Oahu: Swim with Dolphins on the West Coast
Description
Set sail on an unforgettable West Oahu dolphin cruise aboard a spacious 42-passenger catamaran. This double-hulled vessel offers a smooth, stable ride as you relax and take in panoramic ocean and mountain views along Oahu’s scenic western coastline. In the crystal-clear waters, watch pods of wild dolphins swimming gracefully through their natural habitat. While maintaining a respectful distance in accordance with the Marine Mammal Protection Act, you may also encounter Hawaiian green sea turtles, tropical fish, and other rare marine wildlife. Depending on conditions, you could even have the opportunity to swim alongside playful bottlenose or spotted dolphins for a once-in-a-lifetime ocean adventure.
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Pickup Locations & Times
7:30am is the departure time of the boat, not the pick-up time. The details of the transportation will be contacted by email from the tour operators via Viator after booking. Please confirm the junk e-mail setting. The boat will return to the harbor at 11:30am and if you use our transportation service, the return to Waikiki will be around 1:30pm. Pick up time & Details Please arrive 5 minutes before your scheduled departure time and allow a 15 minute window for your driver to arrive. ・AM 5:40Ala Moana Hotel (Please meet us on Mahukona Street located on the south side of Ala Moana Hotel.) ・AM 5:45 Ilikai (Please meet us on main entrance (under staircase) located on Ala Moana Blvd.side of Ilikai Hotel.) ・AM 5:50 Trump International (Please meet us on main entrance located on Saratoga Road side of Trump International.) ・AM 5:55 Ritz Carlton (Please meet us on main entrance located on Kalaimoku Street side of Ritz Carlton.) ・AM 6:00 DFS (Please meet us on main entrance located on Royal Hawaiian Avenue side of DFS Galleria.) ・AM 6:10 Hyatt Regency (Please meet us on the entrance located on Koa Street side of Hyatt Regency Waikiki.) ・AM 6:15 Waikiki Beach Marriott (Please meet us on the entrance located on Paaokalani Avenue (Diamond Head) side of Waikiki Beach Marriott.) ・AM 6:55 Hotels in the Ko Olina area (Marriott's Ko Olina, Aulani Resort, etc) (Please meet us on main entrance of your hotel.) ・If you can to drive on your own, meeting point is below: Waianae Small Boat Harbor 85-491 Farrington Hwy, Waianae, HI 96792 If you go to the waterfront of the harbor, you will see a 2 story building with an orange roof, so please wait in front of it (Pier A) at 7:15AM. Please check in at least 15 minutes Prior to the Tour time. We will be giving our Tour safety briefing and have you sign our waivers. Depending on the traffic traveling ・ From Waikiki is about 1 hour - 1.5 hour ・ From Ko Olina is about 35 minutes
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Feel free to bring your own food and non alcoholic beverages on the tour, we will also provide water, juice and light snacks for you.
- Please note that BANANAs are prohibited on the boat due to Hawaiian superstitions. It will bring bad luck.
- We have snorkel gear on the boat for you, but if you have your own snorkel, mask and fins, please bring them.
- Please note that sightings of wild dolphins and other marine wildlife are not guaranteed.
- The time required for the transfer between Waikiki and the harbor is approximately 1 hour. (Depends on traffic conditions)
- Weather and wildlife conditions may delay our return to harbor.
- Starting October 28, 2021 regulations under the Marine Mammal Protection Act banned the 50-yard approach to Hawaiian spinner dolphins. Therefore, if we encounter a spinner dolphins, we will keep a distance of at least 50 yards and our boat will move away from the spinner dolphins quickly. On our tours you will experience swimming with other species of dolphins such as bottlenose and spotted dolphins. Dolphins are wild animals, so the species you can see will vary depending on the situation of the day. Please note that the above rules apply when seeing Hawaiian spinner dolphins. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation for the protection of wild animals.
- During peak travel seasons, we may occasionally add special additional tours in order to accommodate a higher volume of guests. As a result, tour times may differ from the standard schedule shown at the time of booking. If there is any change to your tour time after your reservation is confirmed, we will notify you by email as soon as possible. These adjustments are made to allow more guests the opportunity to participate, and we sincerely appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
- Guests under 18 years old must have a parent or legal guardian sign the waiver form.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it's canceled because the minimum isn't met, you'll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Reviews(1,168)
Amazing opportunity to see large pod of dolphins in their natural habitat. Very exciting. I also enjoyed the snorkeling afterwards when we saw octopus, puffer fish, and sea turtles.
Pickup was great! On time and where expected. The whole crew was amazing! John and Steve ensured we had safe travel and also in the water! The captain crew were so great and accommodating. We saw dolphins, swam with them. Turtles, starfish and octopuses! Such a memorable adventure
Be prepared to have an amazing time! It was so much fun, and the crew is soooo knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend.
It was the 4th time I had repeated it! What better way to experience this than on a tour! Great. All the staff, both Japanese and English, are kind and fun. We had so much fun, the time went so fast...!!! We met so many dolphins and it's a tour that makes you want to go on so many times because every time it's different and inspiring. Thank goodness they took a lot of pictures too!
So professional, and committed to our safety. They helped make sure we saw dolphins and have a phenomenal time
Know that you will be jumping off the boat while it is slowly moving and it will be rocking you have to keep some balance. It is a great experience and the crew did exactly what they said they searched until they found dolphins and we did find a lot it did take a little while though. The crew was fantastic and so helpful!!!
Great staff, hospitality was amazing, ensured that we were able to find dolphins and turtles! Would definitely book them again!
Amazing people and vibes, they were very helpful and nice. The experience was really cool.
We had an amazing experience swimming with dolphins! The weather was absolutely beautiful, which made the day even more enjoyable. We saw lots of dolphins throughout the trip, as well as many sea turtles, which was an incredible bonus. The staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and very helpful from start to finish, making everyone feel comfortable and welcome. Their hospitality and enthusiasm really added to the experience. This was one of the highlights of our trip, and we would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a memorable adventure!
This was a memorable experience swimming with dolphins for the first time! The water was incredibly clear. We were in awe how many dolphins we saw, some just feet away from us. Our guide and photographer Steve was fun and very personable, and took great pictures and underwater videos. The crew was very helpful with our gear and chasing schools of dolphins. Would highly recommend this reservation.
