Dana Wharf Whale Watching

The original whale watching company in Orange County!

Dana Wharf Whale Watching began in 1971 and was the first whale watching company in Orange County. We are the premier year-round whale watching facility in Southern California. If you are coming to whale watch you want to do it from Dana Point with Dana Wharf the pioneers of the industry.

All of our cruises are narrated by our expert marine naturalist 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!

GUARANTEED MARINE MAMMAL SIGHTINGS- If you don’t see a good showing of marine mammals (whale or dolphins), get a free Marine Mammal Rain Check to come back for another trip!

Every trip is a new experience, so be sure to come out often! See attractions such as:

• Gray Whales (November – May) – These friendly Whales are up to 65 feet!
• Blue Whales (May – November) – They can grow up to 100 feet long and weigh up to 100 tons – you will not believe your eyes if you’re lucky enough to see one of these impressive marine mammals!
• These whales visit year-round Fin Whales, Humpback Whales, Minke Whale and more
• Dolphins – take memorable photos as schools of playful dolphins frolic around the boat!
• Sea lions, pelican, and other seafaring birds plus possible sightings of Sharks (Mako, Hammerhead, and Great White)

About the Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventure Tour

Join DANA WHARF OC’s first (and locals favorite) whale watching company 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 Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventure Tours offer rare glimpses into a huge variety of underwater wildlife and gorgeous scenic views you’ll never forget.

Seasonally we see over 1500 Gray Whales, in the summer we see Blue Whales. Year round we see Fin Whales, Minke Whales, Humpback Whales, and even sharks. Every trip is a new experience, so be sure to come out often! Whale Watching season is year-round, marine mammal sightings are guaranteed, meaning that if you do not see a whale OR dolphin, we’ll give you a voucher for a free trip that never expires!

Trips may be aboard our Ocean Adventure Catamaran, the only Catamaran with a raised viewing EYE SPY platform not a net so you never get wet!!