Wild Dolphin Watching and Snorkel Safari off West Coast of Oahu

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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.

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Adult$180
Child$135

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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).


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  • 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...

Todd P. Avatar
Todd P.
5 star rating
12/13/2024
Awesome experience! Amazing! Very professional and friendly. Saw a whale, dolphins, turtles and fish. We also got to go swimming with them.
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Valerie P. Avatar
Valerie P.
Champlin, MN
5 star rating
12/11/2024
Dolphins and Turtles! Really professional and well organized outfit! Excited to see whales, Spinner Dolphins, and turtles on our tour as well as the scenery. Appreciated that they solicited our input on what we most wanted to see. They clearly know the area well. Great communications throughout the day and very attentive.
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Joyce T. Avatar
Joyce T.
San Luis Obispo, CA
5 star rating
12/09/2024
So amazing I highly recommend. The co-captains were excellent, knowledgeable marine biologists. They prioritized the safety of the group and were able to make it a wonderful experience for all from those who were beginners all the way to the free-divers. We had opportunities to snorkel to see a group of spinner dolphins and a rough-toothed dolphin, and multiple turtles. It was such a wonderful experience. One recommendation is to take dramamine ahead of time in case u may ever get sea sick!
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Beth M. Avatar
Beth M.
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
5 star rating
12/03/2024
Humpback mom and baby, sea turtles and spinner dolphins, oh my! Great crew. Though we were picked up at our hotel painfully early (for us) at 5:30 am, it was well worth it. An hour drive to the marina where we were given coffee, access to bathrooms, life jackets, and all snorkeling gear you may want including wetsuits. We started out and within just a few minutes the captain was notified of a humpback whale sighting. It ended up being a mom and her calf who delighted us with baby breaches. Next up was snorkeling with 2 turtles. I stayed on the boat but one still came to greet me at the surface and even popped his head up. Finally we were off to see a pod of spinner dolphins who swam and spun all around us. Highly recommend but with the caveat that this is similar to a Zodiac as you are sitting on the side pontoons. There are railings but it can be uncomfortable for some, especially when the ocean is choppy and you are bouncing all directions.
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Alexx D. Avatar
Alexx D.
5 star rating
12/01/2024
Great experience Amazing crew! We swam with around 20 dolphins and snorkeled with turtles. Crew was very accommodating for everyone on board
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@ilovemonkey
5 star rating
11/25/2024
Book this tour! I've been several excursions like this, and this one was my favorite, by far! Captain and crew are so much fun. They made me feel so comfortable, and we swam with dolphins and turtles responsibly and with respect for them and their home. I felt like a part of the team, and not just a dollar sign. Thanks! I'll be back.
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Julie B. Avatar
Julie B.
5 star rating
11/25/2024
Must do - Snorkeling with the Dolphins and Turtles! Great experience! Boat is perfect size. Snorkel with the dolphins and turtles. Wonderful crew and organization! Will do it again when we come back!
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Erik S. Avatar
Erik S.
5 star rating
11/19/2024
Dolphin Safari -Definitely do it! Fantastic experience! Our guides were excellent. Knowledgeable and respectful of the ocean and the marine life. We saw a ton of dolphin and got to get into the water near them in the open waters several times. We also got to snorkeling near the reefs closer to the shoreline and see some turtles & colorful fish. Beautiful views of the shoreline. Worth the money! Highly recommend.
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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
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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.
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