# Boat Ride with Santa aboard the Dana Pride

> Event for families in the Los Angeles–Long Beach–Anaheim area (CA). Times are Pacific Time.

- When: Sat, Dec 5 (+1 more date) · 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Where: Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching (Dock #1), Dana Point Harbor, 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, CA 92629
- Ages: All ages; child rate 12 and under
- Price: Adult $10.60; Child (12 and under) $7.42
- Organizer: Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching
- Official page: https://danawharf.com/whale-watching/boat-ride-with-santa/
- Last checked: Tue, Oct 27

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## About

Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching takes families on short holiday cruises around Dana Point Harbor with Santa aboard the Dana Pride, the largest boat in its fleet. Each trip lasts about 20 minutes (sometimes a little longer), during which children can chat with Santa and his holiday helpers and take photos while looping the decorated harbor; the operator notes there is no direct physical contact with Santa. Rides run on Saturday and Sunday of the first December weekend between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Riders must check in at Dock #1 at least 10 minutes before their scheduled trip. Tickets are priced per person with a lower child rate for ages 12 and under, and all ticket proceeds go to Soroptimist International of Capistrano Bay. Reservations are required. The rides are part of the harbor's Holidays at the Harbor program, which also includes a 700,000-light holiday display.

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