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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

Fri 20 Sep

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Starting at $89.00

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Fri 20 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)

agentnoemi

Oct 2022

This trip was so much fun! We saw hundreds of common dolphins and some seals. We will be back for whale season! The crew was wonderful, and we had a safe, smooth ride.

Response from Host

Oct 2022

Hi Noemi, thanks for letting us know that you felt safe and comfortable during your safari as you got up-close and personal with large pods of playful wild dolphins, as well as some seals! I’m glad you liked our crew, and we appreciate the high rating. I hope we’ll see you again soon!

Adam_D

Oct 2022

Great experience, Captain was great full of knowledge and even stayed out longer than planned. Highly recommend.

Grubelhaus

Oct 2022

We went out with our 7yo on what she’s calls “the fast boat.” It’s a really fun ride on the Zodiac and we were able two types of dolphins! But the best part was Captain Marie and First Mate Michael! They made us feel safe, educated us on the marine life, and ensured that everyone has a chance to see the animals up close. We’ve been out with these folks several times and this was my favorite trip!

Response from Host

Oct 2022

Hi Thilani, thanks for the great review, and for being a valued returning guest of Capt. Dave’s! I love that you and your daughter had a great time on the fun high-speed zodiac-style vessel, and that you enjoyed seeing different kinds of wild dolphins. We appreciate the positive feedback about our crew, and we hope to see you again soon!