Whale Watching Excursion in Dana Point

Overview

Delight in the exciting sights and sounds of the magnificent ocean creatures off Dana Point in Orange County. Known as a landmark for marine life sightings, Dana Wharf’s ocean adventure cruises offer rare glimpses into a huge variety of underwater wildlife and gorgeous scenic views you’ll never forget. Search for whales, dolphins, sea lions and other exciting marine life! All cruises are narrated by expert captains who will educate you on the abundant ocean life on the coast. Trips are 2 hours long, plenty of time to discover the world that lies beneath. Remember that sightings of marine life are guaranteed.

City: Dana Point

Mon 23 Sep

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Starting at $42.00

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Mon 23 Sep

Starting at $42.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Narration by captain

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
If you are lost please call 949-496-5794. There are no refunds or rescheduling for no shows.
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (432)

B0hdana

Mar 2019

There are so many things I enjoy about this experience ... being out on open ocean, the seabreeze, the views of coastal Dana Point, Laguna Beach & Catalina Island, seeing whales & dolphins up close! It's refreshing! Over the years I have been on 4 or 5 of Dana Wharf's 2 hour whale watch tours and have never been disappointed. Obviously no business can ever guarantee that you will see a whale but I have been lucky every time! Today I saw a gray whale come up out of the water vertically. First time I have ever seen that. The guide's narration is informative and interesting. The other employees on the boat have always been friendly & pleaseant. They have some type of food service on the bigger boats but I have never tried it. Tourist Tips: * A little online research can inform you on the best times of year to see whales. Dana Wharf's website also lists a daily sighting count. * Bring extra clothing. It will always be colder & windier out on the water vs. on shore especially during the winter whale migration season.

Response from Host

Mar 2019

Every day we count our blessings that our business attracts such nice and kind hearted patrons like you. That you would take your time to so generously honor our staff is totally appreciated. We are believers that within each review one gets a glimpse of the character and quality of the reviewer as well as that which they review. That being the case....we can only hope that our business is near the quality that you represent.

Greg C

Mar 2019

We have gone whale watching a number of times out of Dana Point. Usually we would see a few dolphins and got up close and personal with a blue whale. This trip (3/18) we caught up to three migrating gray whales and they put on a fluke show for us. We hung out with them for close to 30 minutes and then it was time to head back. On the return trip we cam across a pod of dolphins, at least 20-25 and they stayed with us until it was time to head to port. A fellow passenger advised us there are frequently super deals on Groupon which makes this an affordable way to enjoy an afternoon on the Pacific.

Response from Host

Mar 2019

It was a pleasure to have you as one of our guests and hope to have the same opportunity often in the future. We appreciate your kind words about our staff and how you enjoyed your visit.

Martin M

Mar 2019

Very informative and interesting couple of hours the crew were helpful and knowledgeable and the captain ensured we had the maximum chance for seeing as much as possible and we did see whales, dolphins and seal lions

Response from Host

Mar 2019

Thank you for selecting us and for revealing your positive view of our business with others. We strive to deserve accolades like yours every single day and we will never tire of hearing that we please our treasured customers and clientele