Sail a 1926 schooner along the Orange County coast at sunset
2 Hours
Champagne, drinks, light snacks
Step aboard the 1926 Schooner Curlew for an evening sail off Dana Point. Relax under sail or help the crew hoist the canvas as the coast passes by.
Non-refundable and cannot be rescheduled. The activity may be canceled for severe or unsafe weather; if canceled, tickets may be rescheduled subject to availability. If the minimum ticket requirement is not met, the activity may be canceled with a full refund or rescheduling.
Product ID: RRG98S
Bring cash for onboard purchases of snacks, beverages, and gratuities; these purchases are cash only.
Dana Wharf office, 34675 Golden Lantern Street, Dana Point, CA 92629
Dana Wharf delivers consistently excellent whale watching experiences with a crew that clearly knows their stuff. Reviewers rave about the knowledgeable captains and friendly staff who engage with passengers throughout trips, providing educational commentary about marine life. The operation runs professionally and punctually, and they offer various experiences beyond standard tours, including special events with live music, wine, and charter fishing trips. Here's the thing about whale sightings: they're not guaranteed, and many recent visitors didn't spot any whales. But that didn't dampen anyone's enthusiasm. Guests were thrilled by multiple pods of dolphins putting on spectacular shows, jumping, racing alongside the boat, and surfing in the wake. The crew's expertise shines in finding marine life and creating memorable experiences regardless of what appears. With spacious boats that don't feel crowded and staff that go out of their way to be helpful, this is clearly a well-run operation that keeps people coming back for repeat visits.
Great boat, great staff, drinks and snacks on board and amazing dolphin sightings. You have a captain and a naturalist on board, which is just awesome.
Adam Hahn
August 30, 2026
Great boat, great staff, drinks and snacks on board and amazing dolphin sightings. You have a captain and a naturalist on board, which is just awesome.
Adam Hahn
August 30, 2026
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