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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

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $100.00

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Tue 24 Dec

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)

honorabley

Nov 2022

This trip is solely focused on seeing dolphins. That you will see a lot of. The crew spends all their time cycling through all the people in 2’s to see the dolphins in their “underwater windows” and there is no time for spending time looking for whales. If you want dolphins and possibly by luck see one whale, maybe, then this is your trip. If you want to see whales go on a different tour.

Response from Host

Nov 2022

Thank you so much for your review! Here at Capt. Dave’s Dolphin & Whale Watching Safari, as is suggested by our name, we strive to show our guests as much of Dana Point’s year-round wildlife as we can. We never limit sightings on our trips to one type or another. However, nature is unpredictable and we cannot guarantee what we will see each time. So each trip is different and special – and your trip was fortunate to encounter 750 Common Dolphins! We hold dolphins (which are toothed whales and include species such as orcas and pilot whales) in as high a regard as baleen whales. We are also the only company to feature the unique Underwater Viewing Pods, which give passengers an amazing eye-to-eye perspective on the wildlife. We definitely spend some, but not all, of the trip time so that whoever wants to enjoy the Pods may do so. I’m so sorry that your recent safari wasn’t what you were expecting. I hope you will consider joining us again, as we’d love a second chance to also show you the whales you were hoping to see!

Tinkerkowski

Oct 2022

Our trip today was amazing! The crew of Zoe, Hannah, and Captain Chuck were soooo kind and knowledgeable! We had a hiccup getting out on the water on time, but boy was the wait worth it! We got to see a fin whale fluke their tails, which the crew was floating as super rare. Our boat was also surrounded by at least 1000+ dolphins. 10/10 would absolutely recommend

Response from Host

Nov 2022

Hi Angie, thanks for letting us know that you had an amazing experience with us recently, viewing a fluking Fin Whale and huge pods of beautiful wild dolphins! We appreciate your recommendation and the shout out for our crew. We hope to see you again soon!

mckinleypaige

Oct 2022

We were on our honeymoon and found this awesome boat tour. It was so much fun!! The staff was very knowledgeable and accommodating. I can't wait to bring my family back!

Response from Host

Oct 2022

Hi there, thanks for the review and high rating! We appreciate that you chose Capt. Dave’s as part of your honeymoon getaway. We loved showing you the amazing marine wildlife up close, and it’s wonderful that you were satisfied with our crew’s service. We hope to see you for another adventure soon!