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

Sun 22 Sep

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Starting at $42.00

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Sun 22 Sep

Starting at $42.00

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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)

Charleen D

Aug 2018

My boyfriend and I went on this excursion and enjoyed our selves. All crew members were very professional and with a fun attitude. We saw 1 whale and dozens of dolphins. I would highly recommend any one to enjoy this cruise.

Response from Host

Aug 2018

We appreciate your positive rating. It’s always appreciated and gratifying when we receive positive marks from our customers.

Rick-Kathy W

Aug 2018

The captain and crew were fun and interesting. We did not see any whales on our 10 AM excursion, but we literally sailed along with hundreds of dolphins jumping and diving alongside our boat for most of the trip. They were glorious and beautiful to watch! The weather was perfect, and everyone onboard seemed to have a great time. I can't wait to do it again! Well worth the $35 fee, and we were given 50 % off discount coupons when we disembarked, making our next booking even more affordable!

Response from Host

Aug 2018

Thank you for your kind words about Dana Wharf Whale Watching. It is always a great pleasure to hear that we are serving our customers well. We look forward to serving you again soon. Gratefully,Dana Wharf Whale Watching

HappyKatya

Aug 2018

Dana Wharf Whale Watching has a knowledgeable crew who know the ecosystem and are concerned to keep us and the whales and dolphins safe and happy. It's a cute smaller boat so it's agile, but plenty of room to sit and a shaded area from the sun. Best time is Jan-March, and Dana Point Harbor runs its annual Festival of the Whales each March, complete with parade and outside clam chowder competition ($10 for ten tastes, yum). Dana Point Harbor is lovely - lots of good restaurants - and this cruise sails out of it, and then up and down one of the prettiest coasts I know. If there are whales and dolphins out there--which they usually are--this crew will find them. If they don't happen to be out, you still get a terrific little cruise and lots of nice places to eat afterward. Tip: Parking is better on weekdays. Weekends, especially in summer, the Harbor lots do fill up. However, there is a free town shuttle trolley to offsite parking; check the Dana Point Trolley website.

Response from Host

Aug 2018

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.