Honolulu

Dolphin Watching & Snorkel in the West Coast line of Oahu

Honolulu, USA
Ao Hawaii Snorkel with Sea turtle
  • 3 hours
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

    What's Included

    • shuttle service from/to designated hotels
    • Snacks
    • Bottled water
    • Souvenir
    • Use of Snorkeling equipment
    • Lunch
    • Sun screen
    • Hat
    • Towels

    Meeting and Pickup

    Pickup points

    Select a pickup point

    Start time

    12:30 PM

    Pickup details

    The details of the transportation will be contacted by email from the tour operators via Viator after booking. Please confirm the junk e-mail setting. Pick up time & Details Please arrive 5 minutes before your scheduled departure time and allow a 15 minute window for your driver to arrive. ・AM 10:40 Ala Moana Hotel (Please meet us on Mahukona Street located on the south side of Ala Moana Hotel.) ・AM 10:45 Ilikai (Please meet us on main entrance (under staircase) located on Ala Moana Blvd.side of Ilikai Hotel.) ・AM 10:50 Trump International (Please meet us on main entrance located on Saratoga Road side of Trump International.) ・AM 10:55 Ritz Carlton (Please meet us on main entrance located on Kalaimoku Street side of Ritz Carlton.) ・AM 11:00 DFS Galleria (Please meet us on main entrance located on Royal Hawaiian Avenue side of DFS Galleria.) ・AM 11:10 Hyatt Regency (Please meet us on the entrance located on Koa Street side of Hyatt Regency Waikiki.) ・AM 11:15 Waikiki Beach Marriott (Please meet us on the entrance located on Paaokalani Avenue (Diamond Head) side of Waikiki Beach Marriott.) ・AM 11:50 Hotels in the Ko Olina area (Marriott's Ko Olina, Aulani Resort, etc) (Please meet us on main entrance of your hotel.) ・If you can to drive on your own, meeting point is below: Waianae Small Boat Harbor 85-491 Farrington Hwy, Waianae, HI 96792 If you go to the waterfront of the harbor, you will see a 2 story building with an orange roof, so please wait in front of it (Pier A) at 12:15PM. Please check in at least 15 minutes Prior to the Tour time. We will be giving our Tour safety briefing and have you sign our waivers. Depending on the traffic traveling ・ From Waikiki is about 1 hour - 1.5 hour ・ From Ko Olina is about 35 minutes

    What To Expect

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • Most travelers can participate
    • Feel free to bring your own food and non alcoholic beverages on the tour, we will also provide water, juice and light snacks for you.
    • Please note that BANANAs are prohibited on the boat due to Hawaiian superstitions. It will bring bad luck.
    • We have snorkel gear on the boat for you, but if you have your own snorkel, mask and fins, please bring them.
    • We do not have a wild dolphin and other wildlife guarantee on our All the Above tours.
    • Weather and wildlife conditions may delay our return to harbor.
    • The time required for the transfer between Waikiki and the harbor is approximately 1 hour. (Depends on traffic conditions)
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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    Featured review
    Steven_C
    My wife and I had a fantastic time we enjoy the boat ride perfect for pictures but the most amazing is the dolphins it a unforgettable experience we enjoy seeing them for almost an hour, the the snorkeling at the turtle rock with turtles was just something magical. I can’t thank the crew enough they are what Hawaii is all about Family.

