Swimming with Wild Dolphins Speedboat Adventure on Oahu

Recommended by 94% of travelers

Oahu, USA

High interest

Booked 2 times today.

3 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.8

· Emma_S ·

Oct 2025

Absolutely INCREDIBLE! From start to finish it was an amazing experience with a fantastic team, thank you Captain Jason, Koha and Minako!! They made it so fun, safe and worthwhile - swam with a pod of dolphins and saw many green sea turtles upclose. I recommend renting a GoPro to capture the wonderful time as well as being in the moment! Everything I dreamed for 10/10, Chee hoo ☀️🐬🐢

· Karen_D ·

Nov 2025

The entire crew for the captain, to Travis and the way cool photographer made the trip beyond memorable! It was the excursion of a lifetime during a trip to Oahu if a lifetime! Swimming with dolphins was divinely magical.

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Overview

Enjoy the chance to swim with dolphins in their natural habitat on this half-day speedboat tour in Oahu. Travel along Oahu's west coast by Zodiac speedboat, with multiple chances to view dolphins from the boat or swim with them in the water. Afterwards, snorkel with sea turtles and tropical fish with the provided gear. Lunch and pickup from select hotels provided.

Swim with dolphins and snorkel with turtles in Oahu
Sandwiches, snacks, and drinks are provided onboard
Choice of two departure times to suit your schedule
Enjoy free pickup from select Waikiki and Koolina hotels

What's Included

Use of Snorkeling equipment

Use of Snorkelling equipment
Snacks

Chips
Coffee and/or Tea

Water, Green tea & Hot cocoa
Lunch

Your lunch will be a turkey sandwich unless you specify a different option by 8:00 PM HST the evening before your tour.
Air-conditioned vehicle
Bottled water

Gratuity
Optional photo package
Optional wet suit rental

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We do offer complimentary pick-up from select hotels in Waikiki and Koolina. Please verify the pick-up location using the confirmation link after booking or contact us. Please note pick-up time starts 2 hours before tour time. 7:30 AM TOUR: Pick-up starts at 5:30 AM 11:30 AM TOUR: Pick-up starts at 9:30 AM We also pick up from the T-Galleria by DFS in Waikiki

Meeting point

Waiʻanae Small Boat Harbor
85-491 Farrington Hwy, Waianae, HI 96792, USA
The Waianae Small Boat Harbor is located on the west coast of Oahu (1 hour from Waikiki). If you are driving, please arrive 30 minutes before the tour time and check-in at the brown double-story building that faces the harbor. The crew will check you in and give you an overview of the day!

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Waianae

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Makaha

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Oahu

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
All participants must be 5 years of age or older to join this tour

If you are uncomfortable swimming with the dolphins in the open ocean, you may enjoy them from the boat
Please take your seasick remedy an hour before your excursion
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

YiShan_N

The Iruka team were amazing! This was definitely the highlight of my trip to Hawaii. Convenient hotel pick up from Waikiki early in the morning to get into the water as early as possible. We were fortunate to have a small group on the boat and I truly appreciated the very personal touch and interaction we could have with the crew, and their thoughtful and considerate care. We had 3 dolphin drops and swam (at a safe distance) with 3 different pods of spotted dolphins! After the dolphin drops we had a laid back snorkel at the reef to see turtles and other fish, and then wrapped up with a turkey sandwich all included. Great preparation from the friendly crew, Captain Stef, guide Brooke and Yuya our photographer. A gorgeous, perfect morning in nature. Photo and video package is not included in the package price and has to be purchased separately, but worth buying if you want to live in the moment while swimming with the dolphins not having to worry about your own camera.

Reviews

4.8

based on 156 reviews

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Amazing - saw whales and dolphins

emma_i, Mar 2026

Ken, Tim, Jason were great. We got to see 5 humpbacks up close even a baby one. we swam with dolphins too. Extraordinary.

We were not able to go on...

Charisse_S, Jan 2026

We were not able to go on the tour due to weather. The captain used great discretion in canceling the tour for safety reasons. The crew was outstanding. The boat would have made the adventure really comfortable and fun had we been able to go. The lunch was very tasty and appropriate. The bread was awesome! Pick up and drop off was great- they even accommodated dropping us at the cruise ship terminal rather than the regular drop off spot.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Aloha! Thank you for booking our Swimming with Wild Dolphins Speedboat Adventure on Oahu. We’re glad the captain prioritized safety and that our crew, lunch, and flexible pick-up and drop-off made the day smooth and enjoyable, even though the tour was canceled. Thank you for choosing us for your ocean adventure, mahalo!

