Boat Tours in Newport Beach 8 options
Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach: Year-Round Marine LifeWhale-watching cruise from Newport Beach with onboard naturalist spotting blue, finback, grey and humpback whales plus multiple dolphin species.Every day · First departure 08:30, last 15:00 · All ages★ 4.38 (1,063)2h 15mEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 39per person
Newport Beach Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise: 96% success rateWatch blue whales, humpback whales, dolphins and seals on a 2-hour catamaran cruise from Newport Beach with a 96% sighting success rate and 360-degree deck views.Every day · 09:00, 12:00 and 14:30 · All ages★ 4.19 (242)2hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 39per person
Whale Watching Newport Beach: 50' Catamaran, 360-Degree ViewsTwo-hour whale watching cruise from Newport Beach on a 50-foot catamaran with low passenger capacity and walk-around deck access.Every day · 09:30, 12:30 and 15:00 · All ages★ 4.60 (219)2h–2h 30m✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 69per person
Newport Beach Brunch Cruise: 2-Hour Harbor Tour with WineSpend two hours cruising Newport Beach Harbor with a four-course brunch buffet, free-flowing sparkling wine, and live jazz music from the water.Sat and Sun · 11:00 · All ages★ 4.76 (38)2h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 113per person
Private Dolphin and Whale Watching Tour Newport BeachFast RHIB boat with Coast Guard captain and marine naturalist finds dolphins and whales off Newport Beach, Laguna Beach and Dana Point in 2.5 hours.Every day · 09:30 and 12:30★ 4.96 (71)2h 30mEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 425per group
Holiday Lights Cruise Newport Beach: Boat Parade ViewsCruise Newport Harbor to see the Ring of Lights competition and hundreds of decorated boats in one of the country's largest holiday parades.Every day · First departure 16:30, last 21:00 · Season until 31 Oct · All ages★ 4.00 (13)1h 15m–2hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 30per person
45ft Yacht Private Tour Newport Beach: Starlink WiFi IncludedPrivate 2-hour yacht tour of Newport Beach with live captain, Starlink WiFi, and retractable TV: cruise past multi-million dollar yachts and waterfront.Every day★ 5.00 (2)2hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 1,550per group
Kayaking in Huntington Harbour: 90-Minute Guided TourPaddle through Huntington Harbour's five man-made islands and 15 miles of calm canals on a 90-minute guided kayak tour from Sunset Beach.Every day · 10:00 and 13:00★ 5.00 (1)1h 30mEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 80per group
All 8 options, side by side
✓ 2026-10-29| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach: Year-Round Marine LifeOur pick | US$ 39 per person | 2h 15m | 4.38★ · 1,063 | Every day · First departure 08:30, last 15:00 | English |
| Private Dolphin and Whale Watching Tour Newport BeachTop rated | US$ 71 per personUS$ 425 per group (split 6 ways) | 2h 30m | 4.96★ · 71 | Every day · 09:30 and 12:30 | English |
| Holiday Lights Cruise Newport Beach: Boat Parade ViewsLowest price | US$ 30 per person | 1h 15m–2h | 4.00★ · 13 | Every day · First departure 16:30, last 21:00 · Season until 31 Oct | English |
| Newport Beach Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise: 96% success rate | US$ 39 per person | 2h | 4.19★ · 242 | Every day · 09:00, 12:00 and 14:30 | English |
| Whale Watching Newport Beach: 50' Catamaran, 360-Degree Views | US$ 69 per person | 2h–2h 30m | 4.60★ · 219 | Every day · 09:30, 12:30 and 15:00 | — |
| Newport Beach Brunch Cruise: 2-Hour Harbor Tour with Wine | US$ 113 per person | 2h | 4.76★ · 38 | Sat and Sun · 11:00 | — |
| 45ft Yacht Private Tour Newport Beach: Starlink WiFi Included | US$ 129 per personUS$ 1,550 per group (split 12 ways) | 2h | 5.00★ only 2 reviews | Every day | English |
| Kayaking in Huntington Harbour: 90-Minute Guided Tour | US$ 40 per personUS$ 80 per group (split 2 ways) | 1h 30m | 5.00★ only 1 review | Every day · 10:00 and 13:00 | English |
Boat Tours in Newport Beach at a glance
- Our pick: Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach: Year-Round Marine Life, US$ 39 (2h 15m, 4.38★ · 1,063).
- Top rated: Private Dolphin and Whale Watching Tour Newport Beach, US$ 71 (2h 30m, 4.96★ · 71).
- Lowest price: Holiday Lights Cruise Newport Beach: Boat Parade Views, US$ 30 (1h 15m–2h, 4.00★ · 13).
Real price per person across the 8 options: US$ 30–US$ 129 (median US$ 40). With 100+ reviews: 3 of 8.
Of the 8 options: 8 with free cancellation, 7 with instant confirmation, 5 kid-friendly, 3 private and 6 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Real price per person: the group price divided by the seats it includes.