- Fastest Boat
- 2 Hours
- Ages 8 & up
- Fast Cat
Get within arm’s reach of wildlife on our fast and fun dolphin & whale watching zodiac, FAST CAT. Intimate trips with up to 12 passengers. VERY low to the water & GoPro friendly
More Fun from Captain Dave
Whale, Hello There!
Highest Rated Whale Watch
Consistently awarded for Best Customer Service, our dolphin and whale watching safaris are the highest rated in Orange County on TripAdvisor, Yelp, and Google.
Underwater Viewing Pods
Underwater, get eye-to-eye with dolphins and whales in our two exclusive viewing pods. The perfect view for Dana Point whale watching.
Truly Eco-Friendly
We provide only sustainable wildlife viewing. And we believe in being good stewards of the ocean. You won’t be watching whales from a fishing boat.
More Blue Whales
Southern California has the largest concentration of blue whales in the world.
More Dolphins
More dolphins per square mile can be found here than anywhere else.
More Variety
60+ species of whales, dolphins, sharks, sea lions, birds, and more are seen year-round.
Never Crowded
Our customized catamarans carry up to 49 passengers and offer ample elbow room. Some vessels carry as few as six guests for an intimate whale watching experience.
Whale Rescue
Captain Dave and rescue team members have been recognized worldwide for their whale rescue and conservation efforts.
One Word: BROWNIES!
Mrs. Captain Dave’s famous Triple Fudge Brownies are served complimentary on every whale watching trip.
Dana Point's highest rated whale watching adventure on TripAdvisor, Yelp, and Google.
Fourth time back from the U.K.!
I have recommend this trip to all my friends coming to Southern California from the U.K. and EU. It’s just awesome...we had hundreds of dolphins which was incredible. The boat is great and you can move around so easily and get great views of the wildlife especially in the underwater pods. I will be back for another trip I am sure in the future. Well done guys you never disappoint!"
– Mark C., TripAdvisor
Great Boat Trip
"The tour said that we would see dolphins and we saw plenty! Our trip was on one of the catamarans with the viewing windows which allow underwater viewings. Amazing close-up views of schools of these beautiful animals. Crew was friendly and helpful. Wear sunscreen!"
– Jeff M., TripAdvisor
An Awesome Adventure
"My family and I were touring California on a road trip. We wanted to book a boat trip at some point in our holiday and read about Captain Dave's tours and were impressed by the reviews. I'm so glad we did this tour as it was one of the best experiences we have ever had."
– Neil P., TripAdvisor
Whales and More!!
"I was so pleased by the whole experience. It was great!!! Not only did we see whales, but we saw a dolphin baby pod of some 400 dolphin...The under water viewing was so cool!!! Our trip lasted longer than advertised after group permission was granted (just in case someone needed to get back on time but no one did!)."
– Ben C., TripAdvisor
Amazing!
"My husband and I went on the 2.5 whale watching trip, and it was absolutely amazing! We saw 3 blue whales, sea lions, dolphins. It’s an experience we will never forget, and we will return and bring our children too. I highly recommend. Staff was amazing."
– Amy O., TripAdvisor
Great Morning of Dolphin Watching
"Our first trip with Captain Dave's was fantastic. The captain and crew were informative and welcoming. We felt safe and comfortable and, most importantly, saw hundreds of dolphins and a few sea lions. Luckily we went on a day when the boat was only about half-full but I think it would have been enjoyable even on a full boat. We look forward to going back in the future."
– ncinaz, TripAdvisor