Oahu Dolphin Watching and Turtle Snorkeling Adventure with Traditional Hawaiian Lunch
4.5
1,441 Ratings
Waianae
Embark on an unforgettable adventure in Oahu, Hawaii, where you'll witness dolphins in their natural habitat, snorkel with sea turtles, and enjoy a traditional Hawaiian lunch. Book now!
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Waiʻanae Small Boat Harbor - Share an unforgettable encounter with dolphins as you observe them in their natural Hawaiian habitat. Then enjoy a snorkeling session with Hawaiian sea turtles and tropical fish. Finally, have fun with ocean activities, including a 20 foot long water slide, Kayaks, and Stand Up Paddle Boards! As we cruise back to the harbor, enjoy an authentic Hawaiian hula performance from the crew! Complementary lunch sandwiches are included! Choose between Turkey Sandwich, PBJ, Spinach Wrap (All comes with chips)
In total, about 3.5 hours are spent on the boat and transportation is about an hour each way. Please specify when booking if you would like to be included in our complementary transportation.
This is a fun ocean day that you and your family will never forget!
- Please note that the tour schedule and inclusions are subject to change due to ocean, traffic, and weather conditions.
What's Included
- Choice of Lunch Bentos: Shoyu Chicken, Hawaiian Snapper, or Veggie Tofu Stir-fry
- Transportation included from hotels to harbor
- Complimentary snorkeling gear provided: Snorkel, Mask, Fins, and Safety Jacket
- Multiple water activities: Water Slide, Stand-up Paddle Boards, Kayak
- Alcoholic beverages available for additional purchase
What's Not Included
- Optional: Wet suit rental + $10.00 per person
- USB with professional photos of the tour + $79.00 per group
- Gratuities
- No outside alcoholic beverages allowed
Additional Information
Join over 300,000 satisfied customers who’ve had the experience of a lifetime! Partake in a remarkable interaction with dolphins in their native vicinity on the western coast of Oahu, Hawaii.
Our cutting-edge vessel will guide you on a scenic journey along Oahu’s breath-taking western coastline, offering a vista of wild spinner dolphins swimming freely in the crystal-clear waters. The tour also encompasses a conventional Hawaiian ceremony and a chance to snorkel among tropical fish and marine turtles. Our experienced instructors, rescue workers and freedivers will ensure your safety and ease in the water.
Following the snorkeling activity, you’re welcome to utilize our kayaks and stand-up paddleboards, or simply unwind on the boat! Your enjoyment is important to us, so our personnel will present a hula show and initiate you into Hawaiian cultural customs.
Satisfy your hunger with an included lunch bento! Select from Shoyu Chicken, Hawaiian Style Snapper, or Tofu Veggie Stir-fry options (all bento boxes are accompanied by corn and rice and are gluten-free).
Reserve your spot on this tour now!
- Dolphins are often spotted, but there is no 100% guarantee of dolphin encounter.
- Children under 2 are not permitted on this tour
- Children (2-11 years old)must be accompanied by an adult
- Customers are kindly requested to remove their shoes before boarding.
- Pick up from select Waikiki hotels is available.
Location
Waiʻanae Small Boat Harbor
Farrington Highway
The address for the Waianae Boat Harbor is:
85-491 Farrington Hwy
Waianae, HI 96792
The boat harbor is about an hour drive from Waikiki without traffic. To be safe, we recommend that guests plan to arrive early if they chose to drive themselves.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Holly_s
Apr 14, 2024
Great experience - Great experience. Crew was lovely, had great energy. Zoey really helped with our little ones. Whole crew was fantastic. We got her sea sick as the ocean was super choppy so our littles threw up a tone. Don’t feed right before trip.
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Heather_l
Apr 9, 2024
Great time! Would definitely do again. - Snorkeling and the water slide were so much fun! Went for a mother’s daughter excursion, definitely a memorable experience
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Vivian
Apr 9, 2024
HIGHLIGHT of hawaii girls trip <3 - This boat tour was the HIGHLIGHT of our girls Hawaii trip. From the moment we got on the bus we were greeted by very friendly crew, namely aumrae, who welcomed us and gave us a quick and fun rundown of the day.
We went on a Sunday morning so the weather was perfect for a fun dolphin sightseeing boat ride, where we saw A LOT of dolphins as well as a little baby one jumping around!
