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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

Sun 17 Nov

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Starting at $100.00

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Sun 17 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)

Barb G

Sep 2019

I highly recommend this tour. This is the second time I have been on this excursion and both times have exceeded my expectations. This time I wanted my 6 year old Granddaughter to have this experience We had a great day. We saw a humpback whale and a lot of dolphins. I guess this was only the second sighting of a humpback all season. I love the fact that they will change course to take you to the animals. The staff are very knowledgeable and go above and beyond to make sure that every person on the boat has an enjoyable day.

Response from Host

Sep 2019

Hi, Thanks so much for your review and for being a valued returning guest of Capt. Dave’s. I’m glad you and your granddaughter had fun getting up-close and personal with an impressive Humpback Whale, and hundreds of wild dolphins! Thank you for the positive feedback about our crew. I hope you can visit us again soon!

Markyd1272

Aug 2019

I took my 2 Boys, 5 and 7 years old out for the 2.5 hour cruise on the catamaran. We saw hundreds of Dolphins and several seals. no whales but the Dolphins made the show. This was an awesome trip. My Boys absolutely loved it. The Captain and crew were fantastic. There’s plenty of space, the viewing pods were really cool. I highly recommend this trip to anyone who loves being our on the Ocean amongst wildlife. We will definitely do this trip again next year for our summer vacation 2020 in So Cal. It was worth every penny!

Response from Host

Sep 2019

Hi, Thanks for your review and for sharing your photos. It’s wonderful that you and your boys had such an awesome time viewing hundreds of wild dolphins and other animals, and I’m glad the Underwater Viewing Pods enhanced your perspective on these amazing marine mammals. We appreciate your recommendation, and we’d look forward to seeing you again next year!

Companion19085627672

Aug 2019

This tour came highly recommended from some friends and it was well worth it! We took the morning tour and found several groups of dolphins for some awesome photos and experiences. The crew was very friendly and knowledgable about the ocean life. We didn't spot any whales but the dolphins and commentary made the trip worth it for the price. I would recommend the afternoon tour since the captain said they coordinate with previous tours for whale locations. Bring some layers as the temperature varies. The front of the boat is splashy but everywhere else was dry. Would highly recommend this tour!

Response from Host

Sep 2019

Hi, Thank you for your review and recommendation. I’m very happy that you enjoyed a lovely morning out on the water, spending time with beautiful wild dolphins. I’m also glad that you liked our crew and their informative narration. I hope you can join us for more amazing wildlife sightings soon!