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.
KIDS, JOIN OUR NEW 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!
Read unedited customer reviews at Zerve!
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
Looking for a great gift? You’ve come to the right place!
Now available online – buy a loved one or friend a gift certificate for a Gray Whale watching cruise, Ocean Adventure Cruise, half day fishing trip, or three quarter day fishing trip!
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4th of July Fireworks Cruises
DINNER & FIREWORK SHOW
Adults - $79
Children 3-12 - $39
Children 3 and under – FREE
7:30pm - 9:30pm
Saturday July 4th, 2009
Come aboard the Dana Pride for our special 4th of July Fireworks Dinner
Cruise! Enjoy a fully catered BBQ dinner then cruise out to see the spectacular
fireworks show!
Make reservations online here!
FIREWORK SHOW CRUISE
Adults - $25
Children 3-12 - $15
8:00pm - 9:30pm
Saturday July 4th, 2009
Celebrate 4th of July with the best view in town! Our boats get a front
row seat next to the barge from which the fireworks are shot! You can't
get a better view! Make reservations early as this trip sells out every
year!
Make reservations online here!
SPORTFISHING
Check availability and buy tickets:
- 3/4
Day Fishing
This 9-hour local fishing trip fishes our coastal waters.
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. Twilights go out on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
Adults - $39
Children - $25
- All Day Fishing
The Fury and Dana Pride are running All Day Fishing trips to Catalina Island.
Adults - $69
Children - $59
- Overnight
Fishing
The Sea Horse is running overnight trips to the islands (Catalina & San Clemente) departing at 8pm.
$120 Per Person
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
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
OCEAN ADVENTURE CRUISES
We just transitioned from our Gray Whale Season to the Blue Whale Season which will run May through October! We are VERY excited to announce that we saw the first Blue Whale of the season on May 15th!
Check availability and buy tickets:
Catamaran
Adventure Cruises
Daily 1-3pm
Weekdays- $39/Adults $29/Kids
Weekends - $44/Adults $29/Kids
Come aboard our brand new luxurious catamaran for a 2 hour, affordable
cruise and you'll have a totally different, intimate, and unforgettable
experience. The 63-foot OCean Adventure catamaran is a beautiful, NEW,
state-of-the-art vessel with a full-service deli-style galley. This
is the season for blue whales! In addition to the majestic blue whales
(which can grow to over 100 feet long), we get the chance to see Fin Whales,
Humpback Whales, Killer Whales, Minke Whales, sharks, large pods of dolphin,
sea lions, birds and other exciting marine life. Every trip is a new experience,
so be sure to come out often!
Weekend trips include a 20-minute presenation and video on current Blue Whale research by Marine Bilogist Morgan Ritchie!
Evening Ocean Adventure
Cruise
Daily 5-7pm
Adults - $29
Kids (3-12) - $19
Enjoy the beautiful Orange County coastline at sunset on this Evening
Ocean Adventure Cruise. This is the season for blue whales! In addition
to the majestic blue whales (which can grow to over 100 feet long), we
get the chance to see Fin Whales, Humpback Whales, Killer Whales, Minke
Whales, sharks,large pods of dolphin, sea lions, birds and other exciting
marine life. Every trip is a new experience, so be sure to come out often!
Most trips will be aboard the 95' Dana Pride which features indoor and
outdoor seating and a full cash bar.
Remember that Tuesdays are 1/2 price all year long on both our Catamaran
Adventure Cruises and our Evening Sunset Cruise!
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.
TUESDAYS 2-FOR-1
Take advantage of our 2-for-1 Tuesday promotion!
All local fishing trips (including 1/2 Days, 3/4 Days and Twilights) are
1/2 price! This promotion goes all year long!