I would say the crew was amazing. Extremely helpful and…read morenice. The boat was filled to the max and honestly, it felt very crowded. It was definitely hard to move around which also could've been because there was extra people on the boat that got on the wrong charter boat. I could have done without the smoking. Pretty much every minute of the trip was filled with smoke instead of sea area. We did go on a charter to experience fishing and smell the fresh air. We will not be returning to the though I'm sure that most charters are filled with nonstop people smoking.

Amazing time and crew! We have done 2 charters both overnight or longer and the Captain filled our…read morebags every time. We will be booking for the next Something's Fishy sponsored trip soon! Sea ya then!

Staff were helpful! Had so Much fun! It was an 8 hour trip…read more Be prepared when you go! Bring your anti nausea medication.

We did the 6-hour Fiesta cruise. It was an awesome experience! We'll be going again soon.read more

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 honestly have taken Whale Watching tours all over the globe to always be disappointed over the…read moremoney spent to see a whale and if one surfaced it seemed like a mile away. This experience with Captain Michael Brink was off the charts. This man totally enhances the experience. The vibe is, "this never gets old" and he loves his job and does his best to give you the best experience. Not only did we experience several whales, there were several groups of playful dolphins. When bringing friends back to the central coast, we will likely entertain another Whale Watching tour with Captain Mike.

I can't say enough positive things about our experience with Avila Beach Whale Watching. The…read morebooking process was a breeze and directions to the boat super clear. The boat was extremely comfortable and super easy to get on and off. Only 6 people so everyone is able to see the show. Captain Mark is personable, experienced and safety conscious. While you can never be guaranteed as to what you will see, the experience we had totally exceeded our expectations - lots of whales breaching and showing off their flukes and dolphins accompanied us for a while playing alongside the boat. This was my first trip with this company, but it won't be my last!

Truly an amazing experience! We saw countless whales, and at times it felt like there were whales…read moreeverywhere you looked. We saw multiple groups of whales lunge feeding, with whales, sea lions, and tons of birds all feeding together. We also saw lots of dolphins and had a chance to cruise alongside them for a while. Our guide, Mark, was fantastic. He clearly knew the whales and their behavior, always kept us informed about what was happening and where to look, and was happy to answer all of our questions. The highlight came when Mark spotted a whale away from where we were watching and decided to head over to check it out--even though we were already seeing some incredible activity. We're so glad he did. Shortly after we got there, the whale breached right in front of our boat! An unforgettable moment that we never would have experienced without Mark's knowledge and instincts. Our original trip had actually been canceled the day before because of bad weather. While that was obviously disappointing, it was completely outside their control, and we really appreciated how they handled it. They added an extra third trip the following day so they could accommodate us. We also brought our three-and-a-half-year-old along, and he had a great time. He was comfortable throughout the trip and really enjoyed the experience. It may not be for every three-and-a-half-year-old, but it definitely worked great for ours! It was the best whale-watching experience our family could have asked for. It truly couldn't have been any better!

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

Incredible experience on the whale watching tour! Captain Dakota was entertaining and always…read morewilling to answer questions. We got to see sea lions, sea otters, dolphins swim along the boat, and lots of humpback whales! If you get seasick, make sure to prepare with medicine! It can get a bit choppy. A MUST if you are in the Morro Bay Area. Seriously was so cool.

