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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)

I5663NJdannyh

Sep 2022

Captain neil was very helpful on all question that were being asked on boat, alot of knowledge for this guy, the 2 ladys(photographer and other lady) also very knowledgeable, definitely coming back, this is my second time and definitely not the last, we got to see a blue whale for a second of 2, also my girlfriend birthday they gave us a pin

Response from Host

Oct 2022

Hi Danny, thanks for letting us know that you had a very good experience with us recently! It’s great that you liked our crew and their expertise, and I’m so glad you were able to view a huge Blue Whale! We appreciate that you continue to choose Capt. Dave’s, and we look forward to seeing you again soon.

Curiosity02744555835

Sep 2022

Very good organised, easy booking and checkin, very friendly staff, great experience. Amazed to have seen a blue whale!

Response from Host

Sep 2022

Thanks for choosing Capt. Dave’s for a 5-star marine wildlife excursion! I’m thrilled you viewed an impressive Blue Whale! And it’s great that you were satisfied with our staff and the overall process too. We hope to see you for another safari soon!

juliemJ5605KZ

Sep 2022

Captain Chuck, Stacey, and Hannah were the crew on our safari. They were very pleasant and helpful and offered a lot of interesting information about marine life. Although we saw no whales, crew and passengers were so excited to encounter 2 massive pods of dolphins near the end of our allotted safari time. Captain Chuck estimated that we had encountered about two thousand dolphins. They were everywhere and we were told that seeing so many at one time was a rare sight. Captain Chuck extended our safari time so we could fully enjoy the magnificent experience. We thoroughly enjoyed our safari and highly reccommend it.

Response from Host

Sep 2022

Hi Julie, thank you for reviewing Capt. Dave’s! I’m thrilled that you enjoyed spending time with thousands of wild dolphins during your recent safari, and that we were able to extend the trip a bit this time so everyone could fully enjoy the experience. It’s wonderful that you liked our crew’s service too. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again soon!