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Island from Dana Point |
When Capt. Dave and I first met,
our favorite getaway was Catalina Island. It wasn't unusual for
us to take friends there either together, or on our own
boats. As Dolphin Safari grew and our boat was needed for
it's daily Dolphin Safaris, we found there never a window
for us to enjoy a trip. Once we purchased Manute'a though,
it was one of the first things that Dave wanted to do...use
it for a day trip to Catalina! With that said, we have created
what we hope is the ideal one day trip to the Island.
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Departure
Time 7:30 A.M
Blue Whales
Huge Dolphin Pods
Flying Fish
Sea Lions
Mola mola
about 3.5 to 4 hours
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We
leave early, and only take up to 30 passengers (not 49).
On the way over,
we will take
our
time and do as much whale watching as possible.
A
straight
passage is usually about 2 1/2 to 3 hours, but we're allowing
extra time so we can search for the Mighty Blue Whales that
love to play in the 'Channel' between Catalina and Dana Point.
This 'Channel' is also where the largest dolphin pods have
been
seen... groups as large as 10,000. With the extra time
we are allowing, we can spend more time with them. We
might even see some of the schools of flying fish that are
only seen
around the Island. |
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Time
on Catalina
Botanical Gardens
The Casino
Shopping
Submarine rides
Biking
Walking
Gold cart rides
Swimming
Snorkeling
about
3 to 4 hours
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There
are so many things to do in Avalon.
Rent a golf cart and check out the sites, rent bikes, snorkel, go on an underwater "sub" ride
and see the incredible kelp beds and the huge schools of fish that dwell there.
Go for a walk to the Botanical gardens, or the historical casino, shop, or rent
a beach chair and take a nap. Whatever you choose to do,you will feel as though
you have stepped back in time and place to a quaint seaside village on the coast
of the Riviera. |
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The Trip Home
Wild
Dolphins
Sea
Lions
Blue
Whales
Afternoon sailing
3
to 4 hours
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Coming
home is a wonderful journey. The sun will be behind us,
as well as the wind (usually) and
we'll be riding the waves all the way home. It's usually
warm and relaxing, a great time to stretch out and take a
nap!
We'll serve Mrs. Capt.
Dave's Triple Fudge brownies.
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