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Oahu’s best days out.
The 15 most popular dolphin watch & swim tours on Oahu right now. The ones worth putting on the itinerary, with what each costs, how long it runs and who you book with.
Oahu dolphin and snorkel cruise with Waikiki pickup, lunch, and onboard water play plus turtle sightings on a small-group morning trip.
Most Popular“This was more than just snorkeling! Swimming with a water slide, paddle boards. Lots of fun! Hula dances, music, fun environment and people! Highly recommend.”
Oahu luxury catamaran: whale and dolphin spotting, hidden-reef snorkeling, Hawaiian buffet with drinks, and optional Waikiki pickup.
“This was a fun trip. We were spoiled by Maui, so we were a bit down on not seeing a ton of whales, but as soon as we got in the water, we saw so many fish and turtles. The ride was great and the crew were so nice! The food even turned out to…”
Half-day Oahu catamaran swim and snorkel from Waianae Small Boat Harbor. Wild dolphins, turtles, octopus, lunch, and pickup included.
“Amazing experience! Breathtaking views! The crew are very kind, welcoming and knowledgable. They are also very respectful and ethical towards sea creatures. We saw spinner dolphins which are protected so we didn't get to swim with dolphins this time. The crew tried their best to find another pod, we were just unlucky but we got…”
Small-group dolphin and snorkeling safari off Oahu’s Waianae Coast with included gear and lunch, plus seasonal humpbacks in winter.
“Great crew. Though we were picked up at our hotel painfully early (for us) at 5:30 am, it was well worth it. An hour drive to the marina where we were given coffee, access to bathrooms, life jackets, and all snorkeling gear you may want including wetsuits. We started out and within just a few…”
Oahu dolphin swim and turtle snorkel in Waianae on a 32-foot boat. Small groups, marine naturalists, lunch, Waikiki pickup. 3 hours.
“The trip was excellent. The captain and the mate were professional had a great day out on the ocean. We saw a calf whale and then the mother came by right next to the boat if I ever return, I will certainly take that adventure again.”
West Oahu catamaran sail for dolphins and snorkeling, with breakfast, deli lunch, and drinks plus easy pickup from Honolulu.
“Snorkeling was fun but lacked any real substance. We saw more fish and swam/snorkled with dolphins during a visit on our own at North Shore.”
Semi-private West Oahu dolphin and turtle tour on a luxury powerboat. Swim with wild dolphins, snorkel reefs, small group max 6.
“Don’t waste your money. I spent the extra for a small group experience. The girls on the boat were great. Not their fault. We were told the earlier in the day the better chance to swim with ocean life. We booked 0730. The night before we got a text that there weren’t enough people and…”
Swim with wild dolphins off Oahu, snorkel Makaha for turtles, then enjoy a 21-ft waterslide, paddle time, and included lunch.
“We had a wonderful experience and the crew was amazing and made the experience fun and educational. Highly recommend this excursion and crew!”
Oahu dolphin cruise with Makaha snorkeling and a 21-foot waterslide, plus lunch, pickup from Waikiki/Ko’Olina, and more water fun.
“The captain and crew were very friendly. We also got to see rare pigmy whales. The snorkeling was a lot of fun. A great day at sea!”
Swim with wild dolphins from a fast Zodiac on Oahu, snorkel for turtles, and cruise the West Coast with snacks and lunch included.
“The entire crew for the captain, to Travis and the way cool photographer made the trip beyond memorable! It was the excursion of a lifetime during a trip to Oahu if a lifetime! Swimming with dolphins was divinely magical.”
West Oahu 3-hour sailing with guaranteed spinner dolphins, a guided snorkel with green sea turtles, and lunch plus premium drinks.
“Excellent experience! Crew was amazing, totally recommend!”
A one-hour Honolulu catamaran cruise with underwater viewing ports, Waikiki coast views, and a shot at dolphins, turtles, and whales.
“This is advertised as Whale Watch, Dolphins, Turtles and Sightseeing Cruise (winter only) 1 hr tour at $40. Saw no Whales, no Dolphins, a couple of Turtles but far away, Did see Fish Fish and lots of Fish. This is nothing but a sightseeing tour which btw was enjoyable. You are better off bonking a…”
Swim with wild dolphins and green sea turtles off Oahu’s Waianae coast, then snorkel Makaha and slide on a 21-ft onboard waterslide.
“the best tour you'll do in your life!”
Oahu dolphin watching, turtle snorkeling, and a 20-foot waterslide with lunch, hula, and hotel shuttles for about 3 hours.
“Beautiful trip! Stunning views, going into the water a bit far from the beach was such an amazing experience…!!! I love it, awesome crew, very energetic, family friendly atmosphere… definitely recommend to everyone…!”
Swim and snorkel off West O’ahu on a stable catamaran, hunting wild dolphins, turtles, and possible whales with shuttle and lunch.
“it was very fun and amazing experience swimming with the dolphins and than snorkeling. dinner on the boat was delicious as well while watching the dolphins jump and play aroud the boat!”
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