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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)

chrisdl4028

Jul 2019

My wife, daughter, and I went out on a trip with Captain Dave’s on July 22nd. We’ve been on several whale watching tours in Hawaii, the East Coast, and the West Coast. Going with Captain Dave’s was unique, as you can stand at the very front of the boat and watch dolphins swimming right under you. Or, if the conditions are right you can go down below the water level in one of their two underwater pods and watch dolphins swimming right next to you. On our trip with saw hundreds of common dolphins and I was able to capture several good shots and videos of dolphins jumping through the air and swimming right below me. Lastly, the crew on board and on shore was great. Highly recommend going out on a trip with these guys.

Response from Host

Aug 2019

Hi, Thanks so much for your review and recommendation! It’s wonderful to read that you found your excursion to be unique and memorable. I’m glad you had fun spending time with the beautiful wild dolphins, enjoying the various perspectives offered by the special features of our one-of-a-kind catamaran, Manute’a. We appreciate the positive feedback about our crew, too! I hope we’ll see you again soon.

tahirihcc

Jul 2019

We loved our tour. While didn’t see whales we did see two different kinds of dolphins. The captain gave us a brief explanation of ea type of dolphin. It was beautiful to see!! Our captain and crew were always checking on ea family. They were warm and kind. Easy to get to location . Directions and follow up to our reservation was both good and timely. Cost was reasonable for the value.

Response from Host

Aug 2019

Hi, Thank you so much for choosing Capt. Dave’s for an exciting ocean adventure! I’m glad you enjoyed spending time with the playful wild dolphins, and it’s so good to read that you were happy with not only the service of our Capt. and crew, but also our booking process, location, and price. And thanks for sharing your beautiful photos! We appreciate your business, and we’d love to see you again soon.

leslie1319

Jun 2019

I booked this trip for myself and my 9 and 12 year old...solely on reviews from Trip Advisor. Honestly, this was incredible, and something everyone should make an effort to experience. These guys do such an incredible job from beginning to end. They think of everything and are so fun to be with. I could not recommend this trip more! Just book it!!!

Response from Host

Jul 2019

Hi, Thank you for your positive review. I am so pleased that you and your children had an incredible time on your dolphin and whale watching trip with us. It’s wonderful that you had so much fun encountering the fascinating marine wildlife. We really appreciate your strong recommendation, and we’d love to see you again soon!