATCHING CRUISES
The Blue Whale season starts in early summer. June through September we see hundreds of the largest animals swimming past our neck of the woods, and boy what a sight! Feeding on krill and swimming right off the LA coast. These magnificent creatures weigh in at nearly 400,000lbs and stretch to lengths of close to 100ft long! October through May we see Gray Whales, Humpback Whales, and Minke Whales, so anytime you want to go whale watching in Orange County during the year your chances of spotting whales are high!
OUR WHALE WATCHING EXPERIENCE INCLUDES...
- A 2 - 2.5 hour cruise aboard the Newport Legacy
- A trip aboard our insured vessel to potentially view whales, dolphins, sea lions and marine birds.
- Knowledgeable crew members on board the vessel to give information and answer questions about the sightings, boat and other related inquiries.
- Newport Legacy is also offering the option for an onboard American Cetacean Society Naturalist to accompany your group out on the water to answer any questions, and entertain your group throughout the trip. *dependent on naturalist availability
- Option to go on an Enhanced Whale Watching Cruises or a Marine Protected Area Citizen Science Cruises for school field trips.
Trip Times
Our whale watching trips are between 2 - 2.5 hours in length daily.
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10:00am, 1:00pm, 3:30pm, 6:00pm
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9:30am, 12:00pm, 2:30pm
May - October Sightings
During this season, we get to see:
- Blue whales
- Fin whales
- Gray whales
- Minke whales
- Dolphins
November - April Sightings
During this season, we get to see:
- Humpback whales
- Minke whales
- Gray whales
- Dolphins
- Orcas
Book Your Whale Watching Cruise on the Newport Legacy
Meet Our Educators
Marine Science Educator
Jessica is our education coordinator and whale watching naturalist for Newport Whales. She has a Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences and extensive hands-on experience in marine biology. Not only does she enjoy teaching others about the wonders of the ocean, but she spends much of her free time as a volunteer for several organizations working with marine mammals, penguins, and sharks just to name a few. She's an avid S.C.U.B.A. diver, and our on-the-water educational programs have created a great platform for her to engage with youth, teach them about marine life and get them excited about our oceans. Who knew learning could be so fun!
Marine Science Educator
Wesley is one of our whale watching naturalists and marine science educators at Newport Whales. Growing up in Boston, and receiving her Bachelor's degree in Marine Biology from the University of Maine, she has a wealth of experience in marine research and has a passion for the outdoors. She is very happy to be on the water educating the public about the amazing whales we see here in Newport Beach!
2018 Sightings
Whales
Dolphins
Sharks