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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)

Moshe_R

Jan 2022

So I booked this fairly last minute and they called me very last minute to let me know not enough people had booked and unless I wanted to pay for all the seats myself they would have to cancel or switch me to the boat. I was already in my Uber on the way so I decided to switch to the boat. It was a large boat with about 20 people (so a very different experience than what I had booked for $90). I also saw that you can put on their website for $30 less. I thought they should have given me a discount since they couldn’t run my trip. We did get to see a huge pod of common dolphins and several different gray whales from the catamaran so I can’t be too disappointed. Caitlin and Chuck were great. Thus three stars.

Jtheisen23

Jan 2022

We did a private charter for myself/wife and 3 daughters. Marie our captain was great! While we didn't see any whales, we saw hundreds of dolphins and were entertained the entire trip. She was very knowledgeable of the area and wildlife. She collaborated with other boats in the area to identify where both dolphins and whales were located.

Response from Host

Jan 2022

Thank you very much for the 5-star review! It’s wonderful that you and your family enjoyed your private charter with us recently, and I’m so glad you were happy with our Captain’s service as she provided an up-close experience with large pods of delightful wild dolphins. We appreciate that you took the time to post your valuable feedback. I hope we’ll see you for another memorable trip soon!

Jonna_S

Dec 2021

It was a cold, wet and rainy day. BUT w had a blast. Tom and Jess were fun and made it an adventure. We saw a large pod of dolphins that was amazing. It was an experience that was well worth fighting the cold, waves and rain!!