Newport Landing & Davey's Locker Whale Watching

Name

Newport Landing & Davey's Locker Whale Watching

Legal name

Newport Landing Sportfishing, Inc.

Website

https://newportwhales.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Wildlife Tours (Whale Watching Cruises)

NAICS

Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (487210), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (4872)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Whale Watching & Marine Mammal Tours (THAAAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sightseeing & Scenic Boat Tours (Harbor, Sunset, Dolphin/Whale Watching) (THAJAJAA), Marine Wildlife & Coastal Nature Tours (Whale/Dolphin Watching, Sea Kayaking) (THAAAEAD), Marine Wildlife & Birding Cruises (dolphins, seals, seabirds) (THAAAIAD), Private Charters & Yacht Experiences (Crewed, Bareboat, Day Charters) (THAJAJAB)

Keywords

• Whale watching tours
• Marine wildlife tours
• Private boat charters
• Ocean excursions
• Eco-tourism cruises

Headquarters

HQ city

Newport Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Whale Watching Tour Tickets: Primary revenue stream from ticket sales for 2-2.5 hour whale watching cruises. Offers three tiers: Standard Whale Watching (from $33), Luxury Whale Watching (from $75), and Ultimate Whale Watching (from $68). Tickets priced by age category (adults, juniors, seniors) with weekend/holiday premiums. Multiple daily departures year-round.
2. Private Charters and Ship Rentals: Private rental of vessels for exclusive group or company use. Provides entirely private charter experiences for groups seeking dedicated boat and crew.
3. Catalina Island Excursions: 3.5-hour Catalina Island whale and dolphin cruise departing at 8am from Newport Beach, including 2.5-hour stop at Two Harbors. Premium experience targeting tourists seeking extended ocean adventure.
4. Onboard Concessions: Indoor snack bar aboard the Nautilus offering beverages, munchies, and light food for purchase during cruises. Cash and credit card accepted at refreshment center.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Newport Landing & Davey's Locker Whale Watching operates daily whale watching cruises and marine wildlife tours from Newport Beach, California, offering multi-tier experiences (Standard, Luxury, and Ultimate) along with combined Catalina Island whale/dolphin cruises, private vessel charters, and school field trip programs. The company runs year-round with one to two daily departures on a fleet that includes the 65-foot catamaran Nautilus and rigid inflatable boats, providing onboard amenities such as observation decks, indoor/outdoor seating, snack bars, and restrooms.

Product overview

Newport Landing & Davey's Locker Whale Watching operates a portfolio of marine wildlife viewing experiences departing from Newport Beach, California. The core offering consists of three whale watching cruise tiers: Standard Whale Watching Cruises (general admission), Luxury Whale Watching (premium with fewer guests and expert staff), and Ultimate Whale Watching (intimate rigid inflatable boat experience). These are complemented by a full-day Catalina Island Whale & Dolphin Cruise and private charter options. The company also offers educational field trips for school groups. All cruises operate year-round with seasonal focus on different whale species: gray whales (December-April), blue whales (May-November), and various other marine mammals throughout the year. The company has been operating for over 20 years serving thousands of patrons annually.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Standard Whale Watching Cruise A 2-2.5 hour whale watching cruise departing from Newport Beach aboard large vessels, with adult tickets starting at $33. Designed for budget-conscious tourists, families, and casual visitors seeking a marine wildlife experience.
• Luxury Whale Watching Cruise A premium 2-2.5 hour whale watching cruise aboard a rigid inflatable boat with a smaller group size, starting at $75 per adult. Geared toward travelers seeking a more intimate, premium-quality marine wildlife experience.
• Ultimate Whale Watching Cruise Extended-duration whale watching cruise with adult tickets starting at $68. Targeted at visitors seeking a longer, more in-depth marine wildlife experience.
• Catalina Island Whale & Dolphin Cruise A combined cruise that combines whale and dolphin watching with passage to Catalina Island, offered as a multi-stop tour option for visitors seeking both a marine wildlife experience and an island destination.
• Private Charters and Ship Rentals Customizable private vessel charters for corporate events, celebrations, weddings, and group outings. Targeted at event planners, corporate groups, and private parties seeking a dedicated cruise experience.
• School Field Trips Educational whale watching field trip program tailored for K-12 schools, youth organizations, and education groups seeking an outdoor marine biology learning experience.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2-2.5 hour cruises are sufficient for excellent whale sightings due to productive protected waters proximity

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Crystal Cove ConservancyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNewport Landing Whale Watching proudly supports Crystal Cove Conservancy, the non-profit partner of Crystal Cove State Park, dedicated to education, conservation, and restoration efforts within the State Park and its Marine Conservation Area. A portion of each ticket for Newport Landing Whale Watching goes to support the Crystal Cove Conservancy and its many educational and environmental efforts surrounding one of the last pristine coastlines remaining in Southern California.
• Davey's Locker Sportfishing Inc.coreOthersPart of the same company collective under common ownership/management. The terms and conditions list Davey's Locker Sportfishing Inc., Newport Landing Sportfishing Inc., Freelance Sportfishing Inc., Blackfish Sportfishing, Newport Whales, and Newport Coastal Adventure as collectively referred to as 'the Company.' Shared booking systems, marketing, and operations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Harbor Breeze Cruises: Long Beach-based whale watching operator competing for the same LA/Orange County/San Diego tourist market. Offers year-round whale watching cruises with similar departure cadence and species portfolio.
• Santa Monica Whale Watching: Direct competitor running whale watching tours out of Marina del Rey/Santa Monica. Targets the same broader Southern California visitor pool with similar 2-2.5 hour cruise format and seasonal species scheduling.
• Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching: Direct competitor combining sportfishing and whale watching from Dana Point, just minutes south of Newport Beach. Operates similar year-round whale watching cruises with comparable pricing tiers and crew-narrated educational experiences.
• Captain Dave's Dolphin & Whale Watching Safari: Direct competitor operating year-round whale watching and dolphin safaris out of Dana Point, CA. Competes for the same Orange County and Southern California tourist base with similar multi-tier offerings and proximity to marine protected waters.

Regional players

• San Diego Whale Watch: San Diego-based whale watching operator competing for the same Southern California tourist but with a different departure harbor. Comparable product (year-round whale watching cruises, dolphin and marine life viewing) but geographically distinct from Newport Beach.
• Catalina Express: Ferry operator running scheduled passenger service to Catalina Island from Southern California ports. Competes for the same tourist day-trip spend to Two Harbors that Newport Landing's Catalina excursion targets, with overlapping customer base.

Emerging players

• Newport Beach Sailing Charters: Local Newport Beach charter operator offering private boat rentals and sailing experiences. Competes for the same private charter and corporate event revenue share within Newport Harbor.
• Ocean Chartering LLC: Private vessel charter operator in Southern California offering similar charter services to groups and corporate clients. Competes for the private charter revenue stream that Newport Landing also offers as part of its charter business.

Broad incumbents

• Princess Cruises: Major cruise line headquartered in Santa Clarita, CA. As a broader ocean-based excursions incumbent, it competes for discretionary tourism spend in Southern California and operates marine wildlife viewing itineraries in similar regions.
• Hornblower Cruises & Events: Large-scale maritime hospitality operator running whale watching, dining cruises, and private charters across multiple California and US markets. Operates as a broader incumbent with whale watching as one of many offerings, including San Diego whale watching.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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M&A

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