We went pedal boating here and I really enjoyed it, it was something different for us. It was me,…read moremy husband, and my daughter and we got to pedal around the lake together, which was really nice. The staff was great, very informative and made sure we understood everything before we got on. They had different types of boats too, not just regular ones, but fun ones like ducks, swans, and even dragon boats, which made it feel more exciting, especially for kids. It's very family friendly and I felt like everything was safe. They provided life jackets and made sure everyone was good before heading out. We'll definitely come back, probably on a warmer day so we can enjoy it even more.

This was such a fun family outing to do. We have a 3-year-old and two year old and they just had…read morethe best time they wanted to go again but we were definitely done after 30 minutes. It's quite a workout pushing those boats especially if it's windy but it's worth it for those smiles on their little faces and the views were really nice it was just a really relaxing experience. The service there is fantastic the gentleman that get you in the boats are so patient and even took a photo for us really nice spot to make special memories. All of the duck boats were gone and my three year old only wanted a duck so they were very patient and got us one as soon as it came in.

Captain Christian is the absolute best...super welcoming and friendly.....I would highly recommend…read morechartering with Bella on the Bay. He accommodated my family and paid extra attention to my elderly mother. Thank you for the awesome experience Captain, looking forward to more bookings in the future.

Captain Christian was the best! Contacted him a couple months before our trip to make reservations,…read morehe was quick to respond, very friendly. A week or so before our trip to Monterey our agenda has changed and we needed to switch our reservation to another day. A quick call to Captain Christian and he was able to accommodate our request. Very informative about his boat, the ocean and Monterey. Look forward to our next trip out here and will definitely be making reservations with Captain Christian.

Beautiful scenery, excellent knowledgeable guides , knowledgeable of all the sea life…read moreExtra clear visibility, super clean boat , everyone receives a life vest. Excellent for familys . The Shake family always make sure your comfortable in all aspects. 5 stars for Angelo Shake thank you for making our 2026 4th of july memorable for life God BLESSS!

We had a wonderful time. The Captain was very knowledgeable with lots of historical information.read more

The captain and naturalist were top-notch. I felt quite safe onboard and learned a lot about both…read morethe (many!) humpbacks and (hundreds!) of common dolphin that we observed. Unfortunately, the weather (swells) kept us from going everywhere that would normally be available and the trip was uncomfortably wet and cold. There wasn't enough room to shelter from the drenching spray and cold winds. The captain warned us well in advance of what was coming, so at least those of us in the back of the boat could somewhat prepare. Most of the trip was physically uncomfortable for me. It's worth it to note that I am age 60+, which could have contributed my situation. I think it was the weather that kept Sheridan (naturalist) from noticing everyone's condition (she had to hold on, just like the rest of us), Despite Dramamine and the other precautions I took to avoid getting sick, the conditions, and being so close to the whales that I was treated to "whale breath," I succumbed to seasickness. Eventually, Sheridan came over to me, gave me bags & towels and checked on me regularly thereafter. My traveling companions were much more seaworthy than I was. If I had been traveling alone, I think I would have rescheduled for calmer seas. This option is available. Overall, I loved seeing the whales and dolphins, felt safe onboard, and learned about the marvelous animals. Lesson learned for me: only go out in calm seas.

Monterey bay whale watch is worth the time and money . We were able to see whales , 2 different…read morekind of dolphins, sea lions and otter . The marine biologist who was with us on the entire journey was very informative I forgot her name but she was at her best . They even provide se sickness tablets and ginger candy as well .

A magical experience! Highly recommend. My family and I visited Monterey in June and we had to go…read morewhale watching when we found out it was whale season!! I picked Princess Monterey for several reasons. The most important one is that they offer 3 hour tours (shorter version) compared to 4 or more hour tours. Some of my family members get motion sickness, so I thought a shorter trip would be best. I also picked Princess Monterey because of their larger sized boats. It can get very bumpy out in the ocean, so having a larger boat helps with less motion sickness. We opted for a whale tour at 10am on a Saturday in late June. It was perfect and we got to see so many whales up close. The tour guides are very nice and knowledgeable during the ride. The boats are very spacious and have indoor and outdoor seating. I recommend you sit indoors when the boat takes off into the ocean. We all sat on the outer part of the boat and got super wet! Luckily it was a sunny day so our clothes were able to dry out. There's plenty of space, so sit inside until you get to the whale destination, then go out and enjoy the experience! If you tend to get motion sickness, you probably will during this trip. We had a very bumpy and windy ride, and at one point I felt a little queasy. There were some people who did get really sick during the trip, so don't forget your motion sickness medicine. I would also bring a warm coat as it gets cold once you're out in the ocean. It's also a great idea to bring sunblock and a hat. Unforgettable experience!

Here's a fun and exciting review for your whale watching experience with Princess Monterey:…read more --- **Princess Monterey: A Whale of a Time (with a Splash of Adventure!)** Well, folks, if you're looking for a whale watching trip that's equal parts exhilarating and stomach-churning, look no further than Princess Monterey! Our group of 40 brave souls set sail yesterday, and let me tell you, it was a wild ride! Picture this: the ocean was a bit like a roller coaster--waves crashing, boats rocking, and our group members discovering just how quickly they could become best friends with the sea. Quite a few of us found ourselves feeling a bit queasy, but hey, who knew that whale watching came with a side of "hold on to your lunch"? But here's the kicker: despite the rough waters, we saw more whales than I've ever seen on any whale watching excursion! It was like a scene out of a nature documentary--humpbacks breaching, flukes flipping, and us squealing with delight (and maybe a little nausea). Every wave brought a new adventure, and the sight of those magnificent creatures made it all worth it! The crew was absolutely fantastic! They were like walking encyclopedias of the ocean, ready to answer every question we threw at them, no matter how ridiculous. "Is that a whale or just a really enthusiastic dolphin?"--they handled it all with grace and humor. Their enthusiasm was contagious, making even the toughest waves feel like a minor inconvenience. So, if you're up for a thrilling adventure with the chance to see some magnificent whales (and maybe test your sea legs), Princess Monterey is your go-to! Just bring some ginger ale for the ride trust me on that one!

