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(949) 496-5794
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Upcoming Events at Dana Wharf
There are tons of new and exciting activities coming up at Dana Wharf including the 42st Annual Festival of Whales, our Orange County Wine Cruise and our Wyland Art Lessons in the Wild Whale Watching Cruise!
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DAILY WHALE WATCHING CRUISES
We have seen over 130 Gray Whales this season! Gray Whale Season is here and
will run through the end of April! Each winter, the Pacific Gray Whales pass
by Dana Point, many believe that Dana Point is a landmark on their journey.
After spending the summer feeding in the food-rich waters of the arctic, the
Grays swim south along the coast to the bays of Baja California, where they
mate and nurse their young. Along the way they pass Dana Wharf, where you
can witness the annual winter journey. We saw 272 Gray Whales last season!
Gray Whale Watching Trips <http://www.zerve.com/DanaWharf/OceanAdv%20>
Depart Daily!
12pm – 2pm
2pm – 4pm
*Times may vary. Please call or look online to verify times.*
Adults – $45
Kids (3-12) – $25
Join us and delight in the exciting sights and sounds of the magnificent
ocean creatures at Dana Wharf. Known as a landmark for marine life
sightings, Dana Wharf’s ocean adventure cruises offer rare glimpses into a
huge variety of underwater wildlife and gorgeous scenic views you’ll never
forget. Join us as we search for gray whales, dolphin, sea lion and other
exciting marine life! All of our cruises are narrated by our seasoned
captains who will educate you on the abundant ocean life on our coast. Trips
are all 2 hours long, plenty of time to discover the world that lies
beneath! Remember that sightings are guaranteed! If you don’t see A GOOD
SHOWING of whales or dolphin, you will get your ticket back and are invited
to come out again with us! These “whale checks” never expire.
DAILY SPORTFISHING ADVENTURES
Sportfishing trips are departing daily! Be sure to check out our 4th Annual
Halibut Derby!
Halibut Drift Days <http://www.danawharf.com/contest_09-10.html>
These 9-hour trips will specifically drift for halibut on Fridays and
Sundays as part of our 4th Annual Halibut Derby! Win cash and prizes in this
annual fishing contest!
Adults – $59
Join us on any Tuesday (all year long) and fish for half price! Valid on 1/2
day, 3/4 day and twilight fishing trips and all whale watching cruises.
Check our half priced trip schedule and buy tickets now!
<http://www.zerve.com/DanaWharf/Fishing/Calendar>
Free Kid’s Fishing Clinic
Every Sunday
12:00pm – 12:30pm
Join us every Sunday for our free kid’s fishing clinic! Dana Wharf is proud
to offer a dockside experience for young anglers! Ask the experts and learn
new fishing techniques, new hook tying secrets, win raffle prizes and so
much more! No reservations are needed! Try out your new techniques on the
1/2 day trip departing immediately after the clinic!
Kid’s Fish FREE!
Every Sunday
12:45pm – 5:45pm
Join us every Sunday (right after our Free Kid’s Fishing Clinic) for our
12:45pm 1/2 Day Fishing Trip and kids fish free! One child will get a free
1/2 Day Fishing Trip (a savings of $25) per paying adult! Rental gear is
included for the kids too! A savings of $12!
For our full public fishing schedule, click here!
<http://www.zerve.com/DanaWharf/Calendar>
Wyland Art Lessons in the Wild
Art Lesson/VIP Boarding 9 – 9:45am
Whale Watching 10am – 12pm
$45 Adults
$25 Kids 14 and under
$5 per person donation to the Wyland Foundation
This three hour activity aboard the 63′ Ocean Adventures Catamaran or 95′
Dana Pride will begin with a dockside presentation and art lesson, via video
feed, by renowned environmental artist, Wyland! Guests will learn how Wyland
has created some of the best know marine wildlife paintings and sculptures
of our era. The vessel will then depart the dock for a whale and dolphin
watching adventure!
Children can enter their art in an end-of-season contest for the most
accurate portrayal of marine mammals to be judged by Wyland. The winning
child and family will receive a Whale Watching trip accompanied by Wyland
aboard the Ocean Adventure. Other prizes awarded to art winners include $50
Gift Cards to Wyland’s Gallery gift shop, and Whale Watching tickets. Every
child who participates will also receive a coupon for a gift from Wyland
Gallery that they can redeem in Laguna Beach. The mission of Wyland’s
foundation is to give both children and adults alike, the tools they need to
become more creative, positive and solution oriented through art. To take
advantage of the pre-boarding and art lesson, a $5 per person donation to
the Wyland Foundation is required. This special event is limited to first 30
passengers that sign up. Adults are able to participate in the art lesson;
however, the art contest is only for children 14 and under.
Orange County Wine Cruise
Orange County Wine Cruise <http://www.danawharf.com/wine.htm>
$49 per person
5:30pm – 7:00pm
*These cruises run Friday and Sunday nights.
