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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

Wed 25 Sep

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Starting at $89.00

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Wed 25 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)

jessicacI4690LS

Feb 2021

My son and I saw a finwhale, gray whale (!), a BUNCH of dolphins, and a sunfish! Even though Captain Neal said there was no guarantee, we were able to see exactly what we wanted! It was an incredible experience. I was impressed by First Mate Jeannie, who shared what she knew about the sea animals. She also cleaned up a mylar balloon that she found floating in the ocean. Bravo!

Response from Host

Feb 2021

Hi Jess, thanks for your review. Sounds like you had a lot of fun on our exciting, high-speed zodiac-style vessel, getting up-close and personal with different kinds of awe-inspiring whales as well as wild dolphins and other wildlife! It’s great that you liked our crew’s informative narration, and thank you for being supportive of our efforts to keep our ocean clean. I hope you can come out for another memorable trip soon!

Kim_D

Feb 2020

She worked hard to find animals. Saw a lot of dolphins. Weather wasn't great so we chose not to go out real far

crimsonowl

Jan 2020

Capt Dave's runs a professional and efficient operation. Everything was logistically smooth and well-run. We chose a private Fast Cat zodiac excursion for our family of five, and we were very pleased with the experience. We spent two hours on the water with an expert captain and naturalist, Craig, who was deeply knowledgeable about the wildlife and the ocean topography. The zodiac ride was surprisingly smooth -- I had worried about sea-sickness, but it was not at all an issue -- and we enjoyed a comfortable trip. We saw two large pods of dolphins -- common and white-sided Pacific -- but unfortunately, no whales. The lack of whale sightings was disappointing, but the dolphins were playful and numbered in the hundreds. We will definitely book again when we are back in the area!

Response from Host

Jan 2020

Hi, thank you so much for your review. It’s wonderful that you had an exceptional experience during your private charter aboard our exciting high-speed vessel Fast Cat. I’m so pleased that you were comfortable and liked the service and expertise of our Captain as you spent time with large pods of delightful wild dolphins. We value your feedback and business, and would love to see you again soon!