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| Dana Wharf Sportfishing and Whale Watching |
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| Last 3 months | 96 | 194 | 203 | 9 | 95% | 4.4 | ||
| Last 6 months | 335 | 621 | 659 | 38 | 92% | 4.3 | ||
| Last 12 months | 705 | 1275 | 1342 | 67 | 93% | 4.3 | ||
| All | 1320 | 2381 | 2499 | 118 | 94% | 4.3 |
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Ratings by Activity
(Each activity's ratings from the last 12 months)
(Each activity's ratings from the last 12 months)
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| Whale Watching in Grey Whale Season (Dec - Apr) | 442 | 94% | 4.2 |
| Catamaran Adventure Cruises | 362 | 97% | 4.6 |
| 1/2 Day and Twilight Fishing Trips | 309 | 88% | 4.1 |
| Ocean Adventures in Blue Whale Season (May - Nov) | 162 | 95% | 4.4 |
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Beautiful Morning at Sea
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| Sat, Mar 7 8:00 AM | enlitenment | Female | 40-49 | Local | Family With Children | |
| We set sail on an absolutely beautiful March morning and the two hours at sea were a wonderful experience, despite the fact that only one whale made an appearance. The experience itself was great, my only complaint is that the captain did not give an overview of what to expect before setting sail. It was not until 1 1/2 hours into the trip that we stopped because a whale was in the vicinity. I think that an overview should be given so you know what to expect i.e., where exactly are we headed? which direction? will we sail until we see whales and then stop, or will we stop and wait? We had absolutely NO clue as to what would happen for 2 hours, except the obvious. Other than that, it was a wonderful experience. Not recommended if you experience motion sickness though. I do and took dramamine and it did not help. Made the last leg of the trip rather green! | ||||||
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Fun at Sea
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| Sat, Mar 7 8:00 AM | kimimayer | Female | 20-29 | Local | Family With Children | |
| The ride was fun, a bit choppy this day, but beautiful cool weather. We thought we were not going to see anything, we were headed back to the harbor after a disappointing 1 1/2 hours, but then another boat spotted a whale and we were able to see it. Overall, boring trip if you don't see anything - great if you do. We asked the crew when is the best time of day to go and we were told it varies and there is no perfect time to spot sea life. | ||||||
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No whale/dolphin sighted so rain checked
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| Tue, Mar 3 12:00 PM | tikulitch | Female | 40-49 | Local | Family With Children | |
| Very friendly patrons. Honored word of rain checks as we did not see any whales or dolphins. | ||||||
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Great trip
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| Tue, Mar 3 10:00 AM | tnevohacohen | Female | 40-49 | Local | Couple on a Date | |
| We tracked one whale for most of the trip, seeing him spout and fluke several times. The boat's crew was very helpful throughout - guiding us where to look and explaining what we were going to see and did see. The team was very professional and made the trip enjoyable and educational. I would recommend this to friends and visitors. | ||||||
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It was amazing!
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| Sun, Mar 1 4:00 PM | toorionsend | Female | 30-39 | Local | Group of Friends | |
| The crew was gracious and knowledgeable. The trip was fantastic. So much better than going to a zoo or aquarium. You get to witness these majestic animals in their natural, wild, and free environment and you get a super cool boat trip too. | ||||||
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I really enjoyed my whale watching trip.
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| Sun, Mar 1 1:00 PM | marilynreinh | Female | 50-59 | Local | Family Without Children | |
| The boat was great. | ||||||
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Excellent!!
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| Sun, Mar 1 1:00 PM | Byrne711 | Female | 50-59 | Local | Family Without Children | |
| The crew was extremely friendly, professional and knowledgeable about the sealife. We saw literally hundreds of dolphins that were swimming at our feet (we were on the bow) for over 20 minutes. It was wonderful. We did not see any whales and found out later in the day, that all other boats out of Dana Point did not see any whales either. It was well worth it and we will be back again soon. Thank you! | ||||||
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Whale watching - don't wait too long!