Join us for a 90-minute evening cruise aboard our luxury catamaran through
the beautifully lit up Dana Point Harbor. This cruise will feature a
sampling of wines from The Organic Cellar which promotes organically grown
and pesticide-free wines as well as a sample platter of cheese, crackers,
fruits and nuts that compliment the wines. The 63′ Ocean Adventure catamaran
also features a full cash bar if you’d like to purchase some additional
beverages. Sit back, relax and enjoy the lights of beautiful and charming
Dana Point Harbor This cruise includes:
~ 4 tastes of wine from The Organic Cellar, featuring wines by Wyland, which
is a winery that infuses great tastes, health, and fine living. Join us in
making our lives a little healthier and a whole lot more delicious.
~ Cheese/cracker/dried fruit/nut sampler
~ Wine host
Additional wine can be purchased aboard the catamaran.
42nd ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF WHALES
DANA WHARF EVENTS
MARCH 2, 3, 9 10, 2013
Dana Wharf is excited to celebrate the 42nd anniversary of the Festival of
Whales. In addition to whale watching, Dana Wharf offers a variety of other
exciting and educational events that are fun for the whole family! Check out
our full list of events below!
Back by popular demand – The Whale of a Deal on the 8:00AM
whale watching cruise during the Festival of Whales!All seats are just $15!
Hurry, the best deal in town sells out fast! Check out our schedule and
purchase online!
2-Hour Whale Watching Cruises
<http://www.zerve.com/DanaWharf/Whales/Calendar>
These cruises depart every hour on the hour between 8am – 4pm!
Catamaran cruises depart 11:30am, 1:30pm, 3:30pm
$45 Adults
$34 Seniors/Military
$25 Kids 3-12
2 and under are FREE!
*Please note there is no senior/military/child rate on the catamaran
Join us aboard these 2-hour whale watching cruises every hour on the hour!
As you view the Gray Whales on their migratory path, our friendly, fun and
knowledgable captains will provide you with tons of information about these
gentle giants. You’ll have the chance to see dolphin and sea lions! Dana
Wharf proudly offers a guarantee that if you don’t have a good showing of
whales or dolphin, you’ll receive a “whale check”. You can use your “whale
check” ticket ANYTIME in the future to join us on another trip for free!
Buy tickets online here! <http://www.zerve.com/DanaWharf/Whales/Calendar>
Special Marine Mammal Lecture & Catamaran Cruise
<http://www.zerve.com/DanaWharf/Whales/Calendar>
Lecture – 10:00AM – 11:00AM
Cruise – 11:30AM – 1:30PM
$45 Adults
$35 Kids 3-12
During Dana Wharf Sportfishing and Whale Watching’s special marine mammal
lecture series, scheduled during the Festival of Whales, you are invited to
come learn some of the latest breaking news in the marine world. Enjoy a
continental breakfast at Harpoon Henry’s as marine biologists and special
guests present recent findings on local whales, dolphins and other marine
mammals. Following the lecture, join us for a whale watching trip aboard the
OCean Adventures Catamaran for those that want to get up close and personal
with these magnificent creatures.
Buy tickets online here!
<http://www.zerve.com/DanaWharf/Whales/Calendar>
Wyland Whale Watching Art Lessons in the Wild
10:00am – 10:45am
$5 per child
Learn from one of the masters of marine art by joining us for a dockside
presentation and art lesson, via video feed, by renowned environmental
artist, Wyland! Guests will learn how Wyland has created some of the most
well known marine wildlife paintings and sculptures of our era. Children can
enter their art in an end-of-season contest for the most accurate portrayal
of marine mammals to be judged by Wyland. The winning child and family will
receive a Whale Watching trip accompanied by Wyland aboard the Ocean
Adventure. Other prizes will be announced soon! The price for the art lesson
is $5 per child, with all proceeds going to the Wyland Foundation. The
mission of Wyland’s foundation is to give both children and adults alike,
the tools they need to become more creative, positive and solution oriented
through art. Whale watching excursions are available at an additional cost
and will be departing Dana Wharf every hour on the hour during the Festival
of Whales.
Free Book Signing and Fun Prizes
Saturday, March 2nd, 2013
1:00pm – 3:00pm
Stop by Dana Wharf Sportfishing and Whale Watching for a FREE book signing
of “The Amazing Adventures of Captain Don” by Captain Don himself! The first
100 children (10 years old and under) will not only meet Captain Don, get a
signature, but have a picture taken too! Captain Don Hansen, the founder of
Dana Wharf Sportfishing and Whale Watching and the originator of Southern
California whale watching invites you to come down and meet him. Buy a
second book and get an opportunity to spin the prize wheel and win fun
prizes! Proceeds will be donated to the Gray Whale Foundation.
