Oahu · DOLPHIN SWIMS & WATCHING
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This is the list we would give a friend flying in: the 15 dolphin swims & watching worth booking on Oahu, each with its price, its verdict, and the one thing to know before you commit.
Luxury catamaran cruise from Ko Olina for whale and dolphin spotting, then guided snorkeling, Hawaiian buffet with drinks, and 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!”
A half-day West Oahu catamaran swim and snorkel with wild dolphins, sea turtles, and reefs, plus hotel pickup, lunch, and gear.
“The driver and photographer were great. The boat was ok, kind of small and old. We only had one drop for dolphins that swam off as soon as we entered the water. Then we went to a reef with turtles and never even looked for more dolphins. The food was cold and not very tasty. The driver also threatened to leave people who didn’t tip at a different location.”
Small-boat dolphin watching and snorkel safari off Oahu’s Waianae coast, with lunch, gear, and seasonal humpback chances.
“Great crew. Though we were picked up at our hotel painfully early (for us) at 5:30 am, it was well worth it. An hour drive to the marina where we were given coffee, access to bathrooms, life jackets, and all snorkeling gear you may want including wetsuits. We started out and within just a few minutes the captain was notified of a humpback whale sighting. It ended up being a mom and her calf who delighted us with baby breaches. Next up was snorkeling with 2 turtles. I stayed on the boat but one still came to greet me at the surface and even popped his head up. Finally we…”
Waianae wildlife cruise with wild dolphin hunting, snorkel time by turtles and reefs, plus hotel pickup and lunch, all in 3 hours.
“I really loved this experience! We were treated very well and felt like we benefited from being with our Captain Mandy and her experienced team. Not only did they take good care of us, they were clearly all passionate about the marine life we were seeing and interacting with. We saw tons of dolphins and were even blessed to have a rare encounter with a whale shark! I highly recommend Dolphin Excursions for anyone who wants a chance to see Hawaii’s marine life up close and personal under competent guidance.”
West Oahu dolphin watch and snorkel cruise on a luxury catamaran with breakfast, deli lunch, and guided snorkeling along Oahu’s leeward coast.
“Very fun and relaxing day. The crew was super friendly and really went out of their way to make sure we had a great time.”
Semi-private West Oahu dolphin and turtle swim on a luxury powerboat. Small group, snorkel gear provided. About 3 hours.
“Our guide Koa and Captain Stef were great. We saw lots of dolphins and swam with some. Beautiful scenery of the west side of the island”
Swim with wild dolphins and snorkel at Makaha on Oahu. Lunch, snorkeling gear, a 21-ft waterslide, and more are included.
“The crew was fantastic from the moment the bus picked us up from our hotel to the moment they dropped us off. Our whole family had a blast. This was an experience we'll remember for a lifetime.”
3-hour Oahu dolphin cruise from Waianae with Makaha snorkeling, a 21-foot waterslide, lunch, and pickup options.
“I was a little scared to jump in the water on the first drop but I did it and it was incredible!! Just do it, you will not regret it! We seen a baby whale and tons of dolphins swim by us in the deep water. We also seen a few turtles and a bunch of colorful little fish!!”
Swim with wild dolphins on a Zodiac speedboat in Oahu, then snorkel for turtles with snacks, lunch, and Waikiki pickup.
“I really loved the snorkeling and seen all the fish and a couple of sea turtles. It was especially wonderful to be able to hold a live octopus. I can’t wait until I come back to the island for another fun trip on the tour to visit the dolphins, oh and we saw whales how great is that .”
A 1-hour Honolulu catamaran cruise from Kewalo Basin with glass viewing ports, plus chances to spot dolphins, turtles, and fish.
“Very fun experience got a chance to see some pretty fish, turtles, and whales The water was very clear and blue”
Snorkel with Hawaiian green sea turtles and spot wild dolphins off Waianae, then hit Makaha’s waterslide, paddleboards, and lunch.
“The staff were friendly and caring. They all made sure that everyone had a good time and were safe.”
Oahu dolphin watching, turtle snorkeling, and a 20-foot waterslide on a 3-hour cruise with hula, lunch, and easy pickup options.
“The Oahu Dolphin watching/ocean snorkeling was a 20 out of 5 star! The crew was fun, knowledgeable, caring, and kind. The slide from the boat to the water was a blast! We almost cancelled this reservation because I am a cancer survivor who tires easily, however the crew assured me that I could participate and they would assist. The crew provided me with a life vest, a wet suit, and fins. Even with these I started to tire about half way through the time. The crew recognized this and gave me a lifeguard floatation device to hold onto, swam me out so I could see the turtle, dolphins, and other…”
4-hour West O’ahu catamaran cruise to search for dolphins, swim with turtles, snorkel in calm water, and enjoy lunch plus shuttle.
“This was one of the most amazing fun trips i have experienced. The captain and crew where so fantastic and made my trip out of this world fun and adventures. The dolphins did not disappoint even though the water was a little choppy. I would book this again and i would recommend this to everyone to go have fun and enjoy the sites and sounds of the ocean. What a great time.”
Oahu’s West Coast dolphin watching plus turtle snorkeling from Waiʻanae, with hotel pickup, snorkel gear, and a Hawaiian lunch.
“Great but no snorkeling with dolphins or turtles. I guess there are not that many fish, turtles nor dolphins around. After several hours on the boat with saw a few twister dolphins from the boats. The odd of actually swimming or snorkeling with dolphins seem very slim. Otherwise the all crew was lovable and we still had a good time.”
Swim with wild dolphins and snorkel Makaha turtles on Oahu’s west coast on a small-group speedboat with lunch.
“STAY absolutely away from this tour and do NOT trust it. After booking, everything was confirmed, then on the day of the tour at 8:30 AM they sent me a message saying, “We are sorry, but we need to cancel it because there are too few people coming on the tour today.” So, two hours before the tour, we got this message and had to redo all our plans, plus skip this activity. If it was an emergency, I would understand it; however, STAY absolutely AWAY — THEY ARE NOT TRUSTWORTHY, AND YOU MAY END UP IN THIS SITUATION. Book from other providers, but not this one.”
