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No matter what cruise you decide to take, know that all year long is the right time to take a dolphin and whale watching cruise with captain dave. Daves legendary triple fudge brownies as a special treat at the end of your trip. Not only do our private rentals and cruises provide you with an upfront and personal experience of these sea creatures, youll have the chance to take in the beautiful landscape off of dana point. Captaindave s is an online store that supplies a wide range of high quality outdoor clothing and supplies. Home of dana points most viewed youtube channel with over 30. Captain daves famously yummy triple fudge brownies are served complimentary on every whale watching trip.
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Aug 10, 2017 community corner swimming with whales. Rare pilot whales spotted off dana point for first time in two decades. Whether to experience the majestic icebergs as they make their way south. Join the best whale watching tour in dana point with captain daves dolphin and whale watching safari. Captain daves dolphin and whale safari visit dana point. Our passengers got an upclose and personal look at dana point s first blue whale of the 2019 season. Dana point is the dolphin and whale watching capital of the world. Daves dolphin and whale watching safari in dana point on our hightech sailing catamaran year round, with two eyetoeye underwater. Whale watching orange county book safaris with capt dave. We operate all year round and see whales throughout the year plus up to 4 different species of spectacular dolphins on a regular basis. We are the premier yearround whale watching facility in southern california. Home of dana point s most viewed youtube channel with over 30.
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