Heavenly

Karen_D, Nov 2025

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Aloha! Thank you for joining our dolphin swim tour with Iruka Hawaii. We are so glad the Captain, Travis, and our photographer made your experience unforgettable. Swimming with dolphins is truly a magical experience, and we’re thrilled you got to enjoy it on your Oahu trip. We would love to have you back on the water with us for another unforgettable Iruka Hawaii adventure.

Fun

Jennifer_S, Nov 2025

Bring a towel , water and they provide lunch. The staff was knowledgeable. I was a weak swimmer and I was able to get help getting back to the boat when needed.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Aloha! Thank you for joining our Swimming with Wild Dolphins Speedboat Adventure and for sharing your experience. We’re glad the crew was able to help you feel safe and supported in the water and that you enjoyed the tour. Please come back soon, mahalo for choosing Iruka!

Chee-hoo!!

Emma_S, Oct 2025

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Aloha! Thank you for joining our Swimming with Wild Dolphins Speedboat Adventure and for sharing such an incredible review. We’re thrilled you had a fun and safe experience swimming with dolphins and seeing green sea turtles up close, and we’ll be sure to share your kind words with Captain Jason, Koha, and Minako. It’s wonderful to hear it was everything you dreamed of. Please come back soon, mahalo.

The Iruka team were...

YiShan_N, Sep 2025

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Aloha! Thank you for joining our Dolphin Watch Tour. We are thrilled to hear it was the highlight of your trip to Hawaii. It sounds like you had a wonderful time with Captain Stef, Brooke, Yuya, and the whole crew enjoying the dolphin encounters, snorkeling, and even the tasty turkey sandwich. We appreciate your kind words about the personal care and thoughtful service you received. Mahalo also for mentioning the photo and video package as a great way to capture memories while you focus on the experience. We hope to welcome you back again soon!

Best Dolphin Excursion!

LINDA_P, Aug 2025

This was the best boat dolphin experience I've had. I know dolphins were not guaranteed, but these boys made sure we had the gear and were ready. It didn't take long before we found them. Yuya was our picture guy an d so enthusiastic about the ocean, dolphins and everyone on the boat. Yuya made us laugh and smile. He stayed with us tracked dolphins and shot pictures underwater of all the animals we saw. We swat least 4 species that day. We go free time to snorkeling the reef and chase water bubbles & swim with fish At the end of the day we had the option to buy the photos he took. I got them all. I wold definitely do this trip again. Thank you Captain and crew for providing our group with a great time. Hope to see you next time.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Aloha! Thank you for joining our boat dolphin tour. We’re so glad the crew made sure you had everything you needed and that Yuya helped create such a fun and memorable experience. Mahalo for sharing your kind words and we look forward to seeing you again.

This was one of my...

Cremisha_O, Aug 2025

This was one of my favorite activities that I’ve ever done. I got to see many dolphins and other sea creatures. We swam close to them and got some cool pics. We also saved a turtle.

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Aloha! Thank you so much for joining our tour and sharing your favorite experience with us. We’re thrilled you got to see dolphins, other sea creatures, and even helped save a turtle! What an amazing memory! Your kind words mean a lot to us. Please come back soon, mahalo!

Sunshine & smiles

Shane_J, Jul 2025

Wonderful experience seeing spinner dolphins & snorkeling with the sea turtles over the reef. Our whole party had the best time.

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Aloha! Thank you so much for joining us and sharing your wonderful experience. We’re delighted that your whole party had the best time seeing spinner dolphins and snorkeling with sea turtles. Your happiness means a lot to us. Please come back soon, mahalo!

So amazing. We saw two...

Amanda_O, Jul 2025

So amazing. We saw two different species of dolphins. I went with my 6 year old and it was only his 2nd time snorkeling. He did great and the staff were ABSOLUTELY AMAZING !!!!!!

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Aloha! Thank you so much for joining our tour and for sharing your wonderful experience. We're so happy to hear your little one did great snorkeling and that our staff made the day extra special for you both. Your kind words mean the world to us. Please come back soon, mahalo!

Best experience

Cherrylyn_S, Jun 2025

the experience was memorable. The staff are very helpful . The experience was one of my bucket list and they made it possible .

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Aloha, thank you for joining us and sharing your special moment! We're so glad our team could help make your bucket list dream come true and create a memorable experience. Mahalo for choosing us!

Fun experience and nice crew

FLORA_R, May 2025

The crew is very nice - responsible, responsive, respectful, and great at what they do. We met dolphins and sea turtles:)

Response from Host, May 2025

Aloha! Thank you for joining our tour! We are so happy that you enjoyed meeting dolphins and sea turtles with our caring and professional crew. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Mahalo!