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| Sun, Mar 1 12:00 PM | cakaras | Female | 50-59 | Local | Group of Friends | |
| While it was a beautiful day at sea and we saw many beautiful pods of dolphins, no whales were to be found. We waited too late in the season (Mar 1) so missed the south whales and too early for the north. The out-of-towners were all disappointed. I've been on no-whale trips before, but the captain and crew were able to make the trip entertaining with great information and attitude. Not this trip. I recommend the large catamaran vs. a cruiser like the Dana Pride. | ||||||
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A Whale, Sea Lions, Dolphins and Great Food
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| Sun, Mar 1 10:00 AM | Croemmer | Female | 60-69 | Local | Family With Children | |
| Another boat let our captain know the siting of a whale and he was able to go full speed ahead and found the whale in question. We followed it for some time. We also saw sea lions and dolphins. In addition, the food was great along with a cocktail bar. It was a beautiful sunny California day. What more can anyone ask for! | ||||||
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Rejuvination for your soul
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| Sat, Feb 28 1:00 PM | karenguthrie | Female | 50-59 | Local | Family Without Children | |
| The boat is large, clean, stable and almost new. The staff was frienly, helpful, and knowledgable. They found a huge pod of dolphins that came right up to the boat, a Mola Mola the size of a small dining table and I saw a whale breech in the distance. That combined with great weather made this a spectacular experience. Remember your jacket no matter how warm it is (it was over 80 at the dock but downright cold at full speed). I had a jacket but those in shorts and tank tops were covered in goose bumps unless they sought the shelter of the indoor area. Wear good walking shoes because you will want to stand on the front or rear deck to be sure to see everything. Hats and sunglasses are a good thing and sunscreen might be good too even at this time of year. I would happily go again and soon! | ||||||
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Friendly staff and well run boat
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| Sat, Feb 28 1:00 PM | miketu | Male | 30-39 | Local | Couple on a Date | |
| We had a good time and I would recommend this trip. The staff on board are very friendly. The guide was very enthusiastic and clearly enjoys her job. We saw a lot of dolphins up close and some other assorted marine and aviary life. A few glimpses of grey whales from a distance, but the crew tried hard, it just wasn't our day I suppose. Mostly an older crowd on our trip; it was low key and not crowded. The boat is clean and in good condition. Its only 10 minutes from the St. Regis Monarch Beach Hotel where we stayed. I would go again. The staff at the check-in desk at the Dana Wharf store are less friendly. Parking in the Dana Wharf lot is also tight, so give yourself extra time to find a place to park. | ||||||
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Great weekend activity!
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| Sat, Feb 28 12:00 PM | petusa | Male | 40-49 | Local | Group of Friends | |
| we did the two hour trip and if you have nice weather like we did this is a phantastic activity. The only reason I didn't give 5***** is because we didn't get to see a whale but that's just nature. In return we got to see lots and lots of dolphins up close. We went on the boat not the cat and the guy below making the burgers and drinks totally rocks. If you're lucky enough to actually see a whale this will make one of the greatest days of your life! | ||||||
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Very enjoyable
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| Sat, Feb 28 12:00 PM | WayneTaylor | Male | 60-69 | Local | Family With Children | |
| We enjoyed the whale watching. The boat was professionally maintained and run. The only reason that I didn't give it 5 stars is that it was too crowded. Very difficult to move around on deck. | ||||||
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Enjoyable Experience
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| Sat, Feb 28 10:00 AM | wendymarcot | Unspecified | Unspecified | Local | Family With Children | |
| It was a clean boat...even the restroom was clean---thank you! The captain gave information on the wildlife we saw, which was great and kept us updated on the plan of action. It's good to be informed and not just drifting and wondering. The cashier in the shop on land was very friendly and the entire process was very organized. I highly recommend this trip! | ||||||
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Dana Point Water-wonderland
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| Tue, Feb 24 2:00 PM | larrylevinso | Male | 70+ | Local | Couple on a Date | |
| One of the nicest features about this trip is the opportunity to view the beautiful area of the South Coast of Orange County. The homes, beaches and views are spectacular. Rivals anything you can see anywhere in the world. I consider the sighting of the whales just "frosting on the cake". The boat is clean and comfortable, the crew very knowledgeable and the ease of finding the wharf, parking and access to the boat were ideal. My only suggestion would be to cover a larger area when whale spotting is slow, and to look for more schools of the various species of dolphins that inhabit the area, as these species are exciting to watch. | ||||||
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