Blue whale

Dana Pride with dolphin bowriding
Common dolphin off the bow of the Dana Pride. ©2008 Mokitom.com


Killer whale


Killer whale

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Fin whales. ©2007 Mokitom.com

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Breaching Risso dolphins.
©2007 Mokitom.com

 

OCEAN ADVENTURE SEASON IS HERE

The Blue Whales have arrived!

From May through mid November, get up close and watch these magnificent ocean creatures play in our coastal waters. Narrated by our expert captains, this cruise provides the opportunity to witness a variety of ocean mammals in their natural environments.

This is the season for blue whales. Every trip is a new experience, so be sure to come out often! Blue Whales do not follow a migration pattern, therefore, we do not offer guaranteed sightings like we do during the Gray Whale migration November - April, but we will give you a $10.00 off coupon if no Whales or Dolphin or seen coupon will be given on boat!

blue whale tail

BLUE WHALES and More
Week of Aug. 25 - Sept. 1

6 Blue Whales, 1 Fin Whale, Common, Rizzo, & Bottlenose Dolphin

Total Blue Whales in July: 56
Total Whales in August: 46

Total Gray Whales for
2007-2008 season:  375

Two different trips daily!

Catamaran Adventure
Daily at 1pm
Journey on our our brand new 63 foot Catamaran and come share a special 2-hour state-of-the-art experience viewing sea life from our underwater cameras. The Catamaran features an on-board deli, full bar and spacious seating. This boat will limit passengers to only 49. Experience Marine Biologists on the weekend trips, Additional trips at 11am on the weekends!

Evening Ocean Adventure
Daily at 5pm

View our exciting marine life and the beautiful Orange County coastline at sunset on our evening cruises aboard the 95' Dana Pride or one of our 65' vessels. Boats have food, snacks and beverages aboard for purchase.

Ocean Adventure Rates:

Cat Adventure
1pm - 3pm

Adult - $49
Child - $29

Evening Trips
5pm - 7pm

Adult - $29
Child - $19
Children 2 & under FREE on all trips however must be included in your reservation

These trips can travel up to 5 miles off shore so unfortunately we can neither accept nor issue whale check like we do during the November - April Gray Whale migration. Also, no discounts, whale checks or special event tickets are honored on these trips.

Groups:
Want to reserve your group?
(800) 590-9994 or
(949) 496-5794 ext 7

A special time for your Ocean Adventure can be arranged for groups of 20 or more.

What to bring and/or wear:
Sunglasses, hats, wind breaker or other jacket, sun block, binoculars and/or cameras.

More information on whale whatching opportunities are outlined in this OC Register article.

HOW TO BOOK

Private Charters

For charters, please call
(949) 496-5794
Our entire fleet is available for private charters for any occasion.

Whale Watching Adventures

Orange County Fishing and Whale Watching

Check availability and buy tickets online:

Whale Watching Adventures

Advance purchase strongly suggested.
Trips often sell out in advance.

To purchase by phone, please call our ticketing company, Zerve, at
(800) 979-3370

Whale Watching Review

5/26 Ocean Adventure Customer- "Shortly after leaving the harbor we entered a "superpod" of common dolphins, estimated at 3,000 to 4,000 strong. We stayed with the pod for the next 45 minutes as they darted and leapt around the boat. It was an amazing sight."

five starsRead more unedited customer reviews at Zerve!

more Information:

Charter or rent a boat or sail boat for a private Ocean Adventure cruise

Blue whale videotaped diving off Dana Point

Fullerton College marine scientist Sean Chamberlin videotaped a majestic blue whale shooting water from its blow hole then heading into a dive off Dana Point, where four of the creatures came near a sightsighting boat of Friday. Watch the video.

Baja Ecotours

Catalina Express
Daily scheduled trips to
Catalina Island from
Dana Wharf