Santa Cruz Whale Watching by Stagnaro Charters

Santa Cruz Whale Watching by Stagnaro Charters Stagnaro Charters presents year-round whale watching trips on Monterey Bay.

See humpback whales & gray whales, dolphins, California Sea Lions, Southern Sea Otters and much more! The Stagnaro family has been serving the Santa Cruz area for over a century, ever since Italian patriarch Cottardo Stagnaro settled in Santa Cruz in 1879. This historical landmark business is still leading the way in ocean fun on the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. There is something for e

veryone: Fishing Trips, Scenic Bay Cruises, Whale & Dolphin Watching and Private Parties for any occasion. Whichever your choice, today's fourth generation Stagnaro Charter Boats will surely make your trip fun and memorable.

May 30th: BREACHING BABY!!! We found a mom and calf pair that was enjoying the nice windy conditions! We also saw a Grea...
06/01/2026

May 30th: BREACHING BABY!!! We found a mom and calf pair that was enjoying the nice windy conditions! We also saw a Great White Shark and California Sea Lions!

Photos & text by Naturalist Sydney

Next trips:
Wed. 6/3 at 11am
Thurs. 6/4 at 10am
Fri. 6/5 at 11am
Sat. 6/6 at 12:15pm
Sun. 6/7 at 12:15pm
Mon. 6/8 at 11am

Santa Cruz Whale Watching and Stagnaro Charter Boats
(831) 427-0230
www.santacruzwhalewatching.com






May 29th:Amazing tail-lobbing show from Humpback Whale “Fallon”. We also saw “Motitas” and her new calf “Chipsa”, as wel...
05/30/2026

May 29th:
Amazing tail-lobbing show from Humpback Whale “Fallon”. We also saw “Motitas” and her new calf “Chipsa”, as well as Risso’s Dolphins and California Sea Lions!

Photos & text by Naturalist Sydney

Next trips:
Sun. 5/31 at 12:15pm
Wed. 6/3 at 11am
Thurs. 6/4 at 10am
Fri. 6/5 at 11am
Sat. 6/6 at 12:15pm
Sun. 6/7 at 11am

Santa Cruz Whale Watching and Stagnaro Charter Boats
(831) 427-0230
www.santacruzwhalewatching.com





May 25th:Humpback Whales, a huge Mola-Mola, and a California Sea Lion feeding on a flat fish. Photos by Naturalist Sydne...
05/29/2026

May 25th:
Humpback Whales, a huge Mola-Mola, and a California Sea Lion feeding on a flat fish.

Photos by Naturalist Sydney

Next trips:
Sat. 5/30 at 11am
Sun. 5/31 at 12:15pm
Wed. 6/3 at 11am
Thurs. 6/4 at 10am
Fri. 6/5 at 11am

Santa Cruz Whale Watching and Stagnaro Charter Boats
(831) 427-0230
www.santacruzwhalewatching.com





May 24th: Humpback Whales, California and Stellar Sea Lions! Photos by Naturalist SydneyNext trips: Fri. 5/29 at 11amSat...
05/29/2026

May 24th: Humpback Whales, California and Stellar Sea Lions!
Photos by Naturalist Sydney

Next trips:
Fri. 5/29 at 11am
Sat. 5/30 at 11am
Sun. 5/31 at 12:15pm
Wed. 6/3 at 11am
Thurs. 6/4 at 10am
Fri. 6/5 at 11am

Santa Cruz Whale Watching and Stagnaro Charter Boats
(831) 427-0230
www.santacruzwhalewatching.com





May 23rd: Humpback Whales, a Mola-Mola feeding, Southern Sea Otter and California Sea Lions. Photos by Naturalist Sydney...
05/28/2026

May 23rd:
Humpback Whales, a Mola-Mola feeding, Southern Sea Otter and California Sea Lions.

Photos by Naturalist Sydney

Next trips:
Fri. 5/29 at 11am
Sat. 5/30 at 11am
Sun. 5/31 at 12:15pm

Santa Cruz Whale Watching and Stagnaro Charter Boats
(831) 427-0230
www.santacruzwhalewatching.com





May 22nd: Humpback Whales, Harbor Porpoise, California and Stellar Sea Lions! Photos by Naturalist SydneyNext trips: Fri...
05/28/2026

May 22nd: Humpback Whales, Harbor Porpoise, California and Stellar Sea Lions!

Photos by Naturalist Sydney

Next trips:
Fri. 5/29 at 11am
Sat. 5/30 at 11am
Sun. 5/31 at 12:15pm

Santa Cruz Whale Watching and Stagnaro Charter Boats
(831) 427-0230
www.santacruzwhalewatching.com





May 25th: 5+ Humpback Whales! One is named “Vertigo aka Pepper”. 100+ California Sea Lions! Harbor Seal, Harbor Porpoise...
05/27/2026

May 25th: 5+ Humpback Whales! One is named “Vertigo aka Pepper”.
100+ California Sea Lions! Harbor Seal, Harbor Porpoise & Southern Sea Otter! Mola-Mola & Velella-Velellas!

Next trips:
Fri. 5/29 at 11am
Sat. 5/30 at 11am
Sun. 5/31 at 12:15pm
Mon. 6/1 at 11am
Wed. 6/3 at 11am
Thurs. 6/4 at 10am
Fri. 6/5 at 11am

Santa Cruz Whale Watching and Stagnaro Charter Boats
(831) 427-0230
www.santacruzwhalewatching.com





May 24th: 6+ Humpback Whales! California & Stellar Sea Lions!Photos coming soon! Next trips: Fri. 5/29 at 11amSat. 5/30 ...
05/26/2026

May 24th: 6+ Humpback Whales! California & Stellar Sea Lions!
Photos coming soon!

Next trips:
Fri. 5/29 at 11am
Sat. 5/30 at 11am
Sun. 5/31 at 12:15pm
Mon. 6/1 at 11am
Wed. 6/3 at 11am
Thurs. 6/4 at 10am
Fri. 6/5 at 11am

Santa Cruz Whale Watching and Stagnaro Charter Boats
(831) 427-0230
www.santacruzwhalewatching.com





May 23rd: 10+ Humpback Whales, California Sea Lions & Southern Sea Otters!Next trips:Sun. 5/24 at 11amMon. 5/25 at 12pmT...
05/23/2026

May 23rd:
10+ Humpback Whales, California Sea Lions & Southern Sea Otters!

Next trips:
Sun. 5/24 at 11am
Mon. 5/25 at 12pm
Tues. 5/26 at 10:30am

Santa Cruz Whale Watching and Stagnaro Charter Boats
(831) 427-0230
www.santacruzwhalewatching.com





May 17th: Humpback Whales, Risso’s Dolphins, a Great White Shark and a Southern Sea Otter! Photos & text by Naturalist S...
05/21/2026

May 17th:
Humpback Whales, Risso’s Dolphins, a Great White Shark and a Southern Sea Otter!

Photos & text by Naturalist Sydney

Next trips:
Fri. 5/22 at 11am
Sat. 5/23 at 12pm
Sun. 5/24 at 11am
Mon. 5/25 at 12pm
Tues. 5/26 at 10:30am

Santa Cruz Whale Watching and Stagnaro Charter Boats
(831) 427-0230
www.santacruzwhalewatching.com





Address

1718 Brommer Street
Santa Cruz, CA
95062

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+18314270230

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