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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

Sat 21 Sep

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Starting at $100.00

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Sat 21 Sep

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)

Y4546AYjanj

Sep 2022

What a great educational trip with a great crew. We saw many dolphins and looked hard for whales but it is the end of season for them. I highly recommend Dave’s Dolphin Safari for everyone who loves the ocean and our local sea life. Thanks to the crew today for a great day.

Response from Host

Sep 2022

Hi Jan, thanks for the review and recommendation! It was our pleasure to provide an educational, exciting trip filled with up-close sightings of beautiful wild dolphins! We appreciate the shout out for our crew, and we’d love for you to visit us again soon!

WWHagen

Sep 2022

We had a fantastic outing with Captain Chuck, Stacey and Hannah. Saw huge bottlenose and common dolphin pods, and even a dolphin stampede! The crew members were really friendly, helpful and most of all knowledgeable, which made the trip fun and also informative. Throughout the process, the communication from Capt. Dave's was terrific. Highly recommend this experience!

Response from Host

Sep 2022

Thanks for the stellar review and recommendation! It was our pleasure to have you on board for breathtaking sightings of different kinds of wild dolphins. We love the shout out for our Captain and crew, and we hope you can visit us for another adventure soon.

P4203BLsusane

Sep 2022

We had a blast with Captain Dave this morning. Our crew, Captain Chuck, Stacie and Hannah were excellent and helpful. We got to see several dolphin stampedes which was amazing! My grandson and I went into the lower viewing pod and came face to face with bottle nose dolphins. Overall an excellent experience that I highly recommend.

Response from Host

Sep 2022

Thank you so much for the review and high rating! It’s wonderful to read what a great time you had out on the water with Capt. Dave’s, enjoying an exciting dolphin stampede! I’m thrilled that the special features of our catamaran gave you a super up-close view, and we appreciate the positive feedback about our crew. We’d love to see you again soon!