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Private Charter Hotine: 949-496-5794 ext 2
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34675 Golden Lantern
Dana Point, CA 92629
Board any of our clean, well-equipped vessels or private yachts for an unforgettable trip! Our U.S. Coast Guard inspected vessels are clean, comfortable and include a variety of amenities. If you are interested in sportfishing charters please call us at (949) 496-5794 x 2 or email us at [email protected] Please buy your fishing licenses online PRIOR to your trip. Please print them out and bring with you on the day of your trip. Fishing licenses can be purchased online by clicking here. Prices subject to change with out notice.
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Dana Pride ~ 95 feet – Max Capacity Fishing: 100 / Max Capacity Whale Watching: 149.
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| Trip | Sun-Fri | Saturday |
|---|---|---|
| All Day | $3,650 | $5,450 |
| 3/4 Day | $2,950 | $4,600 |
| 1/2 Day | $2,400 | $3,400 |
| Twilight | $1,800 | Not Available |
Clemente ~ 65 feet – Max Capacity Fishing: 60 / Max Capacity Whale Watching: 90.
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| Trip | Mon-Fri | Sat. (Jan-June and Nov-Dec) Sun (year round) | Fri (June-Augt) |
Sat. (July & Aug) | Sat. (Sept & Oct) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catalina | $2,150 | $2,600 | $2,350 | $3,450 | $3,150 |
| All Day/Local | $1,950 | $2,400 | $2,150 | $3,250 | $2,950 |
| 3/4 Day | $1,600 | $2,200 | $1,800 | $2,860 | $2,600 |
| 1/2 Day | $1,300 | $1,600 | $1,500 | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| Twilight | $775 | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 |
Sum Fun ~ 65 feet – Max Capacity Fishing: 60 / Max Capacity Whale Watching: 83.
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| Trip | Mon-Fri | Sat. (Jan-June and Nov-Dec) Sun. (year round) | Fri. (June-Aug.) |
Sat. (July & Aug.) | Sat. (Sept & Oct) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catalina | $2,150 | $2,600 | $2,350 | $3,450 | $3,150 |
| All Day/Local | $1,950 | $2,400 | $2,150 | $3,250 | $2,950 |
| 3/4 Day | $1,600 | $2,200 | $1,800 | $2,860 | $2,600 |
| 1/2 Day | $1,300 | $1,600 | $1,500 | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| Twilight | $775 | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 |
Reel Fun ~ 58 feet – Max Capacity Fishing: 44 passengers.
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| Trip | Mon-Fri (Jan-May/Sept-Dec) |
Fri. (June-Aug) |
Sat/Sun year round |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Day/Local | $1500 | $1700 | $2000 |
| 3/4 Day | $1100 | $1300 | $1600 |
| 1/2 Day | $900 | $950 | $1050 |
| Twilight | $650 | $750 | $750 |
San Mateo
San Mateo ~ 42 feet – Max Capacity Fishing: 10-15.
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| Trip | Weekday (Mon-Fri) | Weekend (Sat-Sun) |
|---|---|---|
| All Day | $1,500 | $1,900 |
| 3/4 Day | $1,000 | $1,550 |
| 1/2 Day | $750 | $950 |
| Twilight | $550 (Sun-Thurs) | $650 (Fri-Sat) |
Fury ~ 65 feet – Max Capacity Local Fishing: 60 / Max Capacity Island or Offshore: 46
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| Trip | Mon-Fri | Sat/Sun |
|---|---|---|
| All Day | $2,400 | $3,000 |
| 3/4 Day | $2,000 | $2,800 |
| Overnight | $3,500 | $4,000 |
| 1.5 Day | $4,500 | $5,000 |
| 2 Day | $6,200* | $7,000* |
*Fury will charge a 100 gallon fuel surcharge at prevailing fuel prices, for all off shore trips.
