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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

Fri 27 Dec

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Starting at $100.00

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Fri 27 Dec

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)

Christine L

Mar 2018

When we called for info we got the friendliest greeting from the lady who answered the phone. She sounded like she was so happy to hear from us. She listened carefully & answered all my questions and booked our trip. The crew on the boat were also very nice & knowledgeable. We saw lots of whales as we learned many interesting facts. The dolphins were plentiful and very entertaining. I would highly recommend this tour.

Response from Host

Mar 2018

Hi, Thanks for your review and recommendation. I’m so happy that you were pleased with Capt. Dave’s reservation staff and process, as well as our crew and their informative narration. It’s wonderful that you had a fun time watching multiple fantastic whales, and also many playful wild dolphins on your recent safari! It’s always a treat getting people out on the water to experience these amazing animals in their own environment. Thank you for choosing us, and I hope we’ll see you again soon.

Dawn W

Mar 2018

Just want to say that this was a good tour for the cost. We got to see some Gray Whales and several types of Dolphins. I just wish we would have been able to see some seals. They were out by the bouys but they didnt go by any. But, overall it was a good time.

Response from Host

Mar 2018

Hi, Thank you very much for your review. It’s wonderful to read that you enjoyed watching various kinds of fascinating marine wildlife, including lively wild dolphins and multiple impressive Gray Whales! I’m sorry we weren’t able to show you the seals you were hoping to see. We are fortunate to frequently see California Sea Lions on our trips, and less often we come across Harbor Seals and Elephant Seals. However, nature is very unpredictable and we never know what each trip will bring. That’s part of what makes each of our encounters special and unique. Is there anything we could do to improve and earn a 5-star review from you next time? We appreciate the feedback. I hope you can visit again soon.

sleebrownies

Mar 2018

Had a great time on the whale & dolphin safari with Captain Dave!!! We saw 2 gray whales!! The crew tried very hard to make sure that we saw these whales . They kept following them until they could get close enough that we could see them well! The photographer on crew made an excellent photograph that we were able to purchase of the whale. We were also able to see houses along Laguana beach & some sea lions sunning. They also provided information & pictures of all kinds of dolphin & whales. This boat has underwater pods that you can see the dolphin underwater however we did not get to see any dolphin on our trip. I highly recommend this safari if you are in the Anaheim area. The tour lasts 2 1/2 hours & I have never seen a crew work so hard to make sure you see whales or dolphins or both on the trip!! You’ll have a lot of fun & learn much at the same time! At the end you are give a delicious chocolate brownie. Don’t miss it!

Response from Host

Mar 2018

Hi, Thanks so much for your detailed review and for sharing your photos. I’m so pleased that our crew went the extra mile to make your trip educational and memorable with fantastic sightings of 2 migrating Gray Whales, sea lions, and picturesque views of the beautiful coastline. It’s wonderful that you liked the souvenir photo as well as Mrs. Capt. Dave’s delicious brownies! We appreciate your recommendation, and I hope we’ll see you again soon.