Whale Watching

Closed field trip; for currently enrolled families only. 

Time: 11:00am-1:30pm (Plan to arrive at least 45 min early for parking and walking to location. THEY WILL NOT HOLD THE BOAT IF YOU ARE LATE.)

Parking: The best parking location is the Beach Municipal Parking Lot which allows for hourly and all day parking. October-April is $1.20 per hour with a $18 daily maximum. The best directions are available on the Davey’s Locker Website http://www.daveyslocker.com/contact-us-directions/

Pre trip lesson plans (as well as supplemental post trip lesson plans) can be accessed online at http://www.newportwhales.com/school.html

What to wear/bring: Closed toe shoes, water bottle and a snack (please be mindful of trash as it can easily fly away on the boat and is harmful to the wildlife environment), sunscreen and hat, light jacket, camera, cash if students want to purchase light snacks or drinks from the galley.

Full lunches are discouraged because of trash and it can also distract you from viewing the wildlife.

Lunch Area: There is a nice park nearby if you would like to pack a picnic. The address is Peninsula Park 100 Main St., Newport Beach, CA 92661. There are restrooms and a small playground. Please make your own arrangements for lunch.

CRUISES GO OUT RAIN OR SHINE SO PLAN ACCORDINGLY TO MAKE THE TRIP MORE ENJOYABLE, NO MATTER WHAT THE WEATHER MAY BRING.