Great experience

Dan_K, May 2025

The guide Kristen and crew were great! They were very friendly. The driver Dennis was very friendly and helpful as well. We would definitely use this event company again.

Great dolphin snorkeling experience

Jodi_T, Apr 2025

Tim and team were awesome! Great experience snorkeling after dolphins & other critters. We'd recommend this group to anyone!

The best thing I’ve ever done.

Abigail_G, Mar 2025

This was the most amazing thing I’ve ever done. The crew was awesome. We had Shanti, Joanna, Tim, and Jayson. They were all very knowledgeable, welcoming, and friendly. They made the experience that much better. Now for the actual adventure itself, all I can say is wow. We got to drop into the water 3 times and each time we got to swim with beautiful pilot whales. One pod swam not even 20 feet below us. It was incredible. We then got to swim in the reef where we saw two turtles, lots of beautiful fish, and Tim the guide went down and found an octopus. He carefully brought it up to the surface to tell us all about its anatomy. Overall, this experience was beyond worth the money. I would have paid more. So thankful I got to do this.

Response from Host, May 2025

Aloha! Wow, thank you so much for sharing your incredible experience! Shanti, Joanna, Tim, and Jayson are thrilled to hear that their knowledge and care made your adventure even better. Swimming so close to pilot whales and exploring the reef with turtles and an octopus sounds absolutely unforgettable. We’re so happy you found the trip to be worth every penny — moments like these truly make it special. Mahalo for choosing us and for your wonderful review!

Great Experience

Madisyn_W, Mar 2025

Crew was very knowledgeable and kind! This was a great first time snorkeling experience seeing dolphins, turtles, and whales! Highly Recommend

Response from Host, May 2025

Aloha! Thank you for joining our snorkeling tour and sharing your experience. We’re thrilled you enjoyed seeing dolphins, turtles, and whales, and that our crew made your first snorkeling adventure special. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Mahalo!

Fabulous experience - snorkeling with dolphins !

Iskra_P, Mar 2025

It was a marvelous experience (2/16/25). The morning was misty, rainy even, but by 11 all cleared and it ended up being warm sunny day. The crew was fantastic: Lauren and Stefan at the helm, Cristin (and another coach) diving. All of them were knowledgeable, very skilled, super kind and fun!! We found a pod of dolphins, 7 or 8 of them. They we so joyful, playful, swimming all around us. You could almost touch them. We went to the water twice swimming with them. We also saw several whales jumping! Later, we anchored in a little cove, had lunch and swam with turtles. Lunch was super tasty sandwiches or vegie wraps, + chips. Plenty of drinking water on the boat. It was a fabulous experience. I strongly recommend it !!!

Response from Host, May 2025

Aloha and thank you for the wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you had an unforgettable experience swimming with dolphins, turtles, and seeing whales. The crew will be so happy to know they made your trip enjoyable. Thanks for the strong recommendation, and we hope to see you again soon! Mahalo!

very fun and exciting

Taylor_F, Nov 2024

I really enjoyed sitting in the tube while the boat was moving. I also loved being able to see dolphins close up.

Response from Host, Nov 2024

Aloha! Thank you for joining our dolphin swim tour and for sharing your experience with us! We are thrilled to hear that you were able to see the dolphins up close! We hope to see you again soon, mahalo!

Awesome

Christopher_S, Oct 2024

Morgan, Ken, Ken, and captain TJ were great saw a lot of dolphins and turtles got to swim with a mama and baby dolphin whoever gave them a one star review was just having a bad day because the tour was great

Response from Host, Nov 2024

Aloha! Mahalo for the wonderful review! We’re so happy to hear you had an amazing time with our crew and that you got to swim with dolphins and turtles! It’s great to know you had such a positive experience, and we truly appreciate your kind words. We’d love to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure!

AMAZING

Taylor_B, Sep 2024

Absolutely amazing. I brought my 59-62 year old parents and they had a fantastic time!!!!! We saw so many dolphins from the boat and in the water with us. We saw turtles and so many beautiful fish! Also, we saw flying fish which was a first for me! So cool! Definitely will be a return customer!!!

Response from Host, Nov 2024

Aloha! We're so happy to hear that you and your parents had such a fantastic time! It sounds like you had an incredible experience with all the dolphins, turtles, and beautiful sea life—plus the flying fish, how awesome! We can't wait to welcome you back for another adventure. Thank you for your kind words and for choosing us! Mahalo!

Staff were very friendly....

Natalie_G, Aug 2024

Staff were very friendly. Safety always priority. Just disappointing we didn’t get to swim with any dolphins. Also. This was the end of our vacation and we had been to many great snorkeling areas and the place we stopped at to snorkel was not a good snorkel. Don’t get me wrong a three hour boat ride of the coast of paradise was great….just missing the final wow!

