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Bill Kampf with his 43 pound Halibut
ABOUT DANA WHARF
Dedicated to helping locals and visitors alike enjoy the unique wonders
of Dana Point Harbor and the Orange County coastline, Dana Wharf hopes
for the privilege of escorting you on an awe-inspiring whale watching
cruise or providing you with a memorable deep sea fishing adventure.
The warm waters right out of Dana Point Harbor are flourishing with
sea life including whales, dolphin, harbor seals, and California sea
lion. Our thriving coastal waters provide bountiful fishing of sand bass, calico bass, halibut, bonito, yellowtail, yellowfin tuna, bluefin
tuna, albacore, and dorado.
Whether coming to Dana Point for fishing or whale watching, or privately
chartering one of our fishing or whale watching boats, our catamaran,
or our sailboats, one thing is for certain; your trip through the beautiful
and scenic Orange County coast will be unforgettable.
Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching is conveniently located in Dana Point, Orange County. We're located just south of Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, and Laguna Beach. If you're unfamiliar with the Orange County, Newport Beach, or Dana Point areas, we're located about 30 minutes south of Disneyland and one hour south of Los Angeles and an hour north of San Diego.
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Advance purchase strongly suggested. Trips often sell out in advance.
Check
availability and buy tickets online:
Dana Point Fishing and
Whale Watching
Or to purchase by phone, call Zerve at
(800) 979-3370
• Blue
Whales are being seen on our Ocean adventure trips daily!
• Don't forget 2-for-1
Tuesdays run all year long!
• Live Music Cruises on Saturdays run
all summer long!
• Check out the Ocean
Adventure Catamaran trips!
• Kids Fishing Tournament - its all about
the kids on September 12th!
• Our new Laguna
Beach Catamaran Sightseeing Tour has a new time!
SPORTFISHING
Check availability and buy tickets:
- 3/4
Day Fishing
These 9-hour trips are currently rockfishing. They depart at 6:00am and return at 3:00pm.
Adults - $59
Children - $46
- 1/2
Day Fishing
This 5-hour trip is perfect for families! Kids fish free on these trips every Sunday at 12:45!
Adults - $39
Children - $25
- Twilight
Fishing
Enjoy our evening trips from 5:30pm - 9:30pm. Twilight trips are running nightly!
Adults - $39
Children - $25
- All
Day Fishing
The Fury is running All Day Fishing trips to Catalina Island.
Adults - $69
Children - $59
- Overnight
Fishing
The Sea Horse is running overnight trips to San Clemente Island Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. These trips depart at 8:00pm.
$135 Per Person
Check
the calendar
of all our trips here!
Catch and Release
Dana Wharf practices responsible fishing. If you don’t want it,
throw it back.
What you need to know about the MLPA:
www.keepamericanfishing.org
LOOKING FOR A SCHOOL TRIP?
FREE KID'S FISHING CLINIC
Every
Sunday
12:00pm - 12:45pm
Join us every Sunday for our free kid's fishing clinic! Dana Wharf is proud to offer a dockside experience for young anglers! Ask the experts and learn new fishing techniques, new hook tying secrets, win raffle prizes and so much more! No reservations are needed! Try out your new techniques on the 1/2 day trip departing immediately after the clinic!
KIDS FISH FREE!
Every
Sunday
12:45pm - 5:45pm
Join us every Sunday (right after our Free Kid's Fishing Clinic) for
our 12:45pm 1/2 Day Fishing Trip and kids fish free! One child will get
a free 1/2 Day Fishing Trip (a savings of $25) per paying adult! Rental
gear is included for the kids too! A savings of $12!
Buy tickets online at
Zerve
CHARTERS
Private Party Charters
Available
Charter a boat for your next event!
Get more information on our Cruises page.
For charters, please call
(949) 496-5794 x. 11.
Our entire fleet is available for private charters for any occasion.
KIDS, JOIN OUR KIDS CLUB!
Join for only $25.00!
Membership includes one adult and one child 1/2 Day Fishing Trip, a T-shirt
or hat for the member, membership card, pin, 1-year subscription to Western
Outdoor News, discounts at Dana Wharf and so much more!
WHALE WATCHING
Join us and delight in the amazing views of the largest mammal on
Earth! Blue Whale season runs May - October. Whaling in the 1900's caused
a severe decline in the blue whale population along the Pacific coast
of the United States. Once hunting was banned, the blue whale population
has slowly started to recover. Before whaling was commercialized, blue
whale numbers along the Pacific were estimated to be around 200,000. Today,
the blue whale population around the world is estimated to be around 12,000.
Approximately 2,000 blue whales call the Pacific coast their home. The
blue whale is listed as endangered by the IUCN Red List. We saw the first blue whales of the season on 5/7!!!
Check availability and buy tickets:
Catamaran Whale
Watching Cruises
Daily starting May 1st!
12:00pm - 2:00pm
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults - $39
Kids (3-12) - $29
2 and under are FREE!
Come aboard our new luxurious catamaran for
a 2-hour, affordable cruise and you'll have a totally different, intimate,
and unforgettable experience. The 63 ft OCean Adventure is an eco-friendly,
state-of-the-art catamaran, also available for charters, that is certified
to carry up to 49 passengers and is fully equipped with an easy-access
deli-style galley and full-service bar. This trip will offer you a rare
mix of ecology, education and excitement – do not miss this one-of-a-kind
opportunity!
Ocean Adventure
Cruises
Depart Daily!
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults - $29
Kids (3-12) - $19
Join us and delight in the exciting sights and sounds of the magnificent
ocean creatures at Dana Wharf. Known as a landmark for marine life sightings,
Dana Wharf's ocean adventure cruises offer rare glimpses into a huge variety
of underwater wildlife and gorgeous scenic views you'll never forget.
Join us as we search for blue whales, dolphin, sea lion and other exciting
marine life! These majestic creatures are the largest mammal on earth
and can grow to over 100 feet long. All of our cruises are narrated by
our seasoned captains who will educate you on the abundant ocean life
on our coast. Trips are all 2 hours long, plenty of time to discover the
world that lies beneath! Remember that sightings are guaranteed! If you
don't see A GOOD SHOWING of whales or dolphin, you will get your ticket
back and are invited to come out again with us! These "whale checks"
never expire.
Buy tickets online
at Zerve
Take advantage of our 2-for-1 Tuesdays! Enjoy 1/2 off whale watching!
Check the schedule and buy tickets here!
Laguna Beach Sightseeing
Catamaran Tour
Saturdays and Sundays
9:00am - 12:00pm
$49 per person
We have partnered with the Laguna Beach Historical Society to bring you
the most informative tour about Laguna Beach, from the ocean portals to
the sea! Your trip will begin with continental breakfast service along
with a glass of champagne and a tour around Dana Point Harbor. We will
then travel up the coast looking for whales and dolphins, while discussing
the marine life as we travel past Laguna's shore. Our scenic, historical
tour of Laguna Beach will start at Crystal Cove State Beach, where we
will begin cruising south along the coastline to give you an up-close
view of the area!
Buy tickets online
at Zerve
