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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 18 Nov

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Starting at $100.00

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Mon 18 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)

Abby2021socal

Apr 2021

The morning was glorious! Coming at the end of Grey whale migration season, we didn’t expect such a treat. Capitan took us up alongside a mother and calf who were hugging the shore at Three Arch Bay, then we got a tip about three fin whales about 5 miles out. The fin whales were courting and so stayed at the surface interacting with each other for a good spell, including spinning in the water right at the surface. On our way back in we ran with the dolphins who played under and around the catamaran right in front of the bow where we all gathered. Everyone was thrilled, from our teenage boys to our grandparents and our out of town guests who had never seen a whale before. The private charter made all the difference in terms of our party feeling comfortable getting out on the water while still navigating the pandemic. Captain and first mate exuded competence and were long experienced with the vessel. We truly made life long memories this morning, it was an experience that helped restore our faith in the interconnectedness of all life and the importance of our work to protect it. Thank you.

Response from Host

Apr 2021

Hi Abby, thank you for your stellar review! It’s fantastic that you and your family had an amazing trip making lifelong memories with Capt. Dave’s recently. I’m so glad we were able to show you huge Fin Whales as well as playful wild dolphins. I’m happy to read that you were satisfied with our crew’s service too. We’d love for you to visit us again soon!

Kimberly W

Apr 2021

Favorite part was seeing the dolphins and sea otters. Only saw one whale spouting but not the actual whale, which was underwater.

Response from Host

Apr 2021

Hi Kimberly, thanks for choosing Capt. Dave’s for a memorable dolphin and whale watching excursion! I’m so glad you had a fun experience viewing a variety of marine wildlife in the scenic Dana Point area. We appreciate the 5-stars and hope you can come out with us again soon!

TriciaJill1985

Apr 2021

The whole trip was great, but our favorite part of the day was seeing whales and learning about them from the informed staff. When we came across some mylar balloons floating in the ocean, the crew took time to slow down and retrieve them, explaining to us how and why they are dangerous to ocean life. We all appreciated the lesson and being a part of helping to make our ocean safer for all animals!

Response from Host

Apr 2021

Hi Tricia, thanks for taking the time to review Capt. Dave’s. It’s wonderful that we were able to show you magnificent whales up close, and I’m glad you liked the informative narration. We appreciate your support of our efforts to keep the ocean clean too. Thank you for choosing us, and for the high rating. I hope we’ll see you again soon!