Wild Dolphin Watching and Snorkel Safari off West Coast of Oahu

449 Reviews

Experience The Real Hawaii!

Book online or call: (808) 698-5779
Local Expert Available Now!

Tour Overview

Spend the day snorkeling with wild marine life on this full-day cruise along the Waianae Coast in west Oahu. During the cruise, watch spinner dolphins and sea turtles riding the ocean waves and look out for migrating humpback whales (January–March). Snorkel in calm waters among the dolphins and coral reef and enjoy a hot or cold lunch after the cruise. Includes snorkel gear and return transportation (select hotels).


  • Tour Name: Wild Dolphin Watching and Snorkel Safari off West Coast of Oahu
  • Availability: 7 Days A Week
  • Duration: 3h
  • Start Time: Check availability

What's Included

  • Snorkel gear: mask (prescription masks available), snorkel, fins and a life vests
  • Dolphin viewing
  • Seasonal Humpback whale viewing (winter months only)
  • Both of our Dolphin Excursion tours include a deli style lunch with a customized sandwich and chips. Assorted non alcoholic beverages are available in a cooler on the boat, easy to access.
  • Hotel transportation included on our Dolphin Excursions.

What’s not included

  • Gratuities
  • Wet suits available to rent for $10
  • GoPro Rental $40.00, you keep the SD card.

What to expect

Get ready to have a whale of a time off the western coast of Oahu. Your meeting point is the Waianae Boat Harbor or you can request a pickup from your Waikiki or Ko Olina hotel. Lifeguard certified naturalists and marine biologists will join you on a USCG vessel.

Head out into the waters in hopes of spotting marine life like dolphins, seabirds, and humpback whales, depending on the season. Because this excursion is both a wildlife viewing tour and a snorkel tour, you have double the opportunity to spot Hawaii’s marine life.

Gear is included, but food isn’t, so bring your own meal if you’d like to enjoy lunch at sea. Dive back into the water one more time in hopes of swimming with tropical fish before heading back to harbor.

Departure and return

Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.

85-639 Farrington Hwy, Waianae, HI 96792, USA
Check in time is 30 minutes before your tour time.

Meet us NEXT TO Spinners Cafe at the Waianae Boat Harbor: 85-491 Farrington Hwy, Waianae, Hawaii 96792.

Make sure you type in “Waianae” or the zip code “96792” so you do not get routed to the wrong Farrington Hwy. There are two on Oahu.

Pickup details
We pick up at most hotels in Waikiki and Ko Olina. If we do not pick up at your hotel in those areas, we will give you one nearby. This is only because some hotels do not have accessibility for our vans.

HOTEL PICK UP must be SET UP before 4:00 pm the day before the activity date. After hour bookings are self drive to the Waianae Boat Harbor only.

Hotel pickup offered
During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.

End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Additional information

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travellers with back problems
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travellers can participate
  • We do not allow children under 4 years old.
  • We will only be able to pick up from hotels on the early morning 7:00 am departure. Later morning 10:30 am departure is meet at harbor only.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travellers

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 48 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Current Progress
Current Progress
Current Progress
Checking Real time availability

Adult$180
Child$135

Current Progress
Current Progress
Current Progress
Checking Real time availability

Adult$180
Child$135

Tour Overview

Spend the day snorkeling with wild marine life on this full-day cruise along the Waianae Coast in west Oahu. During the cruise, watch spinner dolphins and sea turtles riding the ocean waves and look out for migrating humpback whales (January–March). Snorkel in calm waters among the dolphins and coral reef and enjoy a hot or cold lunch after the cruise. Includes snorkel gear and return transportation (select hotels).


  • Tour Name: [acf field="tour_name"]
  • Availability: 7 Days A Week
  • Duration: 3h
  • Start Time: Check availability

What's Included

  • Snorkel gear: mask (prescription masks available), snorkel, fins and a life vests
  • Dolphin viewing
  • Seasonal Humpback whale viewing (winter months only)
  • Both of our Dolphin Excursion tours include a deli style lunch with a customized sandwich and chips. Assorted non alcoholic beverages are available in a cooler on the boat, easy to access.
  • Hotel transportation included on our Dolphin Excursions.

