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Dolphin Swim & Snorkel: West Oahu Adventure
4.7
208 Ratings
Waianae
Swim with dolphins, snorkel with turtles, and enjoy thrilling ocean activities in Oahu. Includes lunch and transportation from select hotels. Book your adventure now!
Swim with dolphins, snorkel with turtles, and enjoy thrilling ocean activities in Oahu. Includes lunch and transportation from select hotels. Book your adventure now!
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Waiʻanae Small Boat Harbor - Embark on an exhilarating snorkel adventure with Iruka Hawaii Dolphin along Oahu’s breathtaking west coast, where you can search for wild dolphins! Enjoy multiple opportunities to dive in and swim alongside these magnificent creatures as they glide by. Afterward, savor a complimentary locally made Turkey Sandwich or…
- Waiʻanae Small Boat Harbor - Embark on an exhilarating snorkel adventure with Iruka Hawaii Dolphin along Oahu’s breathtaking west coast, where you can search for wild dolphins! Enjoy multiple opportunities to dive in and swim alongside these magnificent creatures as they glide by. Afterward, savor a complimentary locally made Turkey Sandwich or Veggie Wrap with chips as the journey continues to Makaha, a renowned snorkel and surf beach.
At Makaha, keep an eye out for Hawaiian Green sea turtles, vibrant reef fish, and more! Participate in a variety of ocean activities, including our new 21-ft built-in waterslide, stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, and relaxing on a spacious floating mat. After your water adventures, rinse off with our ION hot shower and warm up with complimentary hot cocoa or green tea.
This family-friendly tour provides stunning views of Oahu’s west side and creates unforgettable memories.
Restrooms are available on board.
Whale sightings are possible (Nov–Mar).
The dolphin swim is fast-paced and recommended for confident swimmers only.
Wildlife sightings and ocean conditions are not guaranteed. If dolphins are not spotted from the boat, you can rebook at a 50% discount.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Tea and coffee
- Snacks
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Lunch
- Bottled water
- Tea and coffee
- Snacks
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Lunch
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Photo Package
- Wet suit rentals
- Gratuities
- Photo Package
- Wet suit rentals
Additional Information
Step onto the latest vessel in the harbor, the 2023 All-American Marine Catamaran, Poseidon, for an unforgettable adventure! This exclusive tour offers the chance to swim alongside wild dolphins in their natural environment. Following this, participants can snorkel with Hawaiian Green sea turtles, vibrant reef fish, and more. Revel in the stunning…
Step onto the latest vessel in the harbor, the 2023 All-American Marine Catamaran, Poseidon, for an unforgettable adventure! This exclusive tour offers the chance to swim alongside wild dolphins in their natural environment. Following this, participants can snorkel with Hawaiian Green sea turtles, vibrant reef fish, and more. Revel in the stunning scenery of West Oahu’s coastline while enjoying our 21-foot water slide and a variety of other ocean activities.
- Wild animal sightings are natural and cannot be 100% guaranteed
Location
Waiʻanae Small Boat Harbor
Farrington Highway
The Waianae Small Boat Harbor is located on the west coast of Oahu (1 hour from Waikiki). If you are driving, please arrive 30 minutes before the tour time and check-in at the brown double-story building that faces the harbor. The crew will check you in and give you an overview of the day!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(208 Ratings)
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Susanshemin
Aug 16, 2026
The time of my life! - Outstanding experience. In all
My years of dolphin watching this one delivers! I saw more dolphins than ever before. We saw not one die use, but four species, which is highly unusual. The crew were so excited that they extended the tour for an hour! And gave us not two but three times to hop into the ocean and see the dolphins up close. The crew accompanied us in the water and kept a watchful eye on everybody and offered assistance to anybody that needed it by approaching the guest directly. We also had fun on the water slide and raft. Snorkeling, too, but we opted instead for another dive to swim with the dolphins. The crew was exceptionally knowledgeable, helpful, friendly and very safety conscious. I highly recommend Iruka! And, perchance you don’t see a dolphin you can book another encounter for half-price! Also, on all future trips, forever, you will get a 20% discount; Lunch and soft drinks included. Highly recommended this experience and crew! None better.
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Q8631oyjt
Aug 8, 2026
Unforgettable Experience! - Truly a one-of-a-kind experience that we will never forget! From the moment we arrived, the staff was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and helpful. Their positive energy and genuine hospitality made the entire experience even more enjoyable.
The experience itself was absolutely amazing, with beautiful scenery and unforgettable moments that we’ll be talking about for years to come. The crew did a fantastic job making everyone feel comfortable while creating a fun and memorable adventure.
