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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

Mon 23 Sep

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Starting at $89.00

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Mon 23 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)

kagru

Feb 2022

So much fun! We saw gray whales and lots of dolphins. It wasn't our 1st trip with Captain Dave's, and we always have a good time. We really enjoyed the zodiac boat. Captain Marie and Kaitlyn were awesome!

Response from Host

Feb 2022

Thank you so much for your review, and for being valued returning guests of Capt. Dave’s! It’s wonderful that Capt. Marie and Caitlyn provided a pleasant trip aboard the zodiac-style boat, including memorable views of beautiful whales and wild dolphins. We’d love for you to join us again soon!

Q1679WPkathyc

Feb 2022

Neil and Janelle were so informative and gave us plenty of time for viewing whales and dolphins. We followed two gray whales, two humpback whales and a pod of common dolphins. There wasn’t a bad seat on the boat and the Zodiac was a lot of fun. I definitely recommend this trip with Captain Dave’s.

Response from Host

Feb 2022

Hi Kathy, thanks for your amazing review of Capt. Dave’s. It’s fantastic that you had ample time to enjoy some unforgettable whale and dolphin encounters! I’m glad you liked our crew and the fun, high-speed zodiac-style vessel. We appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you again soon!

Jadranka P

Jan 2022

This was one of highlights during SC road trip. Although we did not see any whales there were loads of playful dolphins who followed us around. We absolutely loved it.

Response from Host

Feb 2022

Hi Jadranka, thanks for choosing Capt. Dave’s for an unforgettable marine wildlife safari. I’m so glad it turned out to be one of the highlights of your trip! I’m happy that you enjoyed spending time with the beautiful dolphins. And we’d love for you to come out on another trip with us soon!