    Reviews

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    Not Worth It and Rip Off
    amarany_g, May 2024
    I would not recommend it. It was expensive and unfortunately, no one got to see dolphins. We sailed non-stop for pretty much the entire 3 hours. I was told morning crews do get to see dolphins however afternoon crews don't. If afternoon crews don't, then they shouldn't offer it to begin with. It would have been nice if they informed me about it prior to booking this. They shouldn't charge an insane amount if not guaranteed. We got to snorkel for 30 minutes out of the 3 hours. It would have been nice if we got to snorkel for at least an hour.
    Response from Host, May 2024
    Thank you for joining our dolphin watching tour. Sorry for you didn’t see any dolphins. Since dolphins are wild, there is no 100% guarantee and they are not fed animals, they do not stay in the same place all day. Unfortunately, on this day, we got to see dolphins on the morning tour, but we couldn’t find any dolphins on the afternoon tour. However, on this day, we encountered a family of two humpback whales. Mom and baby! After that, we snorkeled at turtle and tropical fish spots and returned to the harbor. Once again, sorry for you could not see your expectations but appreciate your understanding of Hawaiinei. Mahalo nui Julie
    Fun, but had some drawbacks.
    Jana_P, May 2024
    We did see dolphins after much searching but would have enjoyed getting closer to them. The snorkeling involved jumping off the side of the boat when they had a staircase aboard that would have been much easier.
    Spectacular and magical!!
    Steven_C, Apr 2024
    My wife and I had a fantastic time we enjoy the boat ride perfect for pictures but the most amazing is the dolphins it a unforgettable experience we enjoy seeing them for almost an hour, the the snorkeling at the turtle rock with turtles was just something magical. I can’t thank the crew enough they are what Hawaii is all about Family.
    A very memorable day!
    Brenda_v, Mar 2024
    Seeing dolphins in their natural environment for the first time was amazing. The crew was very friendly and professional. It was fun to see the turtles when we were snorkelling, and watching the surfers riding the waves from the boat was great. Last but not least we had a delicious lunch. All-in-all a memorable day!!
    An okay experience but overpriced
    Maria_G, Feb 2024
    The day was beautiful but the water was really choppy (I know that’s not the fault of the boat) so a few people were seasick. We spent way too much time looking for dolphins, and I wish we had more time to snorkel which would have helped relieve everyone’s seasickness. The boat that was used was small and the bathroom made the whole cabin smell due to no flushing. There’s no guarantee to see dolphins since THEY decide if they want to be seen ha, so it would’ve made more sense to stop the search in such choppy water and enjoy the snorkel more. The crew was great, super friendly and helpful. However the boat owner/excursion owner seems to have rules that don’t make a lot of sense for the passengers: why did we have to take photos before lol. I liked that they gave us traditional Hawaiian food though.
    Dolphins val fred
    Valerie_B, Jan 2024
    Was fantastic, nothing bad to say. Just awesone. Nice guide. Well organised. Small group. La prise en charge se fait facilement. Les snacks sont bons. De l’aide pour aller plonger.
    Very nice trip allot of dolphins
    Jordy_B, Sep 2023
    Thanks for the very nice day we both enjoyed it for sure some nice memory’s to take home with. Saw allot of dolphins, and realy friendly organization. For sure recommend
    A Slice Of Paradise
    Angelica_G, Sep 2023
    Being from the Midwest (St. Louis, Missouri, USA) this was a complete shocker. I never snorkeled my entire life and I’m not the best swimmer! The ocean was beautiful and lucid! I was able to see dolphins, sea turtles, a shark, exotic fish, and many coral reefs. The tour guide Julie is the sweetest along with her crew! They were very helpful and educational with the history and the marine life. The lunch was amazing and the trip will be unforgettable.
    Best trip I had in Hawaii
    Samantha_W, Aug 2023
    It was my birthday trip with my mom. I’ve never done snorkeling before and it turned out to be the highlight of my Hawaii experience. Julie and JB are the best! They took good care of my mom
    Great time with great people
    Morgan_R, Aug 2023
    Great experience! The crew was super fun and they knew all of the best spots for seeing dolphins, turtles, and more! We even got to hold an octopus. I highly recommend!
    Don’t miss this one!!
    Jessyca_C, Jul 2023
    The crew is so much fun!! We saw lots of spinner dolphins The snorkeling was great also, able to see a large sea turtle. Lunch was very good, they provided drinks, snacks also The photographer was great! The entire crew was incredible
    10/10
    Anjelyna_D, Jul 2023
    The trip was soo much fun! The crew was very friendly and helpful. 10/10 would definitely recommend!
    The Tourist guide was...
    YenWei_H, Apr 2023
    The Tourist guide was professional and helpful and enjoying the snorkeling more than watching Dolphin as it took too much time to search Dolphin so tiring for kid
    Great experience
    suzanne_b, Mar 2023
    Best tour excursion of our trip. Plenty of dolphins, fish, sea turtles and even whales. Exceptional staff. Lunch was great too!
    Great tour!
    Stephanie_T, Mar 2023
    The staff and crew clearly loved the ocean, the sea creatures, and the island and were happy to share that with us, the tourists. Paired with a picture perfect weather day, and this was one of highlights of our time in Hawaii. I would highly recommend this tour and company (as they offer other tours as well) to anyone.
    BEST EXPERIENCE EVER!!!!
    Alexa_H, Dec 2022
    Me and my husband have been completing my bucket list (i have cancer) and the last thing i wanted to do was to see Wild dolphins as they have been my favorite animal since i was 3 years old. We tried 3 different tours and NOTHING! But these guys made it happen and i couldn’t be any more happy! We saw at least 20 dolphins, from couples to mommas and their babies! They taught us about the island and the types of dolphins we saw which I LOVED. The snorkeling was just an added bonus for me ! The crew kept us hydrated and fed while playing great music and being super nice! I’d give them a million stars if i could ! Best experience I’ve had here in Oahu! Much mahalos from Alexa and RJ Bennett ❤️
    First time visits
    UnYong_J, Oct 2022
    Owner went out with us to Dolphins sighting and to snorkeling. She is sweet and very tentative. Didn't see turtles when snorkeling, still enjoyed it.
    Afternoon delight!
    Jason_R, Jul 2022
    Nalu, Ricky and JB were awesome! We had the best time, we saw dolphins and hung with them for a while before a quick snack and then snorkeling was incredible off Makaha shore. Really nice! Afterwards we went to that same beach and enjoyed even more snorkeling! But the crew was absolutely wonderful and generous in so many ways! I would definitely book with them again and request the same crew they made our experience so special.
    Family dolphin trip 2022
    Matt_B, Jul 2022
    What a fantastic trip! The crew was awesome, friendly and very knowledgeable! We saw a lot of dolphins, turtles and fish! Will definitely do this trip again!
    Nice Trip and Crew
    Estella_A, Jun 2022
    They fit us in at the very last minute we're very accommodating friendly professional saw dolphins turtles and a sting ray nice trip

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