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Dana Point Dolphin and Whale Watching Eco-Safari

By Capt. Dave's Dana Point Dolphin & Whale Watching Safari
Recommended by 96% of travellers
96% of reviewers gave this product a bubble rating of 4 or higher.
About
It’s possible to spot whales and dolphins around Dana Point all year-round. On this tour, maximize your chance of a sighting on-board a purpose-built catamaran and enjoy incredible close-up views from the underwater viewing pods. Look out for whales, dolphins, sea lions and more; and learn more about the magnificent sea creatures from your guide.
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C$138.86
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Ages 0-99, max of 49 per group
Duration: 2h 30m
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Mobile ticket
Meets animal welfare guidelines
Live guide: English
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Highlights
  • Magnificent views and wildlife sightings from the water
  • Chance to spot various whale and dolphin species
  • Underwater viewing pods: get up close without disturbing the wildlife
  • Live on-board commentary from a naturalist guide
  • U.S. Coast Guard inspected and certified vessel
  • Licensed Captain and professional crew
  • Live commentary on board
  • Cetacean Declaration - Join us again for free within one calendar year if you don't see any dolphins or whales
What's not included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • DVD (available to purchase)
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Departure details
  • 24440 Dana Point Harbor Dr, Dana Point, CA 92629, USA Please arrive 45 minutes in advance. Check-in upstairs at our waterfront Dolphin Deck building. We're located next to Baby Beach and OC Sailing & Events Center.
Return details
  • Returns to original departure point
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 44596P2
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Most travellers can participate
  • Entry into the Underwater Viewing Pods requires the use of ladder-like steps. Persons with a disability or limited mobility may have difficulty.
  • Trip times may vary by date.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 49 travellers
  • All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
How much is Dana Point Dolphin and Whale Watching Eco-Safari?
Dana Point Dolphin and Whale Watching Eco-Safari price starts from C$137.11. Discover and book Dana Point Dolphin and Whale Watching Eco-Safari on Tripadvisor
What is the Dana Point Dolphin and Whale Watching Eco-Safari cancellation policy?
Dana Point Dolphin and Whale Watching Eco-Safari cancellation policy: All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties. Discover and book Dana Point Dolphin and Whale Watching Eco-Safari on Tripadvisor
Which company provides Dana Point Dolphin and Whale Watching Eco-Safari?
Dana Point Dolphin and Whale Watching Eco-Safari is hosted by Capt. Dave's Dana Point Dolphin & Whale Watching Safari. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact Capt. Dave's Dana Point Dolphin & Whale Watching Safari on Tripadvisor. Discover and book Dana Point Dolphin and Whale Watching Eco-Safari on Tripadvisor
How much time do I need for Dana Point Dolphin and Whale Watching Eco-Safari?
On average, this experience will take approximately 2h 30m. Discover and book Dana Point Dolphin and Whale Watching Eco-Safari on Tripadvisor
If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 44596P2
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  • MCH65
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    Captain Dave's was fantastic
    We booked a 3 hour tour in the afternoon for Whale Watching and it was a fantastic day. All of the tour boat captains communicate what they are seeing with each other so if there is a sighting on another boat, you will get to see wildlife. While we didnt get to see any whales the day we were there, we did get in the middle of a feeding frenzy of a big pod of dolphins. They were literally on every side of the boat. They were so close you felt like you could touch them. Our friend was celebrating a birthday the day we were there and they really made her feel special. This was a fantastic tour and I am glad we took the time to do it. Highly recommend this tour.
  • ValeBerlin_Germany
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    A great trip!
    A great trip with Chuck, Matt and Kathleen. We have seen two fin whales, hundreds of common dolphins and plenty of sea birds. The crew was very helpfully, friendly a went to great length to explain the animals behavior. The boat was very comfortable with a see-through small rooms from where you could see dolphins swimming underwater. If you are in the area don’t miss out this excursion!
  • P1178HPamys
    P1178HPamys
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    Never a bad time with Capt. Dave's crew!
    Another perfect outing with Capt. Dave's wonderful crew! Captain Chuck and Will were very communicative, friendly and knowledgable, and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. We'll be back...again and again!
  • M839NEbillw
    M839NEbillw
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    Awesome morning with Dolphins and Fin Whale!
    Captain Marie and Co-Captain Caitlyn were great. Caitlyn is a marine biologist and provided our group with interesting facts about the animals and birds. The boat was fast and stable. We travelled near a large pod of amazing dolphins. Then Marie went above and beyond to bring us out near a Fin whale. We had a great time and strongly recommend Capt. Dave's!
