September 3rd – 10th
Check availability and buy tickets online:
DanaWharf.com
http://www.zerve.com/DanaWharf
Call: 800.979.3370
WHALE WATCHING
We are seeing TONS of blue whales right now! This past week we have seen 24 whales! We saw our 200th Blue Whale of the season on Sunday! Now is the time to come! Delight in the amazing views of the largest mammal on Earth!
Blue Whale season runs May – October here in Dana Point. Whaling in the 1900’s caused a severe decline in the blue whale population along the Pacific coast of the United States. Once hunting was banned, the blue whale population has slowly started to recover. Before whaling was commercialized, blue whale numbers along the Pacific were estimated to be around 200,000.
Today, the blue whale population around the world is estimated to be around 12,000. Approximately 2,000 blue whales call the Pacific coast their home. The blue whale is listed as endangered by the IUCN Red List. We’ve seen Blue Whales on virtually every trip!
Daily Catamaran Whale Watching Cruises
12:00pm – 2:00pm and 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Adults – $39 Kids (3-12) – $29
2 and under are FREE!
Come aboard our new luxurious catamaran for a 2-hour, affordable cruise and you’ll have a totally different, intimate, and unforgettable experience. The 63 ft OCean Adventure is an eco-friendly, state-of-the-art catamaran, that is certified to carry up to 49 passengers and is fully equipped with an easy-access deli-style galley and full-service bar. This trip will offer you a rare mix of ecology, education and excitement – do not miss this one-of-a-kind opportunity!
Sunset Ocean Adventures // Whale Watching trips
Sunset Ocean Adventure Cruise
5:00pm – 7:00pm
Adults $29 / Kids (3-12) $19 / 2 and under are FREE!
Take advantage of Happy Hour Thursdays! Enjoy happy hour prices in the bar on the boat, then after your whale watching trip gets in, you’ll receive a voucher for extended Happy Hour at Wind and Sea restaurant! Enjoy some tasty appetizers and delicious drinks at Happy Hour prices after your whale watching cruise! A great idea for a date! 🙂
SPORTFISHING
*Our Kids Fishing Tournament is Sunday, Sept. 12th! This trips is for kids and their families and there are tons of prizes! Make reservations ASAP as this trip sells out.*
• 3/4 Day Fishing
These 9-hour trips are currently rockfishing. They depart at 6:00am and return at 3:00pm.
Adults – $59 Children – $46
• 1/2 Day Fishing
This 5-hour trip is perfect for families! Kids fish free on these trips every Sunday at 12:45!
Adults – $39 Children – $25
• Twilight Fishing
Enjoy our evening trips from 5:30pm – 9:30pm. Twilight trips are running nightly!
Adults – $39 Children – $25
• All Day Fishing
The Fury is running All Day Fishing trips to Catalina Island.
Adults – $69 Children – $59
• Overnight Fishing
The Sea Horse is running overnight trips to San Clemente Island nightly at 9:00pm. $135 Per Person
FREE LICENSE DAY
Labor Day, September 6th, is FREE LICENSE DAY! No fishing license is required this day thanks to the CA Department of Fish & Game (a savings of $13.75 per person).
LIVE MUSIC CRUISE
Every Saturday! 7:30pm – 9:00pm
$19 per person
Our Live Music Harbor Cruises run every Saturday through the end of September. The cruise will be aboard the 95-foot Dana Pride which has upper deck seating as well as inside seating in it’s large galley, making it one of the most comfortable rides on the water. The boat also features a full bar including wine, beer (domestic and imported), and mixed drinks. Price includes a complimentary glass of Pride Punch! *Please note these cruises are for guests 18 and over.
September 4 – Waterhouse Reggae Band
http://www.myspace.com/waterhouseband
September 11 – Wheeland Brothers
September 18 – One Shot Warning (80’s band)
LAGUNA SIGHTSEEING CATAMARAN TOUR
Sundays 9:00am – 12:00pm *Schedule permitting
$49 per person
We have partnered with the Laguna Beach Historical Society to bring you the most informative tour about Laguna Beach, from the ocean portals to the sea! Your trip will begin with continental breakfast service along with a glass of champagne and a tour around Dana Point Harbor. We will then travel up the coast looking for whales and dolphins, while discussing the marine life as we travel past Laguna’s shore. Our scenic, historical tour of Laguna Beach will start at Crystal Cove State Beach, where we will begin cruising south along the coastline to give you an up-close view of the area!
On this 3-hour, narrated tour you will:
•Hear about Laguna’s rich history in the film industry with numerous entertaining stories about the stars that called Laguna their home, and still do.
•See world-renowned architecture of homes that are placed dramatically on cliffs, on rocks, and in the sand. The hotels tell there own rich history from the beginning to today’s 5 star hidden hotels.
•Learn the secrets of Laguna Beach’s past that you will surely go away repeating and telling your friends about.
•Although this is not a whale watching cruise, we are in the midst of our Gray Whale watching season! And of course, our coast is home to four different kinds of dolphins, as well!
FREE KIDS FISHING SUNDAYS
SUNDAYS
Free Fishing Clinic – 12:00pm – 12:30pm
Free 1/2 Day Fishing Tirps – 12:45pm – 5:45pm
*Please call to confirm time and availability
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!
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! Another savings of $12!
JOIN OUR KIDS CLUB!
Membership includes one adult and one child 1/2 Day Fishing Trip, a Kid’s Club T-shirt or hat for the member, membership card, pin, 1-year subscription to Western Outdoor News, discounts at Dana Wharf and so much more!
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 danawharf.com or call 949.496.5794.
