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 11:45AM.
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.
In the clear waters of West Oahu, enjoy dolphin watching and snorkeling experience and get to see the wildlife and tropical island fishes. You might also see Hawaiian sea turtles and Hawaiian monk seals and mantas.
You will board a spacious 42 passenger catamaran boat to cruise the West Coast of Oahu searching for wild dolphins. This double-hulled catamaran features a comfortable and stable ride as you relax and take in the breathtaking views of the ocean and the mountains.
Dolphin watching & snorkel tour is very easy even for beginners, perfect choice for families with small children.
*This tour is dolphin watching.
After watching the dolphins from the boat, you can enjoy snorkeling.
If you want to swim with dolphins, click on the "by Indigo Ocean Hawaii" link at the top to book our other tour, 【Swim with Dolphins in the West Coast line of Oahu】
*Whale watching is available only during the winter season, from December 15 through March.
Tour Options
Dolphin Watching & Turtle Snorkeling
Pickup included
Highlights
shuttle service from/to designated hotels
Bottled water
Snacks
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Mini Special Hawaiian Lunch (Kalua Pork & Cabbage Bowl with Sweet Potato)
What's included
Included
shuttle service from/to designated hotels
Bottled water
Snacks
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Mini Special Hawaiian Lunch (Kalua Pork & Cabbage Bowl with Sweet Potato)
Not included
Sun screen
Hat
Towels
Pickup Locations & Times
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.
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 10:10 Ala Moana Hotel
(Please meet us on Mahukona Street located on the south side of Ala Moana Hotel.)
・AM 10:15 Ilikai
(Please meet us on main entrance (under staircase) located on Ala Moana Blvd.side of Ilikai Hotel.)
・AM 10:20 Trump International
(Please meet us on main entrance located on Saratoga Road side of Trump International.)
・AM 10:25 Ritz Carlton
(Please meet us on main entrance located on Kalaimoku Street side of Ritz Carlton.)
・AM 10:30 DFS Galleria
(Please meet us on main entrance located on Royal Hawaiian Avenue side of DFS Galleria.)
・AM 10:40 Hyatt Regency
(Please meet us on the entrance located on Koa Street side of Hyatt Regency Waikiki.)
・AM 10:45 Waikiki Beach Marriott
(Please meet us on the entrance located on Paaokalani Avenue (Diamond Head) side of Waikiki Beach Marriott.)
・AM 11:25 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 11:45AM.
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.
Weather and wildlife conditions may delay our return to harbor.
The time required for the transfer between Waikiki and the harbor is approximately 1 hour. (Depends on traffic conditions)
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.
Guests under 18 years old must have a parent or legal guardian sign the waiver form.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Dolphin Watching & Turtle Snorkeling take?
Dolphin Watching & Turtle Snorkeling lasts about 3 hours.
How much does Dolphin Watching & Turtle Snorkeling cost?
Prices start at $166 per person for this Oahu experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Dolphin Watching & Turtle Snorkeling for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. 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.
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 10:10 Ala Moana Hotel
(Please meet us on Mahukona Street located on the south side of Ala Moana Hotel.)
・AM 10:15 Ilikai
(Please meet us on main entrance (under staircase) located on Ala Moana Blvd.side of Ilikai Hotel.)
・AM 10:20 Trump International
(Please meet us on main entrance located on Saratoga Road side of Trump International.)
・AM 10:25 Ritz Carlton
(Please meet us on main entrance located on Kalaimoku Street side of Ritz Carlton.)
・AM 10:30 DFS Galleria
(Please meet us on main entrance located on Royal Hawaiian Avenue side of DFS Galleria.)
・AM 10:40 Hyatt Regency
(Please meet us on the entrance located on Koa Street side of Hyatt Regency Waikiki.)
・AM 10:45 Waikiki Beach Marriott
(Please meet us on the entrance located on Paaokalani Avenue (Diamond Head) side of Waikiki Beach Marriott.)