  • glendacarlos
    glendacarlos
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    Wonderful Experience
    My husband had an amazing whale watching experience. The crew, Will and Lauren were fantastic, and Captain Danny led us to excellent whale watching locations. We were able to enjoy multiple humpbacks breaching, and even saw a minke whale doing the same. We highly recommend this tour group to anyone looking for an awesome whale watching experience. Thank you Captain Dave's for a "whale" of a time.
  • lanaappraiser
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    Too much Joy!
    Have been out with Captain Dave’s for whale/dolphin watching trips maybe 8 times? Today was our 2nd time out on the smaller ‘Seaswell’ boat. What a fantastic day!! We saw a humpback whale in the 1st 5 min, ended up seeing 2, along with Risso dolphins, bottle nosed dolphins, and 3000 common dolphins?! It was a crazy beautiful day, and Captain Chuck & Todd were amazing & full of great fun facts. Great pics of Whale tails and so many common dolphins it makes you laugh out loud! Too much Joy!
  • Christine_Dxb
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    Breathtaking Experience by Excellent Guides!
    Captain Chuck and Matt were phenomenal guides on our zodiac tour. They were informative, friendly and make sure to maximize the best experience for everyone. We were joined by hundreds of (not so) common dolphins, sea lions and a gorgeous humpback whale. I can't wait to join them for another trip out to sea!
  • candicebB9833RU
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    Great mommy and me day!
    I took my 3 year old son to a mommy and me day and it was awesome. I was a little worried bringing a toddler alone, but the staff and the experience was just perfect. Definitely want to do it again and try another tour! :)
  • emiliebN4203VA
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    Awesome experience
    Captain Marie and Anna were fantastic. So many dolphins on the way! No whales today…it depends on luck as yesterday they saw 10 of them. For whom gets motion sick, the zodiac excursion is the best you can take! I never ever felt sick!
  • storp
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    Epic adventure!
    What an epic experience!! From making the reservation to checking in and hopping aboard.. everyone staff member was so friendly and helpful. Captains Chuck and Will were so much fun and you can tell they’re passionate about what they do!! We saw a ton of beautiful dolphins, sea lions and of course multiple whales! I highly recommend using this company.. they’re kind and excited to find these beautiful creatures! They’re also adamant about making sure they’re safe around them. Not to mention, they end every tour with delicious brownies!
  • alexandraz0711
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    Perfect Boat for Getting Up Close
    This was really fun experience. We got to see one of the first gray whales of the season come through. Unfortunately, they weren't a lot of other marine mammals sightings that day. But, with these kinds of things we all know there are no guarantees. Our captains, Jackie and Caitlin, were awesome. They were very informative, made sure we were having a good time, and really tried hard to get us some sightings.
  • cazzkeeler
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    Give this Speed Boat trip a Go
    What a trip! Sorry ladies on 26th October names, but you were totally amazing,. Went out on the speed boat, what an experience. So close to the Whales {Saw Four humpbacks incl a huge 55ft female Whale. Totally amazing. Dolphins swam next the boat in the wash awesome. Staff both the Captn and crew lady were very knowledageble, polite friendly and lovely people to be with. The time just flew. Brilliant way to spend a birthday
  • sherryhX3409XC
    sherryhX3409XC
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    Beautiful day
    We booked a day of whale watching with no expectations of seeing any whales just a nice boat ride. We actually saw the 1st gray whale of this season and it was very active and close to shore. The captain and his team were very good and alwachecked on us and made sure we were having a great experience. We have been on other excursions with this company and we always have a great experience. Can't wait to go again.
  • Ray N
    Ray N
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    Perfect weather and a whale
    Very organized. Friendly staff. No guarantees on whales but got to see a Fin Whale fairly close. Lots of dolphins. Not too far out to see them either. Our captain Dan was great.
  • LOVESTOTRAVEL7715
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    Capt Dave's is awesome!
    Capt Dave's is awesome. We were in Dana Point for a long weekend and did all they had to offer: Signature Dolphin and Whale Watching Safari (we booked the Manute’a but it was getting repairs so they put us on the Hoku Nai’a); Whale Geek Cetacean Exploration (on the Orca Yacht); and TWICE on the Zodiac Dolphin & Whale Watching Safari (on Fast Cat). Perfect weather, hundreds of dolphins, only one Minke whale unfortunately; but the fleet is great, the crew is the best (especially Marie & Lauren) and we had a fantastic weekend with everyone at Capt Dave's! We will be back!
