Luxury Snorkel Cruise, Local Buffet with Whale & Dolphin Watch
Overview
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3 hours 30 minutes
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Head to the country side of Oahu's West coast on a safe, comfortable Custom Catamaran, with a one of a kind Hot Hawaiian Buffet and beverages on board after snorkeling. With years of minimal development and mostly untouched waters, the Waianae Coast has maintained a flourishing abundance of marine life, coral reefs, and clear water. We visit areas frequented by pods of dolphins and turtles and many other sea life. From November through April, Humpback whales migrate here from Alaska during our winter months putting on a show for our guests. Snorkel in the warm, crystal clear blue waters that make unforgettable memories with our TOP RATED crew!
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We can accept collapsible wheelchairs and small umbrella strollers but they will be stored at the marina during the cruise. Wheelchair guests must be able to walk up a short flight of steps onto the bus and boat.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
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Head north along the pristine western coast of Oahu to look for dolphins, whales (when in season), flying fish, green sea turtles and more. When your captain locates a pod of dolphins or whales, your boat stops to allow you to get an excellent view of the mighty mammals from the spacious deck. Afterward, your captain steers the boat into a special spot for snorkeling. Put on the provided gear and receive detailed safety and snorkeling instruction. Then hop in the water to marvel at colorful corals and a multitude of fish. Enjoy an hour of snorkeling in the clear tropical waters, with guides available to assist you with fish identification. Back on the boat, you can rinse off in one of the boat’s six warm, freshwater showers. Two changing rooms and restrooms are also available. A beautiful Hawaiian, Luau style Buffet and drinks are served! Please enjoy a scrumptious meal and look over the pictures our professional photographer on board took during your snorkel session and boat cruise.
What‘s Included
Local guide
Use of snorkels, masks, fins, flotation vests, flotation noodles
Reef Safe Sunscreen lotion, ginger pills
Hawaiian meal- Please notify Ocean Joy Cruises with any dietary concerns.
Hot Freshwater Showers
Restroom on board
Beverages (both alcoholic and nonalcoholic)
Optional Roundtrip Transportation from Waikiki
Gratuities
Pickup points
Hale Koa Hotel
2055 Kalia Road, Honolulu United States
The Ambassador Hotel of Waikiki, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
2040 Kuhio Ave, Honolulu United States
Hilton Grand Vacations Club Hokulani Waikiki Honolulu
2181 Kalakaua Avenue Honolulu United States
The Kahala Hotel & Resort
5000 Kahala Avenue Honolulu United States
Waikiki Resort Hotel
2460 Koa Avenue Honolulu United States
Ala Moana Honolulu by Mantra
410 Atkinson Drive Honolulu United States
Prince Waikiki
100 Holomoana Street Honolulu United States
Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
2552 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu United States
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort And Spa
2424 Kalakaua Avenue Honolulu United States
Options
Sunset Snorkel w/ Trans Summer
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes: Sunset Snorkel Cruise Summer is offered yearly starting on April 1st - September 30th and is 3 1/2 hours long.
Roundtrip Trans Included: Roundtrip transportation from select Waikiki hotels. Please contact [email protected] for pickup information.
Pickup included
Morning Cruise - No Transport
Morning Calm Cruise: Transport yourself to the Ko Olina Marina, 92-100 Waipahe Place, Kapolei, HI 96707 Check-in by 7:30 am for 8 am departure.
Morning Cruise w/ Transport
Includes Transportation: Roundtrip transportation from select Waikiki hotels. Please contact [email protected] for pickup information.
Pickup included
Sunset Snorkel w/ Trans Winter
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes: Sunset Snorkel Cruise Winter is offered yearly from October 1st- March 31st and is 2 1/2 hours long due to the sunset time.
Roundtrip Trans Included: Roundtrip transportation from select Waikiki hotels. Please contact [email protected] for pickup information.
Pickup included
Sunset Snorkel Winter No Trans
Sunset Snorkel Cruise Winter: Transport yourself to Ko Olina Marina 92-100 Waipahe Place Kapolei, HI 96707 Check-in by 3:45 pm for 4:15 pm departure.
Afternoon Cruise w/ Transport
Afternoon Cruise w/ Transport: Roundtrip transportation from select Waikiki hotels. Please contact [email protected] for pickup information.
Pickup included
Sunset Snorkel Summer No Trans
Sunset Snorkel Cruise Summer : Summer months include April- September and are 3 1/2 hours long. Transport yourself checkin by 3:45 pm for 4:15 pm departure
Afternoon Cruise -No Transport
Afternoon Adventure Cruise: Transport yourself to Ko Olina Marina, 92-100 Waipahe Place, Kapolei, HI 96707 Check-in by 11:45 am for 12:15 pm departure.
Reviews
1,347 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highly Recommended Snorkel
blakesH5328FX,,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good tour. Crew was amazing. Great Captain, great photographer, and great help with everything.
Special get away
Roweleen S,,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent staff Food was delicious Got to see some dolphins and they even put on a show for us Absolutely loved it
Great trip
May P,,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was wonderful! The staff was fantastic - so helpful and accommodating. We looked and saw whales for the first hour, then snorkeled for an hour and had a great meal on our way back
Great day on the water
scotttR2953PF,,Feb 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a very nice get away from Waikiki area. The staff was wonderful. The dolphin viewing was great. The snorkeling was full of fish. The hot plate lunch and drinks were a nice touch. Thank you
This was an excellent...
Natalie S,,Feb 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an excellent experience! We all had fun! The staff were amazing, kind and knowledgeable! Would do again definitely!
A magical dolphin and snorkeling adventure!
402kathyq,,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The early morning cruise was worth getting up for! It was a magical experience that was a highlight of our visit to Oahu. We had a dolphin perform for us as we sailed. She surfaced several times and then surfed with our boat for at least 15 minutes! We also had a sea turtle pop by to say hi while we were cruising. Snorkeling was amazing and we even swam with a sea turtle there too! Mani was the photographer for the trip and she was so fun and captured the coolest shots, including underwater shots as we were snorkeling! The lunch was delicious and the music and vibe on the boat was so relaxing and fun! You definitely don’t want to miss this one!
Amazing time!
Freedom58183983262,,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an INCREDIBLE time!! The crew capital garret, mani, honu, elijah all took such great care of us. We saw a monk seal, and huge pod of dolphins during the cruise to the snorkeling spot and then saw a sea turtle and a ton of fish while we were snorkeling! Lunch was amazing, the drinks were perfect, great music and vibes and an awesome time.
Awesome wold reccomend
678tamasu,,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Crew was great, boat was relativley new, safe, food was ok. Captain made every effort to see dolphins and whales, which we did both. Boat takes you to the non crowded areas like all the 2 hour cruises.
You will enjoy it!
brenthI7358EM,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great caring experience for all!
Great for family.
Passenger04493744319,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Crew and trip was fantastic. Captain and crew were first class and photographer was great and handled everything great. Look forward to calling upon them again on our next trip.
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