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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

Sat 16 Nov

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Starting at $100.00

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Sat 16 Nov

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)

kipper1130

Sep 2021

We had a great time. No whales but we were in the midst of a dolphin stampede for Probly a half hour. We’ll worth it. Also had an educational assistant that told us all about dolphins the whole time !!!

Response from Host

Sep 2021

Hi Kip, thank you for the 5-star review. I’m very pleased that you had a great time, and that you had the chance to view a breathtaking dolphin stampede! It’s so exciting when that happens and we are so happy to have shared that with you. I hope you can join us for another adventure soon!

J4286GMronc

Sep 2021

If you want a fun trip, with a staff that knows their stuff, then, you need to book with Cap'n Dave. Everyone was so professional and knowledgable and extremely patient and helpful. When asked who to elect for Employee of the Month, it was extremely difficult to choose, I could have said everyone! If you take any trips on the water, this Company is the best I've tried to date.

Response from Host

Sep 2021

Hi Ron, thanks for letting us know that you had a 5-star safari with Capt. Dave’s recently! We love reading how satisfied you were with our staff, and it’s wonderful that you consider us the best you’ve tried so far! We are very grateful for the high rating. I hope you can come out with us again soon!

Roam78601

Aug 2021

Our fifth trip. It never gets old! Captain Chuck was terrific with Buck as his spotter we saw hundreds of bottlenose dolphin and then hundreds more common dolphin! Seeing these graceful, beautiful dolphin does something good to our souls, and the other friendly cruisers agreed. The naturalist information was fabulous. We learn something each trip. It’s beautiful just to be out in the magnificent blue of the Pacific and seeing the gorgeous coastline, and marine life. We feel blessed each time by this treasure. There are other boats, but none with the heart for the marine life that these folks have. Worth every cent, every time!

Response from Host

Sep 2021

Thank you so much for your feedback and for being a valued returning guest of Capt. Dave’s! It’s wonderful how much you enjoy being out on the water, getting up-close with the various marine wildlife. I’m so glad you continue to be satisfied with our crew and their informative narration. We really appreciate the high rating and we look forward to seeing you again soon!