This Month at Dana Wharf
Check availability and buy tickets online:
DanaWharf.com
http://www.zerve.com/DanaWharf
Call: 800.979.3370
Tuesdays are half price all year long, but in the month of April, Wednesdays are also half price!
DAILY WHALE WATCHING CRUISES
We have seen over 385 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, so this is by far one of the best Gray Whale seasons on record!
Gray Whale Watching Trips
Depart Daily!
10am – 12pm
12pm – 2pm
2pm – 4pm
4pm – 6pm*(This cruise is available Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays)
**Times may vary. Please call or look online to verify times.
Adults – $32
Kids (3-12) – $19
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.
Wyland Art Lessons in the Wild
Weekends through May
10:30am – 1:30pm
**Times may vary. Please call or look online to verify times.
Adults – $42
Kids (3-14) – $29
This three hour activity aboard the OCean Adventures Catamaran 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!
Orange County Wine Cruise
$49 per person
5:30pm – 7:00pm
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 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.
DAILY SPORTFISHING ADVENTURES
Sportfishing trips are departing daily! Rockfishing just reopened on March 1st, so rock cod trips are running now! Our 3rd Annual Halibut Derby will also be running through the end of April. Drift days are running Fridays and Sundays. The jackpot is over $2,500! We have some great spring fishing specials including:
We will have 1/2 price fishing on Wednesdays through April! Remember that Tuesdays are 1/2 price all year long!
Twilight fishing trips have started! We are running twilight trips 4:30pm – 8:30pm every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday! Trips are only $25!
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 $29) per paying adult! Rental gear is included for the kids too! An additional savings of $12!
For our full public fishing schedule, click here!
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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 or call 949.496.5794
Michelle McCann