・AM 11:25 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 11:45AM.
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 Pickup points include MEET_AT_DEPARTURE_POINT, CONTACT_SUPPLIER_LATER, LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyDegowKx9RDy2hlixTx36vY=.
What languages is Dolphin Watching & Turtle Snorkeling offered in?
The experience is available in JA, EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 25 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(71)
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LValentina_M
July 30, 2026
Good, but not great.
We went into the water to swim with the dolphins, but we didn’t go snorkeling to see the turtles. So we only got to experience half of what was offered.
Operator response
Thank you for joining our tour!
On this day, we swam with many spotted dolphins! It was an amazing dolphin swim, with the dolphins coming close to us again and again.
There were large swells coming from the south that day, so we cruised out instead of staying along the coastline where we usually see turtles and fish. The water visibility was also not very good.
Because of these conditions, we spent more time on the dolphin swim than usual.
We explained on the boat but you and your husband were seasickness, so we may not have communicated this clearly.
We hope you have a good time in Hawaii.
Mahalo and Aloha a hui hou!
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Alvin_L
June 6, 2026
Terrific snorkeling and awesome guides !!
Entire family loved snorkeling and seeing turtles and I saw dolphins. Guides were very friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend.
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Catherina_K
March 4, 2026
Staff were wonderful and...
Staff was wonderful and very accommodating. We had family members with limited mobility and they were so helpful to make this experience accessible.
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SydneyMP
January 11, 2026
Beautiful and fun!
My husband and I had a really fun trip with the Indigo Ocean crew. They were really friendly and helpful, especially for me who hasn’t had any experience snorkeling. The scenery is incredibly beautiful, the water is gorgeous, and even our short glimpse of the dolphins was so exciting. Snorkeling with all of the fish, turtles and even octopus was my favorite part. John took some great photos of us, too!
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David P
August 24, 2025
Wonderful day watching dolphins
It was an absolutely amazing day out seeing dolphins and turtles and fish alongside other wildlife.
Our tour guides were very knowledgeable and took excellent care of us. They were patient and helpful and reassuring to the customers on the tour hesitant to get into the water.
The snorkelling tutorial was complete and helpful as it was my first time snorkelling.
Would 100% recommend to couples and families or anyone looking to experience the sealife around Oahu
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Sightsee811255
August 19, 2025
I would love to use it again. The children were very satisfied.
I went on a tour swimming with dolphins. Because of the small group tour, the transfer to the dock was very smooth without having to travel to various hotels. The Japanese guide was very considerate of us and we were able to participate in the tour with peace of mind and fun. It was very touching to see a group of dolphins in such a beautiful blue sea, not on top of the ship, but in the ocean. The children were very happy to see the sea turtles as well as the snorkel. I would love to use it again.
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Xuan_W
August 7, 2025
Wonderful experience with...
Wonderful experience with nice & friendly crew members. Saw lots of dolphins, turtles, fish under clean water.
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Susan_D
July 21, 2025
The ride over to our spot...
The ride over to our spot to see the Dolphins was absolutely amazing, gorgeous horizons, and beautiful blue water. We got to see several pods of spinner dolphins. We got to our destination site to snorkel and got to see an octopus. We got to wrap it around our arms and pad it. Got to see all kinds of wildlife and turtles. It was an exceptional trip for our family and grandkids.
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Walter_T
July 21, 2025
False advertising but still enjoyable
Great but no snorkeling with dolphins or turtles. I guess there are not that many fish, turtles nor dolphins around. After several hours on the boat with saw a few twister dolphins from the boats. The odd of actually swimming or snorkeling with dolphins seem very slim. Otherwise the all crew was lovable and we still had a good time.
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Jerry_H
March 18, 2025
Second time, and just as amazing as the first.
I've done this now twice. The crew does a great job. They are very kind and accommodating. They did a great job of getting us to where the dolphins were, and pointing out turtles along the way. I highly recommend this experience. You can't go wrong spending your money with them.
