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DanaWharf

  Dana Wharf Sportfishing and Whale Watching
Ratings Summary:   Rating: 4.3 (1278)
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Last 3 months 98 200 209 9 95% 4.4
Last 6 months 335 621 659 38 92% 4.3
Last 12 months 706 1278   1345   67 93% 4.3
All 1320 2381 2499 118 94% 4.3
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Whale Watching in Grey Whale Season (Dec - Apr) 445 94% 4.3
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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Rating: 4
Always a good time!
Mon, Jan 19  10:00 AM Cathy_Thread Female 50-59 Domestic Tourist(s) Family With Children
Even though we didn't see any whales and less dolphins than we usually do, we had a great time.
Rating: 4
Great fun. Recommended
Sat, Jan 17  12:00 PM Brittmiller Male 40-49 Local Family Without Children
The crew was very friendly. The boat was large and clean with plenty of places to sit and view the water. I would have hoped for a little more information on the marine life via the man on the PA but the relative quiet was nice too. If the boat were smaller, I think it would have been possible to get a little closer to the whales and not disturb them. It was a nice couple hours on the water and the bloody mary was great.
Rating: 4
Very fun trip
Tue, Jan 13  12:00 PM Pelasko Male 50-59 Domestic Tourist(s) Other
-Good job spotting & tracking. -Interesting narrative. -Very good value at 1/2-price Tues. Full price is on the high side. -"Description of Group" (above) doesn't describe us: Couple without children. Thanks for the fun, Phil & Eileen (Seattle)
Rating: 4
Whale Watching
Tue, Jan 13  12:00 PM tclarkca Male 60-69 Local Family Without Children
We tracked one whale and the crew did a great job at explaining the tendencies of the whale and got us in good position to see it.
Rating: 4
very nice - thank you
Tue, Jan 13  10:00 AM patmeek Male 50-59 Local Individual
very nice, thank you
Rating: 5
First time deep sea fishing
Sun, Jan 11  12:45 PM bokmeowbev Female 20-29 Local Couple on a Date
I thought the crew was great! Very friendly. I'm not sure if it was because there were only 12 people on the boat so it was an easier crowd to manage, but they were so alert whenever I caught a fish and they would help me out. Or when my line got tangled, it got resolved right away. Thanks!
Rating: 4
Recommended
Sun, Jan 11  12:00 PM Susanbrambil Female 40-49 Local Family Without Children
Well, it was a nice boat ride - and narration. Got pretty close to seals and saw dolphins. The captain persisted in looking for whales, but we never saw any - but I liked the fact that he tried.
Rating: 4
Fun outting
Sat, Jan 10  12:00 PM wulfert Female Unspecified Local Family With Children
We did not see any whales, but the event was fun and it was a beautiful day to be on the ocean.
Rating: 5
Fun
Tue, Jan 6  10:00 AM 9594mrios Male Under 20 Local Group of Friends
Good fun whether you catch or not!
Rating: 5
Great Trip (Second Time)
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.
Rating: 4
Interesting Experience
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!
Rating: 5
Great excursion!
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!
Rating: 4
where are the whales
Sat, Jan 3  12:00 PM marymonell Female 30-39 Domestic Tourist(s) Couple on a Date
The trip itself was fun, there were a lot of dolphins & some sea lions. No mention of whales or of them being absent.. Just found ourselves back at the dock. I realize that the whales won't always be around but it would have been nice to have had the captain explain this during the cruise. As the whales were the primary reason we took the trip, it was a little disappointing. The captain was very knowledgable about the dolphins and sea lions so that portion was interesting.
Rating: 3
Zerve misrepresented tour information
Fri, Jan 2  2:00 PM sunisankara Male 30-39 Domestic Tourist(s) Family With Children
We went whale watching on Jan 2 2009. While purchasing tickets we asked Zerve if the tour had any success in spotting whales in the last couple of trips, and they confirmed that the tour had spotted whales the past few days. We then bought tickets and took the tour. The tour was good as in we saw a lot of dolphins and seals. We did not spot any whales. When I asked the tour guide about it, he said that they had not spotted any whales in the last 2 1/2 weeks. The tour itself is very engaging and you get up and close with the dolphins. You also get to see seals up and close. I am just very disappointed at how zerve duped me into purchasing the tickets in the first place.
Rating: 3
Great Boat - But No Whales!
Thu, Jan 1  12:00 PM rlovejoy Female 50-59 Domestic Tourist(s) Couple on a Date
The boat was great, very clean and the crew was nice. Unfortunately due to the dense fog, even at noon-time, no whales or dolphins were seen. The group is honoring their guarantee and as long as we don't lose our ticket we can try again in the same season with no expiration date.
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