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Kayak Whale Watch Tour
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  • California Grey Whales
  • Open Water

Join us for a real adventure; kayaking with Grey Whales. In the Spring, the Grey Whales' migration brings them close to our coastline. At Davenport Landing, 10 miles north of Santa Cruz, kayaks can easily access the open ocean and encounter whales very close to shore. Our tour begins and ends early in the morning at Davenport Landing. We can generally see whales without paddling more than a few hundred yards offshore. During our Whale-Watch trips, we are in radio contact with a  spotter on the cliffs to maximize whale encounters and increase communication and safety. This tour was featured on a TV travel show called Bay Area Backroads. Truly a peak experience!

 

DATE

March 13th, 19th, 25th, 31st, April 1st, 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th, 21st, 28th, 29th, May 5th, 6th. Also available most weekdays.

COST

$70
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Call Venture Quest

Rental Office: 831-425-8445
Kayak Hotline: 831-427-2267 

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Whale Watching Video

Monterey Bay Marine Sanctuary Facts

The Marine Sanctuary was established in 1992 for the purpose of resource protection, research, education, and public use of this national treasure. It is part of a system of 13 National Marine Sanctuaries administered by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

Size: 6,094 square statute miles or 4,024 square nautical miles.

Marine Mammals: 26 species
Seabirds: 94 species
Fish: 345 species
Turtles: 4 species
Invertebrates: 31 phyla
Marine algae: 450-plus species
Historical Sites: 1,276 reported shipwrecks and 718 prehistoric sites.