Wild Dolphin Watching and Snorkel Safari off West Coast of Oahu

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Tour Overview

Spend the day snorkeling with wild marine life on this full-day cruise along the Waianae Coast in west Oahu. During the cruise, watch spinner dolphins and sea turtles riding the ocean waves and look out for migrating humpback whales (January–March). Snorkel in calm waters among the dolphins and coral reef and enjoy a hot or cold lunch after the cruise. Includes snorkel gear and return transportation (select hotels).


  • Tour Name: Wild Dolphin Watching and Snorkel Safari off West Coast of Oahu
  • Availability: 7 Days A Week
  • Duration: 3h
  • Start Time: Check availability

What's Included

  • Snorkel gear: mask (prescription masks available), snorkel, fins and a life vests
  • Dolphin viewing
  • Seasonal Humpback whale viewing (winter months only)
  • 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.
  • Hotel transportation included on our Dolphin Excursions.

What’s not included

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

What to expect

Get ready to have a whale of a time off the western coast of Oahu. Your meeting point is the Waianae Boat Harbor or you can request a pickup from your Waikiki or Ko Olina hotel. Lifeguard certified naturalists and marine biologists will join you on a USCG vessel.

Head out into the waters in hopes of spotting marine life like dolphins, seabirds, and humpback whales, depending on the season. Because this excursion is both a wildlife viewing tour and a snorkel tour, you have double the opportunity to spot Hawaii’s marine life.

Gear is included, but food isn’t, so bring your own meal if you’d like to enjoy lunch at sea. Dive back into the water one more time in hopes of swimming with tropical fish before heading back to harbor.

Departure and return

Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.

85-639 Farrington Hwy, Waianae, HI 96792, USA
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.

Pickup details
We pick up at most hotels in Waikiki and Ko Olina. If we do not pick up at your hotel in those areas, we will give you one nearby. This is only because some hotels do not have accessibility for our vans.

HOTEL PICK UP must be SET UP before 4:00 pm the day before the activity date. After hour bookings are self drive to the Waianae Boat Harbor only.

Hotel pickup offered
During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.

End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Additional information

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travellers with back problems
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travellers can participate
  • 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.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travellers

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 48 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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Adult $180
Child $135

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Adult $180
Child $135

Tour Overview

Spend the day snorkeling with wild marine life on this full-day cruise along the Waianae Coast in west Oahu. During the cruise, watch spinner dolphins and sea turtles riding the ocean waves and look out for migrating humpback whales (January–March). Snorkel in calm waters among the dolphins and coral reef and enjoy a hot or cold lunch after the cruise. Includes snorkel gear and return transportation (select hotels).


  • Tour Name: Wild Dolphin Watching and Snorkel Safari off West Coast of Oahu
  • Availability: 7 Days A Week
  • Duration: 3h
  • Start Time: Check availability

What's Included

  • Snorkel gear: mask (prescription masks available), snorkel, fins and a life vests
  • Dolphin viewing
  • Seasonal Humpback whale viewing (winter months only)
  • 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.
  • Hotel transportation included on our Dolphin Excursions.

What’s not included

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

What to expect

Get ready to have a whale of a time off the western coast of Oahu. Your meeting point is the Waianae Boat Harbor or you can request a pickup from your Waikiki or Ko Olina hotel. Lifeguard certified naturalists and marine biologists will join you on a USCG vessel.

Head out into the waters in hopes of spotting marine life like dolphins, seabirds, and humpback whales, depending on the season. Because this excursion is both a wildlife viewing tour and a snorkel tour, you have double the opportunity to spot Hawaii’s marine life.

Gear is included, but food isn’t, so bring your own meal if you’d like to enjoy lunch at sea. Dive back into the water one more time in hopes of swimming with tropical fish before heading back to harbor.

Departure and return

Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.

85-639 Farrington Hwy, Waianae, HI 96792, USA
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.

Pickup details
We pick up at most hotels in Waikiki and Ko Olina. If we do not pick up at your hotel in those areas, we will give you one nearby. This is only because some hotels do not have accessibility for our vans.

HOTEL PICK UP must be SET UP before 4:00 pm the day before the activity date. After hour bookings are self drive to the Waianae Boat Harbor only.

Hotel pickup offered
During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.

End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Additional information

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travellers with back problems
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travellers can participate
  • 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.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travellers

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 48 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

What others are saying...

