About Fast Raft Ocean Safaris
Fast Raft Ocean Safaris offers an intimate, exhilarating way to experience the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Their custom-built vessel Ranger is a low-to-the-water rigid inflatable that carries a maximum of six passengers, giving every guest a front-row seat to marine wildlife encounters that larger boats simply cannot provide.
Operating primarily from Moss Landing Harbor — positioned right at the head of the Monterey submarine canyon — Fast Raft runs whale watching safaris from March through November, all-day killer whale expeditions in spring and fall, and private charters year-round. In winter they relocate to Monterey Harbor. The small group size means each tour is highly customisable based on weather, wildlife activity, and guest interests.
The combination of a small, quiet, manoeuvrable vessel and Moss Landing's unrivalled proximity to deep-water canyon habitat means Fast Raft consistently delivers close encounters with humpback whales, blue whales, orcas, and oceanic dolphins. Their intimate format has earned them a loyal following among serious wildlife photographers and repeat visitors who want something beyond the standard large-boat whale watching experience.
