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Whale Watching in Grey Whale Season (Dec - Apr)


Seller: DanaWharf (Dana Wharf Sportfishing and Whale Watching)
Rating Summary:   Rating: 4.3 (445)
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Rating: 5
Five Stars
Thu, Apr 30  10:00 AM CTunnell Female 30-39 Domestic Tourist(s) Family With Children
We all had a great time and would love to go back for more. Since we went April 30th we did not expect to see any whales. It was a beautiful day on a very nice boat with nice staff and they did diligently try to find whales for us. The staff was very nice and accommodating to peoples needs.
Rating: 5
Great crew, great dolphin sightings!
Tue, Apr 28  10:00 AM BRUCEJAN Female 40-49 Domestic Tourist(s) Individual
Having done some research and read others reviews, I went on this trip with the understanding that I may not see any whales this late in the season. I booked this trip because of the location to where I was staying, the price (half price Tuesday) and a recommendation from a family member who has taken the cruise before. I have to say, I was not disappointed! The crew were all terrific, the boat was clean & comfortable and the refreshments available were great. I also like the fact that if no dolphins or whales were sighted, you would be issued a credit for a future cruise. We were lucky enough to see seals and LOTS of playful dolphins. We spent a lot of time with them and our captain explained their feeding habits and general behavior. I would HIGHLY recommend this whale watch to anyone. You may not see whales, but you will have a wonderful day!
Rating: 3
Take it or leave it
Sun, Apr 26  10:00 AM jhandy Female 30-39 Domestic Tourist(s) Family Without Children
The whale watch was just okay. We didn't see any whales, however we do understand that it's the end of the grey whale migration. We did see dolphins and sea lions. We enjoyed the trip, although I thought 2 hours was a little short. The staff were friendly but not very exciting. I'd say it's a good tour if you just want to go out and see what you may see, but don't expect too much.
Rating: 4
It was fun
Sat, Apr 25  4:00 PM Karimoreno Female 20-29 Local Couple on a Date
It was a nice ride.
Rating: 4
No whale spotting but had a great time.
Sat, Apr 25  10:00 AM deborahcarll Female 50-59 Local Couple on a Date
Upon arriving at Dana Point Wharf to check in, we were advised that the sea was rough and they recommended taking something for sea sickness. We were escorted onto the boat on a beautiful spring day. The trip out to sea was rocky, but soon we were invited to purchase drinks or food items. Our first siting were seals and we were given detailed information regarding their habits. We also spotted dolphins and information was also provided. Unfortunately, we did not observe whales but plan to do the trip again,. Before placing our reservations, I asked the representative if this was good time or should we wait for blue whale season and was advised to go ahead now. I know there is no guarantee for spotting whales, but hopefully next visit we can obtain a recommendation on a best bet for a time to see a whale. Truly enjoyed the day and look forward to next trip.
Rating: 4
Fun Day!
Wed, Apr 22  2:00 PM jordanlove23 Female 20-29 Local Family With Children
We had a fun time on the boat my 3 year old had a blast, I just wished we would have seen whales. We did see a lot of dolphins which left us happy. Maybe next time, I would definately try it again.
Rating: 3
interesting
Tue, Apr 21  4:00 PM mysticalbear Unspecified 20-29 Combination Group of Friends
the staff and the people were all very friendly and the boat ride was nice and relaxing, but we didn't see anything except some seals on a buoy. however, we did get free tickets to go again next time. i can't quite formulate a decent opinion until i see something on the next trip!
Rating: 5
Great trip saw lots of dophins
Tue, Apr 21  2:00 PM AndyVigil Male 40-49 Local Group of Friends
My friends and myself really enjoyed the whale watching trip. We didn't exactly see any whales but we saw a whole swarm of dophins and other sea life. I'm hoping in the future we could possibly ride the dophins are take turns driving the boat. I was also thinking that maybe you guys can invest in an underwater submarine so we can actually go down below, just some ideas to help improve the experience. We were able to get lots of pictures and were able to share them with friends and family.
Rating: 4
Whale watch.
Tue, Apr 21  2:00 PM donnksarbaum Male 60-69 Local Other
We saw lots of dolphins but no whales. It is my understanding that you may be stretching the time that whales are in the area and the likelihood of seeimg them this time of year is very low. To my knowledge no one on your tours saw them that day. Perhaps you should reconsider your policy to avoid negative feeback to potential customers.
Rating: 5
Wonderful experience
Tue, Apr 21  12:00 PM Susicarb Female 40-49 Local Couple on a Date
My husband and I went for a short getaway and we were not disappointed. It was a beautiful day
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