Orange County Whale Watching, Open Party Fishing, Sunset Cruises near Laguna Beach and San Clemente, CA

Seller:	DanaWharf
	Dana Wharf Sportfishing and Whale Watching

Ratings Summary: Rating: 4.3

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	# of Reviews	Overall Rating	Positive Points	Negative Points	% Positive	Average Rating
Last 3 months	87	177	185	8	95%	4.4
Last 6 months	329	609	647	38	92%	4.3
Last 12 months	703	1269	1336	67	93%	4.3
All	1320	2381	2499	118	94%	4.3

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Ratings by Activity
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	Overall Rating	% Positive	Average Rating
Whale Watching in Grey Whale Season (Dec - Apr)	439	94%	4.2
Catamaran Adventure Cruises	362	97%	4.6
1/2 Day and Twilight Fishing Trips	306	88%	4.1
Ocean Adventures in Blue Whale Season (May - Nov)	162	95%	4.4

Date Attended [v]	Reviewer	Gender	Age	Where From?	Group Type?
Great Trip Just to Get On The Water Catamaran Adventure Cruises
Tue, Jul 21 1:00 PM	werknman	Unspecified	40-49	Domestic Tourist(s)	Family Without Children
We enjoyed our trip on the Catamaran. I believe the boat is fairly new and it showed. The guys running the tour were nice and made every effort to make the trip worthwhile. A whale had been spotted in the area, but it did not show itself on our trip. We did see plenty of dolphins, which were quite entertaining. We went with the expectation of only seeing water, so spotting anything was a bonus. We happened to be passing through on half price Tuesday, and it was definitely worth that. I would probably hesitate at the full price, but there are not many opportunities to get on the ocean in central Illinois!
Great Day! 1/2 Day and Twilight Fishing Trips
Tue, Jul 21 10:00 AM	NoriCole	Female	40-49	Local	Family With Children
This was my 10 yr old son's first time fishing.....and I have VERY LITTLE experience so, I was concerned. But EVERYONE was very helpful, attentive and knowledgeable! Even other fisherman checked on us to see how we were doing. Great people, Great Fun...and my son caught SEVERAL FISH....including one keeper. We WILL be back.
Day of fishing 1/2 Day and Twilight Fishing Trips
Tue, Jul 21 10:00 AM	ejchanda64	Male	20-29	Local	Other
It was a hot day with little fish bites. But that's fishing, no guarantee you're going to catch anything. A bit crowded but I'll go again.
WHAT A TIME!! WHAT A TIME!! Ocean Adventures in Blue Whale Season (May - Nov)
Mon, Jul 20 5:00 PM	stavonnie	Female	40-49	Domestic Tourist(s)	Family With Children
ANYONE CONSIDERING THE OCEAN ADVENTURES TOURS FROM MORNING OR EVENING DEPARTATIONS, ARE SPECTACULAR. I JUST WENT ON MY ADVENTURE CRUISE WITH MY FAMILY 7-20-09 AND SAW A BLUE WHALE!! IT WAS DEFINATELY WONDERFUL TO ENJOY ALONG WITH THE FAMILY, WE ALSO SAW MANY OF THE RISSO DOLPHINS AND JUST GORGEOUS PODS OF OTHER DOLPHINS. VERY INFORMATIONAL ALSO, YOU ARE EDUCATED EVERY STEP OF THE WAY WITH THE CAPTAIN IN CHARGE OF SPEAKING, AND A NICE CREW TO SERVE YOU. VERY EXCITING BEING SO CLOSE TO THE SIGHTS OF ACTION OFF THE BOAT, WHICH WAS ALSO BEAUTIFUL I MIGHT ADD. EVERY ONE ON THE BOAT HAD PLENTY OF ROOM TO WATCH AND ENJOY IN THEIR OWN SPACE ON ALL SIDES OF THE BOAT WHETHER YOU CHOOSE WHALE WATCHING, FISHING OR EVENING OCEAN ADVENTURES YOU WILL SURELY ENJOY YOURSELF WITH FAMILY OR ON A ROMANTIC CRUISE, AND EVEN ALONE, WE MET VERY NICE STRANGERS
Awesome coastal tour and we SAW a blue whale! Ocean Adventures in Blue Whale Season (May - Nov)
Mon, Jul 20 5:00 PM	deneenbrown	Female	40-49	Domestic Tourist(s)	Group of Friends
This was a great experience. Our boat captain was very knowledgable about the local marine life we saw and told us about them as we went along. We had common dolphins swimming around our boat and playing in our wake, and then we went on to see some bigger dolphins (Risso) that looked more like small whales. The best part was that we ended up finding the blue whale they'd seen earlier that day! This has to be one of the best boat cruise deals around!
Great time! Catamaran Adventure Cruises
Mon, Jul 20 1:00 PM	kminnie	Unspecified	40-49	Local	Family With Children
We had a wonderful time on the cruise. I especially loved the fact that there were not so many people on board - everyone could get right on the railing to see the whales and dolphins. Our captain was great - he did a fantastic job finding whales and dolphins for us to view as well as providing us with interesting narration. I am looking forward to another trip in the near future!
Had a wonderful time.... 1/2 Day and Twilight Fishing Trips
Sun, Jul 19 5:30 PM	aweidler	Female	30-39	Local	Family With Children
My husband took our 11 year old son out for the first time and they both had a wonderful time. The staff was very helpful. We look forward to another fishing adventure soon!
