Rating Summary:
Rating: 4.5  1,053 rating points
# of Reviews Positive
Points
Negative
Points
= Overall
Rating
% Positive Average
Rating
Last 3 months 109 228 8 = 220 96% 4.4
Last 6 months 213 470 19 = 451 96% 4.5
Last 12 months 504 1,100 47 = 1,053 95% 4.5
All 3,602 7,307 286 = 7,021 95% 4.4
Ratings by Activity
(Each activity's ratings from the last 12 months)
Overall
Rating
% Positive Average
Rating
Catamaran Adventure Whale Watching Cruises 294 99% 4.7 Read Reviews Info & Tickets
1/2 Day and Twilight Fishing Trips 193 86% 4.0 Read Reviews Info & Tickets
Whale Watching in Blue Whale Season (May - Nov) 145 98% 4.6 Read Reviews Info & Tickets
1/2 Priced Catamaran Adventure Whale Watch Cruises 42 100% 4.7 Read Reviews Info & Tickets
Whale Watching in Gray Whale Season (Dec - Apr) 247 96% 4.5
1/2 Priced Whale Watch (Gray Whale Season Dec-Apr) 132 100% 4.8
Rating Date Attended Sort Descending Reviewer Gender Age Where From? Group Type?
Rating: 3
Only 1 person on the boat caught a legal size fish
Fri, May 17  10:00 AM dmathers Male 50-59 Local Other
It was fun to go out on the boat. However, only one person caught a single (1) fish of legal size. The boat took us to five or six different places where the captain thought there might be fish to catch. . . . nothing! My brother was visiting and I thought fishing would be fun since we hadn't fished together in over 30 years. What a big disappointment.
Rating: 4
nice, relaxing, fun
1/2 Priced Whale Watch (Gray Whale Season Dec-Apr)
Tue, Apr 30  2:00 PM mgwhen Female 20-29 Domestic Tourist(s) Group of Friends
A great way to spend an afternoon - our guide was incredibly interesting, gave us lots of information on everything we were seeing. The half-price day made it affordable, too. Well worth the sunburn :)
Rating: 5
A Great Day!
1/2 Priced Whale Watch (Gray Whale Season Dec-Apr)
Tue, Apr 30  12:00 PM slsmith3 Female 50-59 Local Group of Friends
We had a wonderful trip with Captain Todd and his crew. Over the course of our time on the boat we saw a Gray whale, Common Dolphin, Mola Mola, Sea Lions, and numerous sea birds. In addition to seeing the wildlife, we gained great insights into the animals and the habitat in which they live. Even learned a bit about human impacts. It was a great day!
Rating: 3
This is the Family & Friends Time Slot
Sun, Apr 28  12:45 PM rkrugel Male 30-39 Domestic Tourist(s) Group of Friends
While I have gone out with Dana Wharf before, and will continue to do so, as well as recommend them, I will not go out on this time slot again. The boat was packed, with a large number of kids. If you did not want to fish while dodging small children, or patiently untangle lines, the this specific package is NOT for you. I look forward to going out on a 6am or twilight trip soon!
Rating: 2
terrible fishing
Sun, Apr 28  12:45 PM Slwalker25 Male 30-39 Local Family With Children
Not a fishing trip more like a boat ride.
Rating: 5
great day on the water
Sun, Apr 28  12:45 PM toneydenny Male 50-59 Local Family With Children
The trip itself was great. The crue was fantastic. Could not ask for better. But... The girls at the check in store bad attitudes. Wanted to look at there phones instead of helping customers. It just seemed like we got in there way . One guy was in the store and he helped us out . Found out the hard way about needing a parking permit or you can get your car towed.
Rating: 5
Whale watching at Dana Point
Whale Watching in Gray Whale Season (Dec - Apr)
Sun, Apr 28  10:00 AM ekrli2005 Female 30-39 Domestic Tourist(s) Family Without Children
We borded the boat Dana Pride on time. Left harbor on time. Saw three types of dolfins. In the past with this company I did see whales. This time unfortunately we did not, so they gave us back our tickets to use another time. Wonderful.