Our group in particular LOVED the slide it was a great way to start off the snorkelling with turtles part. I personally went about 4-5 times and enjoyed the views where the boat was parked.
The day ended with an amazing hula performance by some of the crew while we had the lunch that was included <3 I would also like the shoutout the rest of the crew (aumrae, koa, manny, tita, alex, ben, joe, and xy) who made this experience incredible.
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Hannah_s
Apr 8, 2024
Awesome cruise, would highly recommend that cruise - The staff was the best!! Sway the tour guy was fantastic/ funny. The guys doing the Hulu, the helpfulnesses of the staff, it was the best time ever.
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421eliv
Apr 6, 2024
Amazing! - If you're looking for an unforgettable adventure in Honolulu, look no further than Dolphins and you and their incredible crew! Ray the photographer effortlessly leads the trip with enthusiasm and expertise. Plus, his photography skills capture every moment beautifully, and let's not forget Ryan, whose sunny disposition, humor, and positivity light up the whole experience.
The dolphins are amazing, you don't actually swim with the dolphins - it's just dolphin seeing from the boat, which is not that bad (just wanted to set your expectations clear). Lots and lots of dolphins around and under the boat, very exciting to the young and the adults alike.
After that we went exploring vibrant underwater worlds filled with playful fishes.
You can snorkel, ride pedal boat or a kayak, jump from the boat. Oh, and did I mention the exhilarating slide into the crystal-clear ocean waters? It's a rush like no other!
I would like to thank all team members (Jeremy, Zoey, Ray, Kypo, Captian Joe, Ryan) that made this trip an unforgettable memory. You guys did an amazing job making us feel great and get an amazing experience, brings their own special touch to the journey, making it truly exceptional.
Highly recommend Dolphins and you for an adventure-packed day filled with laughter, wonder, and unforgettable memories.
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780sunseeker
Apr 5, 2024
Great experience! - We thoroughly enjoyed our time with the crew of Dolphins and You. Sway was an excellent guide in our way out to Waianae. Our daughter was excited to see the dolphins and was excited and nervous about her first snorkel experience. The crew made her feel safe and comfortable. We all had a great time in the water. Ryan, Tita , Aunty Ingrid and Zoe were very attentive with the kids on board. Captain Dani was fabulous! We got the photo package and have lots of great moments captured. Thank for a great experiences!
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X9875cnandrear
Apr 4, 2024
Great Adventure with Family - The whole crew was amazing, very welcoming accommodating great energy. Just over all very helpful!
Starting with our bus guides Sway and Quin made the long drive to the dock very fun and entertaining. On the boat Captain Danny was amazing she took us to the best spot even though it was a bit windy she made sure we were all safe and didn’t miss out on our experience. The rest of the crew very friendly funny and helpful. Jeremy was great, Zy, Ingrid and Zira very nice and friendly. Over all a great experience. I am very happy! My sons and I will never forget this awesome experience.
Thank you!
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Erin
Apr 3, 2024
Lovely family excursion! - We had a fantastic trip with Captain Danny and her fun crew. My 10yo and 8yo were excited by every moment of the trip and we were lucky enough to see a whale, pod of dolphins, large turtles and many tropical fish.
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Adam
Apr 2, 2024
Amazing adventure with Dolphins and You! - Had a terrific time on our snorkeling trip with Dolphins and You! The crew (Ryan, Alex, Xy, Auntie Ingrid, Captain Danny and our photographer: Sway) were absolutely amazing. From the comfortable coach, delicious turkey sandwiches, nice fast boat, ripping fast upper deck slide, new swim masks, hula dancing, sweet sound system, temporary tattoos for all, reef safe sunscreen, beer…all I have is to say is Wow! My family really had a great afternoon seeing the spinner dolphins, Hawaiian Humpback whales, turtles and colorful fish. Can’t wait to see our photos from the photo package. Thanks for paying attention to the details and a special thanks to Auntie Ingrid for helping my Mom in and out of the water. My Mom (70+) was thrilled she could do the snorkeling with the solid swim ladder. Thanks again for an awesome adventure. Cheers, Adam
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Stephen_c
Apr 12, 2024
So many dolphines - Loved the dolphines. Water was a little too rough for snorkeling but we made the best of it. The crew, Cpt., and camera man were awesome.
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