Seller:

DanaWharf

  Dana Wharf Sportfishing and Whale Watching
Ratings Summary:   Rating: 4.3 (1278)
(All reviews for this seller)
# of
Reviews
Overall
Rating
= Positive
Points
Negative
Points
% Positive Average
Rating
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
How Zerve ratings work
About this seller (DanaWharf)

Ratings by Activity
(Each activity's ratings from the last 12 months)
Overall
Rating
% Positive Average
Rating
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
logo

photo

1320 Matching ReviewsDisplaying Reviews 1171 - 1185Prev  1  ...    77 78 79 80 81   ... 88   Next
Rating Date Attended [v] Reviewer Gender Age Where From? Group Type?
Rating: 5
Wonderful Time!
Tue, Feb 26, 08   12:00 PM touristgirl Female 50-59 Domestic Tourist(s) Group of Friends
After two weeks of stormy, cold weather, and very rough seas the skies were clear, temperatures were in the low 70s and the Pacific was like glass! After much anticipation, we departed the harbor in search of sea life and we were not disappointed! A lone seal was in the harbor, pelicans were on the jetty and not long after leaving port, we spotted the first of several gray whales. We followed the whales up the coastline until it was time to turn back. Several Pacific Bottlenosed Dolphis were sited as was lone sea lion sunning himself on a bouy. We had a FABULOUS time and will go out again if we're ever in California!
Rating: 4
Great
Tue, Feb 26, 08   12:00 PM PJWiersma Male 50-59 Domestic Tourist(s) Family With Children
Thanks to the Captain and the crew, the trip was safe and fun. We saw the whales backs but didn't get to see their tails coming out of the water. It was calm weather, calm waters, and most everyone had fun.
Rating: 5
Wonderful Experience! Awesome Guarantee!
Tue, Feb 26, 08   12:00 PM DWEPPark Female 30-39 Combination Family With Children
It was a fabulous time! Started and ended on time! Navigator knew what he was doing, knowledgeable on Whales and the ocean life, friendly staff! All around wonderful experience! We got see whales, seals, and dolphins! Highly recommend!
Rating: 5
Great Activity
Tue, Feb 26, 08   10:00 AM conder Male 30-39 Domestic Tourist(s) Family Without Children
Highly reccommend the whale watching out of Dana Point. Crew are always professional and helpful, and trips have always found something... whales or dolphins.
Rating: 4
Enjoyable
Tue, Feb 26, 08   10:00 AM ptkr004 Female 50-59 Domestic Tourist(s) Family Without Children
It was a perfect day weather wise and we took the first trip out in the morning so the sea was calm. Although we had been looking forward to seeing the whales and did not, we were fortunate to see a very large pod of Common Dolphin which made the trip worth while. I would recommend the experience.
Rating: 4
Good time
Tue, Feb 26, 08   10:00 AM jmcgraw Male 30-39 Domestic Tourist(s) Group of Friends
We came at a bad time of the year for fishing seasons, but still had fun. We caught a few fish, and were treated good. The staff was helpful and always kept busy. I would recommend this service.
Rating: 4
No Whales, But Awesome Dolphins
Sat, Feb 23, 08   2:00 PM EFreedman Female 60-69 Local Couple on a Date
We were disappointed that we didn't see any whales, but the beautiful dolphins more than made up for that. Thanks.
Rating: 3
Grey whale season in a lull
Sat, Feb 23, 08   10:00 AM MWright Female 50-59 International Tourist(s) Individual
Captain did report that the grey whales were less frequent in that week in February, but only when we finally saw whales after looking for 1 and a half hours. In fact, they were closer in to shore and sailboats surrounded them, preventing us from getting closer. Their return to the north apparently starts in a weeks' time, so I just mistimed my visit.
Rating: 3
Cattle
Sat, Feb 23, 08   10:00 AM Digimike Male 50-59 Domestic Tourist(s) Family With Children
Basically a cattle boat with little interaction with staff. Ordinary, nothing bad or really good. Nice boat ride. You may want to spend more money and go with someone who has a better feel for whales.
Rating: 5
Amazing!
Tue, Feb 19, 08   2:00 PM tamiprince Female 30-39 Local Other
This was an incredible trip. We ended up in the middle of a pod of dophins. They were playing with the boat we were on. Jumping out of the water and swimming all around us. Absoulutly glorious. The captain kept us out there as long as he could, it was great! The captain and crew were very informative and accomodating. I would highly recommend this trip. I know we will be going again.
