Small-Group Dolphin Turtle & Whale Safari w/ Marine Biologists

Mahalo for the wonderful review! We're so glad the experience exceeded your expectations. Seeing dolphins, turtles, and reef life all in one day—and having the opportunity for a respectful in-water dolphin encounter—makes for a pretty special day on the Waiʻanae Coast. We especially appreciate you mentioning our guides. For us, finding wildlife is only part of the experience; helping our guests understand what they're seeing and the animals' behavior is just as important. Mahalo for exploring with Wild Side!

Three kinds of dolphins, pygmy killer whales, turtles and a reef full of fish—what an incredible day! We especially love hearing that having our biologist and experienced dive crew along added so much to the experience. “A forever memory” is about the best compliment we could receive. Thank you for adventuring with us!

Mahalo for this wonderful review! You pretty much described exactly what we hope a day with Wild Side feels like. And sperm whales first thing in the morning?! During our rare wildlife season, we always say you never quite know what is waiting offshore, but that was a particularly memorable start. We also love that everyone chose more time with the spinner dolphins over a post-storm reef snorkel. Following the wildlife and conditions rather than a rigid itinerary is one of the advantages of keeping our groups so small. But perhaps the greatest endorsement of all: you tracked down our local bakery afterward for more snacks. 😂 We completely understand. Thank you for choosing our little family-owned operation and for trusting our crew with one of your Oʻahu days. Knowing it became a highlight of your trip means a great deal to all of us. Warmest aloha, The Wild Side Team

Mahalo for such a wonderful review! Hearing that our captain and crew were among the kindest and most outstanding people you encountered during your entire trip is about as good a compliment as we could receive. And it sounds like you had quite a day—turtles, two spotted dolphin encounters, spinner dolphins, and even a Hawaiian monk seal! We're also glad the purple ube treats earned a mention. Apparently our wildlife has some competition for the highlight of the tour. :) Thank you for choosing Wild Side and for making us one of your favorite Oʻahu experiences. We'll make sure the crew sees your kind words! Warmest aloha, The Wild Side Team

Dolphins, pilot whales AND turtles? Apparently the ocean got the memo that you were coming. 😄 We’re so glad you had such an incredible day with Matt, Alex and Bethany. Thank you especially for noticing the respect our crew gives the wildlife—that means a lot to us. Come adventure with us again anytime!

Mahalo for your wonderful review—and for calling it an "Unforgettable Eco-Conscious Adventure." We couldn't ask for a better compliment. It sounds like the ocean put on quite a show, from baby dolphins and sea turtles to an eagle ray and even a reef shark! We're thrilled you enjoyed the crystal-clear water and appreciated our crew's passion for sharing Hawaiʻi's marine life responsibly. We hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure. Every safari writes a different story! Warmest aloha, The Wild Side Team

Knowing that your encounter with the pilot whales moved you to tears is something our crew won't soon forget. Moments like that are why we do what we do. Sharing the ocean with a family of pilot whales—especially one with a young calf—is a truly special privilege. We'll be sure to pass your kind words along to Micky, Bethany, and Capt. Matt. They'll be thrilled to know their passion, knowledge, and enthusiasm helped make your day so memorable. Thank you for appreciating our conservation-first approach and for embracing whatever the ocean had in store. Every safari is unique, and we're honored that this one became a once-in-a-lifetime experience for you. We'll be here whenever you're ready for your next Wild Side adventure. As you said, no two trips are ever the same, and the ocean always has another story to tell. Warmest aloha, The Wild Side Team

We're so glad you had such a fun day with us! It sounds like the ocean put on a great show—from bow-riding pilot whales to colorful reef fish, sea turtles, and even octopus. Every safari is different, and we're thrilled you were able to experience so much of Hawaiʻi's incredible marine life. Thank you for recommending us, and we hope to welcome you back the next time you're on Oʻahu. There's always another adventure waiting just beyond the horizon! Warmest aloha, The Wild Side Team

Keeping our groups small allows us to provide a more personal safari, spend time answering questions, and adapt to whatever the ocean has in store that day. We'll be sure to share your kind words with the crew. Thank you for choosing Wild Side, and we hope to welcome you back for another adventure—perhaps during our rare wildlife season! Warmest aloha, The Wild Side Team

Wow—thank you for such a thoughtful review. Reading that brought a smile to all of our faces. We're especially happy that you felt so well cared for. Small groups allow our crew to pay close attention to each guest, whether that's helping someone feel more comfortable in the water, capturing special memories with photos, or simply noticing when a ginger beer might make all the difference. It's those little moments that we hope make every trip feel personal. And what an incredible dolphin encounter! Being surrounded by a large pod of wild dolphins is something even our crew never takes for granted. Sharing those magical moments while always putting the animals' well-being first is exactly why we do what we do. Thank you for trusting us with your Hawaiian adventure. We hope the memories—and those photos—bring you back to the ocean for years to come. A hui hou, and we hope to welcome you aboard again someday!