Lily was a fantastic guide. It's amazing how skilled she is at keeping everyone safe, giving…read moreinstructions, protecting the sea life, sharing knowledge, helping a kayak in our group that needed support with navigation and still making light hearted jokes, smiling and taking pictures for everyone. You can tell she knows what she's doing and wants to make sure everyone feels confident while kayaking. I also want to mention the two phone encounters I had were so helpful and kind (unfortunately I did not catch their names) and the person who checked us in was also so pleasant.

We had a blast kayaking with the otters and seals!…read more Parking was easy as was check in at the store. They gave an informational overview of where to paddle to see wildlife as well as other recommendations and safety tips. They provide life jackets, waterproof jackets and pants which were great too keep water off your clothes. There are porto potties available if you need to use the facilities. The staff were well very nice and helpful. The main con of our trip was the two person top sitting kayak we were on seemed to have problems with steering. No matter how hard we tried to turn right, the kayak always tended to veer the other direction which was frustrating. We got another kayak to check if they saw anything wrong visually on the water, but they couldn't see anything so maybe there was something going on with the underside of the kayak. Besides that, we had a nice time on the water and were able to enjoy seeing all the birds and cute otters and seals out and about. Later in the morning and early afternoon we even got to see the otters get more active and go diving for mud worms that looked like bright orange cigars. It was super cute seeing the otters sleeping nested in the kelp too. Try not to disturb them though since they need to conserve energy to stay warm! We unfortunately saw one tour group led by a guide that went right next to a sleeping pod of otters and woke them all up. Overall, fun place to go kayaking with wildlife! Glad we went on this trip here!

This was so much fun! Alex checked us in and was super nice and helpful. We did the 2 hr and I felt…read morelike it was perfect we were able to explore all of Monterey and even had enough time to stop to get off and take pics. We took our 12yr old and 16yr old and they both loved it too. It was the perfect way to explore Monterey, especially since this was our first time visiting. The weather was perfect and Monterey is so beautiful. I felt safe and the car was really easy to drive. I also loved the audio guide, it made the experience even better. If you're visiting Monterey, this is definitely a must do. Highly recommend!

Much more fun than I thought it would be, when my 8 year old asked if we could do this I thought…read morealright we can but I can't imagine it'll be great, but I was definitely wrong, it was great fun and I'd do it again. We did the hour tour but could have easily done a 2 hour one, time went by so quickly on that thing. Plus they're really easy to operate, my 78 year old mom did it with one of my kids and they managed to have fun and be safe. It's enjoyable and would recommend as a nice way to see town, and can easily spend 2 hours or more on this, very fun!

We did the 1.30pm tour today and it went for 3 hours. At 1 hour in we reached an area just past the…read moredrop off where Isaiah mentioned whales tend to hang out, and what to look for. My daughters (age 9&7) were thrilled to see splashes ahead and looked hard to find a whale and very excited to see a mom and calf humpback whale right after that. We also got lucky and saw a blue whale. Isaiah gave some info about blue whales and they took it all in. I was a bit worried about how it would go as my oldest daughter has autism but she felt comfortable enough to take herself off to a quieter space (indoors) when needed. It was also a small enough group that it didn't feel overwhelming for her. Overall we had a great time!

Great experience, we really enjoyed the naturalist on board answering all our questions and…read morepointing things out. They do a really good job of getting everyone on the "right" side to see whales. We saw several humpbacks breaching, and a ton of bird and dolphin activity. Really was a step beyond other whale watching trips to be able to see so many whales slowly feeding, you could even hear them breathing! Going back for a 2nd trip later this week to do it all again!

We just finished up a sail with Gene. It was amazing. He was so informative and knowledgeable about…read moresailing, the wildlife and the Monterey area (among so many other things)! And bonus to being out on open water was all the whales that happened to be eating in the area. I definitely recommend to anyone!

I booked Carrera Sailing for a private charter in Monterey on Valentine's Day where I proposed to…read moremy now fiance. With such a special event I spent a lot of time researching and was actually debating on booking with Carrera Sailing vs a few other private charters. I can confidently say that I made the right decision. What separated Carrera Sailing from the competition for me was Gene himself and his attention to detail. He is not a large company that churns through customers as quickly as possible. He focuses on quality and providing great customer service. From the start, he was very transparent to me regarding the wind and weather conditions and provided recommendations for the dates we were in town. You could also tell that Gene had decades of experience from the entertaining stories and experiences he shared during the trip. He knows every aspect of sailing and even custom manufactures carbon fiber additions to his boat. Overall, the experience was absolutely perfect and we will definitely be back.

Big thanks to the Pacific Grove Adventures' staff who were so wonderful when I rented a bike today…read more They offered great ideas on which route to take, where to stop, and more. I had young kids with me and they were especially great teaching them biking tips. I was so appreciative and impressed. I absolutely will be back!

My family and I rented a small Surrey as we were looking for it to only accommodate two adults and…read moreour 1 year old son. It was perfect! He rode in the front with his helmet- provided by PG adventures, and we went for a spin on the bike trail towards Cannery row. They provided us with a lock to lock the surrey and great suggestions on where to go and stop. We were able to take our time and saw all that we wanted to see within an hour. For one hour we payed $35.00. Well worth it to us! Our son loved it!