Swim with Dolphins Catamaran with Waterslide & Lunch on Oahu
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Oahu, USA
- 4 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Cruise along Oahu’s western coastline in search of dolphins on this exciting snorkel tour from Waianae. Don your snorkel gear and slip into the water to swim with these playful creatures, while maintaining a safe distance. You can also enjoy ocean activities like paddleboarding, or our 21-foot (6.4-meter) water slide built right into our boat during your adventure.
- See dolphins, tropical fish, sea turtles, and more
- Lunch, snacks, and beverages are included
- All necessary snorkeling equipment is provided
- Keep an eye out for whales from November to March
What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Use of Snorkeling equipmentUse of Snorkelling equipment
- LunchYour lunch will be a turkey sandwich unless you specify a different option by 8:00 PM HST the evening before your tour. To request a vegetarian lunch, please call our office at
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Coffee and/or TeaGreen tea & Hot cocoa
- Gratuities
- Photo Package
- Wet suit rentals
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Operating hours.7:30 am
What To Expect
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Oahu
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Waianae
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Honolulu
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Waikiki
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Wild animal sightings are natural and cannot be 100% guaranteed
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 70 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
Syuzanna_O
Very first time snorkeling in the ocean and had an amazing experience! Stuff was great, fun, and professional! I took the trip with my 10 year old daughter and she loved it!
Thanks a lot guys! Awesome job!!!!
Reviews
4.7
based on 197 reviews
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Tasha_C, Jun 2026
it was a good experience, although we didn't get to swim with the Dolphins... however, my only complaint is I paid the money to get pictures and have yet to receive any pictures. The staff was very nice though.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Aloha, thank you for your feedback! We're glad you had a good experience with our crew, and we’re sorry you did not receive your photos yet. Please contact us at [info@hawaiidolphin.com] so we can get this sorted for you right away. Mahalo.
Felicia_C, Jun 2026
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!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Aloha, thank you for your detailed review! We're so glad you had an incredible day seeing multiple pods of dolphins and enjoyed the help and kindness from Minako and Travis. Mahalo for joining us and for your recommendation!
phuonglam_h, May 2026
It was a lovely trip to find and watch the dolphin. The staffs ( captain Jef, Sarah, Tim and Bryan) were super friendly and helpful, they made sure that it would be safe and everyone have a comfortable time.
We did see waves of dolphins far and near ( 2 types of dolphins included). And they are a wonderful experience. The last dive also include some turtles.
I dotted down one star cause this might be out of control of the crew. The weather was too windy and not peaceful so the sknokel time was very limited. Me and my boyfriend vadely see a dolphin when sknokeled which was quite dissappointed cause we expected to be able to actually swim with the dolphins. Also there were around 17 people on the boat which makes the sknokle very crowded, easily bumped to one another and I definitely see majority feet instead of the animals.
The boat is roomie, I suggest bring some food ( even instant noodle since they have hot water) sandwich was alright. There were hot chocolate, tea and some lemonade. Also checking the weather to book the tour, they will sail but of course not guarantee the experience you would have so gotta do our own due diligence. For the tour I have, better to just view the dolphins from the boat than having the swimming.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Aloha Phuong, thank you for joining us and for your kind words about our crew. We're so glad you were able to see multiple species of dolphins and turtles, though we're sorry the windy conditions made it difficult to fully enjoy the snorkeling experience. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back for another adventure in the future. Mahalo!
W_W, May 2026
Fantastic crew, swimming with pilot whales was epic!! Great weather, quick lunch, in the water and down the water slide as much as you can handle!!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Aloha! Thank you for joining our dolphin swim tour and for the great review! We are stoked that you got to see the pilot whales! how amazing! Come back soon please! Mahalo.
Fer_G, May 2026
This was the first experience swimming with dolphins and it totally worth it, the staff on boat, just amazing!!.
Response from Host, May 2026
Aloha! Mahalo for joining our dolphin experience with us, we are so happy your first time swimming with dolphins was such a special and memorable experience and that our crew helped make it amazing, we hope to see you again soon, mahalo!
Gary_M, Apr 2026
Great experience definitely take motion sickness medicine alot of people got sick on the boat. The guides where very informative and courteous
Response from Host, May 2026
Aloha! Mahalo for joining our tour with us, we are so glad you had a great experience and found our guides informative and courteous, we appreciate you sharing your helpful tip and hope to see you again soon, mahalo!
