Marine Mammals and Seabirds
Monterey Bay
July 11, 2021
Safari Overview
Sail the deep-water canyons of Monterey Bay for a full day of wildlife and whalewatching with marine specialists. The California Coast is one of the best locations to observe seabirds such as shearwaters, jaegers, skuas, alcids and even Black-footed Albatross. Sea Otters play around in the kelp forests and Humpback Whales often feed and breach close to the ship! Bring your binoculars to look for Pacific White-sided, Common, and Risso’s Dolphins and perhaps even a Northern Right Whale Dolphin or the largest animal on the planet – the Blue Whale. We sail aboard the comfortable Star of Monterey. These popular trips fill very quickly, so please contact us early for reservations.
Please arrive at Fisherman’s Wharf in Monterey by 7:40 am. The ship departs the dock at 8 am sharp, no exceptions, and returns about 4 pm.
We will send you complete details and directions about your day on Monterey Bay.
Note: Cheesemans’ are members of World Cetacean Alliance and abide by responsible whale watching practices.
Our Trip Leaders
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Ted Cheeseman
Ted CheesemanTed grew up traveling extensively and began studying and photographing wildlife as a child. After completing a Master's degree in Tropical Conservation Biology at Duke University, Ted returned to California to lead and organize expeditions full time with Cheesemans' Ecology Safaris. Ted currently leads expeditions to Antarctica, the Arctic, and the Caribbean and obsesses over humpback whales identified around the world through the citizen science project Happywhale.com. Ted is working on a Ph.D. on humpbacks at Southern Cross University, New South Wales, Australia.
Monterey Bay
Sail the deep-water canyons of Monterey Bay for a full day of wildlife and whalewatching with marine specialists.
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- Cost & Payments
- Seasickness
- Conditions
Cost & Payments
$160 per person for one full-day pelagic trip.
Payment Schedule
| Payment | Due Date | Amount Per Person |
|---|---|---|
| Full payment | Due now to reserve your space | $160 |
All reservations require full payment to confirm reservation of your space.
Cancellations
In the event of a storm, the Captain makes the final decision whether to sail on the morning of the trip. If the trip must be cancelled due to weather conditions, it will be rescheduled. If you need to cancel your reservation for any reason, please let us know at least ten days prior to the trip so that we can send a refund and try to fill your space.
There is no refund or credit if you cancel within ten days of the trip or if you arrive late and miss the boat.
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Seasickness
Don’t let a fear of seasickness scare you away! Read our suggestions for coping with seasickness.
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Conditions
- Non-smoking policy: We have a strict non-smoking policy. Smoking is not permitted at any time or any place during our tours.
- Maximum time in nature: We try to spend as much time in nature as possible, sometimes resulting in long days, but giving you a more in-depth experience.
- Itinerary route: The itinerary route, stops, and plans are subject to change by unforeseen circumstances beyond our control, such as weather or road conditions.
- Additional forms: For some of our tours, you may be asked to fill out additional forms (e.g., medical questionnaire).
- Medical conditions and travel risks: Travel to remote places is exciting, but it is important to understand and accept the risks, both medical and logistical. Minor medical problems can usually be treated, but because we are often far from medical facilities, there can be no expectation for immediate medical treatment or evacuation, even in cases of trauma. Anyone with health problems needing close medical supervision should not consider going on this tour. Bring enough medication for the duration of the trip for any chronic medical needs, since pharmacies are usually not available. When you send your deposit and signed Reservation/Release Form, you certify to us that you do not knowingly have any physical or other conditions that would create a risk for yourself or for other trip participants.