Rating: 5
Great time!
Tue, Feb 19, 08   12:00 PM nkunst Female 60-69 Local Family With Children
Although we only saw one whale, it was a great trip - sunny, clear, calm. I would go again just to get 2 hours out on the ocean.
Rating: 5
Wonderful, surprisingly economical, awe-inspiring
Tue, Feb 19, 08   12:00 PM akishacat Female 40-49 Local Family With Children
The prices were actually affordable, unlike most activities of this kind. We could do this again and again, and we will. The staff were courteous and informative. They provided educational information I hadn't heard elsewhere, making it not only exciting, but educational for my daughter. The boat was uncrowded, making the experience pleasant, w/just enough people to provide pleasant company w/out being uncomfortable. The day was beautiful, not too cold. Being out on the boat was exhilerating! We saw one grey whale four times. It was amazing! They are truly incredible creatures and we got to see one in her natural habitat. Huge, fascinating animals. I feel very priveleged to have been able to participate in this experience, and will definately take my family again. A huge thank you to all the staff!!
Rating: 4
Awesome service, but didn't see a whale...
Tue, Feb 19, 08   10:00 AM matthewphoto Male 20-29 Local Couple on a Date
Our first trip was canceled due to extremely bad weather, (12 foot waves, definitely NOT good for whale watching!) so we had to re-schedule for a week later. The service was great in this respect, very friendly and helpful. On the actual whale watching trip we didn't see any whales *or* dolphins however. They actually gave us back our tickets, which are good indefinitely! So at least we're very happy with the service overall. This trip was a LOT more professional and clean than a previous whale watching excursion out of Newport Beach...
Rating: 5
Whale Watching Tuesday
Tue, Feb 19, 08   10:00 AM jason8096 Female 30-39 Local Family With Children
We enjoyed ourselves so much on Tuesday's 10 am Whale Watching trip. It was easy to get the tickets (though we stood in line outside first--it's inside you want to go.) The boat was the perfect size; any smaller and my two year old would not have had enough room to roam, any larger and it would have lost it's intimate feel.
Rating: 4
Tuesday Whale Watching
Tue, Feb 19, 08   10:00 AM stevenspence Male 50-59 Local Family With Children
I'd recomend the Tuesday half price special as the boat had maybe 40 people on it. Our Feb 19th scheduled 10:00 am departure actually left about 10:10, perhaps they were waiting to see if anyone else would show up. They ask you to be dockside a 1/2 hour before the scheduled departure, and free parking is more than adequate. The staff on the boat was friendly and talked about the marine life we happened to see. The trip lasted about 1:45 long and was an enjoyable way to spend a couple of hours. This is my third whale watching trip and I've yet to see a whale but did see many dolphin and sea lions. The company offers a guarrantee that if you don't see any dolphins or whales you'll get another trip voucher ... trust me, you'll always see dolphins, probably not whales but always dolphins! There is an indoor galley with seating on board in case your hungry or thirsty and I noted that they sell beer and "adult beverages" too. There are resrooms onboard. I would definitly bring a wind breaker or coat with a hood especially if you plan to travel during the winter months and want to watch from the bow (front) of the boat. Camera's are a must and having a pair of binoculars would be a bonus. If you liked the trip, have a couple of dollars handy since they put a "tip" jar next to where you exit the boat. If you've never done something like this and will not be too disapointed if you don't see an actual whale then I say go for it and enjoy the views, atmosphere and ride. I plan on going again sometime in the future since I live locally. Who knows, maybe the fouth time will be the charm to see whales.
1320 Matching ReviewsDisplaying Reviews 1171 - 1185Prev  1  ...    77 78 79 80 81   ... 88   Next
Next 9 Pages: 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88