Kathy_P, Jun 2025
Read careful No guarantee swim with dolphins if no doubles you can try again at 50% off which is crazy You have to request a glass of water and when they are bust you do without bring water if you go and be aware you may or may not swim with dolphins and/or turtles grandkids kids and i very very disappointed can see same amount of fish at any beach snorkeling have swam with dolphins in Oahu before Wish I could recall the companies we used in past so we didn’t come home with three very disappointed grandchildren
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Aloha, We’re very sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet expectations. As we work with wild animals in their natural environment, sightings can’t be guaranteed, which is why we offer a 50% discount to return if no dolphins are seen.
We do serve water onboard, and we apologize if this wasn’t made clear during your trip. We’ll work on improving this for future guests.
Thank you for your feedback, we truly regret the disappointment and hope you’ll consider giving us another chance. Mahalo for joining.
Syuzanna_O, May 2025
Very first time snorkeling in the ocean and had an amazing experience! Stuff was great, fun, and professional! I took the trip with my 10 year old daughter and she loved it!
Thanks a lot guys! Awesome job!!!!
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Aloha! Thank you for joining our dolphin swim Tour. We’re so happy you and your daughter had an amazing first ocean snorkeling experience with our fun and professional crew. Mahalo for the kind words and we hope to see you both again soon!
Jorge_G, Mar 2025
It is well worth the money. The staff is very well trained and very accommodating. I know they say they leave at 5 PM sharp but you got about 510 minutes after that to get there no longer than that. We saw many dolphins turtles even whales
If I had one thing I would like to change it would be the music on board. I don’t want the sunset cruise, but there was alcohol being served, and it would’ve been nice to hear some dance music as opposed to the Hawaiian soft music other than that, everything was perfect
Response from Host, May 2025
Aloha! Thank you for joining our tour and for your kind words about our staff and the amazing wildlife you saw. We appreciate your feedback about the music and will keep that in mind to enhance the experience for future guests. We’re so happy you enjoyed everything else and hope to see you again soon. Mahalo!
Emily_S, Oct 2024
Great trip. Very helpful and friendly crew. We saw some pods of dolphins, some sea turtles and some seals.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Aloha! Mahalo for sharing your great experience! We’re so glad to hear you had a fantastic time with the crew and got to see dolphins, sea turtles, and seals. It sounds like an unforgettable adventure! We’d love to welcome you back for another amazing trip soon!
Samantha_V, Sep 2024
I booked this experience mainly because my mom has always wanted to see and swim with dolphins in the wild. We were all a little nervous prior to boarding the boat just knowing we were going to be swimming in the open water, but all of the staff made us feel so comfortable and confident in our abilities to complete this excursion. The views were incredible and we were able to see so many pods of dolphins from the boat as well as from the water. This was definitely a highlight of our trip and that was all thanks to the amazing staff for making it possible.
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Aloha! Thank you for your heartfelt review! We’re so glad to hear that your mom’s dream of swimming with dolphins came true and that our staff helped ease your nerves. It’s wonderful that you got to see so many dolphins both from the boat and in the water! We’re thrilled to have been a part of your trip's highlight. Thank you for joining and we hope to welcome you back for more adventures in the future! Mahalo
MaKatrina_S, Sep 2024
Mahalo Mahalo Mahalo to Team Poseidon! The most amazing 4 hrs at Oahu's western coastline. We were able to see a pod of spinner dolphins within 5mins of cruising. After a while, we were informed of spotting pilot whales by the direction we are heading to, we had the 1st/2nd jump off the ocean and they say these massive creatures (big in size after orca's) seldom show up. The crew ---Elena, Traviz, Hayato, Brooke, Abby, Jerome, Shanty and Matt (i hope i got all their names correct) were all professional, guides and helps you all the way, and keep everyone safe and ensures to enjoy every moment onboard. They feed you infos that are all useful, please listen on the safety instructions and ensure to respect the wildlife. Don't bring bananas, as they have this superstition that it will bring bad luck onboard. 3part will be the snorkeling, see the turtles and colorful fishes as well as enjoy other water activities such as the paddle boards and water slide. thank you for this wonderful experience Clap clap clap!!!
