Capt. Dave's Dana Point Dolphin & Whale Watching Safari

Capt. Dave's Dana Point Dolphin & Whale Watching Safari Capt. The most unique dolphin and whale watching in the world! Our eco-friendly high-tech catamaran “Manute’a” is never crowded with a maximum of 49 passengers.
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Dave's Dana Point Dolphin & Whale Watching Safari provides the world's best and most unforgettable, eco-friendly experiences that connect valued guests with dolphins and whales in life-changing ways.
🏷️ Home to the World's Whale Capital® Daily, year round, Dana Point whale watching trips aboard high-tech, high-speed, Catamaran Sailboat can get you up close & personal with magnificent blue whales (May - Nov.), gray whales (Dec. - May), fin whales, humpback whales, and minke whales, plus five species of wild dolphins that can number in herds up to 10,000 and more, for an educational and incredibly exciting whale watching experience. Be one of the pod and feel what it’s like to swim with dolphins and whales without getting wet in our two Eye to Eye Underwater Viewing Pods. Knowledgeable marine naturalists explain how these animals live while you see and touch our collection of whale and dolphin artifacts. And Mrs. Dave’s yummy triple fudge brownies are served as a special treat.

09/13/2026

Oh no big deal, just another perfect day with dolphins here in Dana Point. 💅✨- JO

Join us for fun in the sun at dolphinsafari.com!

(📸: Amanda McFadden 9.5.26)
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09/12/2026

Sometimes we wish we could dive down with them and see what amazing things they encounter. -JO

Have a whale of a time at dolphinsafari.com!

(📸 Janel Keim 8.23.26)
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09/11/2026

Hang out for a minute with us and a spinetail devil ray (Mobula mobular)!

Devil rays and manta rays belong to the same subfamily (Mobulinae), and it looks a lot like its much larger cousin. This one was very chill, despite its fearsome nickname. Those things on its head aren’t horns, but rather cephalic fins that help guide food to its mouth. It's how it, and six other devil ray species, got their name. Mobula rays give birth to live young and are found worldwide. Unfortunately for them, they’re the most commonly caught rays in fisheries and remain critically endangered, so it made it extra special to see one living its best life in the wild. -JO

Have an adventure! Come aboard at dolphinsafari.com!

(📸 Andy Sanchez Alcaraz 9.10.26)
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09/10/2026

Once you see dolphins in the wild, it’s hard to picture them in a tank ever again. Come visit them where there are no walls, only a profound sense of awe. -JO

Book your moment at dolphinsafari.com!

(📸: Amanda McFadden 9.5.26)
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09/09/2026

Humpback whales can travel up to 3,000 miles one way on their migration. That’s a long way, so we’re glad these whales had a buddy!

When we think of traveling, sometimes it’s solo, but a lot of times there is someone by your side. No matter if it’s family or friends, who is your go-to travel companion? -JO

Bring a friend and have fun at dolphinsafari.com!

(📸: Amanda McFadden 8.10.26)
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09/08/2026

Wait a minute…something looks different. Can you tell what it is? -JO

Join us for a day of fun at dolphinsafari.com!

(📸 Andy Sanchez Alcaraz 9.4.26)
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09/07/2026

What’s better than a mola mola on the surface? How about multiple ocean sunfish from Manute’a’s underwater viewing pods! How cool is that?? -JO

Join us for a unique experience at dolphinsafari.com!

(📸: Amanda McFadden 9.5.26)
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09/06/2026

It’s a little rainy today, but not even two days ago, the dolphins were having some fun in the sun! We’re hoping to bring a little sunshine your way on a gray day. -JO

Join us for an adventure at dolphinsafari.com!

(📸: Chloe Taylor 9.4.26)
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09/05/2026

This humpback whale behavior is called chin slapping. You might have a bad time trying to imitate it on land, but in the pool it’s one heck of a workout! -JO

Book your trip to learn more ocean fun facts at dolphinsafari.com!

(📸: Amanda McFadden 8.10.26)
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09/04/2026

Here’s a little ray of sunshine to brighten your Friday!

These sand colored friends aren’t out to get you, but they are most likely to sting you in surprise at the beach, so always shuffle your feet to let them know you’re headed their way. The round stingray (Urobatis halleri) are the most abundant stingrays in Southern California!

Come visit the locals at dolphinsafari.com!

(📸 Daelyn Daniloff 8.25.26)
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Address

24440 Dana Point Harbor Drive
Dana Point, CA
92629

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 6pm
Tuesday 7am - 5pm
Wednesday 7am - 6pm
Thursday 7am - 6pm
Friday 7am - 6pm
Saturday 7am - 6pm
Sunday 7am - 5pm

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+19494882828

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