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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

Mon 23 Sep

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Starting at $100.00

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Mon 23 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)

Arianakb

Apr 2022

Family of four (two adults and two kids 6 &2 yo.) Booking process and check-in was easy. Boat was nice and not too crowded. Captain Jim and 1st mate Joshua navigated the waters with expertise and we learned a lot about the animals we saw. The brownies at the end were an unexpected treat.

Response from Host

Apr 2022

Thank you very much for the review and high rating! It’s fantastic that you and your family enjoyed an exciting, informative wildlife safari with Capt. Dave’s recently. I’m so glad you liked our crew’s service, as well as the complimentary brownies! We loved having you on board and hope you can come out with us again soon.

SteveT9731

Apr 2022

I have been going on Capt. Dave's dolphin trips for the past 22 years and they always provide a great experience. The netting at the front of the boat is great for the kids because they can almost touch the dolphins. The underwater viewing pod is also terrific. Thanks to the crew for another great trip.

Response from Host

Apr 2022

Hi Steve, thanks for being a long-time returning guest of Capt. Dave’s. I’m thrilled that you continue to enjoy our unique dolphin and whale watching experiences, including the special features of our catamaran Manute’a. We appreciate the great feedback and hope to see you again soon!

Matt D

Apr 2022

We had a great time watching dolphins and whales. Captain Neil and First-mate Joshua were fantastic. We had a fun time, saw great wildlife, and learned some fun facts about the animals we saw. As we were cruising back to port, Neil and Joshua were kind enough to let us stay out a little longer to see a couple of whales. Highly recommended.

Response from Host

Apr 2022

Hi Matt, thank you for your review and recommendation! We love the great feedback about our Captain and crew, and it’s fantastic that they were able to extend the trip a little this time so you could enjoy amazing views of whales and more. I’m so glad you had a 5-star experience, and we would love for you to join us again soon!