2-Hour Whale Watching Adventure Cruise
Trips depart daily!

Delight in the exciting sights and sounds of the magnificent ocean creatures off Dana Point. 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 whales, dolphin, sea lion and other exciting marine life! All of our cruises are narrated by our expert 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 of marine life are guaranteed!

Cost: Adults – $45; Seniors (55and over) $35, Kids – $25 ( 3-12) 2 and under are free

We also have a sunset whale watching cruise daily available at 5pm, only $29!

Many Whale Watching trips may be on our Deluxe Catamaran “OCEAN ADVENTURES”

Come aboard our specially built, luxurious catamaran for an incredible 2 to 2.5-hour Whale and Dolphin Adventure. A totally different, intimate and unforgettable experience!

Enjoy:

A limited number of passengers – this trip is NEVER CROWDED!
Amazing viewing platform- our passengers can view marine life and not get wet.
A faster and quieter journey – advanced technology engines assure you a smooth ride!
An up close and personal experience – get closer to marine life such as whales and dolphins and watch them as they swim beneath you.
An educational experience – get your questions answered by our on-board professional naturalist or marine biologist.
Bask in the sun on the sun bench in the back or ride the bow for an adventure!
Our enclosed cabin boasts a full view of the ocean and flat screen monitors so you can see the Captain’s navigation screen and more.

The 63 ft OCean Adventure is an eco-friendly, state-of-the-art catamaran, also available for charters. It is certified to carry up to 59 passengers and is fully equipped with an easy-access deli-style galley and full-service bar.

Special Friday 5 Hour Whale Watching Trip

Dates TBA – 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Join Dana Wharf Whale Watching Five Hour Friday! This trip is a 5-hour, half day adventure on our fast, luxury vessel the Ocean Adventures Catamaran to search for whales of all kinds led by our all star crew Captain Frank Brennan, lead naturalist Jason Kunewa, and photojournalist Carla Mitroff. SPECIAL GUESTS may include Captain Todd Mansur, Bernardo Alps, Alisa Schulman Janiger, and many more. You never know who may surprise you. LIMITED TO 40 PASSENGERS

$55 for ACS members and one (1) additional guest per member. $65 for non-ACS members.

Check in time is 7:30 am. Parking is FREE. Please arrive early to get your parking permit from the office and park in the long term parking area.

Half Price Tuesday!

Every Tuesday all our trips are half price! Take advantage of this special pricing and bring your friends and family!

Holiday Events at Dana Wharf

41 Annual Boat Parade of Lights

$29 Adults, $15 Kids 12 & under, 2 & under are FREE
December 18th, 19th; 7:30 to 9pm

Be in the Parade! Come aboard any one of our decorated boats, joining boaters from all over parading through the Harbor. Boat parade lasts approximately 90 minutes and charter rides are 2 hours.

Seating may be limited. Standing areas offer the best views.

Charter one of our boats for a corporate or private event. Contact Sheri at 949.496.5794 x11 or charters@danawharf.c

Fishing Trips

Two Ways to Enter

1. Halibut Drift Days

These are special extended halibut drift trips that will specifically drift for halibut.
Fridays and / or Sundays 7:00am – 4:00pm – Limited load to 25 passengers.
$64 per person, $5 entry included in price. Final Drift is Sunday, April 24th, 2016.
Buy tickets online at Zerve here!

2. Enter on any open party ½ or ¾ day trip!

Cost is $5 and will be taken at time of check-in. Entry must be paid for before boat departs. An entry is only valid for the day it is purchased. To enter on a different day, an addition entry ticket must be purchased.

1/2 Day Fishing

This 5-hour trip is perfect for families and fish locally off the coast.
Adults – $46; Seniors – $41; Children – $29

3/4 Day Fishing

These 9-hour local, coastal trips are our most popular trip.
Adults – $64; Seniors – $59; Children – $46

2 For 1 Tuesdays

Join us on any Tuesday (all year long) and fish for half price! Valid on 1/2 day and 3/4 day fishing trips and all whale watching cruises. Check our half priced trip schedule and buy tickets now!

COOLEST CLUB OF THE SEA

Membership Includes

Free 1/2 day Fishing Trip for 1 child and 1 adult (Over $100 Value!)
Free 2-Hour Whale Watching Trip
Official Kid’s Club Pin & Membership Card
Kids Club T-Shirt or Hat
25% off all Merchandise*
$10 off all Kids’s Prices on 1/2 & 3/4 day Fishing Trips*
$10 off all Kid’s Prices on Whale Watching Excursions

California residents only. The membership takes 7-14 business day to receive in the mail. Not valid for group trips. Please call our charter department for group reservations at
(949)496-5794 EXT 11.

*Please make reservations once you receive your Kids Club packet. Valid Kids Club Membership and completed Membership Card required. Discounts valid on kid’s price only.

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Kids Free Fishing Clinic and Free Fishing Trip

Sundays at Noon

Dana Wharf Sportfishing invites all children to come to their dock side fishing clinic and learn hands on techniques on fishing from the experts. After the clinic Dana Wharf will be running a fishing trip from 12:45 – 5:45, adults are $46 plus license and equipment, children 12 and under fish for FREE when an adult ticket is purchased at $46 ( 1 free child per paying adult). Extra bonus is the chance of spotting whales, dolphins and other marine life! This trip includes equipment! More information and reservations call Dana Wharf at 949-496-5794.

Orange County Wine Cruise

$49 per person. 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm. This cruise runs Fridays and Sunday nights.

Join us for a 90-minute evening cruise aboard our luxury catamaran. In the spring and summer enjoy a evening of sunshine, cool ocean breezes and romantic views. In winter, take in stunning views of the beautifully lighted 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. Our 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 (2 red and 2 white) from The Organic Cellar, featuring wines from 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.

About The Vessel

Dana Wharf’s newest vessel is the 63′ catamaran, the Ocean Adventures, which comfortably holds up to 49 passengers. This luxury vessel was built exclusively for Dana Wharf and is the newest boat in the California whale watching business! This eco-friendly vessel is the future of whale watching and features high-tech viewing cameras mounted at the bow, a roomy viewing deck, and the smoothest ride on the water! You will LOVE this vessel!