And the lunch was delicious—a perfect addition to an already incredible day!
If you’re visiting Oahu, this is definitely a MUST!
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G3350uqamandaw
Aug 4, 2026
100/10 Dolphin Adventure! Must do in Oahu! - We saw 4 species of dolphins on our trip. Swam with 2 species! We also saw a sea turtle and monk seal!
The crew was friendly and super outgoing. They made the whole experience so amazing! Our captain was Stef and first mate Koa were so knowledgeable and friendly! Yuya explained everything so well that we felt very prepared. Madi, Sarah, Keona, Lucas and Mito were so encouraging to my nervous 9 and 11 year olds. They all were their biggest cheerleaders and so accommodating and were so willing to answer all of their many many questions.
Description of tour says only 2 chances to swim with dolphins but the crew is so invested in our experience they let us go out a 3rd time!!
We were almost at full capacity but the boat was big and everyone was spread out between the two decks. For sure recommend doing the morning tour even though it is very early!
Sandwiches were delicious! Even my picky 9 year old ate the whole thing!
Could not recommend this adventure enough!
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Debrabm9170ol
Jul 30, 2026
Amazing experience. The crew was very helpful and friendly. - I loved the experience of swimming in the ocean snorkeling for dolphins, turtles and other sea life.
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Safari02519266238
Jul 25, 2026
Experiences that can only be found here - I experienced it with my family of four! My 11-year-old son was able to dive from the ship to the sea without fear and swim with many dolphins. ^_^ Snorkeling was a great way to see sea turtles.
Thanks to the Japanese staff kei, I was able to participate without any worries! It was even more enjoyable to hear from the children.
※Drugs for sickness are essential.
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Disneykarma
Jul 14, 2026
A+ experience every time. - This is a must do trip. I have gone in December and recently in July. The staff is very knowledgeable, helpful, and fun. Even the photographer knows his stuff and his photos are amazing. Highly recommend purchasing the photo package as it is worth it. Just hang out close to him and he will get tons of shots for you. We were able to find two locations both times to swim with the dolphins. We also saw TONS of spinner dolphins (you don’t swim with them). The snorkel spots are good and place the good place to swim, snorkel, and relax a bit. You must try the slide too. Super fun. Have a great time even if you stayed on the boat you would enjoy.
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Thanhhu7025yp
Jul 11, 2026
Oahu Swim with Dolphins - The crew: Peter, Koa, Paul, Sarah, Madi, Kei and photographer Yuya, were all great. Very friendly and helpful. We got to see a school of dolphins and a few large turtles.
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Boogoostoo
Jul 10, 2026
Amazing crew, amazing dolphins! - Fantastic trip! We saw spinner dolphins immediately and then swam super close to pilot whales/dolphins including some babies. Captain Stef was fantastic, as was First Mate Tim, Olivia, Kei, Travis and photographer Bryan. I felt safe all around and had a blast!
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E9320rzgrahamm
Jul 8, 2026
Do this open water dolphin snorkel (instead of turtle tour) - Iruka Dolphin Swim was an excellent open water snorkel with dolphins in the wild. We saw many dolphins and had time to do four “drops” into the water because there were so many dolphins to see which surrounded the boat. Ryan, Madi, Steph and crew big thanks for making it a day our family will never forget.
I suggest travellers skip the turtle canyon snorkel and just do this one instead. Well worth it.
Photo credit goes to Madi who captured some great video and photos.
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631sarahs
Jul 24, 2026
Fun experience away from Waikiki - We were so excited to have this fantastic experience! We booked an excursion not realizing that it would take up most of our day. We were picked up near our hotel at 9:30 for our 11:30 tour. It took about 45 minutes to pick up everybody else, and then another 45 or so to drive to the marina on the west side of Oahu. We saw our first turtle at the marina itself, and a couple of others swimming near the boat once we were underway. The friendly crew started us off with a traditional chant and offering for safety at sea. While the goal of the tour was to see dolphins, we unexpectedly found a whale shark first! Apparently this is extremely rare. The crew helped people get in snorkel gear quickly so we could swim with this magnificent creature. I had some trouble in the water, but the crew quickly got me back to the boat safely and reassured me along the way.
Next, it was off to find a pod of dolphins. We spotted many in a pod of spinner dolphins and they entertained us for a long while. Per the law, we were not allowed to swim with them.
Finally, we returned closer to the marina where we anchored for a while. People went snorkeling, went down the water slide, and swam or played with the floating pad and paddle boards.
As we returned to the marina, our turkey sandwiches were passed out along with potato chips.
The bus ride back was shorter for us as we were dropped off first.
It was a great day!
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