DANA POINT BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Hearts Afloat: Valentine’s Sunset Dinner on Dana Point’s Harbor
A focused guide to the February 14 two-hour sunset harbor cruise in Dana Point—an upscale, all-inclusive evening aboard a double-deck catamaran with catered dinner, island-style live music, and one complimentary beer or wine.
Hearts Afloat: Valentine’s Sunset Dinner on Dana Point’s Harbor.
On Valentine’s evening, couples board Captain Dave’s upscale double-deck power catamaran in Dana Point Harbor for a relaxed two-hour cruise that combines a catered gourmet meal, island-style steel drum music, harbor lights, and the chance to see harbor wildlife such as sea lions and occasional dolphins. The vessel offers a fully enclosed, climate-controlled main deck with comfortable lounge seating and an upper observation deck that is mostly covered, all arranged to maximize views as the sun slips toward the Pacific horizon.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Sunset Harbor Romance
The cruise is timed to catch the harbor at dusk, with panoramic windows and an upper observation deck for unobstructed sunset views while island-style steel drum music from Sounds of Paradise fills the air.
Catered Gourmet Dinner & Drinks
Tickets include a catered dinner (choice of marinated grilled salmon or chicken, alfredo pasta, salad, rolls and cheesecake), one complimentary beer or wine per guest, and additional beverages available for purchase aboard.
Harbor Wildlife and Quiet Waterways
The cruise remains inside Dana Point Harbor for a calm experience where passengers commonly spot sea lions and a variety of birds, and occasionally bottlenose dolphins; weather permitting, the boat may visit the harbor entrance to view sea lions.
What the day feels like
What the evening feels like
Guests board at Dana Point Harbor and settle into bench-style surfboard tables or lounge seating on the enclosed main deck for a leisurely catered meal, then migrate to the upper observation deck as daylight softens. With live island-style steel drum music setting a relaxed tone and a bar available for purchases, the cruise is arranged to feel intimate and effortless—an easy, all-inclusive Valentine’s outing on calm harbor waters.
THE AMBIANCE
Sunset Harbor Romance
The cruise is timed to catch the harbor at dusk, with panoramic windows and an upper observation deck for unobstructed sunset views while island-style steel drum music from Sounds of Paradise fills the air.
THE MEAL
Catered Gourmet Dinner & Drinks
Tickets include a catered dinner (choice of marinated grilled salmon or chicken, alfredo pasta, salad, rolls and cheesecake), one complimentary beer or wine per guest, and additional beverages available for purchase aboard.
THE WILDLIFE
Harbor Wildlife and Quiet Waterways
The cruise remains inside Dana Point Harbor for a calm experience where passengers commonly spot sea lions and a variety of birds, and occasionally bottlenose dolphins; weather permitting, the boat may visit the harbor entrance to view sea lions.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this evening suits—and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The Valentine’s Day cruise runs two hours on the scheduled evening (example: 5:00 pm–7:00 pm for the Feb. 14 sailing) and is timed for sunset views.
Guests should bring a government-issued ID to verify age for alcohol service; the event is age-restricted to adults 21 and over.
Boarding departs from the Dana Point Harbor pier at 24440 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, CA 92629; follow the operator’s boarding instructions for the specific dock location.
A catered dinner is included with tickets; water, soft drinks, beer, hard seltzers, and wine are available for purchase on the boat, and one free serving of beer or wine is included per ticket.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Is this cruise a whale-watching trip?
No. The Valentine’s Sunset Dinner Cruise stays inside Dana Point Harbor for a calm experience and does not provide whale watching; weather permitting, the boat might visit the harbor entrance to view sea lions.
Is dinner included with the ticket?
Yes. The ticket price includes a catered dinner with a choice of marinated grilled salmon or chicken, alfredo pasta, salad, rolls and cheesecake; menu items may change due to seasonality.
Are beverages included?
Each guest receives one complimentary serving of beer or wine; additional beverages such as water, soft drinks, beer, hard seltzers and wine are available for purchase on board.
Are children allowed on this cruise?
No. This event is age-restricted to adults ages 21 and up.
Will I have seating and restrooms on board?
Yes. The vessel features custom bench-style surfboard tables and a lounge area with sofas; the first deck is fully enclosed and climate-controlled, and there are two restrooms on board.
Who performs the live music?
Sounds of Paradise performs island-style steel drum music during the Valentine’s Day sunset dinner cruise.