Whale Watching Charters

Dana Wharf Whale Watching began in 1971 and was the first whale watching company in Orange County. We are the premier year-round whale watching facility in Southern California. If you’re looking for the ultimate whale watching experience, our private charters are the perfect activity for family, friends, and co-workers.

From $1058.94

2 hours
All ages
Private Charter, Whale Watching

Private Whale Watching Tour

Have the whole boat to yourself on this private whale watching tour! Keep an eye out for dolphins, whales, and other sea life during your unique adventure.

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From $68.72

2 hours
All ages
Whale Watching

Whale & Dolphin Watching Tour

Experience premier year-round whale watching in the Whale Watching Capital of the World® with the true pioneers of the industry.

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Explore Our Fleet

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Handicap Accessible

149 passengers
95 feet

Dana Pride

The Pride is an impressive 95-foot vessel and provides indoor and outdoor seating, a full galley and bar, a large flat-screen TV, DVD and CD player, and an outdoor buffet station area.

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59 passengers
63 feet

Ocean Adventures Catamaran

Dana Wharf’s newest vessel is the 63-foot catamaran Ocean Adventures, which comfortably holds up to 59 passengers. This eco-friendly, luxury vessel is the future of whale watching.

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Handicap Accessible

45 passengers
50 feet

Lot’ A Fun Catamaran

The Lot’ A Fun, a one-level vessel, has unobstructed viewing areas, covered and uncovered, with seating throughout. The stable platform of the catamaran is ideal for ocean travel and low marine life interference.

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12 passengers
42 feet

San Mateo

This 42-foot fishing boat features a full galley and cold drinks.

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19 passengers
50 feet

New San Mateo

This 50-foot vessel has the distinction of being one of the fastest boats in the fleet, which decreases travel time and maximizes fishing time, this boat can also be used for private whale and dolphin watching as well as pelagic bird watching

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6 passengers
53 feet

Current

The Current is our high-end, 53-foot Hatteras that was specially chosen for a luxury boating experience.

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