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High Speed Zodiac Whale Watching Safari from Dana Point
Dana Point, USA
- 2 hours
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
The ocean near Dana Point provides the perfect spot for catching sight of all kinds of whales and dolphins, and this whale-watching cruise combines an intimate experience limited to 20 people aboard an RHIB. Your guide, a marine naturalist, knows the best times and areas to spot wildlife, and also provides facts and commentary as you cruise.
- Spend a day in search of whales and dolphins during this Dana Point cruise
- Listen to facts told by a marine naturalist as your cruise the water
- Wildlife guarantee—if you don't spot any dolphins or whales, ride again for free
- A small group makes for a more intimate experience
What's Included
- Live commentary on board
- U.S. Coast Guard inspected and certified vessel
- Licensed Captain and professional crew member
- Food and drinks (available to purchase at check-in)
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 24440 Dana Point Harbor Dr, Dana Point, CA 92629, USA
Please arrive 45 minutes in advance. Check-in upstairs at our waterfront Dolphin Deck building. Located next to Baby Beach and OC Sailing & Events Center in Dana Point Harbor (Dana Point, Orange County, California)
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- You may encounter occasional ocean spray
- No over-sized bags or coolers please.
- Service animals allowed
Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Regina_H
Birthday celebration with friends. The trip was enjoyed by all. Captain Marie and Caitlin, the biologist made the trip most memorable. We followed a gray whale and played with a school of dolphins. The boat was fast and was very comfortable to be on. Captain Marie's expertise and Caitlin knowledge and information added to the trip. My group plans on going again.
Reviews
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242 reviews
Victoria_E, Apr 2024
Absolutely the BEST whale watching I have done in my life. We saw 6 fin whales, 20+ dolphins, and 2 gray whales all within 2 miles from the coast. The first mate was experienced in bio marine life and I learned a lot about whales. Such nice people and I plan to go again when I visit Laguna. Thank you to the captain and first mate for an amazing experience!!! I’ll never forget it!!
Regina_H, Mar 2023
Birthday celebration with friends. The trip was enjoyed by all. Captain Marie and Caitlin, the biologist made the trip most memorable. We followed a gray whale and played with a school of dolphins. The boat was fast and was very comfortable to be on. Captain Marie's expertise and Caitlin knowledge and information added to the trip. My group plans on going again.
Adam_D, Oct 2022
Great experience, Captain was great full of knowledge and even stayed out longer than planned. Highly recommend.
John_L, Jul 2022
Most amazing viewing of dolphins ever - over 300 for 20". A lifetime memory. I am so lucky to have experienced it with my son.
Lisa_G, Jun 2022
Bottle nose dolphin. Whales would have been great but we saw so much other wild life it was enjoyable
William_M, Mar 2022
Had a great time with Capt. Gary and Janelle(?)... Only saw one snorkeling whale, but got right in the thick of a huge school of Bottlenose dolphins. Even saw Patches... What a blast!
Moshe_R, Jan 2022
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 I decided to switch to the boat. It was a large boat with about 20 people (so a very different experience than what I had booked for $90). I also saw that you can put on their website for $30 less. I thought they should have given me a discount since they couldn’t run my trip. We did get to see a huge pod of common dolphins and several different gray whales from the catamaran so I can’t be too disappointed. Caitlin and Chuck were great. Thus three stars.
Jonna_S, Dec 2021
It was a cold, wet and rainy day. BUT w had a blast. Tom and Jess were fun and made it an adventure. We saw a large pod of dolphins that was amazing. It was an experience that was well worth fighting the cold, waves and rain!!
Jennifer_H, Jul 2021
We rode with Captain Marie on the Zodiac so much fun. We were so close to the dolphins it was a really magical experience!
Suzanne_Y, Jul 2021
A very comfortable boat ride with informative comments by captain and spotter. Saw many pods of dolphins and even some tuna!
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