About This Tour
Gather the family, kids, and friends to join Dana Point's highest-rated whale watching activity, featuring exclusive Underwater Viewing Pods. For over 25 years we have provided the most unique and eco-friendly dolphin and whale watching trips to view magnificent Blue Whales, Gray Whales, Humpback Whales, Fin Whales, Minke Whales, occasionally Orcas, and more. Five species of wild dolphins are also seen throughout the year, including mega-pods with up to 10,000 dolphins! Plus sea lions, marine birds, and even sharks. You'll depart from Dana Point, the Dolphin and Whale Capital of the World®. We're a certified Responsible Whale Watching partner with the World Cetacean Alliance. Aboard our uncrowded high-tech catamaran you will enjoy up close and personal dolphin and whale watching with expert narration, complimentary triple fudge brownies, and more.
Photo Gallery
Two, exclusive eye-to-eye underwater viewing pods
Humpback whale jumps out of the water
Blue whale mom and calf
Surrounded by hundreds of dolphins
Get eye to eye with dolphins underwater, without getting wet
Magnificent blue whale watching
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Meeting Point
Please arrive 45 minutes in advance. Check-in upstairs at our waterfront Dolphin Deck building. We're located next to Baby Beach and OC Sailing & Events Center.
Special Instructions
Please check in 45 minutes before trip time. Public parking is free and first-come, first-served. IMPORTANT: Please allow ample time to arrive and check-in. Unfortunately, we cannot delay the boat's departure nor rebook you on another trip if you are late.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
✓ Free cancellation due to bad weather
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Captain Dave's Dolphin & Whale Watching Safari
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