Family and Private Group Whale and Dolphin Watching | 3 hours

17 Reviews | Dana Point
From $150.00 per person Lowest Price Guarantee
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Private Whale Watching
2 Adults x $150.00
$300.00
Approx Total
$300.00
Duration: 3 hours: We will travel around the coastline of Orange County in search of marine mammals and animals view!
Special request: Message me if you wish for me to prepare a special meal, snack or beverages for your special trip!
Coastline cruise: Depending on where the mammals are we will travel between 3-10 miles out in search of what nature will offer us!
Motor boat: We will be aboard a 28' RIB that is very comfortable and can accommodate up to six passengers.
Among Dolphins and Whales Eco-Tour
2 Adults x $150.00
$300.00
Approx Total
$300.00

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: Japanese, English
  • Bottled water
  • Tour escort/host
  • Snacks
  • Landing and facility fees
  • Local taxes
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Gratuities

Overview

Hop on board our new super fast RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat). It's an exhilarating ride out to wherever the mammals are! We will cruise the majestic California coastline in search of pods of dolphins and migrating whales.  Get up close and personal with these ocean mammals in their natural environment with chances of seeing other animals such as sea lions, sharks, sunfish and on rare occasions, Orcas!  Learn about their behaviors, environment and ecology.  Many times we see them feeding, mating and interacting for those 'National Geographic' moments!  This is a three our tour and is either a private or semi-private experience as there are only six spots per trip.  Comfortable bean bags, water and simple snacks are available.  Feel free to bring your own beverages (alcohol is permitted) and food.

Meeting points

24450 Dana Point Harbor Dr

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Dana Point Harbor (Pass By)

    We will sail the coastline in search of marine mammals and other animals and observe them in their natural habitat.

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A maximum of six people per booking
  • Operates in most weather conditions, please dress appropriately. Recommend layered clothing with a warm jacket or wind breaker.

Free Cancellation

April 26100% refund
April 27No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Reviews

4.8

17 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
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  • 4 stars
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  • 1 star
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Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 16 reviews with 5 stars

Awesome staff and awesome day.

Published on Nov, 2024

2 plus hours of whales and lots and lots of dolphins and sea lions. The day could not have been any better!

Great dolphin watching tour

Published on Sep, 2024

9-3-2024 We had a great 2h boat trip with Captain Will. We saw tons of dolphins, multiple pods of varying sizes. The larger ones were probably in the hundreds. Various birds (pelicans, gulls, etc.) joined the dolphins hunting schools of fish. The time (9:30-11:30am), was very nice: marine layer first with very little wind. About an hour into the tour the sun came out. We also saw a couple big Mola mola (ocean sunfish). Unfortunately, no whales this time. Captain will was friendly, helpful and tried to show us as much as possible. Our group of 6 loved it and had a great time.

Magical Morning with the Whales

Published on May, 2024

AMAZING EXPERIENCE! You can't always predict wildlife, but Captain Will paid attention to nature's cues- weather, birds, and even other captains- to give us the highest possibility of a great morning. A pod dolphins were feeding, a minke whale, and two fin whales were active popping up all around us. After some of the other whale watching vessels left the area, it was almost like the fin whale duo started interacting with our small boat. It was unbelievable. When it was time for us to head in, they passed under our boat and one even rolled over on to his back and we could see the white belly. It was unbelievable. I would definitely book again.

Best private experience!

Published on Jun, 2023

Great experience, the operator really knew his stuff and I learned a lot and saw everything I expected to see! Amazing.

Born To Be Wild

Published on Feb, 2023

Excellent experience! We saw 3 whales and a few pods of dolphins. Will was phenomenal, interactive and enthusiastic. Would definitely recommend and we would definitely go again!

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