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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 20 Sep

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Starting at $100.00

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Fri 20 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)

jspring805

Dec 2022

The team at Captain Daves is ALWAYS spectacular. From the phone confirmation of the trip, to the check in process, to the captains, first mates and naturalists on the boats, you are made to feel like family. Their enthusiasm is infectious! Today Captain Gary cut through the fog and took us to a Humpback Whale, Fin Whale and thousands of Common Dolphins. To the delight of all on board, the Humpback whale breached for us. What a fabulous sight! Captain Gary was as excited as all of us! If you are thinking of taking a trip aboard a Captain Dave's vessel, don't hesitate. So much fun!!!

Response from Host

Dec 2022

Hi Jay, thank you for continuing to choose Capt. Dave’s for unforgettable dolphin and whale watching excursions. It’s fantastic that you are happy with our service, both on land and on the water. I’m thrilled you got to see a breaching Humpback this time, along with a massive Fin Whale and playful dolphins! We look forward to seeing you again soon.

H5856OBjacquelinet

Dec 2022

Friendly and knowledgeable staff from beginning to end! Although whale eluded us we saw plenty of action. The bottle nose dolphin put on quite a show as did the common dolphin. We even saw a mola mola sunfish. I would recommend touring with Capt. Dave anytime!

Response from Host

Dec 2022

Hi Jacqueline, thanks for the amazing review and photos! I’m so glad you enjoyed spending time with different kinds of wild dolphins, as well as the unusual-looking Mola Mola! We appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again soon.

Fadno T

Nov 2022

We had our own problems getting to the venue and the staff were brilliant, Kim in the booth & Kayla on the phone. They were really professional, kind & considerate. The tour itself was brilliant. We had a private tour with Captain Matt who was lovely, interesting and knowledgeable. Matt’s boat was great fun, so fast and thrilling. Best of all we saw a pod of 500 dolphins. They were playful & bashful & acrobatic, and so beautiful to experience. We highly valued how Matt didn’t use equipment that interfered with the dolphins’ behaviours, didn’t hound them nor get close to the calves. A highly recommended company - ethically, professionally, and for a great level of service.

Response from Host

Dec 2022

Hi Fadno, thanks for rating Capt. Dave’s so highly! It’s wonderful that you liked our unique boat and the service of our Captain and check-in staff. It was our pleasure to show you hundreds of beautiful wild dolphins! We appreciate your support of our eco-friendly approach, and we’d love to see you again soon for more exciting marine wildlife encounters!