Dana Wharf Sportfishing and Whale Watching

We were unlucky with the weather - it was very cold and overcast - with choppy waters. However, we were warned prior to the trip what to wear which was spot on! The skipper was very knowledgable and despite imperfect conditions we tracked a couple of whales migrating along the coastline. It was great to see them and learn about them. The kids were very appreciative of the galley serving burgers and hot dogs for the return trip as it was cold. I definately plan to return during the blue whale season when the weather might be more "Califoronian"!!!

Everything was as promised. Saw a bunch of dolphins and two baleen whales. Followed the whales for a while and one even breached. Awesome sight. Going out at 8:00 a.m. is a deal!

We were a group of 10 (5 adults with 5 children ages ranging from 4 to 13). Everyone had a wonderful time and was excited to see all the marine life we experienced- sealions, dolphin, and grey whales. We learned about finn whales personally from the captain as he spent about 15 minutes with us talking and sharing his knowledge. Everyone who worked on the boat was very pleasant. And yes the breakfast burritos were awesome being so filling it allowed us to skip lunch.

I have been on the Whale Watching trip before and always enjoy it. I have also, being on the half day fishing trip and hope to go fishing, again, in the near future.

WHALE WATCHING WITH A MEET UP GROUP. DANA POINT IS A BEAUTIFUL PLACE. THE CREW OF THE BOAT WERE VERY FRIENDLY. WE SAW DOLPHINS, SEA OTTERS AND A GREY WHALE JUMPED OUT OF THE WATER! IT WAS AN AWESOME EXPERIENCE.

...the majority of the people in our party had never been whalewatching before and when I saw the special $8 tickets available, it was a great opportunity to take advantage of this fun event. The weather worked in our favor and we only got drizzled on a little bit....was a great morning - saw a few whales, lots of dolphins and several sea lions. (By the way, the breakfast burrito my boyfriend got onboard was the BOMB - hats off to the cook!)

We had a great time on our whalewatching tour. We saw many dolphins and two gray whales. Just being out on the water was fun. The crew provided lots of information about the animals we saw, including sea lions, and made the trip very enjoyable.

We enjoyed the 8am outing and saw dolphins, sea lions, and whales!

My husband and I recieved this trip as a Christmas gift from our children. I have never seen whales in the wild and this was one of the items on my bucket list. I was very impressed with the crew's knowledge and hospitality. The boat was comfortable and traveled well on the water. The weather was perfect as we followed a pair of grey whales along the coastline from Dana Point. Their majestic grace was all that I had imagined! I have the most amazing photographs of flukes and sprays. These memories will last me a lifetime. I most definitely will do this adventure again! Anne Baker

The trip was a lot of fun and the staff were very friendly and knowledgable. I would recommend this tour to my friends.

This was such a fun experience~ don't pass it up! Riding out on the ocean was great but then actually seeing the whale and dolphins was the best.

The Whale watching trip was fantastic!! Perfect morning weather and a perfect combo of friendliness and infomation. The crew was so friendly and answered questions and enthusiastic on what we might see on the trip. About twenty mintues into our trip we were told that they had spotted dolphins ahead and ask if everyone wanted to go on the lower deck to watch. I thought maybe we might see a couple and from a distance. What a surprise, there were common dolphins everywhere, hopping out of the water dancing around., estimated to be about 300. This was so much fun and the pictures moments were endless. The show of dolphins lasted at least 15 minitues. Next we were told that we were headed to hopefully find whales, which we did. So fortunate to see two Gray Whales , a little harder to spot, but the boat kept up with them and we were able to see them very easily. I would recommend this to everyone! I am sure not all trips see as much as we did, but maybe you will see more.

Great opportunity to get out on the water and see dolphins, sea lions, and whales.

It was an amazing adventure. Although it was our (my husband and I) first time in this excursion, and there was swelling in the waters (because of the previous day rain) we totally enjoyed it. The crew were so friendly and accommodating. They spoke about whales and dolphins and what we would expect during the trip. It was also a learning experience to know about characteristics of whales and dolphins. We got excited all the more when we saw a fin whale and Risso's dolphins. It is a wonderful feeling to get close to the wild side of nature. The day after my trip, I told my friends about my experience and they are encouraged to try it. I definitely will do it again, and this time I'll bring a better camera so I don't miss out on capturing the beauty of these creatures of the sea.

We were lucky enough to see a school of dolphins (about 500!) playing in the ocean. There were even baby dolphins leaping into the air. What fun! The crew worked hard to find a whale but when they couldn't, they issued a "whale check" to every passenger for a free cruise. The boat was comfortable and the snack booth has everything you need. It was a fun-filled afternoon and I'm very excited to go back and trade in my whale check soon. A big thank you to the crew!