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)

lollydepaulo

Mar 2019

Dana Point's Festival of Whales looked interesting and so I decided to check it out. My daughter used to live near the harbor and I loved spending time walking, ocean gazing and hanging out at the fun restaurants overlooking the water. The Festival of Whales looked like the perfect excuse to drive south and visit a wonderful place, so I did. When I arrived on Saturday it hadn't occurred to me to actually get on a boat and spend two hours on the ocean. But when I encountered so many happy people getting off of the Dana Pride, I realized I had no choice, it was time to go to sea. I made my reservation for the next day and booked the sunset trip. It was a perfect choice. Being the last trip of the day, it was slightly less crowded and more leisurely than earlier trips. It also turned out to be among the most successful outings of the day with our encountering a pod of gray whales. We didn't get to see the eleven sighted on the morning trip, but there were many whales of all sizes and they were what the announcer liked to call "good whales" in that they ignored us and joyfully went about their lives of feeding and swimming and waving their magnificent flukes (tails). Although I went alone I found myself sitting next to a group of friendly people and we were all yelling and clapping and having a wonderful time. The day was slightly overcast and the water very calm, and overall my two hours on that boat was utterly wonderful. I will be going back soon and taking my grandchildren who love sea creatures above all things. I highly recommend this trip and have only one criticism, the commentary was way too loud and hurt my ears. Oh well, a small price to pay for such a great time.

Response from Host

Mar 2019

This is just wonderful!!! So much fun! Thank you for visiting with us. It is always pleasing when our customers elect to write a review so our future customers can see what we are all about… thank you. We appreciate your comments about our pricing, service and products.

annr931

Mar 2019

Great afternoon whale and dolphin watching. The crew was great, very friendly. Saw lots of whales and the dolphins were all around the boat. Well worth the time!

Response from Host

Mar 2019

Thank you for visiting with us. It is always pleasing when our customers elect to write a review so our future customers can see what we are all about… thank you. We appreciate your comments about our pricing, service and products.

luvtarheelstate

Feb 2019

Great way to spend 2 hours. The boat was not really crowded so it was easy to move around and follow the fish. We saw 4 gray whales, several dozen dolphins & a couple of sea lions.

Response from Host

Feb 2019

Thank you for your patronage! We are pleased to be of service to you, and we thank you for complimenting that service with an exceptional rating.