---
title: Newport Beach Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise
slug: daveys-locker-whale-watching-newport-beach
type: attraction
sub_type: whale watching
source_url: https://www.tripster.com/detail/daveys-locker-whale-watching-newport-beach
city: Newport Beach
state: CA
country: US
address: 400 Main Street
geo:
  lat: 33.60267
  lng: -117.89893
duration: up to 2 hrs
cancellation_policy: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience.
extracted_at: 2026-06-16T17:46:53.900Z
price_from:
  amount: 42.3
  currency: USD
  unit: per_adult
availability: InStock
rating:
  value: 4
  count: 1379
  scale: 5
ticket_options:
  - group: Other Options
    options:
      - name: Daveys Locker Whale Watching Cruise Ticket
        price: 44.89
        regular_price: 50.5
        savings: 5.61
        ticket_types:
          - name: Adult (13-59 yrs)
            min_age: 13
            max_age: 59
          - name: Child (3-12 yrs)
            min_age: 3
            max_age: 12
          - name: Senior (60+ yrs)
            min_age: 60
          - name: Infant  (0-2 yrs)
            min_age: 0
            max_age: 2
---
## Overview

Join Davey's Locker for a 2-hour whale watching and dolphin cruise from Newport Beach, offering sightings of gray and blue whales, dolphins, sea lions, and more with expert narration and scenic views along the Southern California coast.

## What's Included

- 2-hour whale watching cruise departing daily from Newport Harbor
- Expert narration by captain and crew with marine biology backgrounds
- Indoor and outdoor seating with an upper sundeck on a spacious 65-foot boat
- Restrooms on board
- Onboard snack bar with food and drinks available for purchase

## What's Not Included

- Food and drinks (available for purchase onboard)

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## Ticket Options

- **Daveys Locker Whale Watching Cruise Ticket** — $44.89 (regularly $50.50, save $5.61)
  This 2-hour Newport Beach whale and dolphin watching cruise takes you on an exciting trip to see California gray or blue whales, humpback, finback, minke, and a variety of dolphins in the wild aboard a 65-foot boat with an experienced captain and crew.
  - Adult (13-59 yrs)
  - Child (3-12 yrs)
  - Senior (60+ yrs)
  - Infant  (0-2 yrs)

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## Good to Know

- Spot gray whales from January–May and blue whales from June–September
- Humpback, finback, minke whales, and dolphins can be seen year-round
- Arrive 30 minutes before departure for check-in and boarding
- Family-friendly cruise suitable for couples, solo travelers, and families with kids
- Bring water, sunscreen, a light jacket, binoculars, and a camera
- Do not bring glass containers, outside alcohol, hard plastic coolers, or strollers on board
- To prevent motion sickness, wear Sea-Bands, chew ginger or ginger-flavored candy, or take Bonine or Dramamine at least 1 hour before boarding
- Morning trips are best for calmer waters and less motion sickness; afternoon trips may allow more viewing time after whales have been located

## Cancellation Policy

Free Changes & Cancellations — See details upon selection.

## FAQs

### Where is Davey's Locker Whale Watching located in Orange County?

Davey's Locker Whale Watching-Orange County is located at 400 Main St., Newport Beach, CA.

### Where should I park?

You can find parking at the Balboa Pier Municipal Lot on Palm St. and Newport Landing Parking Structure at the corner of E. Bay Ave. and Adams St. Allow plenty of time to deal with unpredictable traffic and parking situations.

### When should I arrive for my scheduled reservation?

Please try to arrive at least 30 minutes before your cruise departure time.

### What should I bring on board?

Best to bring drinking water, sunscreen, a hat, a light jacket, a camera, binoculars, and cash if you want to buy light snacks or drinks from the galley.

### What should I not bring on board?

Please do not bring glass containers, outside alcohol, hard plastic coolers, or strollers on board.

### What if I get motion sickness?

Wear Sea-Bands for acupressure or chew ginger or ginger-flavored candy to relieve nausea. You can also take a Bonine or Dramamine at least 1 hour before you board the boat to prevent motion sickness, or best to take one (1) tablet the night before and (1) more in the morning of your trip.

### What’s the best time of the day to go whale watching in Orange County?

If you're prone to motion sickness, a morning trip would be best because the water is generally calmer during this time. Noon to afternoon trips would mean more time spent viewing the whales because they have already been located in the morning.

### What's the best time of the year to go whale watching in Orange County?

California gray whales can be actively spotted during their extensive migration during the winter and spring season—January through May. Blue whale season starts in early summer—June through September. Humpback, finback, minke whales, and a variety of dolphins can be spotted year-round.

## Reviews

> "Avoid Davey’s Locker. They WILL try to scam you like they have done many others."
> — 687kierraf, May 29, 2026