Fish offshore with more room at the rail and more range to find productive water
10 hrs
Boat trip, Crew assistance
Head offshore from Dana Point Harbor with a limited number of anglers aboard. Enjoy more room to fish while the captain ranges farther offshore in search of productive water.
Tickets are non-refundable and cannot be rescheduled. Trips usually run in light rain and moderate weather. For severe or unsafe weather, cancellation may occur up to 1 hour before departure; you can reschedule subject to availability or receive future credit. If minimum ticket sales are not met, the trip may be canceled with a full refund and/or rescheduling.
Product ID: AYCT8E
Yes. Rods and spinning reels are available to rent for your offshore fishing trip, with a small tackle package included. Equipment rental is not included in the listed price.
Arrive 30–45 minutes before departure to check in at the office and collect boarding passes. Bring your whole party together; everyone must be present for check-in.
Use the parking structure at the corner of Golden Lantern and Dana Point Harbor Drive. Look for signs for Dana Wharf Whale Watching & Sportfishing / Catalina Express.
Dana Wharf Whale Watching & Sportfishing 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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