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High Speed Zodiac Whale Watching Safari from Dana Point

High Speed Zodiac Whale Watching Safari from Dana Point

Overview

A fast and fun wildlife adventure awaits your family aboard our zodiac-style vessels (rigid inflatable boats). This cruise of up to 20 passengers gives you a thrilling 2-hour look at Southern California’s year-round whales and dolphins. With speeds of 30 knots or more, you’ll spend less time looking for animals and more time enjoying them! Your zodiac adventure will have you incredibly close to the ocean’s surface and within arm’s reach of wildlife. At the conclusion of your cruise, you'll receive one of Mrs. Capt. Dave's famously delicious Triple Fudge Brownies. (Some folks love the brownies more than the whales!)

We are a certified Responsible Whale Watching partner with the World Cetacean Alliance located in Dana Point, CA, the Dolphin and Whale Capital of the World®, and the first Whale Heritage Site in the Americas.

City: Dana Point

Sun 22 Sep

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Starting at $89.00

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Sun 22 Sep

Starting at $89.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

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

Licensed Captain and professional crew member

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Minimum age is 6 years
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
You may encounter occasional ocean spray
No over-sized bags or coolers please.
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 (154)

piperdiaper

Mar 2022

Everything about the trip was exhilarating, fast flying boat , dolphins up close and personal, being able to see the barnacles on a whales back, friendly and knowledgeable staff who were as excited and the passengers at seeing the sea life, all lead to the best whale watching trip I have ever been on. Also impressed that the staff took the time to retrieve mylar balloons from the sea to prevent an animal tragedy.

Response from Host

Mar 2022

Thank you for the 5-star review, Piper! It was our pleasure to have you out on the water to view amazing dolphins and whales up-close. We appreciate that you support our commitment to caring for the wildlife. We hope you can visit us for another breathtaking experience soon!

Roger G

Feb 2022

The zodiac was lots of fun and that's what I'll do next time. Much smoother ride than I expected. Captain Chuck & First Mate Hannah were fantastic.

Response from Host

Feb 2022

Hi there, thanks for choosing Capt. Dave’s for a fun dolphin and whale watching safari on our exciting zodiac-style vessel. I’m so happy it was a smooth ride and that you liked our Captain and crew. We hope to see you for another adventure soon!

curts479

Feb 2022

Second time we've been out with these guys. Captain Chuck and Hannah were top notch. Really liked the smaller Zodiac boat as it had you close to the water and were able to move at a higher rate of speed

Response from Host

Feb 2022

Hi Curt, thanks for continuing to choose Capt. Dave’s for 5-star dolphin and whale watching excursions in lovely Dana Point. I’m so glad you liked our crew and the high-speed zodiac-style vessel! We appreciate the positive feedback and hope to see you again soon.