We specialize in a more EXCITING and INTERACTIVE Whale and Dolphin Watching experience on our fast, state of the art 26' commercial built center console boats - where speed, comfort and safety come first. This on the water experience is all about Comfort, Connection and Customization. We have the speed to access more whales and dolphins, and allows us more time with the amazing wildlife.
All of our trips are limited to 2-6 passengers offering The Ultimate Whale & Dolphin Watching experience in a 2hr tour of the coastal waters off Newport Beach, Orange County, CA. No more big slow boats with 100+ people crammed on. This trip is all about you!
Posted By : Daydream572838
Third trip with East Meets West Whale Watching. Each trip better than the last. Today we saw several fin whales, a blue whale, a pod of dolphins and sea lions. Captain Nick is knowledgeable, professional, and wonderful at what he does. The small boat is the way to go, getting us relatively close to the mammals without being too close to disturb them. It’s also great fun to crash through the swells out to the open sea. The boat has special seats with shock absorbers so you don’t feel like you’re being tossed about with each wave. I still can’t believe we saw a blue whale, so huge it boggles the mind. I can’t wait to go again!
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Posted On : 2024-05-27 20:42:18 
Posted By : jayew590
Capt. Nick is so knowledgeable - he knows the signs of a whale being in the area, and will do everything possible to get you a whale sighting! His boat is fantastic - sleek, fast, with a stabilizer, which ensures a smooth ride. It was a personal experience with our group of five. We saw dolphins swimming and jumping right beside us. An Orca whale showed himself, and on the way back we saw sea lions drying out on a buoy with a few flipping about. The weather was perfect and with it being the 9:00 am departure the water was smooth. Follow the instructions Capt. Nick gives and you’ll be prepared. We’ve done a whale and dolphin watching experience before. Capt. Nick’s is unique and personal. Book it!
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Posted On : 2023-12-19 09:42:35
Posted By : M7722ODthomasm
Capt. Nick was outstanding! This was a once in a lifetime trip. An hour in he found a pod of 500-1000 dolphins; and also landed in an area where we say several hump back whales. His boat has the distance and speed to get where needed; this trip will be a memory for life for
My wife and I. He provided insights into the whales and dolphins and very interesting facts. Whales circles the boat and we could almost
Touch them. Highly recommended and go with an open mind as there is no gaurantee - however, based on our past experiences Capt. Nick provides the best chance - he was determined and we ended up going a little longer and further once his 50k+ sonar equipment chirped on a large pod of dolphins and whales…. Wow!
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Posted On : 2023-10-31 12:22:21
Posted By : Martin D
Excellent trip. Didn’t get to see whales but did see three pods of dolphins. I liked the boat - it was surprisingly comfortable over the waves. Highly recommended.
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Posted On : 2023-10-07 12:03:36
Posted By : Robert_P
In case your wondering there actually is a real guy -Capt Nick and he’s terrific. As was his twin engine catamaran center console with shock absorbing seats. Capt Nick went the extra mile (literally) to make our trip fantastic. Obviously, there’s no guarantee you’ll see a whale especially out of the peak season. But we were blessed and saw a fin whale breaching. Amazing. Originally, being from Florida I didn’t think seeing the common dolphin would be a big deal. But it was. They are much smaller and really fun to encounter. Way cool were the nursery pods with baby dolphin. Lots of little guys swimming and jumping next to mom. Unbelievably fun to see. Go for it, we highly recommend Capt Nick!!
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Posted On : 2023-09-28 15:02:52 
Posted By : Lynn A
Nick is very knowledgeable and passionate about what he does. He was really honest with us about the weather and our expectations of the ride. We found a pod full of dolphins and had an amazing time!
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Posted On : 2023-09-04 13:08:37
Posted By : B7910OIfloriang
Great trip with Captain Nick. He goes the extra mile to see whales and dolphins. Saw one Minke whale and a large family of dolphins. 5 Stars plus!!!
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Posted On : 2023-08-06 18:12:25
Posted By : Cindy B
Captain Nick was such an excellent captain! My grandsons (ages 4&6) are still talking about the fast boat ride and the dolphins we saw. It was safe, clean, and very fun! It was such a highlight for us all! Thanks, Captain Nick!
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Posted On : 2023-07-30 12:38:38
Posted By : Charlievictor109
Captain nick is an excellent guide and very welcoming. His vessel is perfect for safely riding the waves and getting to the whales quickly once spotted. We saw a Hump back and a blue whale! Thanks again!
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Posted On : 2023-07-15 13:34:18
Posted By : Gretchen S
Captain Nick was amazing! The boat was spotless and extremely comfortable, especially having the “jump seats” to sit on when going fast and over rougher water! He communicated with me extremely well via text on the morning of our excursion including making sure we were aware of an island event that may increase traffic. Parking was very easy (although we definitely got lucky finding a great spot without even trying.) Nick preset our expectations that it may take us some time to see any wildlife as it had been a slow day; while we would have been happy just being on the water with a skilled captain, we saw SO MANY DOLPHINS! We also got really close to wear the sea lions sunbathe. My 2 friends who are locals even said it is the coolest thing they’ve done and they’ve lived here almost their whole lives, highly recommend as part of a “staycation”
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Posted On : 2023-04-16 09:35:12