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Aloha! Thank you for joining our dolphin swim tour and for sharing your raving review with the world! It makes us thrilled to know that you had such a great time on our tour! We truly pride ourselves on our amazing crew and the unique experience we offer. We are so happy that you got to see so much wildlife and we hope that you are able to come back soon! Mahalo
Leslie_M, Sep 2024
We had a wonderful experience and the crew was amazing and made the experience fun and educational. Highly recommend this excursion and crew!
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Aloha! Thank you for joining our dolphin swim and snorkeling adventure! So happy that you found our tour and our amazing crew to be so awesome. We hope we have another chance to see you again soon! Mahalo
Nicholas_M, Sep 2024
The crew was fantastic from the moment the bus picked us up from our hotel to the moment they dropped us off. Our whole family had a blast. This was an experience we'll remember for a lifetime.
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Aloha! Thank you for joining our dolphin swim tour! We are so happy to hear that your family really enjoyed our experience. We hope we have another chance to have you onboard in the future! Mahalo
Vincent_F, Jul 2024
Nice locations, we saw like 20 dolphins and 5 turtle
Nice half day trip
Toilet was ok
And I liked the top deck
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
Gerardo_M, Jul 2024
It was a unique experience, seeing our children jump off the boat to swim in the open sea, and enjoy swimming, seeing dolphins, fish, using a kayak, the boat slide, they and the family had a once in a lifetime experience, the best decision on this vacation
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Aloha! We are so happy that you enjoyed our swimming with dolphins tour. Thank you so much for joining us. We hope to see you again soon. Mahalo!
Stephanie_L, Jun 2024
Wonderful experience! Yuji, Jake, Morgan, Chloe and Laura were wonderful guides and we saw four different species of dolphins as well as a pin cushion star fish and a turtle!
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Aloha! Thank you so much for joining our dolphin tour and for sharing about your experience. We are so glad that you enjoyed your time with us. Please come back soon! Mahalo
Emma_W, May 2024
The whole experience felt very rushed. We spent more time on the bus and boat than in the water. Worst of all, we didn't even get to swim with the dolphins, which was why we chose this tour. We were told there would be 2-3 chances to get in the water with the dolphins and that only experienced snorkelers could go in the first time. Being rookie snorkelers, we had to stay and watch the dolphins from the boat. Instead of doing more dolphin swims like they said we would, they went straight to snorkeling with the turtles. We only saw the dolphins briefly from the boat, which was not the tour we paid for. We didn't spend very long snorkeling with the turtles and doing the other activities either. The guides were friendly and made sure everyone was comfortable, but they laid it on thick when it came to the upsells (wetsuits and photo package) and tipping.
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Aloha, We apologize for the rushed experience and the lack of dolphin swims. Your feedback is invaluable, and we'll review our procedures to ensure a better balance of activities in the future. We're sorry if you felt pressured by upselling and tipping. Please reach out to us at info@hawaiidolphin.com with any further concerns. We hope for the chance to provide a more fulfilling experience next time.
Maira_C, May 2024
Loved the staff. They were very friendly and attentive. Great vides. Will definitely book with them again.
Response from Host, Jun 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
Darin_F, Apr 2024
They did find a few dolphins, but not very many. Maybe 10 or 12 that we only saw for about 45 seconds. They ran the tour like you are in the Army. We’re on vacation, don’t order us around like we’re Privates in the Army. The Skippers First Mate yelled the entire time. Very uneasy. I’ve been on over two dozen similar tours and I’ve never been treated like that. Would not recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Aloha, Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're sorry to hear that your tour didn't meet your expectations. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we'd like to address your concerns directly. Please reach out to us via email at info@hawaiidolphin.com so we can discuss this further and ensure your satisfaction. We appreciate your time and hope to have the opportunity to make things right.
Stephen_Q, Apr 2024
We took our 2 kids, 8 and 13 and had a great experience. Super friendly staff, really well organised and safe, and we saw a humpback whale, turtles and dolphins. Highly recommend
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
Kris_D, Jan 2024
Terrible, a New Year’s Eve disaster. Viator e-mail told me pick up was 7:30am….it was 5:30am. They moved us to a later tour, but failed to mention it was dolphin watching…NOT swimming with dolphins like the original tour I paid $1000 for.
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Aloha, We are sorry to hear that you did not have a great experience during our booking process and tour. We acknowledge that there was a miscommunication on our part regarding that the confirmation message including pick-up times will be sent to all our guests on Viator. We apologize for any inconvenience caused to you and are working towards improving this communication channel to make it more clear.
