Valentine’s Day Cruise February 14th 2013
Valentine’s Day Cruise! Chocolates and Valentine’s Day treats are included as well as a complimentary glass of champagne for guests 21 and over! This is a special event and there is only one price of $35 no groupons or whale checks are accepted
Wyland Art Lessons in the Wild
Weekends starting Jan. 13, 2013!
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
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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.
Gray Whale Season runs till April 30th:
Remember that Tuesdays are 1/2 price all year long!
2-Hour Whale Watching Adventure Cruise
Trips depart daily!
10:00am – 12:00pm
12:00pm – 2:00pm
2:00pm – 4:00pm
Adults – $45
Seniors (55+) – $35
Kids (3-12) – $25
2 and under are FREE!
**Times may vary. Please call or look online to verify times.
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 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.
Dana Points Festival Of Whales 2013:
Festival of Whales Logo History
2013 – Steven Kazarian
1st place winner in Dana Hills High School logo design competition
Dana Hills class of 2012 alum Steven Kazarian was chosen as this year’s winner. His artwork will become the official logo of the Dana Point Festival of Whales and be featured on all event advertising—including OCTA bus wraps, festival website, signage and logo apparel.
We caught up with Steven at the California Maritime Academy in Vallejo, Calif., where he is a freshman, to let him know his artwork had been chosen.
“For my design to stand among professional artists like John Van Hamersveld and Wyland who have created logos in the past is an absolute honor,” Kazarian said. “I remember having a great time at the festival as a kid. It definitely made an impression on me. Even back then I felt pride in being a part of Dana Point and seeing the whole town come out to celebrate the whales.
Kazarian said he would like to thank his teachers for being helpful and encouraging him to enter the contest, especially since graphic design is just a hobby as his main artistic interest is in digital photography.
“I really got into art in my junior and senior years and was shocked at how much it helped open my eyes to the possibilities of digital photography,” Kazarian said. “Although I’m hoping for a career traveling the world as the head engineer on a ship, art and photography will always be a way for me to express myself and share my point of view.”
When asked about what he drew inspiration from when creating his winning entry, Kazarian pointed out that he wanted to include some of the best things about Dana Point in his design.
“I love Dana Point and thought it would be a great way to show some of the best parts of it—everything that makes the city great,” he said. “Also, last year’s contest inspired me to try. I am ecstatic, absolutely psyched at being chosen.”
here is the link:
http://festivalofwhales.com/
info:
Whale Watching Excursions
See why Dana Point is the “Whale Capital of the West!” Most excursions are2-3 hours long. Reservations recommended.
Dana Wharf Whale Watching
(800) 979-3370 or (800) 590-9994 | www.danawharf.com
The originator of Whale Watching in Orange County since 1971.
Take an adventure cruise to see the California Gray Whales in their natural environment. Fun for all ages and sightings of whales or dolphins are guaranteed or come back again and ride free. Excursions depart every hour from 8 AM to 4 PM during the Festival weekends and every trip is approx. 2 hours. Prices: Adults $45, Senior and Military $35, Children 3-12 years $25, Children 2 and under are free. Back by popular demand – The Whale of a Deal at 8 AM. All seats just $15 – weekends only, hurry the best deal in town sells out fast. Check out our schedule and purchase online http://www.zerve.com/DanaWharf/OceanAdv use a promo code FOW13 save $8 per adult fare, not valid on 8 AM special.
Dana Wharf Whale Watching is also hosting a special two-hour Whale Watching excursion following their Marine Mammal Lecture both weekends at 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM and 3:30 PM. A variety of guest marine biologists will present recent findings on local whales, dolphins and other marine mammals aboard their 63-foot, state-of-the-art OCean Adventures catamaran – featuring an incredibly spacious viewing deck and full-service deli-style gallery – for those that want a one-on-one educational experience, hurry these trips sell out. Prior to the 11:30 AM departure, a special lecture session from 10 AM to 11 AM and continental breakfast at Harpoon Henry’s will be included with all 11:30 AM reservations. Tickets are $45 for adults, $35 for children 3 -12 and free for children under 2. ( no senior rate on this one sorry )
For reservations call 800-979-3370 or 800-590-9994 or visit www.danawharf.com
Kelly Farlow
Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching
