Whale Watching Log

Marine Life Sightings

2025

Blue Whale20
Fin Whale160
Gray Whale241
Humpback Whale285
Minke Whale64
Mola Mola50
Orca6
Sperm Whale7

TOTAL SIGHTINGS:

0

2024

Blue Whale259
Bryde’s Whale17
Fin Whale579
Gray Whale402
Humpback Whale251
Minke Whale118
Mola Mola287
Orca 50

TOTAL SIGHTINGS:

0

2023

Gray Whales
(53 were Cow Calf Pairs!)
460
Humpback Whales185
Blue Whales195
Fin Whales387
Minke Whales74
Bryde’s Whales24
Orcas (ETPs)11
Sperm Whale1
Mako Shark5
Blue Shark2
Salmon Shark1
Great White1

TOTAL SIGHTINGS:

0
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE ANIMALS WE ENCOUNTER

This Summer, Look For Some of Our Famous Friends!

KINKO

Humpback whale's tail breaching above ocean water surface.

STINKY

Whale tail above ocean water with visible splash.

JACK

Whale tail emerging from the ocean water surface.

DELTA

Whale tail above water with droplets falling, ocean background.

LORENZO

Blue whale tail emerging from ocean water.

CHUNK

Close-up of a whale's back surfacing in the ocean.

NOTCHO

Whale tail emerging from the ocean.

HOOK

Whale Watching Info

Every trip is a new experience, so be sure to come out often! See wildlife such as:

  • Gray whales (November – May) – These friendly whales are up to 40 to 50 feet long and can weigh 30 to 40 tons!
  • Blue whales (May – November) – They can grow up to 100 feet long and weigh up to 100 tons – you will not believe your eyes if you’re lucky enough to see one of these impressive marine mammals!
  • These whales visit year-round – fin whales, humpback whales, minke whales, and more.
  • Dolphins – Take memorable photos as schools of playful dolphins frolic around the boat!
  • Sea lions, pelicans, and other seafaring birds, plus possible sightings of sharks (mako, hammerhead, and great white)

Take Care of the Environment

Join the Stand Up To Trash Community!  Our focus is to clean our oceans and protect our beaches for future generations. We exist to make a difference and we’re so excited you want to be a part of it!

For more information, visit https://www.standuptotrash.com/

Balloons Blow provides information to educate people about the destructive effects released balloons have on animals, people, and the environment, and strives to inspire and promote an eco-conscious lifestyle.

For more information, visit https://balloonsblow.org

Also, we’ve seen an increasing amount of plastic pollution on our adventures. Plastic is not only clogging our landfills but is also finding its way into our waterways and oceans at an unprecedented rate.

For more information, visit COSTA SUNGLASSES Kick Plastic to help reduce the amount of plastic we use and to mobilize a movement.

Dana Point Whale Watching Adventures

Dana Wharf Whale Watching trip guarantee for our two-hour trips:

Our commitment is that you will always see either a whale or a good showing of dolphins, as determined by the captain, on every two-hour whale watching trip.

If the captain determines that a satisfactory showing has not occurred, they will issue what we call a “Whale Check.” These checks are valid for a free return ticket and never expire.

Important: Whale Checks are treated like cash. You must present the original Whale Check at check-in to redeem the free return ticket.