Upcoming Events at Dana Wharf
There are tons of new and exciting activities coming up at Dana Wharf including our Mother’s Day Cruise, Live Music Cruise, Father’s Day Cruise, Orange County Wine Cruise and our Wyland Art Lessons in the Wild Whale Watching Cruise!
www.danawharf.com
(949) 496-5794
We just found out amazing news about DELTA the Blue Whale with the airplane tail , the whale has been sighted but sightings date back to 1987! We saw Delta on our 2pm Whale Watching trip on April 9th. Read Pete Thomas’s update! http://www.petethomasoutdoors.com/
Gray Whale Sightings in the 2012/2013 season (Nov – April):
465 Gray Whales, 16 Blue Whales, 15 Humpback Whales, 224 Fin Whales, 11 Minke Whales, 5 Killer Whales
Mother’s Day
Coastal Cruise
$45 Adults
$30 Kids
Sunday, May 12th – 10:00am
Join us for a two hour Coastal Cruise aboard the Ocean Adventures Catamaran. This holiday trip will depart Dana Point Harbor and cruise up the coastline to Laguna Beach. Champagne, fresh seasonal fruit, juices, pastries and muffins will be served.
Reserve today!
Call 949-496-5794 ext. 7
Live Music Harbor Cruise
Cruise 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. Sit back, relax and enjoy the live music as we cruise through Dana Point Harbor at sunset. You’ll be welcomed aboard with a complimentary glass of Dana Pride Punch!
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Come aboard the Dana Pride for our special Father’s Day Dinner Cruise. Enjoy a unique evening of fun on the water, complete with live music by Mike O’Brien and a delicious barbecue dinner including BBQ chicken and beef brisket. Water and soda included. A cash bar is also available. This is a special event no coupons or discounts are accepted! |
Price for Father’s Day Cruise :$49.00
DAILY WHALE WATCHING CRUISES
We have seen over 130 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!
Gray Whale Watching Trips
Depart Daily!
12pm – 2pm
2pm – 4pm
*Times may vary. Please call or look online to verify times.*
Adults – $45
Kids (3-12) – $25
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.
DAILY SPORTFISHING ADVENTURES
Sportfishing trips are departing daily! Be sure to check out our 4th Annual Halibut Derby!
Halibut Drift Days
These 9-hour trips will specifically drift for halibut on Fridays and Sundays as part of our 4th Annual Halibut Derby! Win cash and prizes in this annual fishing contest!
Adults – $59
Join us on any Tuesday (all year long) and fish for half price! Valid on 1/2 day, 3/4 day and twilight fishing trips and all whale watching cruises. Check our half priced trip schedule and buy tickets now!
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!
Wyland Art Lessons in the Wild
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
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.
Orange County Wine Cruise
Orange County Wine Cruise
$49 per person
5:30pm – 7:00pm
*These cruises run Friday and Sunday nights.
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, featuring wines by 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 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
Kelly Farlow
Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching
