Wild Dolphin Watching and Snorkel Safari Off West Coast of Oahu

4.9(880)3 hFree cancellationBy Dolphin Excursions Hawaii

About this activity

Avoid crowds on our quiet, fast, 32 foot, Coast Guard inspected vessel. We only allow 16 guests on the boat, and every seat has a great view of the animals.

The west coast of Oahu offers a unique advantage for finding a variety of marine mammals. Our lifeguard certified crew of marine biologists and naturalists with decades of experience will try to find as much as possible during your tour. Our team is honest, ethical, and genuinely eager to make the best out of your 3 hour tour.

We offer a dolphin sighting guarantee! If dolphins are not seen on your tour, we invite you to try again for free.

Snorkeling is included on all of our tours (as long as weather permits) to search for sea turtles, fish, and a variety of other marine species. During the winter months (January to March), humpback whales are seen on the Waianae Coast as well!

What's included

✓Dolphin viewing
✓Seasonal Humpback whale viewing (winter months only)
✓Snorkel gear: mask (prescription masks available), snorkel, fins and a life vests
✓Hotel transportation included on our Dolphin Excursions.
✓Both of our Dolphin Excursion tours include a deli style lunch with a customized sandwich and chips. Assorted non alcoholic beverages are available in a cooler on the boat, easy to access.

Not included

✕Gratuities
✕Wet suits available to rent for $10
✕GoPro Rental $40.00, you keep the SD card.

Meeting and pickup

Check in time is 30 minutes before your tour time. Meet us NEXT TO Spinners Cafe at the Waianae Boat Harbor: 85-491 Farrington Hwy, Waianae, Hawaii 96792. Make sure you type in "Waianae" or the zip code "96792" so you do not get routed to the wrong Farrington Hwy. There are two on Oahu.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We do not allow children under 4 years old.
We will only be able to pick up from hotels on the early morning 7:00 am departure. Later morning 10:30 am departure is meet at harbor only.

Cancellation policy

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

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