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Dolphin Cruise: Oahu's West Coast Adventure
4.5
1,654 Ratings
Waianae
Embark on an unforgettable adventure in Oahu, Hawaii, where you’ll witness dolphins in their natural habitat, snorkel with sea turtles, and enjoy a traditional Hawaiian lunch. Book now!
Embark on an unforgettable adventure in Oahu, Hawaii, where you’ll witness dolphins in their natural habitat, snorkel with sea turtles, and enjoy a traditional Hawaiian lunch. Book now!
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Waiʻanae Small Boat Harbor - Experience an unforgettable journey with Hawaiian wild Spinner Dolphins in their natural habitat. Dive into the azure waters for a snorkeling session with sea turtles and tropical fish. Thrill yourself with ocean activities like a 20-foot water slide, Kayaks, and Stand Up Paddle Boards!
As we sail back to the harbor,…
- Waiʻanae Small Boat Harbor - Experience an unforgettable journey with Hawaiian wild Spinner Dolphins in their natural habitat. Dive into the azure waters for a snorkeling session with sea turtles and tropical fish. Thrill yourself with ocean activities like a 20-foot water slide, Kayaks, and Stand Up Paddle Boards!
As we sail back to the harbor, groove to the rhythms of an authentic Hawaiian Hula Performance by our crew. Plus, savor complimentary lunch sandwiches with choices like Turkey, PBJ, and Spinach Wrap (all with chips included)
Capture precious memories with activities like getting a Hawaiian Dolphin Tatoo or taking a group photo with our crew against the stunning backdrop of West Oahu Scenery.
The excursion lasts approximately 3.5 hours on the boat, with an hour each way for transportation from Waikiki. Let us know when booking if you’d like to use our complimentary transportation service.
This is a fun ocean day that you and your family will never forget :)
*Please be aware that tour schedules and inclusions may change due to ocean, traffic, and weather conditions.
What's Included
- 20-foot Water Slide
- Stand-up Paddle Boards
- Kayaks
- Dolphin Watching Cruise on West Oahu
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- Family-Friendly Adventure
- Fun for All Ages
- Lunch
- Round-trip Transportation from Waikiki Hotels
- Snorkeling with Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles
- Alcoholic Beverages Available for Purchase
- 20-foot Water Slide
- Stand-up Paddle Boards
- Kayaks
- Dolphin Watching Cruise on West Oahu
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- Family-Friendly Adventure
- Fun for All Ages
- Lunch
- Round-trip Transportation from Waikiki Hotels
- Snorkeling with Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles
- Alcoholic Beverages Available for Purchase
What's Not Included
- Optional: Wet suit rental + $10.00 per person
- Gratuities
- No outside alcoholic beverages allowed
- Photo Package Available on Purchase
- Optional: Wet suit rental + $10.00 per person
- Gratuities
- No outside alcoholic beverages allowed
- Photo Package Available on Purchase
Additional Information
Discover what more than 300,000 guests have experienced! Share an unforgettable encounter with dolphins in their natural Hawaii habitat on Oahu’s west coast.
Our state of the art boat takes you on a cruise along the stunning west coast of Oahu, where you’ll take in views of wild spinner dolphins in crystal clear ocean waters. Our tour also includes a…
Discover what more than 300,000 guests have experienced! Share an unforgettable encounter with dolphins in their natural Hawaii habitat on Oahu’s west coast.
Our state of the art boat takes you on a cruise along the stunning west coast of Oahu, where you’ll take in views of wild spinner dolphins in crystal clear ocean waters. Our tour also includes a traditional Hawaiian ceremony and snorkeling with tropical fish and sea turtles. Our trained guides, lifesavers and free divers will make sure you’re safe and comfortable in the water.
After snorkeling, enjoy our kayaks and SUP boards or relax on the boat! Our staff will entertain you with a hula performance and share Hawaiian cultural information.
Enjoy complementary lunch!
Book your tour today!
- Dolphins are often spotted, but there is no 100% guarantee of dolphin encounter.
- Children under 2 are not permitted on this tour
- Children (2-11 years old)must be accompanied by an adult
- Customers are kindly requested to remove their shoes before boarding.
- Pick up from select Waikiki hotels is available.
Location
Waiʻanae Small Boat Harbor
Farrington Highway
The address for the Waianae Boat Harbor is: 85-491 Farrington Hwy, Waianae, HI 96792
Our Dolphins and You guide will check you in front of brown restroom building.
The boat harbor is about an hour drive from Waikiki without traffic.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(1654 Ratings)
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Lindawl869ea
Aug 5, 2025
Great trip with ocean views, dolphin sighting and actions - The trip is well arranged. So the only thing required from you is to get ready for a lot of aquatic workout. The bus picks up from hotel. After getting on the boat, the real astonishing experience begins. The ocean is very blue. Afterwards dolphins start to appear. Sometimes a group of them. Some just swim under the boat. They are very playful. Jump one after another as if in competition or to entertain us. It seems they like the company of people. The boat moors near the coast line. It is the snorkel time. There are some fish and a turtle. The photographer Tyler dives yards into the sea to take close shots of the turtle. The photograph package is worthy. It takes many breathtaking pictures of the dolphins, which iPhones can not do. People snorkel in the water comfortably with warm and calm waves.
