4 Oahu Dolphin Watching Tours Worth Flying For

1.Luxury Snorkel Cruise, Local Buffet with Whale & Dolphin Watch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,334 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $174Our pick

Sail from Ko Olina aboard the 61-foot Kai OliOli catamaran. Your captain and crew search Oahu’s west coast for dolphins, seasonal humpback whales, turtles, and flying fish, then guide you through about an hour of snorkeling. Finish with a Hawaiian buffet, drinks, warm showers, and the option to buy onboard photos.

“Overall an amazing experience! The staff was the absolute best. They were very knowledgeable and attentive to everyone. Excellent service, will definitely be back again and recommend this experience to friends!”

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2.Oahu: Swim with Dolphins on the West Coast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,112 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $187Top rated

Set out from Waiʻanae on a catamaran with a crew led by Captain JB and supported by photographers and safety swimmers. Search for wild dolphins, snorkel with tropical fish and turtles, and look for octopuses. Lunch, drinks, gear, and selected hotel pickup are included, but dolphin sightings and swimming are never guaranteed.

“This was truly the highlight of our 2 week Hawai’i stay. And I want to call out we did multiple snorkeling tours but this one really took the cake. I’ve been talking about it to friends and family for the last 3 days. The team at Indigo ocean was very professional, attentive and friendly right from pickup to drop off and provided us all the information we needed about animals we were going to see, and how to see them legally and respectfully. We got to see so many animals up close - spotted dolphins, a turtle, whales in the distance and even got to hold an octopus! The photography…”

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3.Wild Dolphin Watching and Snorkel Safari Off West Coast of Oahu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 795 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $193

Cruise West Oahu aboard a 32-foot boat limited to 16 people, with marine biologists and lifeguard-certified crew. Look for spinner dolphins, winter humpback whales, sea turtles, and reef fish, then snorkel with included gear. Hotel pickup is available from Waikiki and Ko Olina on the early morning departure. Guides may include Lisa, Morgan, Jenna, Mandy, or Captain Flow.

“We enjoyed this very much. Lunch was great and we saw whales and dolphins. Also swan with turtles at the end of the tour. We loved this!”

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4.Oahu: Dolphin Swim and Turtle Snorkel Excursion in Waianae

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 590 reviews · 3 hours · from $193

Travel from Waikiki or Ko Olina to Waianae for a three-hour wildlife cruise on a 32-foot boat. Your marine guide searches for wild dolphins and seasonal humpback whales, then leads snorkeling near turtles, fish, and reefs. Dolphin swimming depends on animal behavior, species, weather, and water conditions.

“The trip was excellent. The captain and the mate were professional had a great day out on the ocean. We saw a calf whale and then the mother came by right next to the boat if I ever return, I will certainly take that adventure again.”

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