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Sanctuary Cruises, Moss Landing

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About Sanctuary Cruises

Sanctuary Cruises operates whale-watching trips from Moss Landing aboard three vessels: the Sanctuary, a 43-foot boat with heated cabin accommodating up to 28 passengers; the Ocean Spirit, a fast six-guest RHIB; and the Meridian, a 50-foot private yacht. Every cruise carries a working marine biologist as guide. Visitors encounter humpback whales, dolphins, orcas, sea lions, sea otters, seals, and seabirds throughout Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Trips range from two-and-a-half hours to nine hours, with options including sunset cruises and marine life photography tours. Captains with over 30 years' experience on these waters position small vessels at sea level, bringing passengers eye-level with breaching humpbacks and feeding wildlife. Children five and up are welcome, along with healthy pregnant visitors and those with physical limitations. The company offers personalized ash-scattering ceremonies. Tickets are sold online through the venue's website.

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Sanctuary Monterey Bay Whale Watch (3-4 hours)

Price held for Sun, Nov 15 only. See other dates on Sanctuary Cruises’s site

  • Adult
    $100.700
  • Child (Ages 0-12)
    Children (Ages 0-12)
    $90.100
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Sanctuary Monterey Bay Whale Watch (2-3 hours)

Price held for Wed, Nov 25 only. See other dates on Sanctuary Cruises’s site

  • Adult
    2.5 Hour Whale Watch; Adult (2.5 Hour Whale Watch)
    $79.500
  • Child (Ages 0-12)
    2.5 Hour Whale Watch; Children (Ages 0-12); Child (2.5 Hour Whale Watch)
    $68.900
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High Speed RHIB Monterey Bay Whale Watch (3 Hours) Small Group Tour up to Six Passengers

Price held for Mon, Nov 23 only. See other dates on Sanctuary Cruises’s site

  • Ocean Spirit Passenger
    $1590
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Planning your visit

Booking
Advanced purchase is strongly recommended, as cruises often sell out well in advance; book as far ahead as possible.
Ticket dates and refunds
In the event of cancellation due to weather, ticket-holders will be allowed to reschedule their tickets (subject to availability) or receive credit for a future event.
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If you do not see a whale or dolphin, you will receive a whale check to come back for another trip for free (subject to availability).

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Before you go

Outside food
You are allowed to bring any food or drinks to enjoy during the cruise, except for alcoholic drinks. We ask that you do not bring coolers.
Food
We have a snack bar on board Sanctuary with coffee, teas, cocoa, soups, chips, cookies, candy bars, granola bars, water, ginger ale, sodas.
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Bags and coolers
We ask that you do not bring coolers. You are responsible for your own belongings and storage space on board is limited.
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Rules and safety

House rules
Our vessel is entirely non-smoking, which includes both the inside and out on deck. If you would like to smoke, you may do so on the dock area before or after the cruise.
Adult supervision
A 1:1 adult/child ratio is required for children 1-5, and small children are asked to remain in the more stable aft portion of the boat.
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What to wear
Dress warmly and in layers. Wear flat-soled shoes with good traction. A rimmed hat and polarized sunglasses are a good idea.

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