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Whale Watching Season in Dana Point, California: All Public & Private Cruises

Highest rated year-round cruises in California!

Daily availability. Year-round whale watching season in Dana Point, California.
Highest rated dolphin and whale watching Dana Point cruises!

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Uncrowded Dana Point Whale Watching Cruises

With year-round whales and dolphins, anytime is a ‘whale-y’ great time for whale watching! Check out our daily sightings log here.

Holiday & Seasonal Dana Point Harbor Boat Cruises

  • Dinner Included
  • Live Music
From $104.94
  • 2 Hours
  • Ages 21 & up
  • Hoku Nai’a

Hearts Afloat: A Valentine's Sunset Dinner Cruise

Treat your Valentine to a magical 2-hour sunset cruise in picturesque Dana Point Harbor. Relax and take in breathtaking Dana Point Harbor views as you enjoy a delicious catered dinner, with vegetarian options, and the soothing sounds of a live steel drummer. Make this Valentine’s Day unforgettable—reserve your spot now!

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Gift Cards

Why gift an experience? Studies show that experiences strengthen relationships and provide more happiness!

Dolphin and Whale Watching Gift Cards

Gift an unforgettable dolphin and whale watching experience! With year-round whales, dolphins, sea lions, sharks, and more, any time is a great time for your recipient to enjoy their gift.

Our electronic gift cards are convenient! Gift cards can be emailed to you or the recipient immediately. No shipping, no waiting!

“Our experiences are a bigger part of ourselves than our material goods…” – Dr. Thomas Gilovich

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Customizable Private Boat Charters

  • Instant Discount
  • Fastest Boat
From $418.70
  • 2 Hours
  • Ages 4 & up
  • AllsWell

Zodiac-Style Private Boat Rental

CAPACITY: 1 – 20 people.
Book online a Zodiac-style (rigid hull inflatable) boat private charter with a Captain. A  safe, fast, and fun Dana Point whale watching experience. Get within arm’s reach of wildlife! The boat is most comfortable with 20 guests, but we can occasionally accommodate up to 26 for private charters.

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  • 2 ½ Hours
  • All Ages
  • ORCA

Marriage Proposal Ideas

Amidst the gentle sway of the waves and a breathtaking sunset, a heartfelt marriage proposal unfolds on the deck of our yacht, as one partner kneels with a ring, their love as vast and enduring as the open sea surrounding them.

For something as important as a marriage proposal, let Capt. Dave’s take the guesswork out of the equation so you can create the most memorable proposal!

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Year-Round Whale Watching Season in Dana Point, California

We offer public and private Dana Point Harbor whale watching cruises to satisfy your every need!

Whether you are just visiting or are local to Dana Point Harbor, our dolphin and whale watching cruises can’t be beat! We offer a little something for everyone from special safaris, private charters, boat parades, and more. Learn about various wildlife including the ever popular dolphins and whales we encounter when out at sea. Experience the best whale watching cruises in California you could ever ask for! Our whale watching season is year-round in Dana Point, California within beautiful Southern California.

Our fleet is full of options for the type of ride you’d like to experience, how fast you want to go, how close you want to be to the sea life, and even how wet you dare to get! We can accommodate small groups or large parties of up to 49 people. No matter what cruise you decide to take, know that whale season in Southern California is year-round! Book a dolphin and whale watching cruise with Captain Dave.