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.

August 31st: Humpback Whales, including “Direwolf”, “San Andrea”, “Pepper's Mom” and “Soquel”!Photos by Naturalist Sydne...
09/03/2026

August 31st: Humpback Whales, including “Direwolf”, “San Andrea”, “Pepper's Mom” and “Soquel”!

Photos by Naturalist Sydney

Next trips:
Fri. 9/4 at 12pm
Sat. 9/5 at 12pm
Sun. 9/6 at 12pm
Mon. 9/7 at 10am
Tues. 9/8 at 10:30am

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





August 30th: Humpback Whales, Bottlenose Dolphins and a Great White Shark! Photos by Naturalist SydneyNext 3.5-hour Whal...
09/03/2026

August 30th:
Humpback Whales, Bottlenose Dolphins and a Great White Shark!

Photos by Naturalist Sydney

Next 3.5-hour Whale Watching trips:
Thurs. 9/3 at 11am
Fri. 9/4 at 12pm
Sat. 9/5 at 12pm
Sun. 9/6 at 12pm
Mon. 9/7 at 10am
Tues. 9/8 at 10:30am

Next 2-hour Shark & Wildlife trips:
Sat. 9/5 at 4pm
Sun. 9/6 at 4pm
Mon. 9/7 at 2:30pm

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





August 29th: Humpback Whales feeding and acrobatic Bottlenose Dolphins!Photos by Naturalist SydneyNext trips:Thurs. 9/3 ...
09/02/2026

August 29th:
Humpback Whales feeding and acrobatic Bottlenose Dolphins!

Photos by Naturalist Sydney

Next trips:
Thurs. 9/3 at 11am
Fri. 9/4 at 12pm
Sat. 9/5 at 12pm
Sun. 9/6 at 12pm
Mon. 9/7 at 10am
Tues. 9/8 at 10:30am

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





August 28th: We saw Humpback Whales and Bottlenose Dolphins on our Whale Watching trip! Photos by Naturalist SydneyNext ...
09/01/2026

August 28th: We saw Humpback Whales and Bottlenose Dolphins on our Whale Watching trip!
Photos by Naturalist Sydney

Next trips:
Thurs. 9/3 at 11am
Fri. 9/4 at 12pm
Sat. 9/5 at 12pm
Sun. 9/6 at 12pm
Mon. 9/7 at 10am
Tues. 9/8 at 10:30am

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





August 29th: 6+ Humpback Whales! 10+ Bottlenose Dolphins! 2 Great White Sharks!Next 3.5-hour Whale trips:Sun. 8/30 at 12...
08/30/2026

August 29th: 6+ Humpback Whales! 10+ Bottlenose Dolphins! 2 Great White Sharks!

Next 3.5-hour Whale trips:
Sun. 8/30 at 12:15pm
Mon. 8/31 at 11am
Thurs. 9/3 at 11am
Fri. 9/4 at 12pm
Sat. 9/5 at 12pm

Next 2-hour Shark & Wildlife trips:
Sat. 9/5 at 4pm
Sun. 9/6 at 4pm
Mon. 9/7 at 2:30pm

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





August 26th: 7+ Humpback Whales! Vertical lunge-feeding, diving, breaching! Bottlenose Dolphins bow-riding & vocalizing!...
08/29/2026

August 26th:
7+ Humpback Whales! Vertical lunge-feeding, diving, breaching! Bottlenose Dolphins bow-riding & vocalizing! Great White Shark & Mola-Mola!

Next trips:
Sun. 8/30 at 12:15pm
Mon. 8/31 at 11am
Thurs. 9/3 at 11am
Fri. 9/4 at 12pm
Sat. 9/5 at 12pm

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





August 24th: Orcas and Humpback Whales! Photos by Naturalist SydneyNext trips:Sat. 8/29 at 11amSun. 8/30 at 12:15pmMon. ...
08/29/2026

August 24th:
Orcas and Humpback Whales!

Photos by Naturalist Sydney

Next trips:
Sat. 8/29 at 11am
Sun. 8/30 at 12:15pm
Mon. 8/31 at 11am
Thurs. 9/3 at 11am
Fri. 9/4 at 12pm

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





August 23rd: Humpback Whales and Great White Sharks!Photos by Naturalist SydneyNext 3.5-hour Whale Watching trips:Fri. 8...
08/28/2026

August 23rd: Humpback Whales and Great White Sharks!

Photos by Naturalist Sydney

Next 3.5-hour Whale Watching trips:
Fri. 8/28 at 12pm
Sat. 8/29 at 12pm
Sun. 8/30 at 12:15pm
Mon. 8/31 at 11am
Thurs. 9/3 at 11am

Next 2-hour Shark & Wildlife trips:
Sat. 9/5 at 4pm
Sun. 9/6 at 4pm
Mon. 9/7 at 2:30pm

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





August 22nd: Humpback Whales, Long-beaked Common Dolphins, Bottlenose Dolphins and a Great White Shark! Photos by Natura...
08/27/2026

August 22nd: Humpback Whales, Long-beaked Common Dolphins, Bottlenose Dolphins and a Great White Shark!

Photos by Naturalist Sydney

Next trips:
Fri. 8/28 at 12pm
Sat. 8/29 at 12pm
Sun. 8/30 at 12:15pm
Mon. 8/31 at 11am
Thurs. 9/3 at 11am

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





August 21st: Humpback Whales, Long-beaked Common Dolphins, a Great White Shark, Southern Sea Otters and California Sea L...
08/26/2026

August 21st: Humpback Whales, Long-beaked Common Dolphins, a Great White Shark, Southern Sea Otters and California Sea Lions!

Photos by Naturalist Sydney

Next 3.5-hour Whale Watching trips:
Fri. 8/28 at 12:15pm
Sat. 8/29 at 12pm
Sun. 8/30 at 12:15pm
Mon. 8/31 at 11am
Thurs. 9/3 at 11am

Next 2-hour Shark & Wildlife trips:
Sat. 9/5 at 4pm
Sun. 9/6 at 4pm
Mon. 9/7 at 2:30pm

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





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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

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+18314270230

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