Dana Point Dolphin & Whale Watching With Underwater Viewing

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A catamaran beside a surfacing whale off Dana Point

Dana Point Dolphin & Whale Watching With Underwater Viewing

Before you book

This trip is in Dana Point, not San Diego: 2.5 hours from 24440 Dana Point Harbor Drive. Check in 45 minutes before; public parking is free, first come, first served.
Included: a Coast Guard-inspected catamaran, a licensed captain, a marine naturalist or biologist, two underwater viewing pods, tram nets and a micro-museum of whale and dolphin artifacts. Food, drinks and the gratuity are not included.
The underwater pods are entered by ladder-like steps, which may be hard for people with limited mobility. Trips run in all weather; no luggage or large bags.
Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours ahead; you can reserve now and pay later.

About This Experience

Captain Dave's catamaran from Dana Point Harbor, with two underwater viewing pods and nets just above the water: whales year-round, dolphins, sea lions and seabirds, with a marine naturalist narrating.

Highlights

Experience year-round whales, dolphins, sea lions, sharks, birds, and more
Discover eye-to-eye underwater viewing pods
Enjoy an uncrowded, eco-friendly catamaran sailboat
Learn more about the lives of whales and dolphins
Relax and connect with nature

What's Included

✓ U.S. Coast Guard inspected and certified boat
✓ Licensed captain
✓ Marine naturalist and/or marine biologist
✓ Live narration
✓ Two eye-to-eye underwater viewing pods
✓ Eye-spy dolphin & whale tram nets
✓ Micro-museum of dolphin & whale artifacts

Not Included

Food and drinks
Gratuity

Good to Know

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
Entry into the Underwater Viewing Pods requires the use of ladder-like steps; persons with a disability or limited mobility may have difficulty.
Please check in 45 minutes before trip time. Public parking is free and first-come, first-served.