Click below for:
Dana Point Festival of Whales website <http://festivalofwhales.com/>
ABOUT DANA WHARF
Dedicated to helping locals and visitors alike enjoy the unique wonders of
Dana Point Harbor and the Orange County coastline, Dana Wharf hopes for the
privilege of escorting you on an awe-inspiring whale watching cruise or
providing you with a memorable deep sea fishing adventure. The warm waters
right out of Dana Point Harbor are flourishing with sea life including
whales, dolphin, harbor seals, and California sea lion. Our thriving coastal
waters provide bountiful fishing of sand bass, calico bass, halibut, bonito,
yellowtail, yellowfin tuna, bluefin tuna, albacore, and dorado.
Whether coming to Dana Point for fishing or whale watching, or privately
chartering one of our fishing or whale watching boats, our catamaran, or our
sailboats, one thing is for certain; your trip through the beautiful and
scenic Orange County coast will be unforgettable.
Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching is conveniently located in Dana
Point, Orange County. We’re located just south of Newport Beach, Huntington
Beach, and Laguna Beach. If you’re unfamiliar with the Orange County,
Newport Beach, or Dana Point areas, we’re located about 30 minutes south of
Disneyland and one hour south of Los Angeles and an hour north of San Diego.
For more information, visit http://www.danawharf.com
<http://www.danawharf.com/> or call 949.496.5794 <tel:949.496.5794>
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Kelly Farlow
Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching
(949)496-5794 <tel:%28949%29496-5794>
kellydws@gmail.com
http://www.danawharf.com/
Upcoming Events at Dana Wharf
DAILY WHALE WATCHING CRUISES
We have seen over 130 Gray Whales this season! Gray Whale Season is here and will run through the end of April! Each winter, the Pacific Gray Whales passby Dana Point, many believe that Dana Point is a landmark on their journey.
After spending the summer feeding in the food-rich waters of the arctic, the Grays swim south along the coast to the bays of Baja California, where they mate and nurse their young.
Along the way they pass Dana Wharf, where you can witness the annual winter journey. We saw 272 Gray Whales last season!
If you don’t see A GOODSHOWING of whales or dolphin, you will get your ticket back and are invited to come out again with us! These “whale checks” never expire.
DAILY SPORTFISHING ADVENTURES
Sportfishing trips are departing daily! Be sure to check out our 4th AnnualHalibut Derby!
Join us on any Tuesday (all year long) and fish for half price! Valid on 1/2day, 3/4 day and twilight fishing trips and all whale watching cruises. Check our half priced trip schedule and buy tickets now!
Free Kid’s Fishing ClinicEvery Sunday12:00pm – 12:30pmJoin us every Sunday for our free kid’s fishing clinic! Dana Wharf is proud to offer a dockside experience for young anglers! Ask the experts and learn new fishing techniques, new hook tying secrets, win raffle prizes and so much more! No reservations are needed! Try out your new techniques on the1/2 day trip departing immediately after the clinic!
Kid’s Fish FREE!
Every Sunday 12:45pm – 5:45pm
Join us every Sunday (right after our Free Kid’s Fishing Clinic) for our12:45pm 1/2 Day Fishing Trip and kids fish free! One child will get a free1/2 Day Fishing Trip (a savings of $25) per paying adult! Rental gear isincluded for the kids too! A savings of $12!
Wyland Art Lessons in the Wild
Art Lesson/VIP Boarding 9 – 9:45am Whale Watching 10am – 12pm$45 Adults$25 Kids 14 and under$5 per person donation to the Wyland Foundation
This three hour activity aboard the 63′ Ocean Adventures Catamaran or 95’Dana Pride will begin with a dockside presentation and art lesson, via videofeed, by renowned environmental artist, Wyland!
Guests will learn how Wyland has created some of the best know marine wildlife paintings and sculptures of our era. The vessel will then depart the dock for a whale and dolphinwatching adventure!
Children can enter their art in an end-of-season contest for the mostaccurate portrayal of marine mammals to be judged by Wyland. The winning child and family will receive a Whale Watching trip accompanied by Wyland a board the Ocean Adventure.
Other prizes awarded to art winners include $50Gift Cards to Wyland’s Gallery gift shop, and Whale Watching tickets. Everychild who participates will also receive a coupon for a gift from Wyland Gallery that they can redeem in Laguna Beach.
The mission of Wyland’s foundation is to give both children and adults alike, the tools they need tobecome more creative, positive and solution oriented through art. To take advantage of the pre-boarding and art lesson, a $5 per person donation tothe Wyland Foundation is required. This special event is limited to first 30passengers that sign up. Adults are able to participate in the art lesson; however, the art contest is only for children 14 and under.
42nd ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF WHALES
DANA WHARF EVENTS
MARCH 2, 3, 9 10, 2013
Dana Wharf is excited to celebrate the 42nd anniversary of the Festival of Whales. In addition to whale watching, Dana Wharf offers a variety of other exciting and educational events that are fun for the whole family! Check out our full list of events below!
Click below for: Dana Point Festival of Whales website <http://festivalofwhales.com/>
For more information, visit http://www.danawharf.com<http://www.danawharf.com/> or call 949.496.5794 <tel:949.496.5794>
—
Kelly Farlow
Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching
