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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.

Traveler Photos

Reviews (376)

jessicamanna79

Feb 2020

Such a great time! Crew is incredibly hospitable and provides great service. Boat was in good condition and had plenty of spaces to stay out of the wind, or enjoy the open air. Whales and dolphins were especially cooperative and photogenic that day :-) The disembarking brownie a total plus!

Response from Host

Feb 2020

Hi Jessica, thanks for the 5-star review and for sharing your beautiful photos. I’m thrilled you had great time watching the playful dolphins and massive whales recently with Capt. Dave’s. It’s so good to read how much you liked our boat, crew, and of course Mrs. Capt. Dave’s delicious, complimentary brownies! I hope you can join us again soon!

DayTrip588489

Feb 2020

We'd heard that the migration was going on, so we went out! It was so amazing, and Captain Dave's was so professional, but also fun. I started to get sick and they were right there with ginger chews and water. It was so worth it, but make sure you go during the migration, January through March. The dolphins were so cool and so many of them!! who knew that was all going on right off our shore!!

Response from Host

Feb 2020

Hi, thanks for taking the time to review us. I’m so glad you had a fun time viewing amazing marine wildlife in lovely Dana Point, the Dolphin & Whale Watching Capital of the World! We’re lucky to have year-round sightings of a variety of animals, and it’s fantastic that you enjoyed the exciting Gray Whale and wild dolphin encounters. I’m sorry you felt unwell, but I’m very happy that our crew was able to help you feel comfortable. Thanks again and I hope we’ll see you for another trip soon!

rosemaryb944

Feb 2020

As my first experience, I was really grateful to go with an experienced crew who knew what they were doing. We could see other boats that were crowding the whales, but our captain knew what was best for the whales. We saw a couple of gray whales and some dolphins. Very successful experience!

Response from Host

Feb 2020

Hi, thanks so much for choosing Capt. Dave’s for your first trip out on the water to encounter amazing marine wildlife! It’s great that you were satisfied with our experienced, knowledgeable crew and their eco-friendly efforts to provide breathtaking sightings of immense migrating Gray Whales as well as beautiful wild dolphins. We appreciate the 5 stars and we hope you can join us again soon!