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Aloha, Thank you for your feedback and for joining our tour. We’re pleased to hear that you found our staff friendly and felt safe throughout the tour. However, we’re sorry to learn that the experience didn’t fully meet your expectations, especially with the missed opportunity to swim with dolphins and the snorkeling spot not living up to your previous experiences. Unfortunately, as dolphins are wild animals, their behavior can be unpredictable, which sometimes affects our ability to guarantee sightings or interactions. We understand how disappointing this can be, and we appreciate your understanding of this natural aspect of the tour. Your feedback is valuable and will help us work on improving the tour for future guests. Thank you again for sharing your thoughts. We hope your overall vacation was enjoyable and that you had many wonderful experiences.

Worth every penny!

Erin_R, Aug 2024

This experience is a must while you’re in Hawaii!! The crew was amazing and so friendly. The sea life was beautiful to see. I would book again!

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Aloha! Thank you so much for joining our tour and for sharing about your experience. We are so glad that you enjoyed your time with us. Please come back soon! Mahalo

Love the baby dolpjins

Bette_T, Jul 2024

Great trip. The whole staff was amazing. Only wish we saw more dolphins up close. Only saw one turtle while in the water. I would have like to stayed at the dolphins longer

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Aloha! Thank you so much for joining our tour and for sharing about your experience. We are so glad that you enjoyed your time with us. Please come back soon! Mahalo

Amazing

VIVIANN_V, Jul 2024

Such an amazing unforgettable experience that me and my daughter will never forget. We got to see dolphins and sea turtles. The crew was very friendly and made this experience fun for us. I would recommend the speedboat to anyone.

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Aloha! We are happy that you enjoyed our dolphin swim tour and crew. We appreciate you joining us and for leaving such kind feedback. We hope to see you again soon! Mahalo

A magical day out!

Elizabeth_F, Jul 2024

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!

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Aloha! We are so happy that you enjoyed our dolphin tour. Thank you so much for joining us. We hope to see you again soon. Mahalo!

12/10 Experience! Can't Wait to Return

Sydney_C, Jul 2024

From the time we signed up for the tour, we were treated with the BEST customer support. We received phone calls to confirm our information and pickup, then the transportation to the tour was GREAT! The tour itself with Captain Lauren and Rebecca blew us away. What amazing value and fun for the cost. We swam with dolphins, turtles and beautiful fish. Cruising along the coastline listening to great music was a dream. And Lauren and Rebecca went out of their way to make sure our crew had the best time. Would highly recommend booking the speedboat with them.

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Aloha! Thank you so much for joining our tour and for sharing about your experience. We are so glad that you enjoyed your time with us. Please come back soon! Mahalo

Speedboat is the way to go!

Storm_C, Mar 2024

So surreal! We swam with big pods of Dolphins, baby dolphins, turtles and reef fish. Lauren was an excellent instructor. A smaller boat with fewer people was ideal for personal space while connecting with marine life. Especially if everyone in your group is an adult. Larger vessels are more kids-oriented. Would book again!

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Aloha! Thank you so much for joining our tour and for sharing about your experience. We are so glad that you enjoyed your time with us. Please come back soon! Mahalo

The Best Most Memorable Day

Laura_Z, Mar 2024

This was THE 5-Star experience! Lauren, Alicia and Mike were great at making sure everyone saw turtles and dolphins. I swam 6" from a giant sea turtle and we saw both mother and calf of whales and dolphins. Such a great time, perfect weather and the kindest, most helpful and fun hosts. Thank you Iruka Hawai'i!

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Aloha! Thank you so much for joining our tour and for sharing about your experience. We are so glad that you enjoyed your time with us. Please come back soon! Mahalo

Amazing Experience

MARIA_G, Mar 2024

We couldn’t have imagined a better way to celebrate our anniversary together with this beautiful crew. Rebecca you made this day special and we appreciate all your patience with us. Your dedication to the ocean is truly inspiring.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Aloha! Thank you so much for joining our dolphin swim and speedboat tour and for sharing your experience. We are so glad that you enjoyed your time with us. Please come back soon! Mahalo

A wonderful new adventure

Fia_L, Feb 2024

I really loved the snorkeling and seen all the fish and a couple of sea turtles. It was especially wonderful to be able to hold a live octopus. I can’t wait until I come back to the island for another fun trip on the tour to visit the dolphins, oh and we saw whales how great is that .

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Aloha! Thanks for joining our tour and leaving us a review! We are thrilled that you enjoyed swimming with the dolphins and seeing different sealife. Come back soon, mahalo