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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)

SATravelers

Dec 2021

Excellent experience. Our group had a great time, and Captain Gary was fantastic. Very professional and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend this company and Captain Gary.

Response from Host

Dec 2021

Thank you for choosing Capt. Dave’s for a 5-star dolphin and whale watching safari! I’m very pleased that you were satisfied with our Captain’s service, and it’s fantastic that you had a great time. We are grateful for your recommendation and hope to see you for another adventure soon!

Jet570874

Dec 2021

Me and my husband enjoyed our trip on the Zodiac. Captain Marie did a great job maneuvering the boat to ensure we saw the dolphins AND whales. We were lucky enough to have several humpback whale sightings. Captain Marie was really knowledgable and we enjoyed learning all about the dolphins and whales. The brownies and the end of the trip were a nice touch. Highly recommend!

Response from Host

Dec 2021

Hi, thanks so much for taking the time to review Capt. Dave’s. It’s wonderful that you and your husband were able to view playful wild dolphins as well as magnificent Humpback Whales up-close and personal from our exciting, high-speed zodiac-style vessel! We appreciate the high rating and the excellent feedback about our Captain. We’d love for you to join us again soon!

Debbie K

Dec 2021

The trip was amazing! Captain Chuck and Hannah were great guides. We followed the shearwater birds and were amazed at all the beautiful, entertaining dolphins. Hannah stood atop the boat and called out where she spotted the fin whale, which surfaced a number of times. It was apparent that they both loved these animals and shared a lot of great information. Dress for the weather so the cold and wind don’t dampen your experience!

Response from Host

Dec 2021

Hi Debbie, thanks for your review. We appreciate your recognition of our crew’s passion for their job. We were thrilled to be able to show you a magnificent Fin Whale as well as the playful wild dolphins and beautiful sea birds. Thank you for the 5-star rating, and we hope to see you for another adventure soon!