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

Tue 01 Oct

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Starting at $42.00

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Tue 01 Oct

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)

Lori_G

Feb 2022

The captain was informative as we witnessed multiple breaching of the whales. The fresh air, lovely views of the coast, and enjoyable bird sightings also made the day.

Susan8467

Jan 2022

We had some complications during our travels so had to re-schedule this trip a few times (not to mention we missed seeing the request to arrive 45 minutes before departure to check in and got there only 15 minutes ahead of time) and they were always so nice and accommodating! We ended up on the 10am trip on a Wednesday with bright sunshine, beautiful blue skies and fairly calm seas. We did see up to 4 whales from a far which was exciting! There were 2 women crew on board who provided good information on the whales and other wildlife and were highly knowledgeable on a wide variety of topics to answer guests' questions and the Captain provided some information during the stops. The Captain and crew don't have much control over what wildlife is seen, but wish we would have seen more up close (first time they said they have never seen dolphins). For us, there was a 6-8 minute wait between sightings while the whale(s) were diving. We are boaters so enjoyed the ride either way and do recommend this tour group if you are in the area. We live far away or would go with them again in the hopes of catching more whales up close. Also of note, the galley served a wide arrange of food and drinks which was a welcome bonus (hot dogs, quesadillas, sodas & sports drinks, bagged chips & nuts, full bar, grilled cheese and more!) and again, the person who was working the galley (after assisting with the lines coming and going) was super-friendly. Note: there was a 50% pp discount on Tuesdays during this time (Jan 2021)

Response from Host

Jan 2022

Thank you for taking some of your valuable time to provide fellow consumers with your rich perspective. We appreciate the feedback and look forward to seeing you again soon!

tiredconferencegoer

Jan 2022

Fun trip! Might have to stand for best view, but there are seats. Saw whales and dolphins. Would go again if I’m in the area.

Response from Host

Jan 2022

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