Wild Dolphin Watching and Snorkel Safari Off West Coast of Oahu
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This three-hour wild dolphin watching and snorkel safari takes place off the west coast of Oahu on a 32-foot Coast Guard inspected vessel that seats up to 16 guests, each with a clear view of the ocean. The tour is led by a crew of lifeguard-certified marine biologists and naturalists with decades of experience. The crew actively searches for wild dolphins and other marine mammals in the area, offering a dolphin sighting guarantee that allows guests to book a free repeat tour if no dolphins are seen. When weather conditions allow, guests can snorkel using provided gear, including masks (with prescription options), snorkels, fins, and life vests. Snorkeling provides opportunities to see sea turtles, various fish, and other marine species. From January through March, the safari also includes chances to view humpback whales along the Waianae Coast. Hotel transportation is included for the early morning 7:00 am dolphin excursions, while the later 10:30 am departure requires guests to meet at the harbor. Lunch is provided during the tour. Wet suits are available to rent for an additional fee, and GoPro cameras can be rented with an SD card included for guests to keep. Children under four years old are not permitted on the tour.
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Want to swim with wild dolphins? We understand that many of our guests would like to see dolphins underwater, and we will certainly do our best to accommodate! While we never guarantee that you will get in the water near dolphins on our tours, we DO GUARANTEE that you will see dolphins from the boat on our dolphin excursion time slot. If animal behavior and conditions are favorable, we will try to get you a view of dolphins underwater. Excursions are led by lifeguard certified naturalists and marine biologists with decades of experience on the Waianae Coast. We depart from Waianae Boat Harbor and travel along the scenic west coast of Oahu in search of all of the wildlife we can find, including multiple species of dolphins, whales, turtles, and fish. We follow Federal guidelines protecting these animals to make sure you observe wildlife under eco friendly, respectful standards. We will also snorkel at sites with Hawaiian Sea Turtles and tropical fish. During the winter months, we see Humpback Whales on almost every tour! Take some of the most incredible photographs of your vacation as dolphins come to visit our quiet, low to the waterline, 32 foot vessel.
180 min
Meeting point
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.
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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.
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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