Swim with Dolphins on the West Coast of Oahu
Overview
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4 hours
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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.
In the clear waters of West Oahu, find the wild dolphins pods swimming gracefully in small or large groups. Remembering to keep distance from the wild dolphins, you can also enjoy searching for Hawaiian green turtles, tropical island fishes and other rare wild sea creatures.
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.
Additional Info
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.
We do not have a wild dolphin and other wildlife guarantee.
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Shuttle service from/to designated hotels
Snacks
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Water, Juice
Mini Special Hawaiian Lunch (Kalua Pork & Cabbage Bowl with Sweet Potato)
Sun screen
Hat
Towels
Meeting and Pickup
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What To Expect
・The maximum number of people on board is 42, but a comfortable tour with a small number of people limited to 25 people! ・Learning about the ecosystem of wild animals (dolphins, sea turtles, etc.) ・Visiting natural, cultural and historical sites in Hawaii (Waianae Mountains, etc.). ・Double-hulled catamaran features a comfortable and stable ride. ・Experience with wild sea creatures! ・Homely tour that everyone can enjoy from small children to adults！ ・All crews are certified as lifeguards! *During the summer season, tours may be increased and operated on a special schedule due to the high season. If a special schedule is introduced after your reservation is received, we will notify you by email.
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Reviews
1,056 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Authentic trip with local...
Jo W,
Sep 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00Authentic trip with local guides who were awesome. Loved having Steve the photographer on board - he took great shots in and out of the water which we couldn’t have done ourselves. The trip was organised and we’ll lead from start to finish. Highly recommend this trip.
Enjoy the moment!
Amanda V,
Sep 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00Had a rare experience to see Pygmy Killer Whale Dolphins! Afterwards, we went to a snorkel area to spot more wildlife. The guides were knowledgeable, attentive, and awesome to get to know. Pro tips are to take meds (many got sick since we were on the boat for a while) and don't bring your phone as a lot is going on and people missed the moment.. there's an experienced photographer on board capturing the moments for you. I'm assuming people in the group didn't get great footage and bought the footage/photos anyway. Mahalo to the crew for a wonderful time!
Don’t do it. Not worth the money. Very poorly run.
Melanie W,
Sep 27, 2025
- Viator
1.00The boat was very small. Yes we saw a dolphins in the water and one turtle however we were not in the water very long. It was a very expensive what I would call snorkel boat ride. The food was less than desirable. A bag of chips, some water and cans of juice. Also cold rice with a little bit of shredded pork, a dollop of sweet potato. Left a lot to be desired. It definitely was not worth the money that we spent of almost $200 a person I think they had a lot of nerve charging that.
Amazing swim with dolphins
Susan T,
Sep 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00What an amazing experience. Swam with dolphins twice, then more snorkeling at the reef where we saw turtles. The catamaran was a great ride especially lining on the nets. Captain and crew were a lot of fun. Smaller group. Highly Recommend
We were put on an...
Timothy B,
Sep 20, 2025
- Viator
2.00We were put on an afternoon boat which had a poor chance to actually see dolphins that we were able to snorkle with and the water was pretty rough. The ride and the crew was great. With the right time of day it would have been much better, no doubt. I fault the person organizing the outing with the poor results. Special commendation to Steve the photographer. He kept the fun going during the trip. The whole crew was very good at their jobs and very friendly to all. A different time slot and we would probably be giving a 5 instead of a 2 star.
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