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15 Oahu Dolphin Watching Tours Worth Booking

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Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 oahu dolphin watching tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

Oahu Dolphin and Snorkel Tour with Waikiki Pickup & Lunch - Snorkeling with green sea turtles
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Oahu Dolphin and Snorkel Tour with Waikiki Pickup & Lunch

1.Oahu Dolphin and Snorkel Tour with Waikiki Pickup & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,687 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $164Our pick

Ride from Waikiki to Oahu’s west coast for a wildlife cruise led by a lively crew that may include Captain Dani and photographer Tyler. Look for spinner dolphins and whales, snorkel near green sea turtles, then enjoy lunch, hula, kayaks, paddle boards, and a 20-foot slide.

“This was a great tour for kids and family. We saw a ton of dolphins, a couple turtles, fish. Kids loved the slide and the music was great.”

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Luxury Snorkel Cruise, Local Buffet with Whale & Dolphin Watch - A guided hour in the water
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Luxury Snorkel Cruise, Local Buffet with Whale & Dolphin Watch

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

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

Cruise Oahu’s west coast aboard the 61-foot Kai OliOli catamaran, watching for dolphins, seasonal whales, turtles, and flying fish. Snorkel for about an hour with guided instruction, then enjoy a Hawaiian buffet, drinks, warm showers, and optional Waikiki transportation.

“Fantastic experience from start to finish. Great crew very helpful and knowledgeable Highly recommend”

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Oahu: Swim with Dolphins on the West Coast - Searching the west coast for dolphins
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Oahu: Swim with Dolphins on the West Coast

3.Swim with Dolphins on the West Coast

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

Join Indigo Ocean Hawaii for a four-hour west-coast catamaran trip with dolphin searches, snorkeling, lunch, and hotel transfers. Crew members such as JB, Nicole, John, Julie, and Sasha may help guide the day. Dolphins are wild, and spinner dolphins must be viewed from at least 50 yards away.

“Amazing experience, we saw spinner dolphins, humpback whales, spotted dolphin, octopus, sea turtles, and fish! The crew were so much fun, the weather was beautiful and the waters were warm and calm! We loved every minute of this excursion! One tip: take motion sickness pills/patches before you go even if the waters are calm, as first timers we got a little sick but once pills kicked in it was great. Would do this again and again!! Steve took great photos for us and Julie and Nicole the captain and crew were so friendly and fun!!”

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Wild Dolphin Watching and Snorkel Safari Off West Coast of Oahu - Looking for spinner dolphins along the coast
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Wild Dolphin Watching and Snorkel Safari Off West Coast of Oahu

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

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

Cruise west Oahu with a lifeguard-certified marine crew on a 32-foot boat limited to 15 guests. Look for spinner dolphins, winter humpback whales, turtles, and reef fish, then snorkel with included gear. Lunch, drinks, and hotel pickup are included on the early morning departure.

“Fun boat ride but didn’t get to snorkel with dolphins. Saw them from the boat for a couple seconds and then never saw them again. Unlucky I guess but wouldn’t try again at this price.”

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Oahu: Dolphin Swim and Turtle Snorkel Excursion in Waianae - The early hotel pickup across Oahu
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Oahu: Dolphin Swim and Turtle Snorkel Excursion in Waianae

5.Dolphin Swim and Turtle Snorkel Excursion in Waianae

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

Ride from Waikiki or Ko Olina to Waianae for a three-hour wildlife cruise led by an experienced captain and marine naturalist. Look for wild dolphins, seasonal humpback whales, sea turtles, and reef fish, then snorkel in protected bays. Lunch, drinks, gear, hotel transport, and free parking are included.

“Everything was great ! We saw dolphins and turtles right away ! Thank you so much”

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West Oahu Dolphin Watch and Snorkel Sail with Lunch - Makaha and the first search for dolphins
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West Oahu Dolphin Watch and Snorkel Sail with Lunch

6.West Oahu Dolphin Watch and Snorkel Sail with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 320 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $125

Sail from Waianae on a catamaran with a crew such as Captain Jessie, Ian, Nick, or Caden. Watch for spinner dolphins, turtles, and seasonal humpback whales, then snorkel at a calm reef before lunch and drinks. Waikiki pickup is available for an extra fee.

“We saw dolphins, a whale. And several sea turtles. The crew and captain were all knowledgeable and happy to share stories about island life and culture.”

