Top Oahu Swim with Dolphins

First of all, keep in mind you are dealing with Mother Nature and they can't control how sharks react. It was a quick process of boarding and getting settled and then we head out to an area where the cage is already settled. Our ride was smooth but I would definitely check ahead to see how the waters are and use dramamine if necessary. They didn't see any sharks in that area so we went to another one and stopped there. Getting in and out of the cage is easy and you are basically snorkeling so no need to feel anxiety and the sharks are not aggressive but more curious and just swimming around. We had about 20 minutes in the cage and the sharks got fairly close to us. If you want video, I would suggest bringing a gopro or spend $75 to get a copy of the company video. It was a great experience and I'm very glad I did this.

I mean could it have actually gone any better? Probably not. It was the best experience we’ve had since we have visited. From Captain Patrick letting us hang out with him up top, to Jace being intentional about pictures in the water, to Elijah diving 28 feet to get some starfish for us to see, it was the perfect experience while we celebrated our ten-year wedding anniversary.

Excellent experience! Signed up solo and had a great time. Shuttle service was luxurious, boat was big and staff were friendly. Lunch was provided with food allergy accommodation and tasty cocktails at the bar on board. If you’re looking at a catamaran boat tour, this one was top tier.

We had an amazing time on this adventure! Easy pick up, they took the time for find flippers for my gigantic husband and oldest son (size 18 and 16) which was truly a fun surprise! Our guide (I'm so sorry, I forgot his name) was funny, knowledgeable and prompt. Really, he made the excursion all the more fun with the drive there and back. We loved it!

I would tell anyone that this is definitely a trip worth paying for! We got picked up at the Hilton Hawaiian Village and then traveled to the West Shore by bus for about an hour. You take your shoes off before getting on the boat and can sit either downstairs or upstairs. It’s a lot rockier upstairs so I suggest for those that get seasick to sit downstairs. You can see anything the crew spot from either levels. We were incredibly lucky and saw 2-3 pods of dolphins as soon as the boat left the dock. Once out in deep water, we saw quite a few pods again. We then went to the shallow waters for some snorkeling to see turtles and fish. No turtles for us but we did see a manta ray. The crew were extremely friendly and helpful, especially Minako. Words of caution - you need to know how or at least look up the basics on how we to snorkel before going on the trip. Even though the crew said they’d teach you, they don’t have a lot of time or are focused on other things. Minako was great in helping my 7 year old in the shallow water; he was so scared and nauseous during the trip he didn’t go into the water until she helped guide him to the floating mat. Travis was equally amazing by letting him go on the paddle board with him. All in all, well worth the time, money and seasickness!

It was fabulous enjoyed very much The show was so wonderful and the food and drinks were great. We brought our 84 year old mother and she did the making fire, we did it together and we made fire were the second ones to get fire and we received beautiful head dresses

Well-run, small-boat tour. Knowledgeable crew shared unusual facts about sea-life behavior and physiology. We saw a pod of spinner dolphins within minutes of leaving the shore, and then an endangered monk seal. Later saw 4 sea turtles while snorkeling. No whale sightings that day, but dramatic views of Leeward Oahu's pali (cliffs). Because boats dock at Waianae, the included Waikiki pick-up and drop-off is a nice extra: Tourists don't need to have a car, nor worry about gauging driving time before departure. Other nice touches: lunch included, no alcoholic drinks, and no party music (unlike the larger Dolphins and You boat we anchored near later).

The ride over to our spot to see the Dolphins was absolutely amazing, gorgeous horizons, and beautiful blue water. We got to see several pods of spinner dolphins. We got to our destination site to snorkel and got to see an octopus. We got to wrap it around our arms and pad it. Got to see all kinds of wildlife and turtles. It was an exceptional trip for our family and grandkids.