From Hwy 1, take the Del Monte Ave exit into downtown Monterey and to Fishermans Wharf #1.
Hours:
12pm - 5pm (hourly departures)
Description:
Their Coastal Nature Cruise along Cannery Row's infamous Kelp Forest focus mainly on Sea Otters, Spotted Harbor Seals, Sea Lions, and all types of Birds and Marine life that live in the Monterey Bay Marine Sanctuary. The tours are conducted by experienced, qualified Marine Tour Guides and are fully narrated for all to understand and enjoy! Cost is $14.95 for adults and $7.95 for kids 10 and under. Trips last approximately 45 minutes.
Pacific Yachting & Sailing
Location:
790 Mariner Park Way, Santa Cruz
Directions:
Located in Santa Cruz just about 40 mins north of Monterey up Hwy 1.
Hours:
9am - sunset
Description:
This outfit offers private chartered boats (32-36 footers complete with kitchen facilities) where you can sit back and relax with the captain at the helm or you can participate as you navigate the Monterey Bay National Sanctuary. You can bring your own food on board to enjoy a nice meal while you sail (or they can recommend a caterer) and they allow a maximum of 6 people (great to split up the costs amongst 3 couples). Some of the great possibilities include a romantic sunset cruise, a creative marriage proposal, ocean picnic, and whale watching. Call for prices. They also offer instruction programs for would-be sailors.
Monterey Bay Sailing & Diving
Location:
Old Fisherman's Wharf #1, Monterey
Directions:
From Hwy 1 heading into town, take the Del Monte Avenue exit and follow it along the water until you reach the wharf.
Hours:
Open 9am - 9pm, sailing starts about 9a - sunset
Description:
Conveniently located right in Monterey Harbor, Monterey Bay Sailing and Diving offers a wide variety of excursions including sunset sails, dinner cruises (with a 4 course meal with surf and turf and french pastries), nature trips and extreme sails (more of a thrilling ride as you sail quickly over breaking seas). For the bay cruises, prices go at $39 - $399 & Kids under 12 $25 - $79 Sunset dinner cruises are $90pp. You can even experience sleeping overnight on the boat as it is docked in the harbor at $160 per couple. Other than the sailing trips, they also offer scuba and snorkeling ($70 for 2 hours with a guide) and a sailing school.
Chardonnay II Sailing
Location:
790 Mariner Park Way, Santa Cruz
Directions:
Located about 40 minutes north of Monterey near downtown Santa Cruz.
Hours:
Tues - Fri start sailing in evenings & Sat & Sun 9a
Description:
Sailing may vary depending on the day and weather. The Chardonnay II is a magnificent, 70 foot luxury sailing yacht based out of Santa Cruz with trips made up and down the coastline through the Monterey Bay Sanctuary. If you prefer to be on a larger boat and meeting some new people for a less expensive price than most sailing charters, this is a great option. Some of the favorite excursions include a Sunset sail ($51.98 pp including wine and hors d'oeuvres), a full moon sail ($51.98pp including wine, pizza and beer and the stars), and their Winemaker sails $51.98pp includes the featured wine, hors d'oeurves and the wine maker on board to discuss what your drinking). The boat is all decked out with CD player, full kitchen/galley and special dining area. All tours are 51.98 except the Thursday Night Special which is $41.48
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Science Under Sail
Location:
Offered through the Monterey Bay Aquarium
Hours:
May 8th-Sept 5th weekends only May 8th - June 13th & 10a - 2pm
Description:
Learn how marine biologists study sea life in Monterey Bay on board this 65 foot sailboat. More than sailing -- its a classroom on the water. ages 10+, $59 (10-17) $69 adult.
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