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Swim With Dolphins & Turtles in West Oahu (Semi-Private Tours) - Swimming with wild dolphins, not trained animals
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Swim With Dolphins & Turtles in West Oahu (Semi-Private Tours)

7.Swim With Dolphins & Turtles in West Oahu (Semi-Private Tours)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 200 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $200

From Waianae, Aloha Ocean takes up to six people along West Oahu’s coast aboard a comfortable powerboat. Guides such as Shanti, Koa, Brooke, and Stef help you look for wild dolphins, sea turtles, reef fish, monk seals, and whales. Snorkel gear is included, and the tour returns to its starting point.

“FABULOUS experience! Captain Lauren and crew Rebecca were amazing. #girlpower#badasschicks We swam w momma and her babies which I understand never happens. Saw turtles too. So much fun. Intimate setting. Highly recommend!”

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Swim with Dolphins Catamaran with Waterslide & Lunch on Oahu - Makaha brings turtles, fish, and more time in the water
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Swim with Dolphins Catamaran with Waterslide & Lunch on Oahu

8.Swim with Dolphins Catamaran with Waterslide & Lunch on Oahu

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 166 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $199

Set out from Waiʻanae on a four-hour catamaran trip with Iruka Hawaii Dolphin. You’ll search for wild dolphins, then snorkel at Makaha with turtles and reef fish. Lunch, gear, snacks, hot drinks, paddleboards, kayaks, a floating mat, and a 21-foot waterslide are included. Whale sightings are possible from November to March.

“Hi I got my wish after many years to see dolphins in their natural environment (twice!) and also to see a baby turtle. The trip was good, but not for the fate hearty. I had to go upstairs on the boat as there was quite a few people being sick and due to a large number of non-English speaker on the boat felt a bit excluded (the company was good as their was an interpretar on board). The crew were really on it in more ways than one!”

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Dolphin Watch Cruise with Waterslide & Snorkeling on Oahu - Why this Oahu cruise is more than a dolphin search
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Dolphin Watch Cruise with Waterslide & Snorkeling on Oahu

9.Dolphin Watch Cruise with Waterslide & Snorkeling on Oahu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 152 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $179

From Waiʻanae, cruise with Iruka Hawaii Dolphin along West Oahu in search of spinner, bottlenose, and spotted dolphins. Then snorkel at Makaha, use the 21-foot slide, paddleboard, kayak, or floating mat, and enjoy lunch onboard. Pickup from select Waikiki and Ko Olina hotels is included.

“Absolutely a fantastic trip! The entire crew was amazing, knowledgeable, helpful and most importantly- HAPPY! Travis, Gaylen, Yuji, Capt Stef- Joann- mahalo for a truly memorable experience!”

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Swimming with Wild Dolphins Speedboat Adventure on Oahu - Leaving Waiʻanae on the Dolphin Warrior
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Swimming with Wild Dolphins Speedboat Adventure on Oahu

10.Swimming with Wild Dolphins Speedboat Adventure on Oahu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 150 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $199

Ride the Dolphin Warrior from Waiʻanae, watch for wild spinner dolphins, and enter the open ocean if conditions allow. Afterward, snorkel near Makaha with turtles and reef fish. The small-group trip includes gear, lunch, drinks, and select Waikiki and Ko Olina pickup.

“A truly wonderful experience! Rebecca, Laura and Ally were super friendly and made the experience extra special with their humour and knowledge. We saw so many dolphins up close and in the water and it felt truly unique and magical. We also saw turtles and even a monk seal! There’s not too many people on this tour so it feels quiet and really quite magical. Thank you so much to the lovely ladies on board, keep up the amazing job!”

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Sea Safari, Dolphins, Turtles and Waikiki Cruise - A closer look at the Haleiwa Queen
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Sea Safari, Dolphins, Turtles and Waikiki Cruise

11.Sea Safari, Dolphins, Turtles and Waikiki Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 124 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $46Best value

Board the 50-foot Haleiwa Queen at Kewalo Basin for a relaxed one-hour cruise past Waikiki. Captain Austin, Casey, Jason, or Ford may share island stories while you watch reef fish through four underwater viewing ports. Dolphins, turtles, and seasonal whales are possible, not guaranteed.