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I157nacraigs
Aug 2, 2025
Fun with dolphins and turtles. - Awesome experience. Bennett and crew did a great job of keeping us entertained. Spent an hour watching dolphins and then an hour in the water snorkeling with turtles and fish, paddle boarding, and the slide is good fun(our youngest went down it 8 times). Heck, even the turkey sandwiches and pb and j were good.
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Maria_m
Jul 31, 2025
Amazing Experience - This was a really fun experience. Our photographer Tyler was took amazing pictures. They sell you the package on the bus, and it is worth it for the in water shots and the stuff on the boat. They will also offer to sell you a $20 sunscreen, not sure if that is worth it or not, I didn't buy it. We were lucky we got to see both dolphins and sea turtles on the day of our trip. Dani was the captain of our boat and she really was "the best captain in the world". That slide is super fun and super fast. 10/10 experience.
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Brianna_l
Jul 29, 2025
This was an amazing... - This was an amazing experience and I would do it again. The crew was very welcoming, had a lot of knowledge about everything. I loved the dancing from the crew. The slide was very fun. We seen a lot of dolphins and that was my dream to see them and be close enough to take a beautiful picture. 10/10 experience
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Anita_t
Jul 20, 2025
Great family fun - The tour guide Bennett was excellent, providing all the information we needed. He was also the trip photographer and I’d highly recommend purchasing the photo package. We saw plenty of dolphins, the snorkelling was good and the inflatable slide was good fun. I’d recommend this activity with no hesitation.
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Travelingpharmd
Jul 20, 2025
Would recommend to a friend - Great first day in Honolulu. 1 hour for dolphin seeing. 1 hour of swimming followed by in boat entertainment. Amazing water slide. Ingrid went out of her way to make sure that everyone had an enjoyable experience.
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Edward_y
Jul 17, 2025
Vacation fun 2025 !!!! - The boat and crew is very friendly and
Informs you on what is happening the sights are unbelievable and picturesque
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Markmz7096bf
Jul 15, 2025
Saw a tiger shark, dolphins, turtles, an octopus and several fish. Perfect tour, perfect crew! - This tour was suggested to us by our travel agent Stacey Brown from Travel Element and it DID NOT DISAPPOINT!!!!! FL From the easy to find pick up area behind Hyatt Regency where our bus driver Gabe literally saved our lives by stopping us from getting hit by a speeding vehicle to the rest 9f the tour it was top notch. Tyler, our knowledgeable bus guide and talented photographer set up the expectations well (highly suggest the photo package) on the hour long bus ride and got us all properly excited for the tour. He even pointed us to a large tiger shark swimming around the docks where we could get a great view from the dock of it swimming around. ( no worries the boat goes far away from the docks and any sharks before we jump in and swim). Brandon set us up well once on Tuesday boat with safety briefings and introductions in a great, rememberable and exciting way. Captain Dani found dolphins within 10 minutes of leaving the dock, we got to see a small pod of spinner dolphins swimming around our boat, jumping in and out of the water. We also saw a sea turtle on the,way to the snorkel spot. She gave facts and stories of the area and animals as we made our way to the reef. In the water every member of the crew was out there finding sea life for us to see in there natural habitat, Tyler, Cyrene, Tita, Brandon, and Ben were amazing in finding and pointing out turtles, eels, fish, and even an octopus that sprayed the water with ink. The hula performances by Ben, Brandon, Tita, and Cyra were great and really gave us that hawaiin feel. I highly suggest this tour for everyone....oh and I forgot make sure to take a ride on that 20 foot water slide!!!
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Fearless54705602508
Jul 15, 2025
There was lots of animals and it was amazing to see. The krew was especially friendly and extremely skilled. - Every single staff member is super friendly and skilled. I had Gabe, Tyler, Brandon, Dani, Cyre, and Tita. Every activity was fun and it was a one of a kind experience. They are honest, considerate, and very helpful. Even if there are inconveniences they always make sure EVERYONE has a good time. If you were considering on going on one of their tours DEFINITELY go for it!
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504ryuseit
Jul 20, 2025
- I went on a tour with a Japanese guide. (20th July 2025 AM) There's a pretty good chance you'll be able to see dolphins from the ship! It's good to see so many dolphins near the ship. (They don't seem to be able to touch dolphins or swim with them at the moment.) I saw a few sea turtles. Snorkeling was a bit disappointing with only a few tropical fish, but I thought encountering turtles and dolphins underwater depended on timing and luck. I also enjoyed swimming in the sea, relaxing and SUP.
· We recommend a tour with a Japanese guide even if you have some English ability and can understand it. This time, our Japanese guide, Tomomi, was kind enough to help us. The English speaking guide is very fast-paced, so it is difficult to understand all the finer nuances unless you are an advanced English speaker. (Especially the detailed details of how to use the snorkel and life jacket, precautions on board, etc.)
・Precaution of sickness medication is mandatory. I'm used to rides myself, but the boat shakes quite a bit. If you forget to take your anti-sickness medication, you can purchase an anti-sickness wristband on site. (Other than that, it helped.)
・I thought it would be better to rent a wetsuit (10$). Unlike the ocean at Waikiki Beach, the sea water temperature is low offshore, so long snorkeling will lower your temperature.
I think all the crew on board were friendly and responsive and the tour was good overall.
Tomomi, our Japanese guide, was also friendly and friendly.
※On a side note, it was also a good feeling to spend time on the second floor deck of the ship enjoying the superb sea view and relaxing in a cruising mood.
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