Have been out with captain rich several times always had a great trip actually just booked againread more

I have waited for this trip since April. My first trip canceled to wind. Even though it was a…read morebeautiful day where I was 20 minutes away It was, not good the captain says and the captain knows best. But my day came yesterday, Beautiful day at 6AM we meet at Morro Bay. I met the 3 other fisherman, Mark and his son Cassidy, and his son Carter. This trip which is a put together trip I was sone person that did not have to pay for the whole boat. Just my 1/4th. Captain Rich was on time to pick us up on his boat and off we went through the inlet and out to see north towards Cambria. Captain explained to us what our plans were and the options we could choose. Halibut was our primary target, rock fish and ling cod 2nd, and if the salmon were biting that could change everything. On our second drift Carter caught a nice California halibut a few inches over legal. After several drifts nothing on Halibut so we changed to rock fish. Captain Rich put us on the meat as we all started to fill our limits with Reds, Ling and a mix of other rock fish. As it slowed the Captain said let's go find some sandy bottom and get back to Halibut. His intel said that the salmon were just not biting so we all agreed let's find the halibut. WE had a few bites and then I hooked up with a nice 15 pounder. Captain had some nice sandy bottoms for us to try and get them, but they just did not cooperate. All in all I loved this trip and the captan and fishing style. I have been on the Virgs and Black Pearl 6 times a year but this is the way to really enjoy fishing . Personal attention to the gear and how we are using it. Fun, Fun, Fun I look forward to many more trips with CCFC.

One of our favorite experiences of all time. Vince was a great captain…read more His ability to find Whales and Dolphins was uncanny. I heartily recommend

I've been photographing humpbacks for 35 years. I go everywhere, Maui, Alaska, Baja CA and…read moreMonterey Bay. I happen to be travelling to the central coast and decided to try a whale watch from Avila Beach Ocean Safaris. THIS WAS THE MOST INCREDIBLE WHALE WATCH I'VE HAVE EVER BEEN ON. I understand that the Vincent Shay cannot make whales appear, but he was so skilled at finding the underwater schools of fish that we were treated to the most incredible display of whales lunge feeding. For hours we were "trapped", surrounded by every kind of sea creature - gulls, cormorants, pelicans, shooty shearwaters, sea lions, dolphins but most of all humpback whales. They were arriving from every direction. the sound of the sea birds was deafening and the sound of the whales spouting and trumpeting was beyond amazing. We were late getting back because we were surrounded by whales. They were so close that the spray was getting us wet. A raft of sea lions right next to the boat, jumping and diving for the sardines below us. It was magical - I don't have the sufficient adjectives to describe it. If you are in the Paso Robles, SLO, really anywhere on the central coast, definitely give this a try.

I had an emergency and was not able to get a refund for a boat ride. Owners were lent helpful or…read morewilling to work with me. Just asked me "so you're not gonna show up."

My husband and I (and our dog) rented the boat named The Otter Spotter last week. We were staying…read morein Cambria for a few days. For months I've been telling my husband if we have good weather while we're there, I would really love to rent a pontoon and cruise around Morro Bay. We rented pontoons in other locations in California, but never here and we had no idea which boat rental company to go to. We looked at this one and one other and clearly we made the best choice going with Morro Bay Boat Rentals. Their boats are clean, well maintained and maybe a bit larger than some others. When we walked into their shop, we were greeted by friendly and accommodating staff. Good Customer Service makes a difference! Although we spoke with three different people, Dane is the one who explained the process, brought us down to the boat, clearly explained the operations of the boat, and where we could, and could not go within the bay. We had a hand radio so that if there were any problems, we could get in touch with Dane immediately, as well as let them know when we were heading back so Dane could be there waiting to help my husband pull into the boat slip. As far as our experience out in the middle of the bay, it was amazing and everything I hoped for. First of all our dog absolutely loved it. My husband was easily able to drive the boat and thoroughly enjoyed it. As for me, I was busy taking photos with my long camera lens of birds and otters and Morro rock. I have been looking forward to this for months and I was not disappointed. We were fortunate to have a sunny day and calm waters. We spent about an hour and a half cruising around, and it was truly the highlight of our time on the central coast. We radioed Dane about five minutes before we approached, and he was there at the end of the dock waiting for us. He asked us how we enjoyed our time and if everything went well. Back in the office we signed off the papers and told all three members that we were really happy with our choice to rent from them. Let's see if I can figure out how to attach some photos.