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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)

Estelle S

Jun 2019

Great crew!! During the periods of little to look at other than water, the crew would share short snipers of sea life facts! Wonderful trip, and the brownies!! Yummy.

Response from Host

Jul 2019

Hi, Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us a review. I’m very happy that your recent dolphin and whale safari with Capt. Dave’s was a great experience. I’m so glad you liked our crew and their informative narration, as well as Mrs. Capt. Dave’s delicious, complimentary triple-fudge brownies! Thanks again for coming out, and I hope we’ll see you again soon.

Daydream86497

Jun 2019

Trip started out with identifying species board game while on the dock. Once on the boat and outside the harbor we immediately spotted a grey whale. After going further out we spotted a large pod of Common Dolphins . We were able to go into the underwater viewing pods for a more up close underwater experience. Also saw sea lions and a Bottle Nose dolphin. The crew was friendly and knowledgeable. They made sure we were informed and entertained. We would do it again.

Response from Host

Jun 2019

Hi, Thank you so much for your review. How exciting that you encountered a Gray Whale! Normally by this time they are well on their way towards the Arctic, so this was an unusual sighting. I’m glad you had fun watching the different kinds of wild dolphins too, viewing them at the surface and also eye-to-eye via our special Underwater Viewing Pods! We appreciate the positive feedback about the trip and our crew, and I hope we’ll see you again soon.

NeilK_13

May 2019

Capt Dave delivered. We spent about an hour and a half with two Blue Whales. I have travelled the world looking for these rare creatures and they were a 15 minute boat ride off the Californian Coast. Capt was very knowledgeable and gave us good viewing without interfering with the whales. Absolutely amazing tour. Oh, there were dolphins as well.

Response from Host

May 2019

Hi, Thank you so much for your kind review, and for sharing your photos – they are wonderful! I’m so glad you were satisfied with your experience with Capt. Dave’s, and I am thrilled we were able to show you two impressive Blue Whales. It’s great that you liked viewing the lovely wild dolphins too. It was our pleasure to help make your trip unforgettable, and we’d love for you to come out with us again soon!