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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)

cincyjw

Sep 2021

Captain Jim and Joshua were fantastic. We loved the high speed boat and the dolphins. Great 2 hours!

Response from Host

Sep 2021

Hi cincyjw, thanks for your review and the high rating. I’m so glad you thought the zodiac-style vessel was awesome! It’s fantastic that you enjoyed the speed and the up-close dolphin encounters. We appreciate the kind words about our Captain and crew, and hope you can join us again soon.

nikiib2015

Sep 2021

This is my third trip with this company but my first on the Zodiac. What a fun experience. Captain Marie was very knowledgeable and made sure we were able to see as many different species as possible. I would recommend this company to anyone! I will never go on the "other" big outfits as this one tops them all!!

Response from Host

Sep 2021

Hi Nikii, thank you so much for the amazing review, and for being a valued returning guest of Capt. Dave’s. I’m pleased that you had a fun experience on our high-speed zodiac-style vessel, and that you were satisfied with our Captain. We really appreciate your recommendation and look forward to your next trip out with us!

lisamE256GB

Sep 2021

Seeing the schools of dolphins and being so close to them on the front of the boat. It was amazing!! Captain Marie and first mate Matt were great. I will be back!! Thank you to all❤️

Response from Host

Sep 2021

Hi Lisa, thanks for reviewing your experience with Capt. Dave’s. I’m happy to read that you enjoyed spending time with the playful wild dolphins and getting super up-close with them on our fun, high-speed zodiac-style boat. We appreciate the wonderful feedback about our Captain and crew, too. I hope you can visit us for another exciting trip soon!