Dolphin Excursions - Wild Dolphin Encounter
Depart from Waianae Boat Harbor with Dolphin Excursions Snorkel Adventures and travel along the magnificent, scenic west coast of Oahu, Hawaii in search of spinner dolphins. Occasionally, you will see bottlenose or spotted dolphins as well. Witness the fantastic aerial stunts performed by these wild Hawaiian dolphins, and take a snapshot to show your friends back home! During the winter, the grand humpback whales join the dolphins in the water. You can see their breaches, fins and tail slaps. Sometimes we're even lucky enough to see a mother and her calf, which is truly amazing, as even the infants dwarf us!
Finally, enjoy your opportunity for snorkel adventures at Hawaii’s immaculate reefs, which are swarming with tropical, colorful fish and giant sea turtles. Snorkeling is dependent on weather and conditions, especially during the winter, but if we can’t snorkel, we just spend more time viewing the majestic humpback whales.
Tour Highlights:
- View spinner dolphins and humpback whales (during whale season)
- Occasional sightings of bottlenose dolphins and spotted dolphins
- Snorkeling in pristine waters over coral reefs
- Perfect photo opportunities
Tour Inclusions:
- All snorkel gear (mask, snorkel, fins and life vest) is provided - prescription masks available too
- Deli lunch and beverages (see menu below)
- Dry bags
Lunch Menu - customize your included sandwich below:
Bread Choices:
- Multi Grain
- White
- Spinach Tortilla Wrap
- No Bread
Protein Choices:
- Turkey
- Tuna
- Peanut Butter & Jelly (Strawberry)
- Black Beans (Wrap/Salad only)
- None
Cheese Choices:
Veggie Choices (list all you would like):
- Lettuce
- Tomato
- Onion
- Pickles
Condiment Choices (list all you would like):
- Mayo
- Mustard
- If salad or wrap, Oriental dressing (contains soybean oil)?
Colorful Tropical Fish
Green Sea Turtle
Hawaii Dolphin Tour
Playful Dolphin
Wild Dolphin Encounter
Hawaiian Turtle
- Where and When:
- Tour times:
Tour 1: Check in at 7:00 am. Boat departs at 7:30 am and returns at 10:30 am.
Tour 2: Check in at 10:30 am. Boat departs at 11:00 am and returns at 2:00 pm.
Check in at the Waianae Boat Harbor, 85-491 Farrington Hwy, Waianae, Hawaii 96792 (next to Spinners Cafe).
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Roundtrip transportation from Waikiki or Ko Olina:
Roundtrip transportation is available at no extra cost. Pick-up and drop off is only available at hotels in Waikiki or Ko Olina. Not all hotels in Waikiki can be utilized by the tour vans, and if not, pick-up will be within walking distance to your hotel. The exact pick-up time and location will be emailed with your confirmation. For the first tour, Waikiki hotel pick-up is between 5:30 am and 6:00 am (return to Waikiki is between 1:00 pm and 1:30 pm). For the second tour, Waikiki hotel pick-up is between 9:00 am and 9:30 am (return to Waikiki is between 4:00 pm and 4:30 pm).
- Requirements:
- Restrictions:
- Children must be at least 4 years old.
- Special Notes:
- Guests may bring their own lunch and beverages on board.
- Operation Days:
- Daily
- Duration:
- 3 hours
- Vendor:
- Dolphin Excursions
- Island:
- Oahu
- Capacity:
- 16
- Equipment:
- Snorkel gear (mask, snorkel, fins and life vest) is provided, but you can also bring your own.
Dry bags to stow your dry goods like towels, phones and wallets are provided. You can fit your own personal bag or backpack within these dry bags if needed.
Wet suits are available to rent for $10.
GoPros are available to rent for $40. You keep the SD card.