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Cowgirl L
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Humpback Whale Siting
Jul. 2020 • Couples
Took the tour on 7/30/2020. Safety was greatly taken into account for covid 19. Saw a few dolphins and a hump back whale. I've taken many whale watching tours which were considerably less cost but chose this one because it advertised a below deck viewing pod. That was unique. I "assumed" it was an area to sit and view under the water however, if you have any type of health issue such as back problems, knees, etc or are clostrophophbic this may not be for you. What it really is is a small hole you have to crawl down into on your hands and knees and get about 2 minutes time to view. You are moving inside so it was troublesome for me to stay still while trying to view. I did get a glimpse of a dolphin though. I should have done my homework for the price difference. Had a good time though and our captain did go miles out of the way so we could see the whale.
Written August 3, 2020
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CaptDavesWhaleSafari
Hi, thank you so much for sharing your thoughts with us. It’s good to read that you were satisfied with our health and safety measures, and that you had fun getting up-close sightings of the beautiful wild dolphins, along with a magnificent Humpback Whale! I’m so sorry that our Underwater Viewing Pods did not meet your expectations. While not huge, the pods are more than just a small hole. They are special compartments built into the underside of each of the hulls on our catamaran Manute’a; about 2 adults or 3 kids can fit at a time. There is cushioned padding on the bottom, and windows on both sides – each pod with 36 square feet of bullet-proof glass from which to view the animals! Once the trip encounters wildlife, our crew opens the hatches to these pods and our guests take turns descending the ladder to enjoy the eye-to-eye perspective of the dolphins and whales. It’s even possible to hear the dolphins’ clicks and whistles! This feature is exclusive to Capt. Dave’s. Ocean conditions and animal encounters can vary so this part of the experience is different for each guest and I’m sorry you were not comfortable during your turn. Is there anything we could do to improve and earn a 5-star review from you next time? Thanks again for your feedback, and we’d love for you to come out on another trip soon.
Written August 8, 2020
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Kasia MK
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Bachelorette Party Hit!
Aug. 2022 • Friends
I got married and brought my bachelorette party out on the Orca private charter. We had Captain Gary. The only down side was that we brought a cooler full of drinks and hardly got a chance to drink any because there was so much action! As soon as we got on our captain told us two whales had be spotted a few miles off coast and he BOOKED it to make sure we caught them!

We ended up following two blue whales for about an hour and they gave us quite the show! Predictably coming up and down together for air. Each time they came up, my breath was taken away! After our time with them he took us over to another blue whale and a couple dolphins, but those whales did not show off for us as much as the first.

They said they don’t often get bachelorette parties, but they totally should!! If you have a party of 6 it doesn’t cost tons more per person to rent the charter. Even if we hadn’t seen any whales, it was such an incredible, intimate experience it was worth every cent.

We did have one person get sea sick off the side of the boat, but even she said it was absolutely worth it!

Oh and the brownies?! Totally worth it!!
Written August 23, 2022
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CaptDavesWhaleSafari
Hi Kasia, thanks for the 5-star review! It’s great to read that you enjoyed your bachelorette excursion with Capt. Dave’s! It’s fantastic that you encountered impressive Blue Whales and playful wild dolphins, and I’m glad you liked Mrs. Capt. Dave’s complimentary brownies too! We’d love for you to come out with us again soon.
Written August 24, 2022
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N. Nordman
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Fun cruise but no Covid precautions in place at all even though cruise was advertised with precautions
Jul. 2021 • Family
The cruise was fun, saw no whales but lots of dolphins. The captain and the guides were very nice. The brownies are amazing. Only thing I was disappointed in, and this is a big deal with Covid being rampant again, is that I booked the cruise because the website said all Covid precautions in place including “ small groups, hand sanitizer and mask required for unvaccinated”. The group on the cruise we took was HUGE no seats left on the boat at all, no hand sanitizer anywhere and there were at least 15 kids under the age of 12 on the boat (meaning too young to be vaccinated) and not a single one with a mask. Since my daughter is immune compromised We need to be very careful which is why I booked with this company and I saw NO Covid precautions at all. Very disappointing since they advertised them on their site. We almost left and asked for a refund but we had driven 2 hours so we wore masks and tried to avoid the kids running all over.
