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Whale-Watching, Newport Beach (Davey's Locker)

400 Main Street, Newport Beach, California

Description

Davey's Locker offers whale watching and deep-sea fishing trips out of Newport Beach, California. The whale watching tour reviewed here lasts 2.0-2.5h and takes place at least times a day year-round. Customers may expect to spot whales (blue, gray, finback, humpback), bottlenose dolphins and sea lions. The primary ship is 65 feet (20m) with a large upstairs sundeck, wrap around outside seating, indoor seating with large windows and a snack bar with food and beverages. Captains & crews have backgrounds in marine biology.

Access & Transport

Address: 400 Main St., Newport Beach in in the Balboa Pavilion building From L.A., take 405 South to the 55 South. The Freeway ends at Newport Blvd. Stay on Newport Blvd. to Main Street and turn left. Parking in the Balboa Pier Municipal Lot

Instructions & Recommendations

Besides 09h00, 12h00 and 14h30, there are several other departure times available through the booking widget during the peak tourist season.

Meta review

Most customers are happy with their trips, enjoying watching schools of dolphins even when not being able to spot whales. But others are disappointed, having seen the pictures of whales and feeling cheated at not seeing some. Good comments about the crew / captain: 'fun' and 'knowledgeable'. Quite popular with families.

Environmental & Social

No word about conservation and boats use fossil fuels. The crews have backgrounds in marine biology so the sightings are carried out responsibly (not too close or chasing)

Conclusion

Based on reviews, the operator looks to be reputable but nobody can't guarantee any whale sighting so, as long as expectations are kept in check and you are satisfied with a good offshore sailing and spotting dolphins or sea lions as chance dictates, then adults and children will have a good time.

Key positive

Watching seems to be done quite responsibly

Pricing not unreasonable

Key negative

Odds of not seeing whales are significant

Suitability

Suitable for all ages. It is unclear whether the primary boat is accessible for wheelchair users

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

Updated in July 2023

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit
There is also a tour starting at 12h00 + 18h00 from late May to mid-August

av. transport time:0h 45m

est. visit time:2h 30m

Regulated hours
Period 1

MONDAY08:45 - 11:15

TUESDAY08:45 - 11:15

WEDNESDAY08:45 - 11:15

THURSDAY08:45 - 11:15

FRIDAY08:45 - 11:15

SATURDAY08:45 - 11:15

SUNDAY08:45 - 11:15

Period 2

MONDAY14:15 - 16:45

TUESDAY14:15 - 16:45

WEDNESDAY14:15 - 16:45

THURSDAY14:15 - 16:45

FRIDAY14:15 - 16:45

SATURDAY14:15 - 16:45

SUNDAY14:15 - 16:45

Pricing
Age band
Age band
Regular price / pers.
Senior
60 - 99
US$38.5
Adult
13 - 59
US$44.5
Child
3 - 12
US$38.5
Infant
0 - 2
US$5
Incl. $3.50 fuel costs & reduced passengers surcharge

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