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Dolphin & Whale Watching Eco-Safari with Underwater Viewing
Dolphin & Whale Watching Eco-Safari with Underwater Viewing
Dolphin & Whale Watching Eco-Safari with Underwater Viewing
Dolphin & Whale Watching Eco-Safari with Underwater Viewing

Dolphin & Whale Watching Eco-Safari with Underwater Viewing

By Captain Dave's Dolphin and Whale Safari
9.8 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is €91 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview
  • In Dana Point, the Dolphin & Whale Capital of the World
  • Year-round large whales and wild dolphins
  • Underwater viewing pods for an eye to eye experience
  • Complimentary triple fudge brownies
  • Trained naturalists make your trip memorable

Activity location

  • Capt. Dave's Dolphin and Whale Watching Safari
    • 24440 Dana Point Harbor Drive
    • 92629, Dana Point, California, United States of America

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Dolphin Deck at Capt. Dave's
    • 24440 Dana Point Harbor Drive
    • 92629, Dana Point, California, United States of America

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2.5 Hour Signature Safari
  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English

Meet your group at Dana Point Harbour, at the location next to Baby Beach and OC Sailing & Events Centre. For your convenience, there’s free parking by your meeting spot on the harbour. Your departure time may vary by the date you choose, so please take note the service provider will contact you after booking to confirm available times for the date you’ve picked. Meet at the Dolphin Deck about 30 to 45 minutes before the time your 2.5-hour whale and dolphin watching Eco-safari begins. Board one of three catamarans—either Manute’a, DolphinSafari, or Lily. Your boat takes about 10 minutes or less to make its way out of the harbour onto the open water. At this point, keep your eyes open for sea lions, marine birds, and other creatures, as this is a great place to spot them. As your captain takes you further out, your group will spot dolphins, whales, and sometimes sharks. Some whales you might see on your journey include Blue Whales, Grey Whales, Humpback Whales, Fin Whales, Minke Whales, and occasionally Orcas (Killer Whales). Also, keep in mind, there are five species of wild dolphins that might cross your path, too. As you cruise, enjoy commentary from a naturalist who fills you in on the sea creatures, their lifestyles, their natural habitats, and what’s being done to protect them. If you’d like, you can head down to the underwater viewing pods on your catamaran to catch sight of the ocean life from an underwater vantage point.

Language options: English
Price details
€91.28 x 1 Adult€91.28
Total
Price is €91.28

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included2.5 Hour Dolphin & Whale Watching Cruise
  • What's includedWhat's includedMrs. Capt. Dave's Triple Fudge Brownies
  • What's includedWhat's includedCoast Guard Licensed Captain & Professional Crew
  • What's includedWhat's includedLive Narration
  • What's includedWhat's includedUS Coast Guard Inspected and Certified Vessel
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood and Drinks (Available to Purchase at Check-in)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedKeepsake Photo (Select Trips Only)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedCustom Drone Video (Select Trips Only)

Know before you book

  • All ages are welcome
  • All trips are subject to vessel availability
  • Expectant mothers are welcome
  • You might encounter occasional ocean spray on the bow
  • Entry into the Underwater Viewing Pods requires the use of ladder-like steps. Persons with a disability or limited mobility may have difficulty.
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

What you can expect

Feel the extraordinary experience swimming with dolphins and whales, underwater, without getting wet, aboard our most unique catamaran sailboat Manute’a. Our vessel features two exclusive Eye-to-Eye Underwater Viewing Pods and three Eye-Spy Dolphin Tram Nets on the bow for an up-close and immersive whale watching adventure.

A micro dolphin and whale museum and live narration from expert marine naturalists form a whale watching experience that is both fun and educational. Never crowded, Manute’a carries up to 49 happy passengers with plenty of elbow room and comfortable seating for all.

And Mrs. Capt. Dave’s legendary, delicious Triple Fudge Brownies are served complimentary!

Get up-close and personal with YEAR ROUND majestic whales and breathtaking dolphins aboard smaller, intimate boats. Experience these amazing animals as they were meant to be seen – in their natural habitat, wild and free! For over 20 years Captain Dave’s eco-friendly whale watching safaris have created memorable and educational excursions for the entire family.