Nancy L. Avatar
Nancy L.
5 star rating
1/10/2026
Tour review The excursion was great! We saw humpback whales, swam with Pygmy killer whales, and snorkeled with turtles. The guides were excellent
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Mandie L. Avatar
Mandie L.
Timnath, CO
5 star rating
1/09/2026
This is the tour to take! Highly recommend! The small-group setting and awesome crew made the experience feel like heading out with friends. Both the captain and crew were engaging, attentive, and made sure everyone felt included. I loved how flexible the trip was—we followed the flow of animal sightings and enjoyed several snorkeling opportunities. We saw dolphins, whales, turtles, and even a seal! The crew was knowledgeable, informative, and clearly respectful of the animals, which made the experience even more special.
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Lori R. Avatar
Lori R.
5 star rating
1/09/2026
Fabulous This excursion is the highlight of our family’s trip every year!!! We have been coming to Oahu for many years and we never miss an opportunity to do this. Jenna is who we always request as our captain. Her experience and knowledge never disappoint!!! The respect for the sea life along with trying to give an exceptional experience, Jenna never disappoints. The whale watching is beyond anything else in our opinion. A MUST TO EXPERIENCE!!!
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Linda S. Avatar
Linda S.
5 star rating
1/05/2026
Great Tour Our family had an amazing time with the Whale Watching tour! We were able to see 3 or 4 whales enjoying themselves together. The snorkeling with the turtles was fun and our Captains were incredibly knowledgeable as well as hospitable. We would definitely recommend this tour.
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Karen S. Avatar
Karen S.
5 star rating
12/31/2025
Great experience! Our whole family loved it. Mahalo Dolphin Excursions! We LOVED our adventure with Dolphin Excursions Hawaii! It was the highlight of our trip to the islands. They only do smaller groups (max of 16 guests) which we prefer! The boat was perfect, a 32 foot Rigid Inflatable Boat, and we felt perfectly safe for the tour. We saw dolphins, a humpback whale with her baby, and snorkeled near turtles! We appreciate that Lisa was willing to text and talk with us and reschedule us several times due to lots of rainy days during our stay! Mahalo Lisa! Highly recommend this company!
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genie c. Avatar
genie c.
Los Angeles, CA
5 star rating
12/28/2025
Memorable and fun adventure First time doing an excursion on a boat this small, and it was really fun. Got pretty close to the humpbacks. Just beautiful. Ashley and the Boss Lady are true professionals who clearly care for the wildlife. Morning started off right with easy, safe, prompt and comfortable transportation right to and from our hotel. With a 5:45 AM pickup from Waikiki, we were grateful to have a fresh pot of coffee waiting for us upon arrival. Glad I rented a wetsuit for another $10. Also relieved they had dramamine for sale, as I forgot ours. Boat ride was smooth, and ocean was stunning. Snorkeling was fun—not tons of fish, but gorgeous varieties. Seeing the whales was the highlight. Sandwiches were pretty good, and tortilla chips were a nice surprise. Lots of beverage choices. All in all, a lovely trip. Thank you!
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Selby R. Avatar
Selby R.
5 star rating
12/26/2025
So much fun! Had the best time. The crew was knowledgeable and experience. Our weather was perfect. My 6 year old’s one wish was to see sea turtles. And we got to snorkel with two of them. Saw spinner dolphins and got to be in the water as spotted dolphins swam past us. Ended our tour with humpback whales. It was the best day! Highly recommend.
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Postel A. Avatar
Postel A.
5 star rating
12/25/2025
Exceptional excursion An exceptional excursion, the most beautiful we have made after many trips! Dolphins sighted just 5 minutes after departure, swim with turtles, incredible moments in the water with dolphins, and finally... two whales on the return!The team was at the top, very professional and caring. An unforgettable experience, to do absolutely!
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Dale G. Avatar
Dale G.
5 star rating
12/23/2025
A fun, intimate tour! Dolphin Excursions Hawaii was a great experience! Small group size, so great views for everyone and a personalized experience. Lex was our captain, and she was phenomenal! Very knowledgeable about the marine life and took time to answer questions and make sure that we were able to see plenty of dolphins. Towards the end of our tour we were even able to see 4 different whale pairs and it was so exciting! Morgan was also on the boat with us, helping us with our snorkeling time and he was great as well!
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timothypatterson8
Puyallup, WA
5 star rating
12/20/2025
Best tour for dolphins, whales , and turtles! Perfect tour and super friendly staff! We have done this tour before and keep coming back for their personal service and small groups. They really get you out with the wildlife while respecting the health and safety of the marine animals. The captain and mates are knowledgeable and helpful with spotting animals and pointing out the landmarks on the island. Definitely worth booking!
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