We tried our best to make the best of the situation by placing you on the next available tour. Unfortunately, this was not a dolphin swim tour. We regret that you were unable to swim with the dolphins on your trip. We hope you were still able to see the dolphins from the boat and have a good time despite the circumstances. We hope to serve you better in the future and provide a more memorable experience for you. Mahalo
Pablo_C, Dec 2023
We had lots of fun on this adventure! Although we didn't see dolphins swimming, we were thrilled to observe whales, dolphins, and sea turtles. The team was exceptionally friendly and informative, making our experience even more memorable. The photographer was outstanding, capturing amazing shots that we'll cherish. We strongly recommend this experience for anyone interested in marine life and great company!"
Response from Host, Jan 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!
Morgan_K, Nov 2023
A great day out with heaps of wildlife. I enjoyed myself as we got to get in the water with dolphins. The snorkelling spot was great and there was a turtle. The crew were friendly and knowledgeable. They were so excited to see the animals and took safety seriously.
Great things to know:
I would say the boat isn’t designed for swell at all. If you ever get sea sickness or even car sickness, take medication prior! It was a pretty smooth day and there were a lot of people puking and very sick. I’ve cruised in open oceans that felt calmer. The boat will rock with every bit of movement.
The swimming with the dolphin component. BE READY! You need to jump from the boat moving and get swimming quietly and quickly. It’s not for the faint hearted. It was 100% worth it and this chaos is communicated well.
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Aloha Morgan! Thank you so much for joining our Dolphin Swim and Snorkel tour and for sharing about your experience. We appreciate your insightful recommendations to our future guests. We are so glad that you enjoyed your time with us. Please come back soon! Mahalo
Paul_O, Sep 2023
Had a blast. Crew was so friendly and went out of their way to ensure all had a good time. Loved it
Saw Dolphins Turtles saw tons of fish snorkeling
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
Lynn_H, Sep 2023
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!
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Aloha, thank you for sharing your experience on our dolphin swim and snorkel tour. We apologize for any feelings of discomfort on some parts of our tour. We are always looking for ways to improve our tours and your feedback is very much appreciated. We hope to see you again. Mahalo for choosing Iruka.
Angel_H, Sep 2023
When I jumped in to the ocean with the dolphins and I saw a lot of fish and I played on the mat with my son , daughter ,wife and my grandson
BrettJackson, Aug 2023
Great trip this first thing morning with my 13 year old twins.
The transportation to/from our hotel was on time and comfortable.
The boat/crew were professional and attentive. We started off with a traditional prayer and flower offering to the sea - and the sea provided in abundance.
We were fortunate to spot dolphins pretty quickly into the trip, so the crew quickly got the group kitted up and ushered us into the sea.
We saw dozens of dolphins over 2 visits into the sea - it’s was amazing.
We then went into the snorkelling area and again wasn’t disappointed. We saw a number of turtles - one which swam right upto the boat and lots of sealife.
There was plenty to do, including paddle boarding, a climbing wall and slide. The kids had so much fun and the crew interacted with us and got involved in the fun.
Although there are a lot of people on the boat, it was well worth it.
Tom_I, Aug 2023
I’ve been to Hawaii over a dozen times and I usually try to do some sort of snorkel tour whenever I go. This tour caught my eye because if offered swimming with dolphins as well as with exotic fish and sea turtles. I was not prepared for how epic this trip was going to be! The crew does a really great job in preparing you for the day’s events. It felt a little rushed in the beginning but it’s because there is a narrow window to be able to get everyone into the water to see the dolphins as they swim by. We were very fortunate that we had Sasha as our captain on our trip because she made sure everyone had a chance to see dolphins. We stopped to swim with the dolphins three times! I think we saw at least 20 dolphins that day. Our photographer also took some amazing pictures as well that help recreate the experience whenever I look at them. The crew was so personable and helpful, you can tell how proud they are of their work. I highly recommend this tour and am forever grateful for setting the bar for all sea excursions in Hawaii! Mahalo Sasha and crew!
Brittany_S, Aug 2023
Absolutely amazing experience. We went with the whole family including a 7 and 8 year old. It was very kid friendly and they were able to participate with no problem. We got to see the dolphins and several turtles. Would highly recommend.
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