Upcoming Events at Dana Wharf
There are tons of new and exciting activities coming up at Dana Wharf including the 41st Annual Festival of Whales, our Valentine’s Day Sunset Cruise, our new Orange County Wine Cruise and our new Wyland Art in the Wild Cruise!
www.danawharf.com
(949) 496-5794
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DANA POINT 40th ANNIVERSARY OF THE FESTIVAL OF WHALES
March 5, 6, 12, 13
The 40th Anniversary Festival of Whales starts this weekend!
FESTIVAL OF WHALES EVENTS AT DANA WHARF
Celebrate the 41st Anniversary of the Dana Point Festival of Whales with Dana Wharf! The incredible 5000-mile migration of the majestic California Gray Whale from Alaska to Mexico begins in December and continues through March. During this peak season, 40 – 50 whales pass by Dana Point each day, using the Dana Point Headland’s 200-foot cliffs near the harbor as a landmark to check their migration path. Dana Point offers the BEST whale watching along the California Coast – don’t miss it! For more information on the Festival of Whales, visit http://www.festivalofwhales.com
Whale Watching Cruises
Trips depart EVERY HOUR!
8:00am – 4:00pm
$29 Adults / $19 Kids 3-12
2 and under are FREE!
The originator of Whale Watching in Orange County invites you to celebrate our 40th Anniversary. Take a 2-hour 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! Take advantage of our $10 whale watching trips at 8am!
Catamaran Whale Cruises & Marine Mammal Lecture Series
11:30am – 1:30pm
1:30pm – 3:30pm
3:30pm – 5:30pm
$39 Adults / $29 Kids 3-12
2 and under are FREE!
Dana Wharf Whale Watching is also hosting a special two-hour Whale Watching excursion following their Marine Mammal Lecture both weekends of the Festival. Prior to the 11:30 AM departure, a special lecture session from 10:00AM to 11:00AM and continental breakfast at Harpoon Henry’s will be included with all 11:30AM catamaran cruise reservations.
Lecture Speaker Schedule
March 3 – Mary Blasius – Great White Shark Research
March 4 – Doug Thompson – Gray Whales
March 10 – Alisa Schulman-Janiger – Killer Whales
March 11 – Dennis Kelly – Bottlenose Dolphin and Sea Otters
VALENTINT’ES DAY CRUISE
Valentine’s Day Cruise
$32 per person
4:00pm – 6:00pm
Tuesday, February 14th, 2012
Join us for a unique and romantic way to celebrate Valentine’s Day! You’ll sail aboard the 95′ Dana Pride at sunset as we search for whales, dolphin and other marine life set against the beautiful Orange County coastline. Chocolates and Valentine’s Day treats are included as well as a complimentary glass of champagne for guests 21 and over! Enjoy a glass of wine or a cocktail from our cash bar as well! Be sure to make reservations at one of Dana Point Harbor’s many romantic restaurants for after the cruise and you’ll have an unforgettable evening!
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
WYLAND ART LESSONS IN THE WILD
Saturdays & Sundays
10:00am – 1:00pm
1:00pm – 4:00pm
Adults – $59
Kids (14 and under) – $44
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!
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:
March 15th – April 30th we will have 1/2 price fishing on Wednesdays! Remember that Tuesdays are 1/2 price all year long!
March 1st – April 30th – Buy any full price 3/4 day trip and get a coupon for a 1/2 off a future 3/4 day trip to use ANYTIME after May 1st!
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!
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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
