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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

Sun 22 Sep

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Starting at $100.00

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Sun 22 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)

Angelabrandbutler

Jun 2022

Excellent, excellent, excellent!!! The captain and the crew were well informed, fun, patient, kind and great at spotting wildlife! The entire experience was a joy. These people are experts and they are amazing, go today!!!

Response from Host

Jun 2022

Thanks for the 5-star review, Angela! It’s so good to read that you had an excellent overall experience with Capt. Dave’s, including expert narration from our crew, and amazing, up-close wildlife sightings. We’d love for you to visit us again soon!

449terriee

Jun 2022

Seeing sooooo many dolphins coming up to the boat, swimming and playing around it. It was fun to see 2 and 3 swimming and jumping together as we sat out on the front of the boat and watched. The staff was great to work with and explained a lot about the different dolphins we saw. We also had a large family group on this trip. I think everyone was able to see them swimming and playing from all angles of the boat.

Response from Host

Jun 2022

Hi Terrie, thanks for choosing Capt. Dave’s for a 5-star dolphin and whale watching excursion in the lovely Dana Point area. I’m thrilled you had fun watching the playful wild dolphins, and it’s fantastic that you found our crew to be helpful and knowledgeable. We appreciate the great feedback, and hope you can join us for another excursion soon.

212maddya

Jun 2022

We had an amazing experience; The commentary and the team’s knowledge is amazing . We managed to learn so much. Thank you

Response from Host

Jun 2022

Hi Maddy, thanks for taking the time to let us know that you had a 5-star dolphin and whale watching excursion with us recently! I’m so glad you found it to be fun and educational. We loved having you on board and hope to see you for another memorable trip soon!