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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)

candacegermany

Aug 2021

Great experience and definitely recommend! Captain and staff were super friendly and the entire experience was safe and a lot of fun for all ages. We were surrounded by multiple pods of dolphins almost the entire time which was amazing no matter where you were on the boat. Look forward to going again.

Response from Host

Aug 2021

Hi Candace, thanks so much for the review and recommendation. I’m so glad you liked our friendly crew, and that you enjoyed the overall Capt. Dave’s dolphin and whale watching experience! It’s wonderful that you had the chance to encounter the lovely wild dolphins in their own environment. I hope you can come out with us for another trip soon!

bonniemF8488IE

Aug 2021

took the larger boat on a girls trip. The guides and boat operators communicate with other boats in the area to try and get to the sightings. We saw an incredible pod of common dolphins and cruised with them for quite awhile. There were several hundred. There was report of a whale sighting and after going to that coordinate we cruised for a long time but never saw it. The captain and guides are excellent in narrating and providing information throughout the trip. They are very good at giving you the best possible experience for your money. Would highly recommend.

Response from Host

Aug 2021

Hi Bonnie, thanks for the 5-star review! It’s fantastic that you encountered a large pod of hundreds of wild dolphins during your safari with Capt. Dave’s recently, and we love the wonderful feedback about our Captain and crew. We also appreciate your recommendation, and hope to see you again soon!

luisyero75

Aug 2021

Amazing time all around!! Crew was great. Will absolutely recommend to all my friends and be back for another excursion.

Response from Host

Aug 2021

Thanks for your review and recommendation, luisyero75! We appreciate that you took the time to let us know what an amazing experience you had with us recently. I’m so glad you liked our crew and the up-close marine wildlife sightings. We love having you in our Dolphin Safari family, and hope you can visit us again soon!