Our Whale tour was so much fun. I'm definitely coming back. The staff was phenomenal.read more

While on vacation, my friend and I went in a boat ride of Morro Bay. The reservation was super…read moreeasy to make. I called day-of and was able to book a tour. I traveled here in spring, so I don't know what summer bookings look like. The ride is about an hour long. We went on the booze Tiki cruise. The drinks were rather large. They offered two sizes, we got the smaller size and that was perfect for me. I was super excited that I was able to bring my dog! I paid for my 2 dogs, I only brought on (the other is 18 and he had been out all day, he was asleep in his kennel). They don't do Refunds, but I was supposed to get a drink pass, but I don't think I did? I didn't realize until way later, though. There was also a goat on the cruise! I like to call it, "The Story of a Dog, a Goat and a Boat". I think the boat only held about 22 or 24 people. It wasn't super cold on the boat. We were pretty shielded. Remember, people might be drinking, so it can get loud! I'm giving them 5 stars just on the fact that I could bring my dog! I can't say that she loved it (she was scared, she had never been on a boat before), but thank you for a fun experience.

The staff was amazing, very knowledgeable and kind. Amy had pocketfuls of ginger candies which she…read morehanded out to those of us feeling seasick and was supportive of some young sailors feeling nervous about the waves. We got to spend some additional time out in the water once we located a humpback whale. Would definitely recommend!!!

We had a good time, saw a thresher shark breach once we got out past where the bay and the ocean…read moremeet (cool line) and didn't see much else until the very end, about 5 minutes before returning we saw a few spouts and fins from two humpback whales who kept diving on us Captains were funny and they played good music. We sat in the front the entire time, definitely bring sun screen and layers.

Estero Adventures is a must-do when visiting Morro Bay. Our guide Eric was absolutely wonderful!…read more He was kind and welcoming from the moment we walked in. Very informative with all the safety rules and patient with my small children and all their questions and comments.... The boat rental was perfect and so fun to see otters and wildlife while cruising the bay on a beautiful day. Eric's wonderful service is what made it a really awesome experience.... Highly recommend visiting Estero Adventures!

Great excursion if you're in Morro Bay. We packed a picnic, received a quick, but thorough…read moreinstruction/training of the vessel and the bay and were off! (After filling out all necessary wavers and such.) If you follow the map and listen to instructions, I think most people should be fine. We went in the off season, so the water wasn't too crowded. We saw tons of marine life, seals, otters, birds, and got a great view of the rock. Perfect afternoon. I recommend bringing a picnic and drinks.

The rental dock is right on the pier. It's 100 bucks for 1 hour. They give you instructions on how…read moreto drive where to go and how to pull back in. They also give you a little Bluetooth speaker for music. If you have kids they give you life jackets. The boat itself I believe fits 7-8 people. They also encourage you to bring food and just relax. The area isn't to big so I didn't think we'd use the whole 1 hour. We actually did because my boys enjoyed it so much. We all really loved that we got to see the sea otters and seals a little closer than usual. The scenery is beautiful as well. Not to many people in the mornings and the sun is as out in full affect. A great time was had. Anyone wanting to try but nervous the boat might be hard to drive it wasn't. The guy helping us compared it to driving a golf cart. Very easy to drive and the ride was smooth. Highly suggest them if you're in the area.

We loved our electric boat rental with Bay Cruisers! My husband and and I took their boats out…read morethree times over the weekend for sea otter photography. The boats are easy to manage on still water or in high wind. Instructions are clear and the staff is friendly! Highly recommend adding an hour or two on the water via e-boat to your Morro Bay itinerary.

Overall, this was a wonderful experience…read more It was scary in the beginning because the waves were a little rough. We sat in the front and experienced "flying boat" - as in the boat was rocking so hard it left the water for a bit. Lesson learned for me - in choppy weather make sure to always ride in the back. The Captain was extremely knowledgeable and customer service was flawless. He knew the ocean very well. When he realized we were getting pretty nervous he made sure that the boat stayed in a position that limited the rocking. He kept checking on us to make sure we were doing ok. We saw whales, otters, birds, sea lions, and porpoises. It was amazing seeing them in the wild and they were beautiful. Make sure to dress in layers. It was cold in the beginning but warmer when we were heading back to the dock.

