Quick Details
Weekday Trips
Mon-Thurs.
3/4 Day
$ 1,897
1/2 Day
$ 1,208
Twilight
$ 1,208
Weekend Trips
Fri-Sun
3/4 Day
$ 2,760
1/2 Day
$ 1,840
Twilight
$ 1,840
Helena Fishing Charters in Dana Point
The Helena is a 50-foot charter boat for private fishing trips out of Dana Wharf in Dana Point Harbor. It takes up to 25 passengers.
Book it for a three-quarter-day, half-day or twilight charter. Weekday rates apply Monday to Thursday, and weekend rates Friday to Sunday.
On a Helena Charter
What comes with a private fishing charter from Dana Wharf.
- Live bait and frozen squid on board
- Crew on deck to help you fish
- Rods and reels to rent
- U.S. Coast Guard inspected
- Free parking with a permit in our long-term lot



Private Fishing Charters
Charter the Helena for your group of up to 25 for a three-quarter-day, half-day or twilight fishing trip from Dana Point Harbor.
Three-quarter-day charters run 6 a.m. to 3 p.m., half-day charters 6:30 to 11:30 a.m. or noon to 5 p.m., and twilight charters 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Rates are listed below.
Rates
Private fishing charter rates
| Trip | Mon. – Thurs. | Fri. – Sun. |
|---|---|---|
| 3/4 Day (9 hours) | $1,897 | $2,760 |
| 1/2 Day (5 hours) | $1,208 | $1,840 |
| Twilight (4 hours) | $1,208 | $1,840 |
*not including fees
Up to 25 passengers.
A temporary fuel surcharge is added to fishing charters: $100 for a 1/2 day and $150 for a 3/4 day.
Crew gratuity is not included; we suggest 15 to 20 percent of the charter price. A non-refundable deposit of 50 percent of the charter rate confirms your date.
Rod rentals, galley minimums and fish cleaning are listed on our sportfishing charters page.
Reviews
See what our guests say about their trips with Dana Wharf.
Photos of the Helena
Request a Charter Quote
Tell us your date, how many guests and the kind of charter you have in mind, and our charter department will put together a quote.