What an exciting experience! We were honestly a little reluctant to purchase whale watching tickets…read moresince there's no guarantee that we would actually see a whale. We found a Groupon deal, which brought the cost down a little. Before buying tickets I figured I should ask if any whales had been spotted recently and I was told that they have been seen almost daily since the whales are in constant migration throughout the year. Still a little reluctant, but bought tickets for 1:30 and I'm so glad I did. The crew was extremely knowledgeable, very friendly and informative. They knew exactly how far out to go (about 3 miles out) and floated us near multiple whales. Closest one was around 20 yds from the boat. This was our first whale watching outing for my whole family and Lost Isle definitely delivered. Well worth the money. Looking forward to doing it again for sure.

My wife and I went on a whale watching experience with Lost Isle yesterday and we had a great time…read more We got started right on time and the spotter was super nice, welcoming everyone, offering ginger to anyone that didn't feel well and giving us a ton of information about marine life. We went a little over time because they were having a hard time finding a while but we eventually found one, we got a small glimpse but it was staying under or just on the surface a lot so not much to see. We did get a great look at some river otters, we had a pack of sea lions swimming alongside the boat for a while which was so cool to watch. We had a great time and it's definitely something we'd consider doing again. They told us they typically have a little better luck with the early tours so we just need to get up earlier and be ready to go next time lol.

Wow. It was awesome trip The whales and dolphins were so…read morebeautiful.. the crew was wonderful. we are going back again soon.

They were organized, on time and very professional with a chill vibe! The best combination! We all…read morelearned a lot about the whales while watching them. We will definitely use them again!

Mike and Match are such cool dudes. Super friendly and great at taking photos. We had an awesome…read moretime renting their pontoon boats around the bay. Great memories for the family.

Lovely day at Morro Bay with this boat ride being a real highlight. We had a group of 10 (including…read more2 children) and there was plenty of space on the boat. We had a morning rental for 2 hours, which I think was more than enough to make a few loops around the bay. The staff member was very courteous and thorough with taking us through how to operate the boat, restrictions on where to go, and making sure we had everything (even provided blankets since it was an overcast day). The boat is easy to handle, and it's pretty easy to follow where you're allowed to go. We saw plenty of wildlife - sea lions, birds, and best of all otters, including a mom and her pup swimming exactly at the boat dock. There is street parking right in front, and a hotel bathroom in the same building. They also provide binoculars for close up viewing. A good way to explore more of Morro Bay!

Central Coast Gondola / Gianetta & Stefano Anastasia are THE VERY BEST!! Such a Fantastic…read moreexperience... the attention to detail, wonderful communication, great personalities, delightful time on the bay, delicious and top quality food, and all around warm/kind/romantic atmosphere! From 1 to 10... TRULY an ELEVEN!! We can't wait to have another special occasion to bring us back.

Where do I start? The gondola itself it intricate and gorgeous. We got a history of it and…read morethoroughly enjoyed learning about it. The gondola was nicely furnished with pillows to make us comfy and it was a truly romantic experience. Stefano stopped halfway on the bay to serenade us and it was so heartwarming, especially the authentic Italian ukulele songs. I accidentally found his company on the internet and it def charmed us. We will be back and recommend for sure!

My girlfriend and I had an incredible experience with Avila Beach Whale Watching! Captain Mark was…read moreabsolutely fantastic. He knew exactly where to take us, and we ended up seeing 12+ whales up close, along with dolphins and seals. It was truly an unforgettable experience. What made the trip even better was how knowledgeable Mark was. He clearly knows the area, the wildlife, and his industry extremely well. He was able to answer every question we had and gave us a ton of interesting information throughout the trip without taking away from the experience. If you're considering whale watching in the Avila Beach area, I can't recommend Captain Mark and Avila Beach Whale Watching enough. 10/10 -- we would absolutely do it again!

Overall, this was a wonderful experience…read more It was scary in the beginning because the waves were a little rough. We sat in the front and experienced "flying boat" - as in the boat was rocking so hard it left the water for a bit. Lesson learned for me - in choppy weather make sure to always ride in the back. The Captain was extremely knowledgeable and customer service was flawless. He knew the ocean very well. When he realized we were getting pretty nervous he made sure that the boat stayed in a position that limited the rocking. He kept checking on us to make sure we were doing ok. We saw whales, otters, birds, sea lions, and porpoises. It was amazing seeing them in the wild and they were beautiful. Make sure to dress in layers. It was cold in the beginning but warmer when we were heading back to the dock.

Captain Stew's was a fun boat cruise that got our family up close to the resident sea otters…read more Their promotion is $10 bay cruises ( 5 for kids). True to it's name, if you have the cash you have a seat. To begin your voyage you and your group gather outside Captain Stew's office on the wharf. For all intents and purposes his office is really just a door with a grease penned phone number on it. Apparently you call the number and some person tells you to wait for the boat to show up. We just waited outside his door and walked right on board when he landed at the dock. No reservation needed. The tour is about 45 minutes, blankets and binoculars are there for your use. The captain does a good job with facts about the bay while trying his best not to hit the many kayaks that are tootling around. You'll probably see at least fifty sea otters as they're everywhere in the Bay. There's one other stop the boat makes on this trip and that's to pick up more/drop off passengers on the other end of the wharf. - Kids get a free stuffed fish - Yes, that's a Budweiser sign above the Captain's office door.. - There are several negative reviews for this tour, mostly along the lines of cancelled reservations. Look, would you trust a pirate with a reservation? Probably not, so just show up and if he's sailing that day have fun...If not, there are other outfits you can check out.. -Recommended

Captain Stew was wonderful, informative, friendly and humorous! This wasn't a typical canned tour…read morespeech; he was excited to share the beautiful wildlife and interesting historical tid-bits about the bay. He took time to answer questions and made the trip enjoyable and memor. Best $10 we've spent in a while!

Love this cruise... food and service is great. Staff give a warm welcome. And the ambiance is…read moreamazing. You're on a boat enjoying the view of the water. The boat ride is enjoyable!!! Need to schedule an event again!!!

First class all the way. Three in our party for father's day. The Clam Chowder is the best I've…read moreever had. The cruise of Harbour was full of wildlife. Recommend Highly.

captin brad knows his stuff! every time we get limits, deck hands are great, always a great time,read more

The Endeavor is a great boat to be fishing on Brad the captain,is awesome he always finds the fish…read more. Overall I would recommend going to the Endeavor if you want big fish.

Had a great tour. We booked the tour and were expecting to have others on the boat. Due to a…read morecancellation, it was just my wife and I. We saw lots of wildlife (seals, pelicans, and lots of sea otters) It was a beautiful day and a experience we will remember

I signed up for a whale watching tour with Captain Micheal, not really expecting much more than a…read moreboat ride on a beautiful morning. Ended up having an epic experience following two whales and being followed by a group of playful dolphins. Micheal has extensive marine knowledge and is a bit of a jokester and funny guide, making for a very memorable trip.

What a blast! Last minute find on our impromptu trip! DJ was hilarious! Still wanna kidnap a…read moresealion, but I'm good for now.

We stopped by Morro on the Rocks on a Monday afternoon. It was a nice place to stop for lunch…read more The staff are AMAZING! We were there on a sad day, I found out my 55 year old sister had unexpectedly passed away earlier that morning & our server was so nice. He made us all a shot in Beth's honor & took a picture of us saying "see you later" to my sister. The food is delicious too. Exactly the stop we needed to make on that particular day. Will go back next time we are up at the Central Coast of CA.