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Dana Wharf operates whale and dolphin watching tours and fishing trips from Dana Point, California, with two-hour whale watching vessels departing regularly. Visitors board boats including the Helena, Lot a Fun, and Second Chance for Whale & Dolphin Watching tours, or choose from half-day, all-day, and overnight fishing trips. The venue also offers Kids Fishing Clinics on Sunday afternoons, where children under 14 learn hands-on techniques from expert anglers before joining a half-day fishing trip with chances to spot whales and dolphins. Additional cruises include catamaran adventures, live music harbor cruises, and pelagic bird watching excursions. Annual Whale Watching Passes let frequent visitors return as many days as desired. On Tuesdays, Dana Wharf offers 50% off Whale & Dolphin Watching and fishing trips. Repeat customers save 10% when renewing their annual pass by calling the venue. Tickets are sold online through the venue's website.
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Prices quoted for Oct 15
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Price held for Fri, Oct 16 only. See other dates on Dana Wharf’s site
Choose your tickets and they’ll be selected for you when you get there. You pay on Dana Wharf’s ticket page, not here.
Prices quoted for Oct 15
Choose your tickets and they’ll be selected for you when you get there. You pay on Dana Wharf’s ticket page, not here.
Price held for Wed, Oct 21 only. See other dates on Dana Wharf’s site
Choose your tickets and they’ll be selected for you when you get there. You pay on Dana Wharf’s ticket page, not here.
Prices from Dana Wharf’s own ticket page (ticketing by FareHarbor) · read on , booking fee included. Prices change by date; the checkout shows today’s.
Hours: Mon–Sun: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PMHours via Google Maps
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2 reasons to go, each in the venue’s own words, with the date we checked it.
Dec 4 – 19Event
Families board a 60-minute decorated vessel for a holiday cruise around Dana Point Harbor, enjoying holiday music, hot chocolate, cookies, and views of illuminated boats and harbor scenery.
Check event details and ticket requirements with the venue.
“Dates: December 4th, 5th, 18th, and 19th @ 6pm”
Dec 11 – 13Event
Families enjoy a 90-minute festive cruise aboard a decorated vessel with holiday music, up-close views of privately decorated boats competing for awards, and beautiful harbor scenery.
Check event details and ticket requirements with the venue.
“When: December 11th, 12th, & 13th!”
Discount on whale watching tours and fishing trips available on Tuesdays
“Join us for 50% off Whale & Dolphin Watching & Local Fishing on Tuesdays”
Repeat customers receive 10% off when renewing their annual pass by calling Dana Wharf directly.
“repeat customers save 10% off by calling Dana Wharf 949-496-5794 ext 7”
“Every Tuesday join one of our vessels for a two hour trip to witness the best whale watching in Orange County – at the best price: half off!”
1/2 price Tuesday fishing trips are seasonal
“Our Whale Watching trips aren't the only thing that are half off on Tuesdays!”
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The Best Whale Watching Trips in California
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Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
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Mon–Sun: Open 24 hours
Hours via Google Maps
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Mon–Thu: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM; Fri: 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM; Sat: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM; Sun: 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Hours via Google Maps
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Daily 6:00 AM–10:00 PM
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Saturdays and Sundays 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
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