Whale Watching Log
Marine Life Sightings
2025
| Blue Whale | 20 |
| Fin Whale | 160 |
| Gray Whale | 241 |
| Humpback Whale | 285 |
| Minke Whale | 64 |
| Mola Mola | 50 |
| Orca | 6 |
| Sperm Whale | 7 |
TOTAL SIGHTINGS:
2024
| Blue Whale | 259 |
| Bryde’s Whale | 17 |
| Fin Whale | 579 |
| Gray Whale | 402 |
| Humpback Whale | 251 |
| Minke Whale | 118 |
| Mola Mola | 287 |
| Orca | 50 |
TOTAL SIGHTINGS:
2023
| Gray Whales (53 were Cow Calf Pairs!) | 460 |
| Humpback Whales | 185 |
| Blue Whales | 195 |
| Fin Whales | 387 |
| Minke Whales | 74 |
| Bryde’s Whales | 24 |
| Orcas (ETPs) | 11 |
| Sperm Whale | 1 |
| Mako Shark | 5 |
| Blue Shark | 2 |
| Salmon Shark | 1 |
| Great White | 1 |
TOTAL SIGHTINGS:
This Summer, Look For Some of Our Famous Friends!
KINKO
STINKY
JACK
DELTA
LORENZO
CHUNK
NOTCHO
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.