Itinerary
・The maximum number of people on board is 42, but a comfortable tour with a small number of people limited to 25 people!
・Learning about the ecosystem of wild animals (dolphins, sea turtles, etc.)
・Visiting natural, cultural and historical sites in Hawaii (Waianae Mountains, etc.).
・Double-hulled catamaran features a comfortable and stable ride.
・Experience with wild sea creatures!
・Homely tour that everyone can enjoy from small children to adults!
・All crews are certified as lifeguards!
*Starting October 28, 2021 regulations under the Marine Mammal Protection Act banned the 50-yard approach to Hawaiian spinner dolphins.
Therefore, if we encounter a spinner dolphins, we will keep a distance of at least 50 yards and our boat will move away from the spinner dolphins quickly.
On our tours you will experience swimming with other species of dolphins such as bottlenose and spotted dolphins.
Dolphins are wild animals, so the species you can see will vary depending on the situation of the day.
Please note that the above rules apply when seeing Hawaiian spinner dolphins.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation for the protection of wild animals.
See Availability.
Traveler pickup is offered
7:30am is the departure time of the boat, not the pick-up time.
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 5:40 Ala Moana Hotel
(Please meet us on Mahukona Street located on the south side of Ala Moana Hotel.)
・AM 5:45 Ilikai
(Please meet us on main entrance (under staircase) located on Ala Moana Blvd.side of Ilikai Hotel.)
・AM 5:50 Trump International
(Please meet us on main entrance located on Saratoga Road side of Trump International.)
・AM 5:55 Ritz Carlton
(Please meet us on main entrance located on Kalaimoku Street side of Ritz Carlton.)
・AM 6:00 DFS
(Please meet us on main entrance located on Royal Hawaiian Avenue side of DFS Galleria.)
・AM 6:10 Hyatt Regency
(Please meet us on the entrance located on Koa Street side of Hyatt Regency Waikiki.)
・AM 6:15 Waikiki Beach Marriott
(Please meet us on the entrance located on Paaokalani Avenue (Diamond Head) side of Waikiki Beach Marriott.)
・AM 6:55 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 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 7:15AM.
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 hours
・ From Ko Olina is about 35 minutes
07:30 AM
4 hours(approx.)
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.
The time required for the transfer between Waikiki and the harbor is approximately 1 hour.
Weather and wildlife conditions may delay our return to harbor.
Starting October 28, 2021 regulations under the Marine Mammal Protection Act banned the 50-yard approach to Hawaiian spinner dolphins. spinner dolphins quickly.On our tours you will experience swimming with other species of dolphins such as bottlenose and spotted dolphins.Dolphins are wild animals, so the species you can see will vary depending on the situation of the day.Please note that the above rules apply when seeing Hawaiian spinner dolphins. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation for the protection of wild animals.
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
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : Imani_B
Hands down the best part of my Hawaii trip! I would go back and do this again 100000x if possible! Transportation is included as well as a professional photographer who allows you the option to purchase your photos once the excursion is complete! The crew on board was so nice, welcoming, informative and accommodating. You can tell they are super experienced and love sharing this opportunity with tourists! I felt safe at all times in the water and any wildlife that is spotted, they will MAKE SURE to point it out for you to see it! We were able to do two jumps into the deep blue with the dolphins - you are required to wear a life vest during this time! Then they take you a bit closer to shore where life vests are optional, and you can swim/snorkel with sea turtles, fish and whatever else they find (they found an octopus for us to see)! During this time is the best opportunity to get any photos you want in the water with the photographer because the environment is a bit more relaxed and you spend 20-40 minutes here before heading back to land! Highly Highly Highly Recommend! Do not hesitate to book!!
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Posted On : 2024-05-05
Posted By : Emily_H
This was our favorite thing we did in Hawaii! We saw so many dolphins and turtles! The crew were so friendly and so much fun and they included a professional photographer who took amazing photos of the day! Can’t recommend this enough!
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Posted On : 2024-05-03
Posted By : patriciapL3590VC
We were very lucky on a beautiful day in Oahu- the crew tried its very best and watched out precisely until we found the wild spotted dolphins! They made a huge effort so that everyone can see the dolphins and besides that you can even enjoy without stressing about photos- bc there is a professional photographer on the trip - He will take them all. Highly recommended!
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Posted On : 2024-05-03
Posted By : juliemD9898EQ
Wonderful dream come true day. The staff were truly amazing , friendly ,professional ,informative and inspirational.(totally at one with nature).We were blessed with the presence of bottlenosed dolphins as we snorkelled.After we came closer to shore and were again blessed to see turtles.The meal and drinks were lovely to.A thoroughly wonderful day.Thank you.Thanks Mr G (that’s my name for God) for dreams fulfilled xxxxxx
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Posted On : 2024-05-02
Posted By : Albin_S
Me and my wife had the most memorable experience with the team. We saw dolphins, turtles and a lot of fishes. The crew was great and will make you feel safe.
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Posted On : 2024-05-01
Posted By : Patti_M
The entire crew was friendly and helpful and funny. John took amazing pictures. It was rough trying to see the dolphins but, was able to see the turtles.
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Posted On : 2024-05-01
Posted By : Juan_F
All the trip was nice the driver who pic us up and the crew amazing they are really chill I will do this experience again in the future
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Posted On : 2024-04-28
Posted By : sharonpY5557NW
Snorkeling with dolphins was a truly unique experience! As directed, we all slid into the water, kept the splashing to a minimum, and got to snorkel amongst a pod of dolphins! Great group of people from the driver, photographer, captain, crew - everyone was super welcoming and took care of us. This was the highlight of our trip!
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Posted On : 2024-04-27
Posted By : petervE4998VZ
Great experience from a great crew, saw pilot whales, and sea turtles both in and out of the water. Also saw a large pod of spinner whales from the boat as well as a humpback whale.
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Posted On : 2024-04-27
Posted By : Dominic_D
This experience was one that definitely goes down as one of those special experiences you’ll always cherish. I was picked up from my hotel and went with a group of people to the west coast of Honolulu to swim with dolphins. John was our photographer and he, as well as the crew members of the boat who gave us instructions on what to do, were all amazing! Super friendly, always funny, and made sure everyone felt safe.
Then we got to the dolphins, bottlenose dolphins specifically! They were jumping out of the water and I was surprised by how many there were in the ocean. Once we got in the water, they were swimming together in schools, twirling and spinning around, and you could hear the clicks and squeaks they make when you put your head underwater. It was incredible and there’s no other way to put it.
Then we got closer to land and swam with turtles before docking and going back to the hotel. I was pretty spent after it all but couldn’t been more happy or satisfied.
I highly, HIGHLY recommend trying this. You won’t regret it, I know I’ll always remember the magic of this moment.
P.S. You can also buy the photos taken by your photographer! John’s pictures were all excellent and I ordered a few prints to frame and hang on the wall :D
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Posted On : 2024-04-26
