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Oahu’s best days out.
The 15 most popular dolphin watching 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.
“It was a wonderful beautiful day!! So magical couldn’t not have asked for a better day! We even had a surprise proposal and the photographer caught the moment!”
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.
“Well organised, especially the pick up/drop off service offered, very convenient. Great staff with a wealth of knowledge which worked well as we were able to see a green sea turtle whilst snorkeling 🤿 and get some video👍 along with spinner dolphins, humpback whales, flying fish Vs etc. I would highly recommend this trip. We…”
Oahu dolphin swim and turtle snorkel in Waianae on a 32-foot boat. Small groups, marine naturalists, lunch, Waikiki pickup. 3 hours.
“Morgan is an incredible guide! She made it possible for us to see dolphins, turtles, and all kinds of beautiful fish. She even filmed our experience, and was so friendly and fun to be with—we laughed a lot! This was by far the best activity we have ever done, and it’s an unforgettable memory thanks…”
West Oahu catamaran sail for dolphins and snorkeling, with breakfast, deli lunch, and drinks plus easy pickup from Honolulu.
“We were on a large and very nice catamaran and it was a great way to see the scenic west coast of Oahu. Captain Dave and his crew were very accommodating and went out of their way to make sure we saw plenty of dolphins on our way out to the snorkel spot. The snorkeling…”
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.
“Great trip. Very helpful and friendly crew. We saw some pods of dolphins, some sea turtles and some seals.”
Oahu dolphin cruise with Makaha snorkeling and a 21-foot waterslide, plus lunch, pickup from Waikiki/Ko’Olina, and more water fun.
“The staff was so nice they where very welcoming especially the crew the lemonade was also amazing best lemonade I’ve ever had”
Swim with wild dolphins from a fast Zodiac on Oahu, snorkel for turtles, and cruise the West Coast with snacks and lunch included.
“We were not able to go on the tour due to weather. The captain used great discretion in canceling the tour for safety reasons. The crew was outstanding. The boat would have made the adventure really comfortable and fun had we been able to go. The lunch was very tasty and appropriate. The bread was…”
West Oahu 3-hour sailing with guaranteed spinner dolphins, a guided snorkel with green sea turtles, and lunch plus premium drinks.
“The dolphin adventure was amazing. The katamaran boat was very nice and clean. The crew was super sweet friendly and helpful Five stars from our family”
A one-hour Honolulu catamaran cruise with underwater viewing ports, Waikiki coast views, and a shot at dolphins, turtles, and whales.
“The boat ride was nice the captain and one crew member was very nice zero turtle, dolphins or whales seen but still a nice trip”
Swim with wild dolphins and green sea turtles off Oahu’s Waianae coast, then snorkel Makaha and slide on a 21-ft onboard waterslide.
“We had a great time. Great captain Stef and crew.”
Oahu dolphin watching, turtle snorkeling, and a 20-foot waterslide with lunch, hula, and hotel shuttles for about 3 hours.
“The outing was fantastic. The crew were great and really helped make this a great outing. I left a large tip because I was so pleased with the crew. This trip is a must for all that come to Hawaii.”
Swim and snorkel off West O’ahu on a stable catamaran, hunting wild dolphins, turtles, and possible whales with shuttle and lunch.
“The trip was incredible, starting with our fabulous driver who picked us up at the hotel. We really enjoyed ourselves inspite of the weather and the fact that we were unable to swim with the dolphins. (the waves were too dangerous) A whale momma and her baby swam up to within ten feet of the…”
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