“The tour is called "Whale Watch, Dolphins, Turtles and Sightseeing Cruise (winter only)" thus indicating that one amongst other purposes of the tour is to see whales. Moreover, the picture of the tour was of a giant whale, and since the tour is only available in winter, this also indicates the the purpose of the tour is to see a whale. However, when we arrive at the boat, the tour guide says that we might see a whale but this is not for sure, and that "this tour is not a whale tour". The boat only sailed close to Waikiki, and as such it was not even a possibility seeing…”

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Oahu: Wild Dolphins Swim Turtle Snorkel Tour & Waterslide - Makaha snorkeling with turtles and reef fish
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Oahu: Wild Dolphins Swim Turtle Snorkel Tour & Waterslide

12.Wild Dolphins Swim Turtle Snorkel Tour & Waterslide

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 83 reviews · 3h 30m · from $199

Cruise Oahu’s Waianae Coast with Iruka Hawaii Dolphin, listen to a traditional Oli prayer, and look for wild dolphins before snorkeling at Makaha. You’ll have turtles, reef fish, a 21-foot waterslide, paddleboards, a kayak, lunch, and hot drinks. The dolphin swim suits strong swimmers.

“Wir haben im Rahmen dieser Tour etwa 70 US-Dollar an einen Guide gezahlt, der uns im Gegenzug Fotos versprochen hat. Diese Bilder wollte er uns per E-Mail zusenden. Leider haben wir die Fotos trotz mehrfachen Nachfragens nie erhalten. Im Zusammenhang mit der Tour stellt dies für uns eine klare Abzocke dar.”

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Oahu: Dolphin Watching & Turtle Snorkeling with Waterslide - Pickup from Waikiki or the drive to Waiʻanae
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Oahu: Dolphin Watching & Turtle Snorkeling with Waterslide

13.Dolphin Watching & Turtle Snorkeling with Waterslide

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 73 reviews · from $190

Cruise Oahu’s west coast with a lively crew, watching Hawaiian spinner dolphins before stopping to snorkel with fish and honu. You can use the 20-foot waterslide, kayaks, and paddleboards, then enjoy lunch and hula. Guides may include Sway, Captain Joe, Jeremy, Ryan, Zoe, or Aunty Ingrid.

“Really fun tour!! Amazing views, dolphins were incredible and a nice opportunity to snorkel! Would 100% recommend to anyone :) Thanks to Tom and Tiana for the photos and for Ryan, the boat host, and the rest of the crew for a highlight experience!”

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West O'ahu: Swim with Dolphins Catamaran Cruise - A roomy catamaran with wide ocean views
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West O’ahu: Swim with Dolphins Catamaran Cruise

14.West O’ahu: Swim with Dolphins Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 70 reviews · 4 hours · from $187

Spend four hours aboard a 40-person catamaran with an English or Japanese guide, searching for wild dolphins, turtles, whales, and tropical fish. Michael, Captain Nicole, and JB have helped make past trips lively and well organized. Snorkeling, lunch, drinks, hotel pickup, and a souvenir are included.

“The trip was incredible, starting with our fabulous driver who picked us up at the hotel. We really enjoyed ourselves inspite of the weather and the fact that we were unable to swim with the dolphins. (the waves were too dangerous) A whale momma and her baby swam up to within ten feet of the boat. We also saw spinner dolphins, bottle nose dolphins and harbor monk seals. To end the day, we went snorkeling with the turtles in an area protected by a break wall. The crew was dynamic, keeping everyone excited. The lunch was delicious. (I was nervous because I needed gluten free.) Despite the weather, it was…”

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Dolphin & Seasonal Whale Watching, Turtle Snorkeling - The dolphin search: thrilling when it works
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Dolphin & Seasonal Whale Watching, Turtle Snorkeling

15.Dolphin & Seasonal Whale Watching, Turtle Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $166

Join Indigo Ocean Hawaii for a three-hour catamaran trip from Waiʻanae with lifeguard-certified crew members such as Julie, JB, Nalu, and Ricky. Look for spinner dolphins and seasonal humpback whales, snorkel near turtles and reef fish, and enjoy a small Hawaiian lunch. Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.

“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.”

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New in Oahu Dolphin Watching Tours

★ 4.5All-Inclusive Sunset Dolphin Watch and Snorkeling CruiseFrom $1698 reviews
★ 3.5Private Whale Watching and Dolphin ExcursionFrom $2654 reviews
★ 5.0Private and Luxurious Sunset Cruise with Whale & Dolphin Watch5 reviews

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