Top rated Whale watching tour agencies in Dana Point, United States to elevate your visit (Updated April, 2024)

Top rated Whale watching tour agencies in Dana Point

Experience the best that Dana Point has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 30 places from Whale watching tour agency category.

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Waterhorse Charters

Tour operator

👍👍 One of the best dive trips I've been on in California. The crew is GREAT! knowledgeable, friendly, welcoming, and did not make me feel like my plethora of questions was too much. The boat was great, good snacks, helpful. I can't say enough good things about this trip on the Humbolt with Waterhorse C...

5.00 (393 reviews) (~89.08 km from centre)

East Meets West Whale Watching

Whale watching tour agency

5.00 (335 reviews) (~24.08 km from centre)

Just Get Wet

Dive shop

👍👍 Let me start by saying thank you for a great and memorable trip out on some yellowtail! Let’s Get Wet was recommended without hesitation from the local Tackle Shop at Dana Landing, our initial charter was cancelled from a different dive shop and the gentleman from the tackle shop recommended We con...

5.00 (331 reviews) (~86.65 km from centre)

Capt Dave's Dolphin & Whale Watching Safari

Whale watching tour agency

Year-round boat charter or public cruises with glass-sided viewing pods & educational talks.

4.90 (4.7K reviews) (~0.67 km from centre)

San Diego Sailing Tours

Boat tour agency

🫤 We booked a two hour sunset cruise for Friday, July 29th at 6 PM. We were advised to arrive 30-45 minutes early as parking can be difficult in the area. This was indeed the case, as we had to park 10 minutes away and walk. We still arrived at the marina at 5:30 PM. The instructions stated that the c...

4.90 (346 reviews) (~94.53 km from centre)

Channel Islands Expeditions - Oxnard

Canoe & kayak tour agency

👍👍 The Channel Island Expeditions crew out of Oxnard, CA is INCREDIBLE!!! I can't say enough good things about this operation. The experience was one of the most amazing things I have ever done. The guides, especially our guide Craig, were so knowledgable, patient and helpful - they made my family feel...

4.90 (122 reviews) (~161.44 km from centre)

SoCal Whale Watching

Whale watching tour agency

👍👍 We had an amazing time!! Captain Steve made sure we had an amazing view. We got to see - Fin whale, Bottlenose Dolphins, Pacific White Sided Dolphins, Sea Lions and Seals. I didn't expect to see this much marine life! Dolphins were swimming right beside the boat, being playful. It was an experience...

4.90 (111 reviews) (~56.55 km from centre)

Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching Dana Point

Whale watching tour agency

Established operation offering whale watching, deep sea fishing trips & chartered boats.

4.80 (4.8K reviews) (~0.95 km from centre)

Island Packers Cruises

Boat tour agency

4.80 (1.6K reviews) (~168.56 km from centre)

Oceanside Adventures

Whale watching tour agency

👍👍 AMAZING tour! Went to the earliest tour of the day during the week, and it was the neatest experience. It was pretty chilly on the ocean, but I was fine in a sweatshirt. My specific tour had Chris as captain and Tecon on deck with us. They were very knowledgeable and informative about the area and a...

4.80 (830 reviews) (~40.87 km from centre)

Santa Barbara Parasail

Parasailing ride operator

👍👍 We had a great time parasailing today! Jason and the captain were very patient and helpful. It was our first time going up. They made the experience a great one! Well worth the price. Thanks Jason!

4.80 (198 reviews) (~211.09 km from centre)

Celebration Cruises of Santa Barbara

Boat tour agency

👍👍 ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE! I was in town for a few days and had an Uber driver recommend this sunset cruise. Seeing the entire waterfront and view of Santa Barbara from the ocean was stunning. We even saw dolphins and sea lions! The entire cruise was relaxing and such a peaceful way to spend the evenin...

4.80 (191 reviews) (~211.1 km from centre)

Dana Point Sportfishing

Fishing charter

4.80 (72 reviews) (~0.73 km from centre)

Newport Landing Whale Watching

Whale watching tour agency

👍👍 What a magical day! So many bottlenose dolphins right by the boat! We even saw ‘Patches’ a white and black Dolphin! We also saw a incredible gray whale and many sea lions! Larry the captain was great a Kayla was great too! Yummy bloody Mary’s and Kayla got some gorgeous pictures she sent to us!

4.70 (6.3K reviews) (~24.13 km from centre)

Condor Express Whale Watching

Whale watching tour agency

👍👍 Phenomenal experience. Bucket list type of stuff. Humpback season is spring to early winter. Still saw a few sightings early winter. Staff was great,friendly. Volunteers were informative. Saw literally thousands of dolphins. Insane, incredible experience I can't put into words! All those ripples are...

4.70 (286 reviews) (~211.59 km from centre)

Channel Islands Whale Watching

Whale watching tour agency

👍👍 Took whale watching cruise and it was amazing!! We actually saw three gray whales together, hundreds of dolphins, a humpback whale, sea lions, seals and all kinds of dive bombing birds where the whale feeding frenzy was. Best marine adventure ever.

4.70 (70 reviews) (~160.71 km from centre)

Oceanside Harbor Village

Tourist attraction

👍👍 Harbor Village is a great place to stroll around the harbor, look at restaurants and shops, view wildlife like sea lions and shore birds. You will see folks strolling all day long and many out walking their dogs. You can rent boats, other sea craft, jump on a boat to watch whales and dolphins or ch...

4.60 (8.8K reviews) (~40.89 km from centre)

Cruise Newport Beach

Cruise agency

4.60 (504 reviews) (~23.97 km from centre)

Ocean Institute

Museum

Coastal visitor center with marine wildlife, school programs & interactive exhibits on oceanography.

4.60 (351 reviews) (~1.04 km from centre)

Fun Zone Boat Company

Boat tour agency

Newport Harbor boat tours, sunset cruises & charter rentals from the Harbor Cruise boat docks.

4.60 (111 reviews) (~24.03 km from centre)

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Top rated Whale watching tour agencies in Dana Point, United States