Rating: 4
it was worth the $
Fri, Apr 26  10:00 AM sladewilson Male 20-29 Local Family Without Children
Took my dad and my brother on a fishin trip.the skipper got us on The fish the crew was great. Well be back.
Rating: 4
Hard to see whales
Whale Watching in Gray Whale Season (Dec - Apr)
Thu, Apr 25  12:00 PM DonHolmes Female 60-69 Local Family Without Children
We saw 6 whales, 3 females and 3 babies but they were so far off that we didn't really "see" them. Better than not seeing anything at all, but it was a little disappointing. Nice to be out on the boat, beautiful, sunny day and the sea was calm. Informative Captain, nice crew. Lots of Dolphins and saw a few Seals. I think I would do this again if we have out-of-town company that do not live close to an ocean.
Rating: 4
Barely out of harbor and sightings begin
Whale Watching in Gray Whale Season (Dec - Apr)
Mon, Apr 22  12:00 PM MaryAnnFlatt Female 40-49 Local Family Without Children
We had family in from out of the country and they had been wanting to do this for some time. We had checked out many different companies before we settled on Dana Wharf. The reviews we read sold us on them. We had a doubter amongst our group that had already prepared himself to not seeing anything that day. As the boat exited the harbor on it's last turn passing the sea lions, a shout was heard of a sighting at 10 o'clock (meaning direction it was seen). We all turned in that direction to see a second sighting. The captain announced it was a mother and her young calf. We followed her a bit but gave her plenty of room so as not to scare or annoy them. We later came across another mother and her calf not too far away. The crew was friendly and the boat clean. We definitely will be recommending Dana Wharf Whale Watching cruises. My husband and I are already looking forward to our next cruise later this summer to see the blue whales migration.
Rating: 5
Fun Had By All
Whale Watching in Gray Whale Season (Dec - Apr)
Sun, Apr 21  10:00 AM Jpshannon Male 40-49 Domestic Tourist(s) Group of Friends
What a great trip! I went because of my parents, and I'm glad I did. We all had a great time. The crew was awesome. The captain was very knowledgeable, and kept the trip fun and interesting. Iwill certainly recomend it to all my friends
Rating: 4
Fun
Sun, Apr 21  6:30 AM virtuoso Male 20-29 Local Family Without Children
A very fun trip. Not many caught on the boat, but the few that did got some good sea bass. Make sure to bring cash on the boat with you. There are some extra stuff that you will need to buy once on the boat. Example: If you want to keep your catch you need to rent a fish bag for a buck. If you want to enter the daily boat derby $12. If you want your fish cleaned at the end of the trip is a buck per fish. Even with the few extras, it's more than worth it! Fun day out on the water even if you don't catch anything like me.
Rating: 5
Love the Crew!
Sat, Apr 20  5:30 PM Otterteach Female 50-59 Local Group of Friends
Fishing with the crew of the Sum Fun makes it easy for the novice fisherman to have a great time and catch fish with the best of them! This was my second trip with Dana Wharf Sportsfishing, and both trips have been amazing! I can't wait for our next time as we are planning another trip soon!
Rating: 3
it was a nice boat ride
Whale Watching in Gray Whale Season (Dec - Apr)
Sat, Apr 20  2:00 PM 438garner Male 40-49 Domestic Tourist(s) Group of Friends
The boat was well maintained and clean and appeared to be a sturdy vessel. The captain was interactive and cordial with the group on the boat. However, he couldn't find much for us to look at. So I would not call my experience a whale watching tour but more a nice 2 hour boat ride.
Rating: 5
Loved it, Could of stayed out there all day!!!!
Whale Watching in Gray Whale Season (Dec - Apr)
Sat, Apr 20  12:00 PM JILLAARTS Female 40-49 Local Group of Friends
Loved the whole experience!! the captain was cool and informative!!