Saw Blue Whales Catamaran Adventure Cruises
Sun, Jul 19 1:00 PM	ware_ed	Male	50-59	Domestic Tourist(s)	Other
Tour was full 2.5 hours, plus, as we saw two blue whales, and several dolphins, the crew went out of their way to treat us to a good show. Thanks.
Wonderful to see blue whales and Risso's dolphins! Catamaran Adventure Cruises
Sun, Jul 19 1:00 PM	jettvixenBLU	Female	40-49	Local	Couple on a Date
Such a rare treat to see two blue whales! The crew did a fantastic job finding them and educating us about them. We were also very lucky to see a pod of Risso's dolphins! A very lucky day indeed!
Fishing is fishing. 1/2 Day and Twilight Fishing Trips
Sun, Jul 19 12:45 PM	kddeaton	Male	40-49	Combination	Other
Our group was most of the male side of a wedding party and some relatives (all male), 2 were young boys who had never been fishing before. Overall it was a fun trip. I only got a couple bites, and my sons never got a nibble, so they got bored and tired early. I happened to be stationed at the bow, and it seems all the good activity was off the very crowded stern. I believe the captain was doing a good job finding fish, as there were some keepers brought on board, but all from the rear. The boat was crowded (60) people so not everyone could get to the stern. We had a lot of tangled lines due to the crowding. Most of the fish I saw were too small to keep, but there were a lot of them. I kind of expected fishing is fishing, you throw a line in and never get a bite while a person right next to you seems to get all the fish. I guess the law of averages says, the more times you throw the line in the water, the better the chance at catching the big one. The crew was knowledgeable and helpful and it made for a pleasant trip. They have a galley so food and drinks are not an issue. I would do this trip again, maybe have better luck next time.
The bite was on ! 1/2 Day and Twilight Fishing Trips
Sun, Jul 19 12:45 PM	Edwardcox111	Male	50-59	Local	Family With Children
Yes, the 'bite was on' . We had a 'great time'. Easy purchase and check-in was quick. Our fishing trip was a successful thanks to the service and caring of the personel at Zerve and Dana Wharf!
Fun for everyone 1/2 Day and Twilight Fishing Trips
Sun, Jul 19 12:45 PM	wpetko	Male	30-39	Local	Family With Children
I took my son (8yrs) fishing on the 1/2 day and we had a blast. Make sure you bring some dramamine if you get sea sick and sun screen. The deck hands were great, they were running around getting fish off the lines, helping with tangled lines or setting up the lines to fish. The fishing was ok (because a seal came in and scared the fish away just when they started biting). You will stop at about 2-3 different spots to fish depending on how the fishing is. But overall it was a great trip. Would recommended to anyone that has just started or does not have time for the whole day trips.
A Father and his Sons - True Bliss off Dana Point! 1/2 Day and Twilight Fishing Trips
Sun, Jul 19 6:30 AM	Jarvisboys	Male	40-49	Local	Family With Children
This is where my boys and I connect. This is where we are taking away memories that are never forgotten. At 6 and 10, both my sons know how to land their catch. The fish and the good times are plenty. The Captain and crew of the "Clemente" really make it their job to ensure their guests are accommodated. The crew has been instrumental in helping my two boys become two young "fishermen" with their expertise and caring approach. I actually just started them with fishing and we have been back three times in two months. What a tremendous experience! David Jarvis Orange, CA
Leave Late back on Time 1/2 Day and Twilight Fishing Trips
Sun, Jul 19 6:30 AM	ArchTeer	Male	50-59	Local	Other
I found it odd that when reading the daily catchs on line that it shows a great deal of fish being caught, but then on the boat few fish were caught and the captain made a statement that it has really been slow lately! Another statement from the captain made while sitting at the dock was "we are running late this morning" everyone on the boat paid for 5 hours of fishing and we were all cut short. We left late and arrived back on time. To make things worse not very many fish were caught and condition were good.
too crowded 1/2 Day and Twilight Fishing Trips
Sun, Jul 19 6:30 AM	thegrau	Male	40-49	Local	Group of Friends
This operation books too many people to make it truely enjoyable. The boat was elbow to elbow from bow to stern. but as they say, the worst day of fishing is better than the best day of work and we did catch some fish and the deckhands were helpful. I'm sure I will go again, but never again on the weekend unless they limit their load.

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