Written July 31, 2021
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CaptDavesWhaleSafari
Hi Ms. Nordman, thank you very much for sharing your concerns with us. It’s great to read that you had fun and liked our Captain and crew. However I’m so sorry that you were disappointed with our Covid precautions. Due to California lifting all capacity limits and physical distancing requirements for businesses, we no longer have Covid-related capacity restrictions on our vessels. But all of our safaris have always been uncrowded and each trip aboard Manute’a, the catamaran that you were on, is and always has been limited to 49 passengers. Compared to some other companies and their “cattle boats” with standing room only, this is a small group tour. We also have other vessels that are limited to even fewer passengers. No trip is overcrowded and there is seating for everyone, with opportunities to comfortably view the wildlife from anywhere on the boat. We have aligned with current CDC and CDPH guidelines regarding distancing and masks. We ask our guests to agree that they are either vaccinated or will wear a mask during the trip. We recognize that each individual and family’s situation is unique and there are widely varying viewpoints regarding Covid and masks. It can be a difficult situation for a company to navigate, especially regarding parental rights over what their children are required to do. I am extremely sorry that you felt uncomfortable and that our health and safety measures did not meet your expectations as you were trying to protect your daughter. We have addressed the lack of hand sanitizer with our crew, as there should have been some readily available for you. We do have hand sanitizer gel stations on board, and we have instructed our crew to point those out during the safety speech. There are also hand sanitizer stations available at check-in. In addition, we have clarified our mask policy as it relates to children who cannot yet be vaccinated. We really appreciate your valuable feedback which gives us the opportunity to improve. And we would definitely love to see you and your family again for more amazing marine wildlife sightings!
Written August 5, 2021
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Abby
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Memories of a life time for our family
Apr. 2021 • Family
The morning was glorious! Coming at the end of Grey whale migration season, we didn’t expect such a treat. Capitan took us up alongside a mother and calf who were hugging the shore at Three Arch Bay, then we got a tip about three fin whales about 5 miles out. The fin whales were courting and so stayed at the surface interacting with each other for a good spell, including spinning in the water right at the surface. On our way back in we ran with the dolphins who played under and around the catamaran right in front of the bow where we all gathered. Everyone was thrilled, from our teenage boys to our grandparents and our out of town guests who had never seen a whale before. The private charter made all the difference in terms of our party feeling comfortable getting out on the water while still navigating the pandemic. Captain and first mate exuded competence and were long experienced with the vessel. We truly made life long memories this morning, it was an experience that helped restore our faith in the interconnectedness of all life and the importance of our work to protect it. Thank you.
Written April 25, 2021
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CaptDavesWhaleSafari
Hi Abby, thank you for your stellar review! It’s fantastic that you and your family had an amazing trip making lifelong memories with Capt. Dave’s recently. I’m so glad we were able to show you huge Fin Whales as well as playful wild dolphins. I’m happy to read that you were satisfied with our crew’s service too. We’d love for you to visit us again soon!
Written April 30, 2021
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Ingrid2a
Carlsbad, CA37 contributions
Lots of whale sightings!
Feb. 2020
We decided to go whale watching in February because the whales seem to be in the area. Captain Marie and her crew did a wonderful job of finding some gray whales that we could accompany for a short while. Every time they neared the surface of the water, we were told to keep looking in a certain direction. Sure enough, we got to see the amazing sight and were particularly pleased every time we got to see the fluke. We got just the right amount of information about marine life in general. When we neared a mom and baby gray whale, the crew made sure not to crowd them but still to give us an opportunity to see them. It was a wonderful excursion. I'm sure we will do this again.
Written February 11, 2020
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CaptDavesWhaleSafari
Hi, thank you for the 5-star review! I’m thrilled that you were satisfied with the expertise and eco-friendly efforts of our Captain and crew on your recent dolphin and whale watching excursion. It’s wonderful that you were able to spend time with and learn about the migrating Gray Whales, including a calf! Thanks for coming out. I hope we’ll see you again soon.
Written February 17, 2020
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Debbie
Las Vegas, NV2 contributions
Disappointing Experience
Jan. 2020
We did see one gray whale but not a single dolphin! They post a board where they show how many of each they see on a given day. One day this week, they saw 300 dolphins and yesterday we couldn't find one! Perhaps this is normal this time of year. Also..it was freezing. listen to them when they say it is 15 colder out at sea or you will freeze. Disappointing experience overall.
