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Dolphin Watch Cruise with Waterslide & Snorkeling on Oahu

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Oahu, USA
Great choice
10+ bookings last month.
  • 3 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Experience Oahu's Ocean highlights aboard a double-decker boat during this tour that features a variety of activities on the water. Enjoy dolphin watching from multiple angles before going for an underwater adventure at a prime snorkeling spot. Your boat features a 21-foot (6.4-meter) water slide, a floating mat, stand-up paddle boards, and all the snorkeling gear you'll need. Swim alongside wild sea creatures and indulge in a delightful lunch as you soak up the sun.
  • Join a cruise in Oahu and set out for dolphin watching and other activities
  • Use the floating mat, standup paddle board, slide, or snorkeling equipment
  • Eat a complimentary locally crafted Turkey sandwich or veggie wrap
  • Partake in the traditional Hawaiian “Oli” for safe passage and knowledge

What's Included

  • Use of Snorkeling equipment
    Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • Lunch
    Your 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 (808) 636-8440
  • Snacks
    Chips
  • Bottled water
  • Coffee and/or Tea
    Green tea & Hot cocoa
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Gratuities
  • Optional Photo Package
  • Optional Wetsuit 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

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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.

Operating hours
.11:30 am

What To Expect

1

Waianae

2

Oahu

3

Honolulu

4

Waikiki

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Wild animal sightings are natural and cannot be 100% guaranteed
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 75 travelers

Cancellation Policy

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

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Featured review

Melanie_M
We saw dolphins and swam with turtles and fish. The crew was great and full of great conversation and information about the west side of the island. Will use this company again when we return.

Reviews

4.8
based on 164 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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Spinner dolphins, monk seals

Marin_V, Oct 2025
We saw spinner dolphins which gave us quite a show. There was more then 50 of them swimming right next to the boat but we weren’t lucky enough to swim with them, their behavior wasn’t for swimming with them that day. We also saw 3 monk seals which are endangered species, there is only about 1600 of them left in the world. We also swam with turtles which was fun. The crew nailed it, they did great in every way.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Aloha! Thank you for joining our Dolphin Watch Cruise and for sharing such an amazing review. We’re thrilled you got to see the spinner dolphins, monk seals, and even swim with turtles, and we’re glad the crew helped make your experience so enjoyable. It’s wonderful to hear you appreciated all aspects of the tour. Please come back soon, mahalo.

Dolphin Cruise Delight !

Louise_M, Oct 2025
A dolphin pod seen as soon as we left the harbor. The captain and crew were AMAZING. Great snorkeling site.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Aloha! Thank you for joining our Dolphin Watch Cruise and taking the time to share your experience. We’re so happy to hear you spotted a dolphin pod right away and enjoyed both the crew and the snorkeling site. It means a lot to know you had such a great time. Please come back soon, mahalo.

Mahalo for a GREAT DAY!

Denise_J, Oct 2025
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!

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Aloha! Thank you so much for joining our tour and for sharing such a wonderful review. We’re thrilled to hear you had a fantastic trip and that the crew’s knowledge, energy, and happiness made your experience truly memorable. They’ll be so glad to hear your kind words. Please come back soon, mahalo.

Vacation

Genesis_O, Aug 2025
The staff was so nice they where very welcoming especially the crew the lemonade was also amazing best lemonade I’ve ever had

Incredible experience!! So many dolphins!!

April_H, Apr 2025
I was a little scared to jump in the water on the first drop but I did it and it was incredible!! Just do it, you will not regret it! We seen a baby whale and tons of dolphins swim by us in the deep water. We also seen a few turtles and a bunch of colorful little fish!!

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Got it! Here’s the version without dashes: Aloha, thank you for joining us and pushing past your fears. We’re so happy you had an incredible time seeing the baby whale, dolphins, turtles, and colorful fish up close. Mahalo for sharing your unforgettable experience!

Fun trip!

Sherry_W, Nov 2024
The captain and crew were very friendly. We also got to see rare pigmy whales. The snorkeling was a lot of fun. A great day at sea!

Response from Host, Nov 2024

Aloha! Thank you for joining our dolphin tour and sharing your experience with us! We are so happy to hear that you had a great time! Come back soon, mahalo

Amazing

Clarissa_S, Oct 2024
Really such a great experience to have with anyone the team Goes above and beyond for you to have a great time.

Response from Host, Nov 2024

Aloha! Mahalo for your kind words! We're so happy to hear you had a great experience and that our team went above and beyond to make it special. We always strive to create memorable moments for our guests, and it's wonderful to know you enjoyed it. We’d love to welcome you back for another amazing adventure soon!

Wow all the team were...

Jocelyn_M, Oct 2024
Wow all the team were extremely helpful Cristy and Steph were amazing they both help me over come my fear I love them both . (Sorry if I spelled the names incorrect) 🫶🏻

Response from Host, Nov 2024

Aloha! Thanks for joining our tour and sharing such a heartfelt review! We’re so happy to hear that Cristy and Steph were able to help you overcome your fear and make your experience amazing. Mahalo for your kind words, and we’d love to welcome you back for another adventure soon!

Fun afternoon

Brock_B, Aug 2024
Crew and captain were great, snorkeling was fun but we didn’t get to see any wildlife. No dolphins, no turtles…unfortunately. The crew was helpful and friendly and the lunch was good, just know that you may not get to see any animals.

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Aloha, Thank you for joining our tour and sharing your experience. We are so sorry that you were not able to see any wildlife as you had hoped. We hope you can come back again to have another chance to see the dolphins. Mahalo

Dolphins aplenty but not so many turtles

Arwen_B, Jul 2023
Dophins came into view almost as soon as we set off. We didn't enjoy the snorkelling as much as we did at Kuhio beach near our hotel - the water was much cooler in temperature and we didn't see that many interesting fish or turtles. The activities - water slide, rock climbing and paddle board were all fun. The life jackets were very uncomfortable to wear with a strap between your legs.

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Aloha Arwen, We apologize that you were not being able to see turtles. We do our best each tour to find turtles and other marine life, however, encounters with wild animals are always unpredictable. Thank you so much for joining us and for the feedback as we are always looking to improve our tours. We hope to see you again in the future. Mahalo!

So worth it!

Melanie_M, Jul 2023
We saw dolphins and swam with turtles and fish. The crew was great and full of great conversation and information about the west side of the island. Will use this company again when we return.

A very wonderful...

Chrisann_H, Jul 2023
A very wonderful experience. We saw so much aquatic wildlife. Dolphins, turtles, and a lot of different fish. A lot of fun.

Response from Host, Nov 2023

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

AWESOME experience

Cecelia_R, May 2023
We had the best time! We saw 2 types of Dolphins, 3 turtle's and an octopus. Everyone on the boat was so nice, helpful and gave us lots of information about the animals we saw. The activities were a lot of fun. We did paddle boarding, the slide, wall climbing and the float pad. All the equipment was in good shape. Overall, we had a great experience

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