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DanaWharf |
| Dana Wharf Sportfishing and Whale Watching |
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| Last 3 months | 79 | 156 | 164 | 8 | 95% | 4.4 | ||
| Last 6 months | 320 | 587 | 625 | 38 | 92% | 4.3 | ||
| Last 12 months | 704 | 1272 | 1339 | 67 | 93% | 4.3 | ||
| All | 1321 | 2384 | 2502 | 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) | 439 | 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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Fun
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| Tue, Jan 6 10:00 AM | 9594mrios | Male | Under 20 | Local | Group of Friends | |
| Good fun whether you catch or not! | ||||||
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Great Trip (Second Time)
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| Tue, Jan 6 10:00 AM | PKalczynski | Unspecified | 30-39 | Local | Family Without Children | |
| This is the second time we chose Dana Wharf and, again, we had a great time. Apart from the sea lions and hundreds of common dolphins, we observed a pair of California gray whales swimming South. The crew is very knowledgeable and they are working really diligently to find whales. We went on this trip last January (with kids) and found whales, too. Highly recommended. BTW If you are going on an early (10am) trip bring your coffee. Most coffee shops are closed and the one that is open charges almost $4 for a cup of so-so coffee. | ||||||
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Interesting Experience
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| Tue, Jan 6 10:00 AM | captainjosh | Male | Under 20 | Local | Group of Friends | |
| All in all, an interesting experience. For me, it was my first time fishing, so it was exciting to learn how to fish and to catch my first fish. Fishing was in general a bit slow, but that was probably due to factors beyond the crew's control, such as the season, the reality of over-fishing, and the necessary relative proximity to shore. The crew was generally quite helpful, assisting customers in taking in and preparing their caught fish and informing customers about the various fish they caught. It was also good to know that they used radar to detect schools of fish so as to enhance the chances that we could catch some. One note: if you happen to catch any mackerel, which is fairly likely since they are quite a common fish, they will most likely tel you that it is a no-good fish. However, there are plenty of recipes online of how best to cook mackerel and I must say, it is actually a very tasty fish, and fairly healthy as well! High in Protein and Omega 3 fatty acids. So keep any mackerel you may catch! | ||||||
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Great excursion!
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| Sat, Jan 3 2:00 PM | Hatlie | Female | Unspecified | Local | Family With Children | |
| Our group consisted of a family of ten: grandparents, parents, kids aged from 3 years to 9 years. Part of the group was visiting from Germany. It was a beautiful, albeit chilly, day in January 2009. Since this was a "fringe" migration time, we didn't expect to see many whales. We didn't see a one, but we did see hundreds of playful dolphins, which is always a hoot. We also saw sea lions in the water and lounging on buoys. Great! On our way to the whalewatching site, we were making our way from Manhattan Beach, and were put behind schedule (potty stop for little guys) and BARELY made it to the wharf on time. We were soooo concerned, I called while we were still on the freeway, and the office called us back to check on our progress as we made our way into the parking lot. Tense time, but we made it. The staff and crew were super friendly, upbeat, smiley - which we needed right about then - and made it a fun excursion. The captain was informative about the sea life, the galley was open and welcoming, and all were helpful. Not many on board this time of year, and we were happy to be part of it! Very comfortable boat. We recommend it! | ||||||
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Fun boat ride
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| Wed, Dec 31, 08 2:00 PM | kandyfoster | Female | 50-59 | Local | Family With Children | |
| We went on a whale watching trip and had a nice boat ride. We were not fortunate enough to see any whales or dolphins. We were given whale checks to come back anytime. We heard the best time is March. So, if our grandkids come visit again before April we will try again. | ||||||
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Too cold and windy for whale watching
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| Wed, Dec 31, 08 10:00 AM | olgapinkoson | Female | 40-49 | Local | Family With Children | |
| Two hours was 1 hr too long because it was cloudy, foggy and freezing cold, (even though I brought 2 blankets). My teenagers couldn't wait to go back because it was so cold & windy. We did see few dolphins and seals. I would recommend this trip to my friends only during the summer or spring. We got some coupons toward our next trip at the end of the tour which was nice. | ||||||
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Well managed logistics
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| Tue, Dec 30, 08 2:00 PM | mahoneyjack | Male | 60-69 | Local | Group of Friends | |
| The process was professional and the crew very competent While on the excursion, was told that this "really isn't the time to look for whales, that comes in a month or two" by a local who regularly liked to take the trip to study dolphins, or so he said. If that is true, I think it would be better for the company to highlight that fact. | ||||||
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Informative
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| Tue, Dec 30, 08 12:00 PM | mvcityqueen | Female | 40-49 | Local | Family With Children | |
| The crew was helpful and informative. We had a perfect day. The water was calm and we received a lot of information. We didn't catch a glimpse at any whales. | ||||||
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activity was fine
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| Tue, Dec 30, 08 12:00 PM | GitaTerry | Female | 50-59 | Local | Family With Children | |
| It was a nice day, we didn't see any whales but saw two different kinds of dolphins. The extra money paid to book on line in advance did not seem worthwhile, but I suppose I would have felt differently if we got there and they were sold out. Despite advertising that they leave on time, the boat left 15 minutes late but returned on time so we got rooked out of 15 minutes of a two hour ride, which wasn't so nice. ALl in all we had a nice time and would recommend doing this trip | ||||||
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awesome!!
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| Sun, Dec 28, 08 2:00 PM | kshitija | Female | 20-29 | Local | Individual | |
| it was fun to see dolphins in their natural habitat..... | ||||||
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Just didn't see any whales! Saw dolphins.
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| Sun, Dec 28, 08 12:00 PM | StephenPetro | Male | 60-69 | Local | Family Without Children | |
| The organization and process of ticketing, boarding, and disembarking was great. The crew was nice and they tried hard to find some whales in the two hour cruise. We spotted some riso dolphins near the end of the cruise and got up close for some good pictures of them. The ship was clean and comfortable. They did give us a $5 discount on fishing or whale watching later on. | ||||||
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Didn't get to go
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| Sun, Dec 28, 08 12:00 PM | ldixon62 | Female | 40-49 | Local | Individual | |
| We bought the tickets and then something out of state came up and we didn't get to go the tickets were non refundable and you can't change the date. I tried to give them away and no one we knew could go. I would love to try again. | ||||||
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Enjoyed it!
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| Sun, Dec 28, 08 10:00 AM | espriteve | Female | 20-29 | Local | Family Without Children | |
| Eventhough we didn't get to see any whale, but the experience was great! We saw lots of dolphines, and it was fun to see how the dolphines interacted with us (/the boat). Just out-there in the ocean, was relaxing and enjoyable. | ||||||
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Fishing is for anyone.
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| Tue, Dec 23, 08 10:00 AM | Karina1308 | Male | 20-29 | Local | Couple on a Date | |
| This was a great experience for us. We had never gone fishing before and it was so easy. Crew members were friendly, outgoing, and helpful. They made sure to come around often. | ||||||
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it was fantastic
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| Sun, Dec 21, 08 2:00 PM | pastorstan | Male | 50-59 | Local | Family Without Children | |
| We saw a whale, the same whale four times as it came up for air. There were many dolfin swiming and jumping along side the boat. We had a great time. Of course, a whale sighting is not for certain, but our outing was great. | ||||||
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