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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
Fun boat ride
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.
Rating: 3
OK boat ride but no marine life
Wed, Dec 31, 08   2:00 PM keyoungblood Female 30-39 Domestic Tourist(s) Family With Children
The people (at dock and on boat) were professional. We felt like the crew did their best to try to find whales or dolphins (no way to guarantee 'Mother Nature'), but we only saw 4 sea lions near the harbor. They called out that there were two dolphins spotted far away from the boat, but without binoculars you could not see anything (most people said they never saw anything either). We also later heard that "it is too early to see many whales" and we wish we would have known that upfront. Our 10-year-old was BITTERLY DISAPPOINTED in the trip overall; the adults enjoyed the second half of the boat ride, when it wasn't completely frigid (because the icy cold wind was then at our backs)! The company did issue us 'whale checks' which soothed the pockets of the adults; hopefully we can get the kiddo to give it another try when we visit again next year.
Rating: 4
Too cold and windy for whale watching
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.
Rating: 4
Well managed logistics
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.
Rating: 5
Informative
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.
Rating: 4
activity was fine
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
Rating: 4
No whales and short on porpoises
Tue, Dec 30, 08   10:00 AM JSHarper Male 60-69 Domestic Tourist(s) Family With Children
It was a terrific day in Southern California to be on the water: clear, warm, beautiful!!! The boat and staff were great! We really enjoyed a nice cruise. Sadly, no whales -- not something anyone can guarantee, of course. Then, in the final 5 minutes of the cruise -- just in time to save the refund(!) -- we happened upon a couple of porpoises. As we disembarked, the staff wished each of us a Happy New Year AND reminded us over and over again that we had seen a couple of porpoises. I wouldn't have minded so much if the boat company weren't so blatant about protecting their refund policy.
Rating: 5
whales in dana point
Mon, Dec 29, 08   2:00 PM nansandle Female 30-39 International Tourist(s) Family Without Children
a beautiful experience - a must do for all visitors
Rating: 4
Nice day out!
Mon, Dec 29, 08   10:00 AM weenag1 Female 30-39 International Tourist(s) Couple on a Date
Enjoyed the commentary from the captain, made it more than just a 'watching' trip. Got to see 2 diff types of dolphins, which was wonderful but wasn't lucky enough to see any whales though. Was slightly disppointed. Perhaps it's not the best time to go (end of Dec). All in all would definitely reccommend.
Rating: 5
Exceptional!
Mon, Dec 29, 08   10:00 AM cyndidam Female 50-59 Domestic Tourist(s) Family With Children
We were very well taken care of. The crew was informative and friendly.
Rating: 4
awesome!!
Sun, Dec 28, 08   2:00 PM kshitija Female 20-29 Local Individual
it was fun to see dolphins in their natural habitat.....
Rating: 4
Just didn't see any whales! Saw dolphins.
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.
Rating: 4
Didn't get to go
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.
Rating: 4
Enjoyed it!
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.
Rating: 3
Didn't see any whales
Sat, Dec 27, 08   2:00 PM LorMichC Female Unspecified Domestic Tourist(s) Family Without Children
I thought when I booked the tickets, if we didn't see any whales, we would get a raincheck for another day. We did not see any. I was disappointed, and so was my family from out of town.
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