What’s not included

  • Gratuities
  • Wet suits available to rent for $10
  • GoPro Rental $40.00, you keep the SD card.

What to expect

Get ready to have a whale of a time off the western coast of Oahu. Your meeting point is the Waianae Boat Harbor or you can request a pickup from your Waikiki or Ko Olina hotel. Lifeguard certified naturalists and marine biologists will join you on a USCG vessel.

Head out into the waters in hopes of spotting marine life like dolphins, seabirds, and humpback whales, depending on the season. Because this excursion is both a wildlife viewing tour and a snorkel tour, you have double the opportunity to spot Hawaii’s marine life.

Gear is included, but food isn’t, so bring your own meal if you’d like to enjoy lunch at sea. Dive back into the water one more time in hopes of swimming with tropical fish before heading back to harbor.

Departure and return

Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.

85-639 Farrington Hwy, Waianae, HI 96792, USA
Check in time is 30 minutes before your tour time.

Meet us NEXT TO Spinners Cafe at the Waianae Boat Harbor: 85-491 Farrington Hwy, Waianae, Hawaii 96792.

Make sure you type in “Waianae” or the zip code “96792” so you do not get routed to the wrong Farrington Hwy. There are two on Oahu.

Pickup details
We pick up at most hotels in Waikiki and Ko Olina. If we do not pick up at your hotel in those areas, we will give you one nearby. This is only because some hotels do not have accessibility for our vans.

HOTEL PICK UP must be SET UP before 4:00 pm the day before the activity date. After hour bookings are self drive to the Waianae Boat Harbor only.

Hotel pickup offered
During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.

End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Additional information

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travellers with back problems
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travellers can participate
  • We do not allow children under 4 years old.
  • We will only be able to pick up from hotels on the early morning 7:00 am departure. Later morning 10:30 am departure is meet at harbor only.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travellers

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 48 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

What others are saying...

