Dana Wharf is the oldest and highest-rated whale watching and sportfishing company in Orange County, starting whale watching in 1971 as the first in the area. They offer year-round whale and dolphin watching tours, private charters, sportfishing trips targeting species like halibut, white sea bass, rockfish, and tuna, coastal cruises, and other events from Dana Point, the Whale Watching Capital of the World.

Capt. Dave's Dolphin & Whale Watching Safari offers year-round whale and dolphin watching tours from Dana Point, California, using a fleet of specialized vessels including the original DolphinSafari sailing catamaran with eye-spy dolphin nets for close-up wildlife viewing, private charters on catamarans like ORCA (1-24 people) and DolphinSafari (up to 22 passengers), Zodiac-style boats, and vessels with underwater viewing pods for eye-to-eye encounters with marine life. Led by Coast Guard licensed Captain Dave Anderson, a marine naturalist, the family-friendly adventures include educational narration, comfortable seating, restrooms, shaded areas, and are suitable for all ages with high ratings on review sites.

The Ocean Institute is a community-based 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1977, located in Dana Point Harbor, offering hands-on marine science, environmental education, and maritime history programs. It features educational exhibits, aquariums, and ocean adventures including public and private charters on the 118-ft. schooner Spirit of Dana Point for coastal sails, corporate team building, and events, as well as whale and marine life tours aboard the 65' research vessel RV Sea Explorer.

Dana Point Charters offers private sailing charters on immaculate sailboats led by U.S. Coast Guard licensed captains Jeff Brown and Bryan. They provide real sailing experiences including whale and dolphin watching, sunset sails, corporate regattas, team building events, and opportunities for guests to take the helm. Operating out of Dana Point, California, with a fleet including the 33-foot sailboat 'Out of the Blue', the company emphasizes clean vessels, calm south-facing seas suitable for families, and personalized adventures.

Dana Point Sportfishing specializes in private charters out of Dana Point Harbor, California, for 1-6 passengers, offering spear fishing, free diving, scuba diving, lobster diving, sport fishing targeting species like tuna, yellowtail, white sea bass, halibut, and dorado, whale watching, and coastal cruises aboard vessels like The Alexandria and Game Changer. Captain Cheyne, a certified PADI Dive Master and free diving instructor, leads trips in local waters including Orange County, San Diego, and Catalina Island.

Private Charters and Guide Services for ocean fishing, whale watching, general relaxation, and deep-sea fishing charters out of Dana Point Harbor. Owner and captain Chris Bogseth has over 25 years of experience and a Marine Fisheries Biology degree. Operates a 30' LOA Parker boat named 'Njord' and specializes in private fishing charters on 2 boats with captains experienced in various services including lobster fishing, yacht chartering, and group events.

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Dana Point Harbor is a premier waterfront destination in Southern California offering a wide range of boat rentals and charter services from various companies, including whale watching safaris, sailing charters, sportfishing, yacht rentals, electric boat rentals, and private cruises for occasions like corporate events, family gatherings, and sunset cruises.

Harbor Boat Rentals is a boat rental and sportfishing charter company in Dana Point Harbor, CA, offering 21-foot Maritime center console power boats for up to 6 people, luxurious Duffy electric boats for up to 12 people, and private charters on 35' CABO Yachts sportfishers. Boats are clean, safe, professionally maintained, and equipped for fishing, cruising, and whale watching, with optional USCG licensed captains available.

Pacific Mistress Sportfishing offers premier deep sea fishing charters and whale watching tours in Dana Point, Southern California, aboard a 36 ft customized Blackman sport-fisher owned and operated by Captain Anton Faicchio. The vessel features large bait capacity, refrigerated fish hold, advanced sonar, accommodates up to 6 passengers, and includes amenities like WiFi, kitchen, bathroom, and TV for comfortable private adventures targeting species such as Yellowtail, Tuna, and Rockfish.

RockenReel Sportfishing offers fishing, harbor cruises, whale watching, and coastal scenic boat charters out of Orange County's Dana Point Harbor in Southern California. Owned by Captain Steve and his wife, they operate a fleet including a 34-foot Wellcraft Scarab 'ROCKENREEL' at Gate #17 and a newer boat 'S.S. TARTAR SAUCE' at Gate #5, providing family-friendly, high-performance charters on luxury vessels targeting multiple species seasonally with techniques like fly line, troll, bottom, and drift.