Dolphin & Whale Watching Catamaran Private Charter
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32 ft
Boat length
Up to 20
Passengers
Captained
This boat is rented with a captain
100%
Owner’s response rate
The boat
This catamaran sailboat provides an intimate dolphin and whale watching experience and comfortably carries about 20 passengers. Perfect for small groups of family and friends looking to celebrate a special occasion or simply enjoy each other's company while getting up-close and personal with whales, dolphins, sea lions, pelagic birds, and much more.
Cushioned seating and panoramic views are available in the enclosed cockpit but returning guests know the best place to be is on the bow!
Her specially designed bow with Eye-Spy Dolphin Nets is so close to the water that you feel as though you can touch the animals! You’re also close enough to hear the dolphins vocalize as they swim right under your feet. It’s almost like being in a kayak! There is a restroom available on the boat.
This boat is a crew and passenger favorite. She was the first vessel in Southern California to offer year-round dolphin watching. And it was aboard this catamaran sailboat that Captain Dave filmed his award-winning documentary, “Wild Dolphins & Whales of Southern California“.
Live narration from entertaining and knowledgeable marine naturalists will take you on a deeper dive into the lives of Dana Point's gentle giants; what they do, where they go, and the threats they face. And at the end of your charter, we hope that you'll disembark with a greater understanding of Dana Point's awe-inspiring marine life.
Dana Point, CA, is the Dolphin and Whale Watching Capital of the World® and the first Whale Heritage Site in the Americas. Experience year-round whales and dolphins including blue whales (May – Oct.), gray whales (Dec. - May), fin whales, humpback whales, minke whales and more, plus 5 species of dolphins that can number in herds up to 10,000! Rare dolphins like orcas and pilot whales can be seen at any time. You could also see sea lions and seals, pelagic birds, and various species of fish.
PASSENGERS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO SWIM FROM THE BOAT. Just a couple miles from shore the depth quickly drops to thousands of feet which presents many inherent dangers including sharks.
Cushioned seating and panoramic views are available in the enclosed cockpit but returning guests know the best place to be is on the bow!
Her specially designed bow with Eye-Spy Dolphin Nets is so close to the water that you feel as though you can touch the animals! You’re also close enough to hear the dolphins vocalize as they swim right under your feet. It’s almost like being in a kayak! There is a restroom available on the boat.
This boat is a crew and passenger favorite. She was the first vessel in Southern California to offer year-round dolphin watching. And it was aboard this catamaran sailboat that Captain Dave filmed his award-winning documentary, “Wild Dolphins & Whales of Southern California“.
Live narration from entertaining and knowledgeable marine naturalists will take you on a deeper dive into the lives of Dana Point's gentle giants; what they do, where they go, and the threats they face. And at the end of your charter, we hope that you'll disembark with a greater understanding of Dana Point's awe-inspiring marine life.
Dana Point, CA, is the Dolphin and Whale Watching Capital of the World® and the first Whale Heritage Site in the Americas. Experience year-round whales and dolphins including blue whales (May – Oct.), gray whales (Dec. - May), fin whales, humpback whales, minke whales and more, plus 5 species of dolphins that can number in herds up to 10,000! Rare dolphins like orcas and pilot whales can be seen at any time. You could also see sea lions and seals, pelagic birds, and various species of fish.
PASSENGERS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO SWIM FROM THE BOAT. Just a couple miles from shore the depth quickly drops to thousands of feet which presents many inherent dangers including sharks.
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Owned by
Dave
Amenities
Bathroom
Specifications
Year
1997
Length
32 ft.
Make
Marples
Model
SeaRunner
Capacity
20
/ (excl. fees)
You won't be charged yet
Ratings & reviews
Boat location
Exact location information is provided after a booking is confirmed.
Your crew
Boat owner
Dave
I am a Coast Guard licensed captain, and for over 25 years I've had the privilege of taking passengers out to see the magnificent whales and huge pods of dolphins that live year-round off the coast of Southern California. I'm a certified Responsible Whale Watching partner with the World Cetacean Alliance. When I’m not on the water showing passengers amazing sea life, I’m actively involved with whale disentanglement. I founded and organized Orange County's first whale rescue group. I'm also an award-winning filmmaker and author who has been featured on the Ellen DeGeneres Show, Today Show, CBS This Morning, Good Morning America, Discovery Channel, and National Geographic, and have had my film footage in theatrical films including in the Academy Award nominated film, Racing Extinction.
See profile- Response rate: 100%
- Avg. response time: < 6 hours
Things to know
Allowed on boat
alcohol
kids under 12
shoes
Cancellation policy strict
- Free cancellations until 30 days before the booking start time.
- 50% refund for cancellations between 15-30 days before the booking start time.
- Cancellations within 14 days of the booking start time are non-refundable.
Commercial owner
This boat belongs to a Commercial Owner, an independent boat rental company. A Commercial Owner is an independent, Boatsetter-approved boat rental company who provides their own insurance to their guests.
Security deposit
A security deposit hold (not a charge) will be placed on your credit card 48 hours before your booking starts to cover any incidental damage that may occur during your rental. This hold is released 48 hours after the booking is complete, if no claims are made. The security deposit amount for the boat you are booking will be outlined during the check-out process.
Learn moreCaptain info
If requested, the owner can provide a list of available captains for bareboat charter or the renter can use their own qualified captain. If the boat is being time chartered, the owner will provide the Captain.