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Dolphin Swim & Snorkel: West Oahu Adventure
4.7
128 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 along Oahu’s western coast in search of dolphins. Enjoy multiple chances to dive into the ocean and swim alongside wild dolphins as they glide by. After this thrilling experience, savor a complimentary locally made Turkey Sandwich or Veggie Wrap with chips as we journey to…
- Waiʻanae Small Boat Harbor - Embark on an exhilarating snorkel adventure along Oahu’s western coast in search of dolphins. Enjoy multiple chances to dive into the ocean and swim alongside wild dolphins as they glide by. After this thrilling experience, savor a complimentary locally made Turkey Sandwich or Veggie Wrap with chips as we journey to our snorkeling spot. Our next stop is the renowned snorkel and surf beach, Makaha! Here, discover Hawaiian Green sea turtles, vibrant reef fish, and more! Engage in various ocean activities such as trying out our brand new 21 FT built-in waterslide, stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, and relaxing on a large floating mat. After your water adventures, rinse off and warm up with our ION hot shower on board. Delight in complimentary hot cocoa or green tea! This is a delightful family event that will create lasting memories. Marvel at the breathtaking West Side of Oahu as we cruise along the shoreline with Iruka Hawaii Dolphin!
- Restrooms are available on board.
- Keep an eye out for whales (November - March)
- Please note: The dolphin swimming portion of the tour is fast-paced and recommended only for advanced snorkelers/swimmers.
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
Come aboard the newest boat in the harbor, our 2023 All-American Marine Catamaran, Poseidon for the adventure of a lifetime! On this special tour, you’ll get to swim with wild dolphins in their natural habitat! After this, you’ll get the opportunity to snorkel with Hawaiian Green sea turtles, tropical reef fish and more. . Enjoy the beauty of West…
Come aboard the newest boat in the harbor, our 2023 All-American Marine Catamaran, Poseidon for the adventure of a lifetime! On this special tour, you’ll get to swim with wild dolphins in their natural habitat! After this, you’ll get the opportunity to snorkel with Hawaiian Green sea turtles, tropical reef fish and more. . Enjoy the beauty of West Oahu’s coastline while using our built in 21 FT water slide and many other ocean activities.
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
(128 Ratings)
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Cyns361
Apr 26, 2025
First timers - My sister and my three nieces had an amazing until three of us got sick due to the big waves and being it was my first boat trip on a very windy and a bit of rough waters. My two nieces and sister had a wonderful experience.
The hospitality of the staff when I got sick was amazing. They took care of me, got me ginger candy , bags and even tea. The captain even came and checked on me. They felt bad for me being sick. I actually surprised myself that I got sick when I am not one to get motion sickness.
The captain taking the rough waters in consideration, took everyone to a calmer part of the ocean so people could snorkel and still see everything under the water and still have a good time.
So again the captain and the crew were amazing, sympathetic and caring while entertaining everyone on the boat.
I will definitely recommend this trip and be prepared but still enjoy the trip.
Thank you
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Discover581704
Apr 21, 2025
Dolphins swimming through sunrays – underwater heaven - Captain Stef and his first mate Tim ran a tight ship with good vibes only. Joanna corralled the snorkelers with ease. The most delicious turkey sandwiches – fresh. Clean and professional. Brand new boat. We swam with a pod of bottle nose for almost 30 minutes. Saw many sea friends during reef snorkel followed by water slide fun. Ten out of TEN!
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802rebekahb
Apr 14, 2025
Family Must Do - Staff was friendly and professional. Great for the entire family, from experienced divers to new swimmers. We saw dolphins, fish, turtles, octopus, and whales.
Highly recommend
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Jorge_g
Mar 7, 2025
It is well worth the... - It is well worth the money. The staff is very well trained and very accommodating. I know they say they leave at 5 PM sharp but you got about 510 minutes after that to get there no longer than that. We saw many dolphins turtles even whales
If I had one thing I would like to change it would be the music on board. I don’t want the sunset cruise, but there was alcohol being served, and it would’ve been nice to hear some dance music as opposed to the Hawaiian soft music other than that, everything was perfect
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Kiy0hisan
Feb 16, 2025
Nice experience - So extent hospitality
Also good Japanese interpreter
Thank u so much!
Capt Lauren
Stefan
Fuko
Minako
Christin
for all!
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Faraway33519092876
Oct 24, 2024
Dolphins Tour and Turtle Snorkeling - It was my first dolphin junior high school tour.
It was a great opportunity to see dolphins up close.
It was so amazing. Thanks to the guides and the captain, we were able to see three different dolphins. I want to participate again.
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Tammy
Oct 18, 2024
Sea turtle and dolphin palooza! - We could not have had a better experience! From the second we were greeted until the second we were dropped off everything was perfect! We started by sending a Hawaiian chant out to sea. We then got to see a huge pod of spinner dolphin playing next to the boat. Next stop we snorkeled with sea turtles. We saw two and they were truly majestic! Sea turtles are my spirit animal and the crew made it their mission to make sure that I saw them ❤️! Last we snorkeled with a pod of pygmy killer, whale species of dolphin. Unfortunately we were among a few people in our group that did not personally see them in the water. We did, however, get to watch them swim and play from the boat. Captain Matt. Ronnie, Kiersten and the ENTIRE crew - we cannot thank you enough for a day we will treasure forever! Mahalo❤️♥️
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Emily_s
Oct 16, 2024
Great trip. Very friendly and helpful crew - Great trip. Very helpful and friendly crew. We saw some pods of dolphins, some sea turtles and some seals.
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Y3299ahnickb
Oct 6, 2024
Perfect day! - Matt and the crew were awesome! Got to see a bunch of turtles and dolphins. 10/10 recommend! I would definitely do this again.
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Tabitha
Oct 3, 2024
Wonderful Experience #1 on my list every trip - This trip was so amazing! I will continue to visit Iruka dolpin and turtle swim every trip. The staff was very friendly and delivered a true Hawaiin experience. Mahalo Keristen, Meg, and Captain Lauren. Aloha
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