Written January 16, 2020
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CaptDavesWhaleSafari
Hi, thank you for taking the time to share your concerns with us. I’m so sorry that you thought the trip rated only 2 stars! I’m happy to read that you did have an exciting encounter with a magnificent migrating Gray Whale, but we definitely understand the frustration about the lack of dolphin sightings. We would love for every trip to experience the magic of being so up-close with the beautiful wild dolphins, but as it is wildlife, we just can’t guarantee that. I’m sorry you felt uncomfortable during the trip. We always recommend for our guests to layer their clothing and bring at least a jacket or a sweatshirt, since it’s always cooler out on the water. Thank you for choosing Capt. Dave’s. Remember, now that you are part of our Dolphin Safari family, you get a special discount on future trips - I hope you will consider joining us again so we can have a second chance to show you the delightful dolphins!
Written January 17, 2020
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MOY2021
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Attentive crew, great boat - we'll be back!
Apr. 2021
My 8 year old and I decided last minute to go whale watching. We were lucky to have found 2 spots on a 2pm trip. The crew was awesome and the captains went extra far into the ocean to find the fin whales that had been spotted earlier. After some searching we found them and they were simply amazing! I was pleased that the crew had masks on the whole time and asked everyone to keep their masks on. On the way back we saw a beautiful pod of dolphins. Attentive crew, great boat plus a delicious brownie at the end. Thank you, Capt. Dave's - we'll be back!
Written April 11, 2021
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CaptDavesWhaleSafari
Hi, thanks for the stellar review! I’m thrilled that you and your 8 year old enjoyed your recent dolphin and whale watching safari with us. It’s wonderful that you were satisfied with our current health and safety measures, and I’m so happy that you had the chance to view magnificent Fin Whales and wild dolphins. I hope you can come out for another unforgettable tour soon!
Written April 12, 2021
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HeyCath2602
Mount Vernon, IA81 contributions
A great 2 hours on the water
My sister has lived in the area for 20 years and I’ve been visiting for 8 weeks, and we wanted to do something new. We decided to try the whale watching excursion.
First of all, my sister inadvertently booked for the wrong date. She called the company and someone was actually in the office at 5:00 pm and graciously changed the reservation to the correct date.
We arrived early as instructed and checked in. The number of patrons allowed for adequate social distancing. The crew was fantastic. We saw whales, dolphins and sea lions. It was a wonderful 2-hour trip.
The boat sold snacks and beverages. Had a bathroom. Offered shard for those who don’t want to sit on the front of the boat.
Great trip and I’d highly recommend it.
Written March 30, 2021
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bonnie m
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Wonderful experience any time of year
Aug. 2021
took the larger boat on a girls trip. The guides and boat operators communicate with other boats in the area to try and get to the sightings. We saw an incredible pod of common dolphins and cruised with them for quite awhile. There were several hundred. There was report of a whale sighting and after going to that coordinate we cruised for a long time but never saw it. The captain and guides are excellent in narrating and providing information throughout the trip. They are very good at giving you the best possible experience for your money. Would highly recommend.
Written August 10, 2021
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CaptDavesWhaleSafari
Hi Bonnie, thanks for the 5-star review! It’s fantastic that you encountered a large pod of hundreds of wild dolphins during your safari with Capt. Dave’s recently, and we love the wonderful feedback about our Captain and crew. We also appreciate your recommendation, and hope to see you again soon!
Written August 11, 2021
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trooper198
Lincoln, NE813 contributions
POOR Customer service
Dec. 2020
We were looking forward to taking this adventure but due to the stay at home order in California we cancelled our trip. I would have thought that Captain Dave's would be alittle more reasonable and refunded our 137.00. BUT NO. Just a voucher for future tickets. If we lived in California, fortunately we dont , it would be acceptable. Given we live in Nebraska and dont get to Los Angeles regularly more consideration should be given other than such a strict no refund policy. POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!!
Written December 4, 2020
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CaptDavesWhaleSafari
Hi, thank you for taking the time to let us know about your concerns. I’m so sorry you won’t be able to join us as planned for an exciting dolphin and whale watching safari! At this time, Southern California and Dana Point are not under any stay-at-home orders. If and when that occurs, to promote and protect the physical and mental well-being of people in California, outdoor recreation facilities may continue to operate as per the Governor's orders. With that in mind we plan to continue operating cruises in a safe manner, as we have done since the beginning of the pandemic. We do encourage all guests to read our cancellation policy and to contact us with any questions prior to booking. Please remember that your vouchers do not expire, and they can be redeemed for any future date. We’d love to see you and share some amazing marine wildlife sightings with you!
Written December 4, 2020
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