November through May grey whales are seen making their annual migration from their feeding grounds near the Arctic to the mating and calving lagoons near Mexico, and back again. In between May and October the largest known animal to have ever lived on earth, the giant blue whale is encountered. Anytime throughout the year fin whales, minke whales, and humpback whales delight spectators. Rare whales that could be seen at any time include orcas (killer whales), Bryde’s whales, sei whales, sperm whales, pilot whales, and false killer whales.

“Come for the whales, stay for the dolphins.” Several species of wild dolphins are seen throughout the year, including mega-pods that can number up to 10,000 dolphins! Dana Point is home to the unforgettable dolphin stampede - hundreds, sometimes thousands of dolphins porpoising out of the water together at high speed.

Assorted species of fish can be seen, including sharks such as great whites, hammerheads, makos, rare basking sharks, are more. Sea lions and seals, pelagic birds, and much more await you!

Every day is a new discovery; every trip offers a different surprise. Join us for an absolutely unforgettable adventure!

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures
  • High-touch surfaces cleaned and disinfected
  • Vehicles and venues cleaned with disinfectants
Safety measures
  • Hand sanitiser provided
  • Individually wrapped food options available
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Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESCapt. Dave's Dolphin and Whale Watching Safari
    • 24440 Dana Point Harbor Drive
    • 92629, Dana Point, California, United States of America

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEDolphin Deck at Capt. Dave's
    • 24440 Dana Point Harbor Drive
    • 92629, Dana Point, California, United States of America

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

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8.0 out of 10

Gloria W

Reviewed on Expedia
22 Feb 2023
United States
I booked this trip for the underwater viewing and I feel that this offering was deceptive. We did not see any whales at 11, 12 or 1 o’clock, and there were not any dolphins!
Activity date: 21 Feb 2023
10.0 out of 10

Kenia N

Reviewed on Expedia
24 Aug 2022
United States
Very friendly environment crew knowledgable and would recommended to my friends and family... happy we saw whales and dolphins.
Activity date: 23 Aug 2022
10.0 out of 10

Jimmie C

Reviewed on Expedia
20 Jul 2022
United States
The boat ride was fantastic! We saw several dolphin and other fish. I would highly recommend.
Activity date: 19 Jul 2022
10.0 out of 10

Amy A

Reviewed on Expedia
15 Jul 2021
United States
So fun, captain and shipmates were great. Boar clean!
Activity date: 14 Jul 2021
10.0 out of 10

Arthur U

Reviewed on Expedia
19 Jun 2021
United States
Tje boat ride was great. We were able to see a large pod of dolphins and glimpsed a whale. Crew was knowledgable and friendly. Would do it again!
Activity date: 18 Jun 2021
10.0 out of 10

Chelsea

Reviewed on Expedia
18 Apr 2021
Amazing! The crew was fantastic, we saw hundreds of dolphins and the underwater viewing pods were an added bonus that made it all the more wonderful. We also saw sea lions and a sun fish as well. Boat was safe, clean and the crew really knew what they were doing. Book it! Oh, and you get a delicious brownie at the end which was the perfect way to cap off a great tour.
Activity date: 17 Apr 2021
10.0 out of 10

Colleen O

Reviewed on Expedia
10 Apr 2021
United States
This was a great eco-safari viewing dolphins in the wild and supporting non captivity for these beautiful and amazing creatures. They flocked the catamaran and we racing with them as we broke through the waves. We had the Mermaid crew and we were happy to be assistant mermaids spotting dolphins and whales from the bow. Excellent and will do again
Activity date: 9 Apr 2021
10.0 out of 10

Patricia C

Reviewed on Expedia
3 Apr 2021
United States
All around great company and adventure. We appreciated the expert onboard information about the ocean, dolphins, whales, birds and sunfish. The smaller group was great, allowed us lots of room to move about the boat and have great viewing opportunity. Brownies finished off the morning perfectly!!
Activity date: 2 Apr 2021
10.0 out of 10

Joel N

Reviewed on Expedia
3 Oct 2020
United States
Great staff and a memorable experience Recommend this great experience.
Activity date: 2 Oct 2020
10.0 out of 10

David T

Reviewed on Expedia
12 Jul 2020
United States
A beautiful afternoon on the water. Two whales and thousands of dolphins. Awesome times!
Activity date: 11 Jul 2020
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