California Coastline Tour: Private Whale Watching Experience
4.7
14 Ratings
Dana Point
Embark on a thrilling private whale watching experience along the stunning California coastline. Get up close to dolphins, whales, sea lions, and more in their natural habitat. Limited spots available!
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Dana Point Harbor - We will sail the coastline in search of marine mammals and other animals and observe them in their natural habitat.
What's Included
- Bottled water included
- Services of a tour escort/host
- Enjoy complimentary snacks
- All landing and facility fees covered
- Local taxes taken care of
- No extra fuel surcharges
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Join us on our new high-speed RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat) for an adventurous ride to the abode of marine mammals! Our journey explores the stunning coastline of California as we watch out for dolphin pods and migrating whales. Experience an intimate encounter with these marine mammals in their natural habitat and also possibly see other inhabitants like sea lions, sharks, sunfish and oddly enough, Orcas! Get insights into their habits, surroundings, and ecology. Often, we get a chance to witness them feeding, mating or engaging in interactions like those ‘National Geographic’ snapshots! The trip lasts three hours and is a private or semi-private event with the limit of six participants per excursion. Amenities include comfortable bean bags, water, and basic snacks. Guests are free to carry their own food and beverages (including alcohol).
- A maximum of six people per booking
- Operates in most weather conditions, please dress appropriately. Recommend layered clothing with a warm jacket or wind breaker.
Location
24450 Dana Point Harbor Dr
Dana Point Harbor Drive
24450 Dana Point Harbor Dr
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(14 Ratings)
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Technocrat
Jun 24, 2023
Best private experience! - Great experience, the operator really knew his stuff and I learned a lot and saw everything I expected to see! Amazing.
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Jamsimmie
Feb 11, 2023
Born To Be Wild - Excellent experience! We saw 3 whales and a few pods of dolphins. Will was phenomenal, interactive and enthusiastic. Would definitely recommend and we would definitely go again!
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Moooonriver
Jul 29, 2022
Simply the Best - William and his super boat is simply the best ! We went their by an Instagram recommandation, it was awesome. The boat of William is a mega super speed boat brand new. William knows a lot on marine life and we feel very secure !
We saw a lot of dolphins
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Tusarb2015
Jun 11, 2022
Great private Dolphin watching tour - Was a great time and Will was awesome. The boat was the perfect size for the 6 of us and we saw a ton of Dolphins
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624brie
Dec 5, 2021
The best part of our trip. - und Off the Grid boat rentals on Google while vacationing in San Clemente. We ended up booking and the experience was by far our favorite part of the trip.
When we arrived Captain Will was so personable & inviting. He told us he heard about a pot of killer whales & asked if we wanted to check it out. Not only did we have a once in a lifetime experience seeing orcas, but we also saw sea lions & SO many dolphins (swimming right by our boat too) 🦭🐬
Will knew all of the best spots and we are so happy we picked someone with such a wealth of local knowledge and love for boating. He offered us blankets, local recommendations, & even made us a video to keep.
Seriously- Book this!!
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Kirkd206
Jul 29, 2020
Private Whale watching tour - Will is a great host and captain. Very knowledgeable and friendly. Had a great trip and saw some fantastic marine life. Will be back again soon.
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Mingchihu
Jul 24, 2020
Great outdoor experience for family - Great communication and good customer service! Highly recommend for families & groups. It was an unforgettable trip for my 5 years old son who has been in door since March. He is a huge fishing fan and he can’t stop talking about how many fishes he caught during this trip (thanks to Will’s assist of course) we saw many dolphins as well, very unique to watch them jump out right in front of you in the open sea!
We were the only group on board and the captain Will wears a mask at all time, we felt very safe during this crazy time!
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Jennifer_b
Jul 14, 2020
The best day - We had the best time! Will is very accommodating and we will be going back out soon😁. We were able to get up close to a pod of dolphins, took great pictures and enjoyed the beautiful views.
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B3136xtpaulm
Jul 9, 2020
Great Experience! - Great family day trip and great first boating experience for our 7 year old son! The captain was so friendly and accommodating to our son. Highly recommend.
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X8356blannah
Sep 30, 2023
Not reliable. - Booked a tour. Got confirmation. Waited at gate. Called them. Their reply. “I’m out on a tour right now, didn’t know I had one at 9:30”. “I’ll be back around 10:30-11, we can do it then”. SURE LETS JUST WAIT FOR YOU FOR AN HOUR OR SO! No thx.
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