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

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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.

11/09/2026

One of our favorite fun facts comes from marine biologist Dr. Eman : Humpback whale pectoral fins are roughly 16-18 feet long, which is the SAME SIZE as an adult giraffe! So when we see them out there doing some impressive pec slaps, you can better visualize how big that actually is. -JO

Come learn with us at dolphinsafari.com!

(📸: Matt Nevitt 11.8.26)
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11/08/2026

Here’s a little dolphin interlude. Don’t worry, we haven’t forgotten our smaller friends. -JO

Make some new memories at dolphinsafari.com!

(📸 Amanda McFadden 10.3.26)
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11/07/2026

Splashing our way into the weekend! -JO

Join us at dolphinsafari.com!

(📸: Andy Sanchez Alcaraz 11.5.26)
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11/07/2026

Pilot whales are amazing, but we’ve also caught some adorable moments too! Did you see the baby pilot whale jump? We can’t handle the cuteness! -JO

See the wild ocean for yourself at dolphinsafari.com!

(📸: Andy Sanchez Alcaraz & Alan Chan 11.5.26)
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11/05/2026

If you’ve been wanting to see whales, now’s the time to get out on the water! -JO

Book your trip at dolphinsafari.com!

(📸 Daelyn Daniloff 11.3.26)
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11/04/2026

Sometimes words fail us.

Check out just 2 minutes from yesterday- an absolutely epic day on the water with pilot whales and courting humpback whales. -JO

Make some incredible memories at dolphinsafari.com!

(📸: Amanda McFadden, Alan Chan and Andy Sanchez Alcaraz 11.3..26)
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11/03/2026

How close do you want to be? It’s up to the whales of course, but when they choose to say hello, you sure know it! -JO

Join us for a 'whaley' fun adventure at dolphinsafari.com!

(📸: Alan Chan 10.30.26)
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11/02/2026

We’ve seen humpback whales on our trips the last 4 days and we’re hoping for more! If luck is with you, maybe it’s your time to see them? Hop on board and see what the wild has in store for you before they vanish into the blue once more. -JO

Book your next adventure at dolphinsafari.com!

(📸: Amanda McFadden 11.2.26)
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11/02/2026

Oh good, you’re awake! Between the time change, first of November, and the recent rain, we’re definitely feeling the fall season. Hope these happy humpbacks start your month with an energy boost! -JO

Join the excitement at dolphinsafari.com!

(📸: Alan Chan 10.30.26)
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10/31/2026

Happy Halloween! We know we won’t see any halloween costumes on the wildlife, but we always have more footage of our favorite ghostly white dolphins! Are you dressing up as something marine life themed? Show us below! -JO

Join us for a marine treat at dolphinsafari.com!

(📸: Amanda McFadden 7.25.26)
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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

Telephone

+19494882828

Website

https://www.dolphinsafari.com/

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