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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 Dana Point's highest-rated whale watching activity, featuring exclusive Underwater Viewing Pods. For over 25 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, occasionally Orcas, 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, the Dolphin and Whale Capital of the World®. We're a certified Responsible Whale Watching partner with the World Cetacean Alliance. 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

Sun 06 Jul

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Starting at $95.00

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Sun 06 Jul

Starting at $95.00

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

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

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.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (1276)

47brookem

May 2022

Fantastic trip!! Hope to do again. Didn’t see a whale but those are hard to find. Hearing the dolphins underwater was amazing!

Response from Host

Jun 2022

Hi Brooke, thanks for the review and high rating! I’m thrilled that you enjoyed viewing and hearing the lovely wild dolphins during your recent safari with Capt. Dave’s. We hope you can come out with us for another adventure soon!

DennisG11

May 2022

Captain Dave's is awesome. We have been MANY times and will continue to do so. Their staff is great---friendly, knowledgeable, fun to be around, AND Mrs. Dave's brownies at the end of the trip (everybody gets one) are yummy. Whether you live in the area or here on vacation, I highly recommend you take a trip with them.

Response from Host

Jun 2022

Hi Dennis, thanks for the wonderful review! We always enjoy having you on board for our unforgettable dolphin and whale watching trips. We appreciate that you continue to choose us for top-notch service, up-close wildlife sightings, and of course, Mrs. Capt. Dave’s complimentary triple-fudge brownies! Thank you for the strong recommendation. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

StacyStrandlien

May 2022

Matt, Stacy and the captain were great! This is the third whale watching trip I've ever been on and it was fantastic. I really felt like the crew had a knack for spotting them and predicting their behavior which allowed them to get us super close and they would even give us a heads up to get the cameras ready when they were about to surface. We saw 6 whales, one of which was a baby fin whale! Loved it!

Response from Host

May 2022

Hi Stacy, thanks for the 5-star review and the wonderful feedback about our crew! I’m thrilled that you had unforgettable views of multiple magnificent whales, including a baby Fin Whale! The photo you shared is lovely. Thanks again for choosing Capt. Dave’s, and I hope you can visit us again soon!