90-minute Dana Point Harbor wine cruise with host and snack platter
1.5 Hours
Wine tasting, cheese platter
Cruise Dana Point Harbor on a 63-foot catamaran while you sample wines with guidance from an onboard wine host. Enjoy 360-degree views from the spacious deck, with a cash bar available for additional drinks.
Non-refundable and cannot be rescheduled. Activity may be cancelled up to an hour before start due to severe or unsafe weather; if seller cancels, you can reschedule (subject to availability) or receive credit. Trip may be cancelled if minimum tickets aren’t sold; if cancelled, you will be fully refunded.
Yes. Your whole party must be present in order to check in.
Check in 45 minutes before departure and redeem your e-ticket or ticket code for a boarding pass.
Yes. You can buy additional beverages at the onboard cash bar, and onboard purchases for snacks, beverages, and gratuities are cash only.
Dana Point, CA
Dana Point Harbor sits tucked beneath the dramatic headlands of Orange County's coast, a sheltered crescent of water where sailboats sway, sea lions lounge on the rocks, and golden light spills across the Pacific each evening. As the launch point for this evening wine cruise aboard a sleek catamaran, Dana Point Harbor offers one of Southern California's most picturesque maritime settings, a working harbor steeped in seafaring history that once inspired Richard Henry Dana's writings. Setting sail from here, you trade the bustle of the docks for the open sea, with the coastline of Dana Point Harbor unfolding behind you in a glow of amber and rose.
The evening begins quayside at Dana Point Harbor, where you board the catamaran and settle in with a glass of wine as the vessel glides past the breakwater. The twin hulls carve smoothly through the swells, offering wide, stable decks perfect for taking in the panoramic views. Pelicans skim the surface, dolphins often appear alongside the bow, and the cliffs of the headland catch the last of the daylight. As the sun dips low, the lights of Dana Point Harbor twinkle to life in the distance, and the sky above turns into a slow wash of pink and violet. Sipping your wine with the salt breeze on your skin and the sound of water against the hulls, you understand why this stretch of coast has drawn sailors and dreamers for generations.
This cruise is ideal for couples seeking a romantic evening, friends celebrating a milestone, or travelers who want to experience Dana Point Harbor from a fresh perspective. Wine lovers will appreciate the relaxed pace, and anyone with a soft spot for sunsets at sea will find this hard to beat. Whether you are visiting for the first time or know Dana Point Harbor well, an evening on the water here turns a simple sail into a memory worth keeping.
Dana Wharf delivers consistently excellent whale watching experiences with a crew that clearly knows their stuff. Reviewers rave about the knowledgeable captains and friendly staff who engage with passengers throughout trips, providing educational commentary about marine life. The operation runs professionally and punctually, and they offer various experiences beyond standard tours, including special events with live music, wine, and charter fishing trips. Here's the thing about whale sightings: they're not guaranteed, and many recent visitors didn't spot any whales. But that didn't dampen anyone's enthusiasm. Guests were thrilled by multiple pods of dolphins putting on spectacular shows, jumping, racing alongside the boat, and surfing in the wake. The crew's expertise shines in finding marine life and creating memorable experiences regardless of what appears. With spacious boats that don't feel crowded and staff that go out of their way to be helpful, this is clearly a well-run operation that keeps people coming back for repeat visits.
Beautiful day on the water. Everyone was super friendly and helpful. We saw a fintail whale multiple times. Worth it.
Roby Hunt
April 3, 2026
Beautiful day on the water. Everyone was super friendly and helpful. We saw a fintail whale multiple times. Worth it.
Roby Hunt
April 3, 2026