Whale Watching Excursion in Dana Point
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
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.
Inclusions
What's included
- Narration by captain
What's not
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Drinks
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.7
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Ratings come from 714 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
Showing reviews written in English.
5Best Whale Watching
Captain Emily, Victoria, and Nona were a fabulous crew! They were friendly, knowledgeable, and kind. It was a great trip!
5Whale day
Great food fun trip. We saw a lot of dolphins and enjoy a great day. We had grilled cheese that tasted great.
1Horrible. No excuse for tormenting the animals.
Horrible! Absolutely reckless disregard of the Orcas! So disturbing. The boat we were on saw the orcas from a safe distance and instead of stopping or at least slowing down the captain made sure he followed the Orcas so close he ran over one. Running over not to the point of any prop hitting it happened. This company needs to be investigated. And yes, I am submitting a report.
5Whale and Dolphin watching
Captain and crew were great. We were fortunate and came across hundreds of common dolphins in a large pod. We also came across a shark. It was our fifth time with this company and have seen ocean creatures every time. Go have a great experience!
4Good but no whales
It was a good trip. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. I really wish we could have seen some whales.
5Fun excursion
This was our family's first-ever whale watching experience and we really enjoyed it! The staff were friendly and made sure we were both educated and attentive to spotting aquatic life while on the boat. We saw one whale and it was great to "park" for awhile for multiple views. We then saw tons of dolphins jumping up and down and swimming, which was a lot of fun. We were well taken care of!
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Please CHECK IN for your boarding passes AT LEAST 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO BOAT DEPARTURE TIME and 45 MINUTES ON WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 125 travellers
- Operated by
- Dana Wharf Whale Watching and Sportfishing
- 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
- There are no refunds or rescheduling for no shows.
- Customers are limited to 10 tickets max for yourself or your party.
How it compares in Dana Point
- Its from-price is 48% below the median of the 24 experiences we list in Dana Point.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 2 of 24.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Dana Point
Dana Point is a harbour town on Orange County's coast in Southern California, set on headlands above the Pacific, with surf beaches and whale watching.
Dana Point takes its name from Richard Henry Dana, whose 1840 memoir Two Years Before the Mast described the headlands here. The harbour holds a marina of sailboats and fishing boats, and a waterfront of seafood restaurants and shops looks out over it. A replica of the brig Pilgrim, the ship Dana sailed on, is moored in the harbour.
Top-ranked sights in Dana Point: Dana Point Harbor.
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