Dana Point Dolphin and Whale Watching with Underwater Viewing

4.9 (990 Viator reviews) 2 hrs 30 min Dana Point area

Get up close and personal with year-round whales and more!
Two, exclusive eye-to-eye underwater viewing pods
Plenty of space on the bow
Surrounded by hundreds of dolphins
Humpback whale jumps out of the water

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About this activity

Gather the family, kids, and friends to join Dana Point's highest-rated whale watching activity, featuring exclusive Underwater Viewing Pods.  For over 25 years we have provided the most unique and eco-friendly dolphin and whale watching trips to view magnificent Blue Whales, Gray Whales, Humpback Whales, Fin Whales, Minke Whales, occasionally Orcas, and more. Five species of wild dolphins are also seen throughout the year, including mega-pods with up to 10,000 dolphins! Plus sea lions, marine birds, and even sharks. You'll depart from Dana Point, the Dolphin and Whale Capital of the World®. We're a certified Responsible Whale Watching partner with the World Cetacean Alliance. Aboard our uncrowded high-tech catamaran you will enjoy up close and personal dolphin and whale watching with expert narration, complimentary triple fudge brownies, and more.

What's included

  • Licensed Captain and professional crew
  • U.S. Coast Guard inspected and certified vessel
  • Cetacean Declaration - Join us again for free within one calendar year if you don't see any dolphins or whales
  • Live commentary on board

Not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • DVD (available to purchase)
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Meeting point

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Please arrive 45 minutes in advance. Check-in upstairs at our waterfront Dolphin Deck building. We're located next to Baby Beach and OC Sailing & Events Center.

End point: Please arrive 45 minutes in advance. Check-in upstairs at our waterfront Dolphin Deck building. We're located next to Baby Beach and OC Sailing & Events Center.

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Entry into the Underwater Viewing Pods requires the use of ladder-like steps. Persons with a disability or limited mobility may have difficulty.
  • Trip times may vary by date.
  • Only Manute'a has underwater viewing. Boats are subject to change without notice and changes are not a determinant for cancellation or refund.

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Reviews

4.9/5

990 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor

  • 5 star924
  • 4 star42
  • 3 star14
  • 2 star6
  • 1 star4

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Distances are straight-line from the activity's center of Dana Point (Viator lists this tour under Dana Point; it has no meeting-point coordinates).