Captain Dave's Dolphin & Whale Watching Safari

Captain Dave's offers five-star, eco-friendly dolphin and whale watching experiences with award-winning customer service. These daily year-round tours are fun and educational for ALL ages! You and your family can get up close and personal with mega-pods of wild dolphins up to 10,000 strong, blue whales (May – October), gray whales (November – May), plus year-round humpback whales, fin whales, minke whales, sea lions, sharks, and more. Rare sightings include orcas, pilot whales, and many more. Additionally, you'll enjoy Dana Point's scenic coastline, described as “the most romantic spot on the California coast.”

Aboard the unique catamaran sailboat, featuring unique eye-to-eye underwater viewing pods, you'll feel what's it's like to swim with dolphins and whales underwater, without getting wet! Intimate and never crowded, the boat carries up to 49 guests. Three Eye-Spy Dolphin & Whale Tram Nets puts wildlife inches below your feet. Live narration from experienced marine naturalists share the life and history of the animals you're viewing. And Mrs. Captain Dave's famously yummy Triple Fudge Brownies are served as a special treat.

This provider is a proud recipient of TripAdvisor's Certificate of Excellence award every year since its inception. An award-winning filmmaker, author, and whale disentangler, Captain Dave is a leader in ocean wildlife education and conservation. Captain Dave's Dolphin & Whale Watching Safari is an official dolphin and whale cruise provider in Dana Point, the dolphin and whale watching capital of the world!