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

Fri 27 Dec

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Starting at $42.00

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Fri 27 Dec

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)

SKeena49

Jan 2018

I've been going out with DWWW for the past 6 years. It is a fantastic family owned company with great owners, captains and crew. The two vessels you will likely end up on are the Dana Pride or the Ocean Adventure, a beautiful catamaran which provides great opportunities for cetacean photography. Captains Todd Mansur, Frank Brennen, Corey Hall, and Chris Pica are extremely knowledgable about the wildlife that you'll encounter along the Southern California Bight.

Response from Host

Feb 2018

We appreciate your positive rating. It’s always appreciated and gratifying when we receive positive marks from our customers. Please introduce yourself next time you visit as we would like to extend our appreciation in person.

Jan S

Jan 2018

This is the second year we have gone out with Dana Wharf Whale Watching and Sportfishing. I am trying to start a tradition with my 5 grandkids and their moms. Last year we went in November and saw several humpbacks from afar, lots of spouts and tails and humps sighted and we had the thrill of one that swam right under the boat! It was super exciting for all of us and the kids were ecstatic. This year we went in the latter part of January and did not see any whales. However we did travel with 2 huge pods of common dolphins who truly seemed to enjoy swimming along with the boat! The kids were super excited and we adults were too. It made up for not seeing whales. Any time you get up close and personal with creation it is amazing. It was an absolutely beautiful clear SoCal day. The crew is friendly, the staff at the store when checking in is friendly and the kids left saying "this is going to be a tradition, right?" So I am certain we'll be back next year! Couldn't have had a better day.

Response from Host

Jan 2018

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

PM_Calif

Jan 2018

We loved the trip. The crew was very patient and that resulted in us seeing whales, dolphins and sea lions. The boat had coffee/snacks. The ground staff was very friendly. (Rates are low on Tuesdays)

Response from Host

Jan 2018

Thank you for both your patronage and for posting such generous comments regarding our business. We work very hard to ensure that we please wonderful customers like you. Thank you for validating that we are accomplishing that goal.