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 24 Sep

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Starting at $42.00

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Tue 24 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)

Philsters

Jul 2020

As a local resident, going whale watching is one of my favorite activities. There are other options, but we prefer Dana Wharf Whale Watching because they never disappoint! Yesterday was a fun and eventful day. We saw 3 types of "toothed" whales (dolphin) - bottlenose, Risso's and the ever-popular common dolphin. There were large nursery pods with baby dolphin who were quite active! We also saw a very large ocean sunfish (mola mola). The ocean was very calm and the sun was out, providing a warm and fun experience. Captain Steve always does a great job finding sea life and describing what we were seeing. Nona the Naturalist has a real gift of giving us an intimate look at the wildlife and her enthusiasm is infectious! All in all, Dana Wharf provides the best experience for first-timers and regulars looking for a fun day of exploring the rich wildlife off the Dana Point coast.

Response from Host

Jul 2020

Thank you so much for sharing your amazing experience and we are thrilled you had a great time! We appreciate you taking the time to write such nice comments and look forward to your next visit!

Sunshine594750

Jun 2020

I booked the tour for me and my 6 years old daughter. It was safe and exciting adventure for both of us. We saw whale,dolphins, and sea lions. It was great to.e for both of us. My daughter even received a free book about sea life which she loves:-) Thank you,Dana Wharf! P.S. Due to COVID-19, Face Masks are required for this tour. We did wear them, but sometimes we were talking the masks off to take a picture:-)))

Response from Host

Jun 2020

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!

Teresa_P

Apr 2020

Cancelled due to Covid 19 rescheduled for May 2at 2pm. When I called to reschedule it was nice to speak to a person who booked my reservation for a later date. Still waiting on a confirmation though because the quarantine may last longer. At this point it’s day by day. God bless everyone and help us survive Covid 19.