Newport Coastal Adventure vs East Meets West Excursions
Two whale watching operators in Newport Beach, California. Newport Coastal Adventure starts at $84.50 and East Meets West Excursions at $375. Here is how their options line up on length, group size, age rules and cancellation.
Newport Coastal Adventure
- Private charter boats for 6, 12 or 19 people at a single flat rate (price not published)
- Also runs extended whale watching expeditions of 4 to 8 hours
- Does not take pregnant passengers or those at risk of neck or back problems
- Says its boats are the type used by the U.S. Coast Guard and hold Coast Guard Certificates of Inspection
Ultimate Whale Watching: Intimate, Fast, More Sightings
- From
- $84.50 per adult
- Length
- 120 minutes (approx.)
- Group
- Limited passenger count, each with own seat; minimum 7 per trip
- Min age
- 5+ (children under 5 not permitted)
East Meets West Excursions
- Captain Nick runs the tours; the company calls its boat the newest whale watching boat in Newport
- Says its gyro stabilizer cuts side-to-side rocking by 95%
- Infants ride on laps; third-trimester pregnancy not recommended
- Also sells private Christmas Boat Parade tours
Private 2-hour charter
- From
- $375 per group
- Length
- 2 hours
- Group
- up to 6
- Cancellation
- All sales final (100% cancellation penalty); weather cancellations get a new date or a full refund.
2-hour Whale & Dolphin Tour
- From
- Not listed
- Length
- 120 to 150 minutes
- Group
- 6 passengers max (site header also says 6 to 24)
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead; weather cancellations get a new date or a full refund.
Both checked against the operators' own pages on 2026-10-21. See every operator in Newport Beach, California.