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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)

Ples R

Oct 2022

I went out on Thursday, boat was not crowded, friendly staff. Did not get to see any whales but this time of year I know it's hit or miss . Did get to see 2 large pods of dolphins. Really enjoyed the experiance.

Response from Host

Oct 2022

Thanks so much for the 5-star review! It’s fantastic that you enjoyed spending time with the large pods of playful wild dolphins, and I’m so glad you liked our crew too. We’re happy to have you in our Dolphin Safari family and hope you can come out with us again soon!

Wendi J

Oct 2022

We cruised with Captain Christian, Hannah, and Stacy! It was an awesome experience. From the moment we were greeted at checkin, I was impressed by the kind and courteous staff. Each member of the staff seems to genuinely care about providing the best customer service possible. On our cruise, Captain Christian, Hannah, and Stacy had heard there were humpback whales in the area, so we headed straight there. We were so excited to see three humpbacks, one fin whale, several dolphins, sea lions, and a red-footed booby! The staff was incredibly knowledgeable about the marine life, and they even did some extra research to tell us about the rare red-footed booby. I highly recommend Captain Dave's! We'll be back, for sure!!!

Response from Host

Oct 2022

Hi Wendi, thanks for letting us know what a great dolphin and whale watching safari you had with us recently! We love the amazing feedback about our crew. It’s wonderful that they made you feel cared for as you spent time with a variety of beautiful marine wildlife. We appreciate your recommendation and hope you can visit us again soon!

liz101Worthing

Oct 2022

Had a great trip , well organised , very knowledgeable staff ,doing their very best to find the whales for us to see . We managed to see a blue whale which was brilliant plus plenty of dolphins .all in all a great day

Response from Host

Oct 2022

Hi Liz, thanks for choosing Capt. Dave’s for an exciting safari in the lovely Dana Point area! It’s fantastic that you got up-close and personal with a magnificent Blue Whale and hundreds of playful wild dolphins! It was a pleasure having you out on the water with us, and we hope you can visit again soon.