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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)

Muaythaitully

Apr 2019

Fabulous in every way! Highly recommend! Came all the way from CT and was not disappointed. Everyone we came in contact with was great and friendly from reservation to the crew!

Response from Host

May 2019

Hi, Thank you so much for your review and recommendation. I’m so glad you were pleased with your recent dolphin and whale watching experience with Capt. Dave’s. It’s wonderful that you were satisfied with our whole staff; we love getting people out on the water to see these amazing marine mammals up close! I hope you can join us again soon!

Emily T

Apr 2019

We saw 5 Gray Whales, a ton of dolphins and some CA Sea Lions. The crew was great and the brownies afterward were excellent. Kids were very tired from Disneyland the day before and got a little sea sick. Wish we had slept better the night before but that was our bad. It was cold, so wear and hat and a jacket. The whales were mating and went right up beside our boat, it was so cool!

Response from Host

Apr 2019

Hi, Thank you for your review. It sounds like you had a marvelous time on your recent safari with Capt. Dave’s, viewing stunning Gray Whales and playful wild dolphins up close. I’m so sorry that the kids felt sick – for anyone concerned about motion sickness, we always recommend the early morning trips when conditions are the calmest. We also have different remedies for sale at our check in area. It’s wonderful that you all still had a great time, and I’m glad you liked our crew and the delicious, complimentary brownies. I hope you can join us again soon!

NCAriz

Mar 2019

It is so rare these days to have an experience that one walks away from with the feeling of absolute perfection. This was the one. The customer service from beginning to end was fabulous. Everything was so organized and smooth. From the sweet ladies working at check in to the crew on the boat who kept us all informed throughout. The people running this show were amazing. The entire experience was six star. We saw 6 grey whales, played with 12+ dolphins for over a half hour and visited the sea lions playing and sunning towards the end. It was one of the most moving experiences and worth far more than the money charged for the excursion. The boat was awesome and so comfortable. All of the staff on board were so accommodating and went the extra mile to make the trip wonderful for every passenger. Captain Dave catered to everyone and every age group on the boat, especially making the trip just as special for the little ones as he did for the adults. I didn't have little ones but was so impressed at how he made sure that the children had the involvement with the dolphins up close and personal. It was the most wonderful and moving day. Once the animals were spotted Captain Dave turned off the engine and and allowed the animals to dictate the encounter. I was so moved by all the animals we were able to see and interact with that I found my eyes becoming glassy with so much emotion from seeing all of this magic in the ocean. This trip was the absolute best part of our vacation. Oh and I don't want to forget the most awesome brownies that every passenger was given at the conclusion of the trip. They are made by Dave's wife and are to die for. The brownies were the perfect way to end the best excursion. An absolute must do for all. Thanks Captain Dave and staff for so many special family memories. We will never forget this trip.

Response from Host

Mar 2019

Hi, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us. I’m incredibly pleased to read how happy you were with your recent dolphin and whale watching safari. It’s wonderful that you were satisfied with our boat and overall customer service, and that you liked the interactive and engaging service of our Captain and crew. I’m so glad we were able to get you up-close and personal with such a variety of marine wildlife. It’s always our goal to provide a memorable excursion! We appreciate the high rating, and hope we will see you again soon!