Helena ~ 50 feet – Max Capacity Fishing: 35, Recommended Cap 25
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| Trip | Weekday Mon-Thursday | Weekend Fri/Sat/Sun |
|---|---|---|
| All Day/Local | $1,850 | $2,400 |
| 3/4 Day | $1,200 | $1,800 |
| 1/2 Day | $1,050 | $1,200 |
| Twilight | $750 (Sun-Thurs) | $850 (Fri-Sat) |
65 ft. Hatteras
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Local/Coastal Fishing
4-5 Hour Fishing Trip – *$1,575 + $200 crew gratuity
3/4 Day(9 Hours)- $3100+ $300 crew gratuity ( call for local/coastal rate)
*(Includes rod & reel, bait, snacks, non-alcoholic beverages, and parking in our long term lot)
All Day fishing offshore 5AM to 5PM
Paddy Hopping/targeting tuna/dorado and yellow tail $3400 + $300 crew gratuity
Catalina Island fishing Charter
The 12 hour day trip to Catalina Island is from either 5AM to 5PM or 6AM to 6PM. – The Catalina Day Rate is $3300 + $300 crew gratuity.
A minimum $400 fuel surcharge is applicable. This based on prevailing fuel prices and on traveling to and from the Island in under two hours, each way. This quote is also based on fishing the perimeter of Catalina Island.
53 ft. Hatteras
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Current Rates
42 ft. Hatteras
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Half Day (5 Hours)- $1,100 + $200 crew gratuity.
All trips include bait, rods, tackle and non-alcoholic beverages. Food available for an additional fee. Guests are welcome to bring on snacks and beer. Hard alcohol is NOT permitted. Crew gratuity and fishing licenses not included.
42′ Uniflight
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1/2 Day (5 Hour) Local/Coastal Fishing – $1,100 + $200 crew gratuity
3/4 Day (9 hour) Local/Coastal Fishign – $1,400 + $300 crew gratuity
2 Hour Whale Watching $550 + $100 crew gratuity
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Local/Coastal Fishing Rates:
1⁄2 Day (5 hours) $ 775 + $200 crew gratuity
3⁄4 Day (7 hours) $ 975
All Day (9 hours) $1,100
Offshore Fishing Inner Banks (out 30 miles)
3⁄4 Day (9 hours) $1,250
All Day (12 hours) $1,400
Offshore fishing Outer Banks
All Day (12 hours) $1,650
Island Fishing ~ Catalina/San Clemente
All Day Catalina Island (10 hours) $1,450
All Day San Clemente Island $1,650
Whale & Dolphin Watching Cruises
Two hours $400 + $100 crew gratuity
** Unless otherwise noted, a suggested crew gratuity of 15-20% is applicable on charters.
All day trips are 12 hours, departing at 5am and returning at 5PM 3/4 day trips are 9 hours, departing at 6AM and returning at 3PM 1/2 day trips are 5 hours; 6:30AM – 11:30AM and 12:00PM – 5PM Twilight trips are 4 hours and depart at 5:30PM and return at 9:30PM OVERNIGHT, 2 DAY and 1.5 DAY TRIP TIMES Overnight trips depart at 10PM and return the next day at approx 7PM Day and a half trips depart at 10PM and return two days later at approx 4AM Two day trips depart at 10PM and return two days later at approx 7PM
Incidentals
Inclusions
To reserve a charter, contact a specialist at the Dana Wharf Charter Department with your preference boat and date. One of our specialists would be happy to check availability. To confirm, a non-refundable deposit equivalent to 50% of the charter rate is required at the time of confirming your charter. Payment in full is due 48 business hours prior to the charter. Reservations made 7 or less days from departure date must be paid in full at time of booking.
Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching is dedicated to helping locals and visitors alike enjoy the unique wonders of Dana Point Harbor and the Orange County coastline. The warm waters right out of Dana Point Harbor are flourishing with sea life including whales, dolphins, harbor seals, and California sea lions. Our thriving coastal waters provide bountiful fishing of sand bass, calico bass, halibut, bonito, yellowtail, yellowfin tuna, bluefin tuna, albacore, and dorado. Whether you’re coming to Dana Point for an awe-inspiring whale watching cruise, creating memories onboard our sportfishing charters or privately chartering a boat, sailboat or catamaran, one thing is for certain: your trip through the beautiful and scenic Orange County coast will be unforgettable. Dana Wharf is conveniently located in Dana Point, Orange County, just south of Newport Beach, Huntington Beach and Laguna Beach – about 30 minutes south of Disneyland, an hour south of Los Angeles and an hour north of San Diego.
34675 Golden Lantern
Dana Point, CA 92629