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    Dana Point 3.5-Hour Whale & Dolphin Watching Cruise

    Learn from a marine naturalist aboard ORCA in Dana Point

    4.9 stars• 2.7K reviews

    Duration

    3.5 hrs

    Ideal For

    Up to 6 people

    Includes

    Motor yacht, marine naturalist

    Highlights

    Explore Dana Point waters aboard ORCA, a 38-foot motor yacht designed for close-up marine-life viewing. Learn about whales, dolphins, and other sea life from your captain, a marine naturalist.

    • Discover how whales and dolphins live, travel, and face natural and human-made threats
    • Take in panoramic views from the enclosed bridge, bow, or aft deck
    • Relax in the yacht’s interior with ample seating, two staterooms, two bathrooms, and a galley
    • Enjoy a triple fudge brownie at the end of your cruise
    • Bring your own drinks and snacks to enjoy on board

    Important details

    • Ages 1 and up only
    • Arrive 15 minutes before departure to park and walk to the dock gate
    • Board at the location listed in your confirmation
    • Alcoholic drinks are allowed except red wine; use plastic cups for glass-bottled beverages

    Cancellation Policy

    All reservations are non-cancelable, non-refundable, and non-changeable.

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    FAQs

    Dress in layers and bring a warm jacket or sweatshirt. It can be 10 to 15 degrees cooler on the water, even when the sun is out.

    Photography and video may be captured for promotional, educational, advertising, and social media purposes. Let a crew member know before or during your trip if you prefer not to appear; reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate your request.

    Meeting details

    24440 Dana Point Harbor Dr, Dana Point, CA 92629, United States

    Experience provided by Captain Dave's Dolphin & Whale Watching Safari

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    $267.12

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    2 Explorers

    $203.52

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    3 Explorers

    $224.72

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    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 4
    5/5

    Captain Elier and his co captain with 26 years of experience were both very knowledgeable and made experience worth every penny. They treated us like family as we cruised alongside a pod of dolphins! Thank you Captain Dave’s for such an amazing and unforgettable memory.

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    Bec

    July 6, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    Captain Elier and his co captain with 26 years of experience were both very knowledgeable and made experience worth every penny. They treated us like family as we cruised alongside a pod of dolphins! Thank you Captain Dave’s for such an amazing and unforgettable memory.

    Photo of Bec

    Bec

    July 6, 2026

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