DANA POINT · WHALE WATCHING
The trips worth heading out on.
The 4 dana point whale watching tours travellers head out on most, side by side. What you are likely to see, how far offshore the boat goes, how long you are out, the operator running it and what a place on board costs.
A 2.5-hour Dana Point catamaran safari for dolphins and whales, with live naturalist talk, underwater pods on Manute’a, and a free brownie.
Most Popular“We had a magical experience! Was definitely the highlight of our vacay! We are allll obsessed with dolphins now!”
Whale watching off Dana Point on a 95-foot vessel with captain narration, a cozy enclosed cabin, and a 2-hour cruise for $65.
“Manage your expectations. We didn’t see any whales, but we saw 2 pods of dolphins. The day was nice, weather was perfect and the water was calm. We enjoyed the trip.”
Dana Point zodiac whale watching with live marine naturalist commentary, small-group vibes, and a free return if you miss dolphins or whales.
“So I booked this fairly last minute and they called me very last minute to let me know not enough people had booked and unless I wanted to pay for all the seats myself they would have to cancel or switch me to the boat. I was already in my Uber on the way so…”
Dana Point RIB whale watch then fishing at a reef or kelp bed. Small-group trip with gear, snacks, and license info.
“This trip did not happen! Vendor left us without a trip and no notice They blamed Viator but I have doubts Do not book this trip!”
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