Joe H. Avatar
Joe H.
5 star rating
10/29/2024
Great tour to see dolphins This was a great tour to see dolphins and sea turtles. We were able to see so many dolphins on this tour, multiple pods of spotted dolphins and spinner dolphins. This was easily the most dolphins we saw on any of the tours or boat rides we've taken on multiple vacations. We were also able to get in the water and see some of the spotted dolphins, sea turtles (from a distance), and other fish and coral. The captain (Alexa) and our tour guide (Jalan) were great at pointing out wildlife to see and giving some really interesting information about the dolphins and turtles
read more
brian h. Avatar
brian h.
5 star rating
10/26/2024
Incredible experience The entire crew was incredible and provided a once in a lifetime experience. The opportunity to get into the water with a huge pod of pilot whales and snorkel around turtles was amazing. We will definitely be booking this excursion on our next trip to the islands.
read more
Blair d. Avatar
Blair d.
5 star rating
10/25/2024
Awesome tour. Well worth the money. The ladies were awesome. Sandwiches were decent, pops were ice cold. We seen several turtles, a few spinner dolphins from a distance due to laws, a sting ray and were lucky enough to find a school of pilot whales. It was elza (sp?) last day. Your ladies were very friendly. Would suggest this company to anyone.
read more
Uwe K. Avatar
Uwe K.
5 star rating
10/22/2024
Highly recommended Had the opportunity to swim alongside Pygmy killer whales meet a few turtles in the water. Amazing experience. Even a sting ray came our way.
read more
Freedom07295322030 Avatar
Freedom07295322030
5 star rating
10/09/2024
Phenomenal Experience Captain and crew were so amazing, I went twice!! Swam with and saw Oceanic White Tip Sharks, dolphins, whales, and turtles. Ask for the VIP seat and hang on for some fun!
read more
Deanna B. Avatar
Deanna B.
5 star rating
10/07/2024
Wonderful experience! I cannot recommend this tour enough! It was the highlight of our hawaii vacation and we would do it again in a heartbeat. The ladies who run this business are professional, knowledgeable and welcoming. They make every effort to make sure their guests have a memorable experience. Guest safety is a priority and we appreciated the extra instruction since we are beginners. The views of the west coast are breathtaking from the boat and we had the chance to see and interact with many animals. It was also fun to learn about the local marine life from the crew. What we loved the most is that this tour is environmentally mindful. Group sizes are kept small and the crew takes great care to give the animals space and respect. Thank you Captain Jenna and Ashley for incredible memories that will last a lifetime. If I could give you 6 stars, I would! We hope to visit with you again soon!
read more
Stephanie B. Avatar
Stephanie B.
Ottawa, Canada
5 star rating
10/07/2024
Amazing experience and amazing crew! I can't say enough good things about this experience! The captain did an amazing job navigating to spots where we could see dolphins and turtles and other marine life. I felt 100 percent safe in the hands of the crew. They were also very knowledgeable and I learned a lot of new things as well as respectful to our ocean friends. I really appreciated the lunch they provided-- our wraps were better than a lot of what we had picked up from stores. I would HIGHLY recommend this tour over the bigger group tours.
read more
Ramona Avatar
Ramona
Soleure, Switzerland
5 star rating
10/06/2024
Bucket list idea :-) Amazing - top guides - top gear - top food - top transport - friendly Dolphins & Turtles ✅Bring snorkel- shirt & sunscreen with you!
read more
golformeca Avatar
golformeca
Surprise, AZ
5 star rating
9/18/2024
Excellent Snorkel Experience, and in the Water with Dolphins! I’ve been snorkeling for years, but never had a chance to swim with dolphins! I jumped at this opportunity, and it was exceptional! Jenna, Ashley and team over-delivered from start to finish. Communication was excellent—when I called to ask a question, I spoke to team members, not an answering service. This is a small boat with a max of 16 —we had a group of just 8 which was great. We were able to move around the boat as we spotted dolphins. Lots of snorkel trips offer Waikiki pickups, but with Dolphin Excursions we were picked up at our hotel-not a small thing at 5:00AM! Once we got to Waianae Harbor, we got our gear and lunches and boarded the RIB.Jenna asked the group what we hoped for from the trip—we were unanimous in wanting to swim with dolphins, so she focused on finding pods of spotted dolphins that seemed amenable to company. What an experience!! We stopped several times—being in the water (3,000 feet deep!) as they swam by was incredible! Also got to hang off the boat as it slowly cruised—it felt like you were swimming along with them! With such a small group, it was easy to ask questions and learn about the animals’ behaviors.We finished up our 3 hour trip with snorkeling off a deserted beach near the NW tip of Oahu. So fun to be in crystal clear water with no other boats in sight!!After we got off the boat we had some time to change and eat our lunches before the drive back to our Waikiki hotels.This was a terrific trip, and it exceeded my expectations. I would highly recommend for experienced snorkelers/swimmers who are comfortable in the ocean. I don’t think it is a good fit for a first timer. I brought a big bag along, but would have been fine with a refillable water bottle, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, change of clothes and towel. Their gear was great. We stopped and got into the water 5 or 6 times—they have ladders on each side of the boat to climb back in, so you need to be able to manage that—I’m 75, and got in the water at every opportunity. Have to admit I was wiped out at the end of the day.I read a review about a group that went out on this trip three times during their Oahu stay…I get it! I’m planning to do it again next visit!!
read more
Kristen K. Avatar
Kristen K.
5 star rating
9/17/2024
Best Tour on Oahu! Unbelievable experience seeing spotted dolphins, being able to get in the water and snorkeling with all kinds of fish and seeing a few turtles! Highly recommend. Will be back!
read more
  • 1
  • 2
  • 4
  • >