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

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


Public Dana Point Harbor Boat Cruises

  • Live "Surf" Music
  • Catered Dinner
From $149 $99

Do you wanna get away from it all? No need to go down to Kokomo. For Fun, Fun, Fun summer concert cruises on our upscale power catamaran are a great way to enjoy live “surf” music and warm weather. Catered dinner included. 2-Hour Dana Point Harbor cruise.


Extended Special Public Dana Point Boat Cruises

  • Breakfast & Dinner Included
  • Snorkel Gear Provided
From $189

This summer, it’s fun days on Sundays with our relaxing Catalina Cruises! Unwind and connect with nature on an upscale catamaran that’s much more comfortable and less crowded than an express boat to Catalina. Continental breakfast, BBQ burgers, & snorkel gear provided.

  • Popular Annual Event
  • Catered Meals Included
From $199

Come aboard our upscale power catamaran, Hoku Nai’a, for a special cruise to view the incredible Pacific Airshow in Huntington Beach from the water. Catered meals included. En route to and from the airshow, we’ll be looking for whales & dolphins. One of our most popular annual cruises!

Customizable Private Boat Charters

  • Underwater Viewing Pods
From $2790

Our popular catamaran sailboat Manute’a features 2 Eye-to-Eye Underwater Viewing Pods. From whale watching to sailing and every special occasion in between, Manute’a is a great choice! Accommodates up to 49 guests.

  • Upscale Power Catamaran
From $2790

With upscale accommodations and a fast cruising speed, Hoku Nai’a is perfect for private parties and corporate events, casual daytime cruises, Orange County whale watching, private boat rentals to Catalina, and more. Accommodates up to 149 guests.

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.