Dolphin Cruise: West Oahu Catamaran Adventure

Embark on an unforgettable Oahu catamaran tour and encounter dolphins and marine wildlife along the stunning West Coast. Swim with bottlenose and spotted dolphins and marvel at the beauty of Hawaiian green turtles and tropical island fishes.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Waiʻanae Small Boat Harbor - ・The vessel can accommodate up to 42 passengers, but for a more intimate experience, tours are limited to 25 guests!
    ・Discover the ecosystem of wild animals such as dolphins and sea turtles.
    ・Explore Hawaii’s natural, cultural, and historical landmarks, including the Waianae Mountains.
    ・Enjoy a smooth and stable journey…
What's Included
  • Shuttle service from/to designated hotels
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Lunch
  • Bottled water
  • Souvenir
What's Not Included
  • Sun screen
  • Hat
  • Towels
Additional Information

Embark on a journey on our roomy 42-passenger catamaran, exploring the West Coast of Oahu in search of wild dolphins. This dual-hull catamaran provides a smooth and agreeable journey so you can unwind while appreciating the stunning vistas of the ocean and mountains. Discover the wild dolphin pods that roam the crystal clear waters of West Oahu, often…

Location
Waiʻanae Small Boat Harbor
Farrington Highway
If you can to drive on your own, meeting point is below: Waianae Small Boat Harbor 85-491 Farrington Hwy, Waianae, HI 96792 If you go to the waterfront of the harbor, you will see a 2 story building with an orange roof, so please wait in front of it (Pier A) at 7:15AM.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Amanda_m
Jun 10, 2025
Great - Highly recommend this for families. I went with my two kids and brother. They picked us up at the hotel and brought us to the water.
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Jeanmarc_d
Jun 5, 2025
See dolphins in their natural environment - Super friendly and tenacious team. We sailed until we found the Dolphin School. But it’s impossible to get close. Also saw a beautiful turtle. I think seeing dolphins would be more appropriate than “actually swimming with”
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Dreamer42989036111
May 25, 2025
Favourite experience while in Hawaii (and there were many good ones)! - We tried many different boat and swimming with dolphins experiences but this one was FANTASTIC. The not too big size of the experience, the number of times we saw dolphins and how many there were under water was breathtaking and the crew was great. It’s the only tour where we bought the pictures (usually a ripoff) and they were fabulous, taken by Steve who is a great tour guide. Favourite experience while in Hawaii (and there were many good ones)!
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Claraine_r
May 22, 2025
Best Snorkeling Excursion - This was hands down one of the best snorkeling excursions I've ever done in Hawaii (and I have done several amongst the Big Island, Maui, Kauai, and Oahu). Transportation was smooth. Love that they gave us some educational insight on what sea life we may encounter and showed pictures while on the way to the boat dock. The day we went happened to be pristine snorkeling conditions. We encountered many spotted dolphins, some turtles, an array of colorful fishes, a couple eagle rays, and we even got to hold an octopus! The crew was amazing and very personable. The kalua pork lunch was really good as well (so glad it wasn't just a cold sandwich). They also take pics for you and charge per group at a very reasonable price, which was awesome because I was able to get some awesome pics in the water. Highly recommend! The only thing that was missing was the fact that I only visited for the weekend and didn't have my hubby and kids with me to experience this with (although I did this with my aunt and cousin). I can't wait to visit next time with them, and I will definitely be booking this excursion again!
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Curiosity47066356083
May 20, 2025
Wonderful experience - Pretty good experience on the first day of the trip. Saw a really lot of dolphins, and also sea turtles and manta rays. Safety guards are responsible, they give plenty of instructions on where the dolphins are. Also the camera man did great jobs. Enjoyed the snorkeling so much.
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Taylor_w
May 13, 2025
Best excursion of our trip! - AMAZING! Our best excursion yet! The crew made this the best experience of our trip. They were so personable and knowledgeable. They did everything in their power to make sure we saw dolphins and got us as close as possible while keeping everyone educated and safe. Went to a snorkel spot afterwards and the crew found an octopus and let everyone hold it. They have an amazing camera man Dave on board who did his best to get pictures of everyone and the wildlife. They offer bottled water/drinks and a lunch on board. Transportation from our hotel in Waikiki was available and organized.
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372bridgetd
May 13, 2025
11 out of 10 stars! You HAVE to book! - This is by far the best experience I’ve been to in Hawaii! I’ve done 4 excursions and nothing tops this one! This is a MUST, we got to see dolphins, other sea creatures, I even got to hold an octopus! If you’re looking for a true Hawaiian experience this is the way to go! They even have a photographer there to take pictures. Don’t forget sunscreen! They made my dreams come true to experience this!
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Eduardo_j
May 13, 2025
A wonderful day - A wonderful experience. See the dolphins with our eyes in that dele Blue water was unforgetabble. We also could see turtles, so beautiful, só nice! Must have this tour!
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Mason_b
May 12, 2025
Was absolutely amazing... - Was absolutely amazing and went out of their way to show us more than originally planned. The crew was extremely friendly and more than accommodating.
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Carol_e
May 21, 2025
Beware! - The boat was very slippery and I fell, ruining my plans for our vacation. Beware! Also, money was stolen from my husband’s wallet, $200 was missing. The only good things are the staff was very friendly, professional and knowledgeable.
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From $177
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).