Astounding is not a big enough word to describe our experience with Avila Beach Whale Watching…read moreyesterday. We took the 10:15 AM tour and we found ourselves in the midst of a feeding pod of whales surrounded by a raft of sea lions and hundreds of sea birds. we followed them for about two hours. Captain Mark knew exactly how and where to find them. He is very knowledgeable and shared with us many interesting facts about sea life. It was a day filled with wonderment! Thank you Captain Mark!

Captain Stew's was a fun boat cruise that got our family up close to the resident sea otters…read more Their promotion is $10 bay cruises ( 5 for kids). True to it's name, if you have the cash you have a seat. To begin your voyage you and your group gather outside Captain Stew's office on the wharf. For all intents and purposes his office is really just a door with a grease penned phone number on it. Apparently you call the number and some person tells you to wait for the boat to show up. We just waited outside his door and walked right on board when he landed at the dock. No reservation needed. The tour is about 45 minutes, blankets and binoculars are there for your use. The captain does a good job with facts about the bay while trying his best not to hit the many kayaks that are tootling around. You'll probably see at least fifty sea otters as they're everywhere in the Bay. There's one other stop the boat makes on this trip and that's to pick up more/drop off passengers on the other end of the wharf. - Kids get a free stuffed fish - Yes, that's a Budweiser sign above the Captain's office door.. - There are several negative reviews for this tour, mostly along the lines of cancelled reservations. Look, would you trust a pirate with a reservation? Probably not, so just show up and if he's sailing that day have fun...If not, there are other outfits you can check out.. -Recommended

Captain Stew was wonderful, informative, friendly and humorous! This wasn't a typical canned tour…read morespeech; he was excited to share the beautiful wildlife and interesting historical tid-bits about the bay. He took time to answer questions and made the trip enjoyable and memor. Best $10 we've spent in a while!

Great service, good food and very friendly servers. Fun trip they have been in business for 19…read moreyears and say's a lot. We have been on two cruises with them and both were great

What a pleasant way to spend a couple of hours on the water. The crew was delightful and the food…read more(chowder anyone?) was delicious. Highly recommend. A local that has never been, I wonder why I haven't done this every year.

Always get your limit with these guys. Doesn't matter what boat. All three boats are hands down the…read morebest charters in Morro Bay.

I booked a ticket for my daughter and her boyfriend recently. They had a terrible experience. They…read moreCaptain of the boat was a young guy who only stayed 5-10 minutes in certain spots. The experienced fisherman on the boat said he didn't know what he was doing. Sounded like he was inexperienced. My daughter's lucky she caught any fish. (4) Would not recommend

The Harbor Cruise was a highlight of our family trip of two adults and 2 young teens! We were…read morelucky to get 4 spots just 2 days ahead. It was a lovely boat and felt like a super private cruise. There were so many unique experiences within the one hour and was an excellent value overall. Captain Micheal was awesome, friendly, and skilled. I won't give any spoilers so you just have to try it! When finding the meeting spot, look for the public landing sign for SLO tours then you look for a staircase down below the pier.

My wife and I have been coming to the central coast of California for decades. But this is our…read morefirst time on the Harbor Cruise and it was amazing! His boat was immaculate. The entire ride was smooth as silk. There are scenarios you can't possibly appreciate from the beach. Captain Michael was professional but chill. His desire to make sure we had a good time was his goal and he achieved it! I really want to take this cruise again.

We booked a Dinner on the Dunes tour for two to celebrate our anniversary and we had a wonderful…read moretime! John, our paddle tour guide, took us to a number of special places through the bay and we learned a great deal about the local marine life and history. The water was smooth and easy kayaking and John didn't need to rush. When we got to the dunes, he set up a fine picnic dinner with great salads (the couscous was my favorite), crackers, bread, hummus and carrots. There was beer, wine, and sodas. The paddle back had an amazing sunset as a backdrop (no fog!). Altogether thoroughly amazing!

My friends and I loved our kayak tour with John! As a group of 5, we decided on two tandems and one…read moresingle. It was easy to follow John through the calm waters on a cloudy Saturday morning, and we enjoyed learning about all sea otters, birds, harbor seals, oysters, and ecosystems. We saw so much wildlife while keeping a respectful distance. We greatly appreciated John's patience with 5 girls who all reunited for the first time in four years and had much to catch up on. The tour was so well organized and he was truly a wonderful guide. We can't recommend this tour enough for some seriously therapeutic time with nature!!! Don't be afraid if you're a beginner! They go through the basics with you and are nearby to help if needed. Life vests are worn at all time for safety. There was a big parking lot and quite a few unisex restrooms available.