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Dana Point Whale Watching and Dolphin Watching Eco-Safari

Dana Point Whale Watching and Dolphin Watching Eco-Safari

Overview

Gather the family, kids, and friends to join Orange County's highest rated whale watching activity, featuring exclusive Underwater Viewing Pods. For over 20 years we have provided the most unique and eco-friendly dolphin and whale watching trips to view magnificent Blue Whales, Gray Whales, Humpback Whales, Fin Whales, Minke Whales, and occasionally Orcas (Killer Whales), Pilot Whales, False Killer Whales, and more. Five species of wild dolphins are also seen throughout the year, including mega-pods with up to 10,000 dolphins! Plus sea lions, marine birds, and even sharks. You'll depart from Dana Point, home to one of the most diverse marine eco-systems in the world. Aboard our uncrowded high-tech catamaran you will enjoy up close and personal dolphin and whale watching with expert narration, complimentary triple fudge brownies, and more.

City: Dana Point

Tue 17 Sep

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Starting at $100.00

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Tue 17 Sep

Starting at $100.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Licensed Captain and professional crew

U.S. Coast Guard inspected and certified vessel

Cetacean Declaration - Join us again for free within one calendar year if you don't see any dolphins or whales

Live commentary on board

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Entry into the Underwater Viewing Pods requires the use of ladder-like steps. Persons with a disability or limited mobility may have difficulty.
Trip times may vary by date.
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Reviews (376)

StephanieMonte

Dec 2022

The staff were all absolutely amazing! From helping us decide on a boat and time to the incredible service on board, it was 5 stars all the way around! Will definitely use again if in the area! Our crew, Chuck, Stacy & Michael, deserve a round of applause! And I'm really sorry I forgot her name, but the woman that helped us pick a boat ride was so pleasant and patient!

Response from Host

Dec 2022

Thanks for the positive review and high rating, Stephanie! We loved having you on board to enjoy the up-close marine wildlife encounters, and we appreciate the kind recognition of our staff. We hope you can visit us again soon!

travelwork

Dec 2022

Went to enjoy an afternoon on the water with the hope of seeing some dolphins and w were lucky enough to see a big group all around our boat after about an hour or so of cruising along. Unfortunate that we had a gray day weather wise and it was definitely chilly, but that meant the boat was about half full so we had plenty of room to spread out and get good views when we eventually found the dolphin groups. The captain and his crew were nice and friendly and gave some good information about dolphins in general and their habits. Wish we could have had a nicer weather day, but it was still a good afternoon on the water with the dolphins.

Response from Host

Dec 2022

Thanks for taking the time to review Capt. Dave’s! I’m thrilled that you liked spending time with the beautiful wild dolphins, and that you found our crew to be friendly and informative. Do you have any suggestions on how we could improve and earn a 5-star review from you next time? We loved having you aboard and hope you can join us again soon!

R1843DRbillh

Dec 2022

We started out in the fog and it constantly improved...Kind of surrealistic as we headed out to sea. The fog lifted and thousands of dolphins showed up with the humpbacks following. Very exciting and a must-do excursion. Chuck, Caitlin and Janel are a first-class team.

Response from Host

Dec 2022

Hi Bill, thank you for the 5-star rating and the amazing feedback about our crew. It’s great that you had unforgettable, up-close views of a variety of marine wildlife. We hope to see you for another dolphin and whale watching safari soon!