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Capt. Dave’s Whale & Dolphin Sighting Log

Daily & Monthly Dolphin & Whale Watching Sightings Log

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Captain Dave’s Dana Point Dolphin and Whale Watching Safari is the first tour in Dana Point to offer year-round dolphin and whale sightings! We helped put Dana Point whale watching tours on the map by delivering breathtaking whale and dolphin watching in a warm and welcoming environment. On the very rare occasion that you don’t have any whales or dolphin sightings, we’ll be happy to provide a free whale watching tour to be used within one year.

March 2024 Daily Whale Watching Sightings Log

Date No. of Trips Sightings
March 17 7 10 Gray Whales, 1 Fin Whale, 4,300 Common Dolphins, 10 Bottlenose Dolphins
March 16 11 7 Gray Whales, 1,855 Common Dolphins
March 15 4 3 Gray Whales, 800 Common Dolphins, 1 Mola mola
March 14 6 8 Gray Whales, 2 Fin Whales, 1,000 Common Dolphins, 170 Bottlenose Dolphins, 1 Mola mola
March 13 8 36 Gray Whales, 1,000 Common Dolphins, 45 Bottlenose Dolphins, 1 Mola mola
March 12 7 4 Gray Whales, 235 Common Dolphins, 1 Elephant Seal
March 11 5 16 Gray Whales, 1,000 Common Dolphins, 250 Bottlenose Dolphins
March 10 9 21 Gray Whales, 650 Common Dolphins, 150 Bottlenose Dolphins
March 9 13 23 Gray Whales, 690 Common Dolphins, 320 Bottlenose Dolphins
March 8 9 11 Gray Whales, 1,800 Common Dolphins, 210 Bottlenose Dolphins, 1 Fur Seal
March 7 5 11 Gray Whales, 100 Common Dolphins
March 6 4 850 Common Dolphins
March 5 7 17 Gray Whales, 1 Fin Whale, 1,400 Common Dolphins
March 4 2 25 Common Dolphins
March 3 8 12 Gray Whales, 900 Common Dolphins
March 2 9 5 Gray Whales, 3 Fin Whales, 200 Common Dolphins
March 1, 2024 5 4 Fin Whales, 4 Gray Whales, 415 Common Dolphins

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See an Abundance of Wildlife Up Close and Personal

Dana Point is the Dolphin and Whale Watching Capital of the World® for good reason! The gorgeous Pacific ocean is teeming with aquatic animals that are truly stunning to behold. Depending on which month you join us, you may see multiple varieties of both whales and dolphins. Every trip is special!

While dolphin and whale sightings are our bread and butter, we often run into other marine creatures, including sea lions, pelagic birds, sharks, seals, Mola mola, and more! Check out the months below to get an idea of what to expect on your visit. You can also check our daily whale and dolphin sightings log for details on the animals we saw on our latest adventures!

Create Memories that Last a Lifetime

Words and pictures simply can’t prepare you for the thrill of an up-close encounter with these majestic animals. As one of the best whale watching cruises in California, our hope is that connecting with the animals will change how you view the world and help you to form a lasting connection with nature. Your first whale sightings can truly be an eye-opening, life-changing experience. Heck, we’ve been doing this for over twenty years, and we’re still just as amazed to this day! Join us on an unforgettable adventure.

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2023 Whale Watching Stats

763

Gray Whales

405

Blue Whales

754

Fin Whales

338

Humpback Whales

When is the best time to see whales in California?

You can see whales and dolphins off the coast of Dana Point, California, all year long!

May through November you can see blue whales, humpback whales, fin whales, and more. Between December and May, Dana Point whale watchers can see migrating gray whales, as well as fin whales, humpback whales, minke whales, and more. All year round several species of dolphins can be viewed, sometimes in mega-pods as large as 10,000! And throughout the year, rare species of whales and dolphins such as orcas (killer whales), Bryde’s whales, pilot whales, and sperm whales could be seen. Southern California has more dolphins and more blue whales than anywhere else in the world.

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