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15 Best Dolphin Watching On Oahu

Oahu’s best days out.

The 15 most popular dolphin watching on Oahu. What each one is really like on the day, what it costs and who runs it.

15 Best Dolphin Watching On Oahu

Oahu Dolphin and Snorkel Tour with Waikiki Pickup & Lunch - Getting to the Waianae Small Boat Harbor (and why timing matters)
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Oahu Dolphin and Snorkel Tour with Waikiki Pickup & Lunch

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

Morning dolphin and turtle cruise from Waikiki with hotel pickup, snorkel gear, lunch, and extra water toys like a 20-foot slide.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“Pickup time very confusing is not displayed anywhere obvious. The person in charge of calling you didn't speak good English at all couldn't understand hardly a word and when they called to confirm if we were coming to pickup spot they called at the exact time they wanted us at the spot. Can't Teleport to…”

1,687 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $164.70by Dolphins and You

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Luxury Snorkel Cruise, Local Buffet with Whale & Dolphin Watch - The snorkeling stop: instruction, safety, and a beginner-friendly setup
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Luxury Snorkel Cruise, Local Buffet with Whale & Dolphin Watch

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

3.5-hour Ko Olina catamaran cruise with dolphin and whale viewing, one-hour snorkel stop, Hawaiian buffet, drinks, and Waikiki pickup.

★ 4.5

“The hospitality was 11/10, food and beverages amazing, snorkeling was well organized and it was fun having a photographer take amazing shots without having to fiddle with our iPhones all day! The weather was 5/10 and the whales were hiding but not their fault. Boat was super comfy and we just might go again tomorrow!”

1,334 reviews3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $174.00by Ocean Joy Cruises - Oahu

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Oahu: Swim with Dolphins on the West Coast - Catamaran comfort vs. the reality of ocean time
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Oahu: Swim with Dolphins on the West Coast

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3.Oahu: Swim with Dolphins on the West Coast

West Oahu catamaran for snorkeling and wild dolphin swims, with hotel pickup, lunch onboard, and wildlife-first rules for respectful viewing.

★ 5.0

“The driver and photographer were great. The boat was ok, kind of small and old. We only had one drop for dolphins that swam off as soon as we entered the water. Then we went to a reef with turtles and never even looked for more dolphins. The food was cold and not very tasty.…”

1,112 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $187.43by Indigo Ocean Hawaii

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Wild Dolphin Watching and Snorkel Safari Off West Coast of Oahu - What you’ll do on the water: dolphins first, snorkel time built in
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Wild Dolphin Watching and Snorkel Safari Off West Coast of Oahu

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

Small-boat dolphin watching and snorkel safari from Waianae. Spinner dolphins, seasonal humpback whales, sea turtles, lunch included.

★ 5.0

“Had an amazing time on this tour, as a matter of fact this was the highlight of my trip! We seen humpback whales and dolphins. We even snorkeled with turtles. Unbelievable. We got lucky and only had a few of us on board!”

795 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $193.88by Dolphin Excursions Hawaii

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West Oahu Dolphin Watch and Snorkel Sail with Lunch - Meeting Point and Timing: What the Morning Actually Feels Like
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West Oahu Dolphin Watch and Snorkel Sail with Lunch

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6.West Oahu Dolphin Watch and Snorkel Sail with Lunch

West Oahu catamaran cruise with guaranteed dolphin sightings in winter, plus snorkeling and lunch. Pickup, gear, and drinks included.

★ 4.5

“We saw tons of dolphins, some that actually were riding in the front of the boat. One was a mama with her baby. The crew was incredible! Nick, Caden and Ian. The turkey wraps for lunch were fresh and quite tasty! Breakfast consisted of grapes, strawberries, a slice of pineapple and a wonderful biscuit slathered…”

320 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $125.95by Hawaii Nautical

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Swim With Dolphins & Turtles in West Oahu (Semi-Private Tours) - The 3-hour plan: what happens, when, and what to watch for
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Swim With Dolphins & Turtles in West Oahu (Semi-Private Tours)

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

Semi-private dolphin and turtle swim in West Oahu from Waianae. Small group, snorkel gear included, luxury powerboat ocean safari.

★ 5.0

“This was such an amazing tour, out in the deep blue sea you could see straight to the bottom our guides did an amazing job captain stef and koa did an absolute amazing job! Will definitely do it again with there tour service! Dolphins seals and turtles and tons of beautiful fish!”

200 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $200.00by Aloha Ocean

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Swim with Dolphins Catamaran with Waterslide & Lunch on Oahu - Makaha snorkeling stop: turtles, reef fish, and the beach where you also play
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Swim with Dolphins Catamaran with Waterslide & Lunch on Oahu

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

Swim with wild dolphins off Oahu, then snorkel Makaha with turtles and reef fish plus a 21-ft waterslide and included lunch.

★ 4.5

“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…”

166 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $199.00by Iruka Hawaii Dolphin

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Dolphin Watch Cruise with Waterslide & Snorkeling on Oahu - Key Points You’ll Care About
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Dolphin Watch Cruise with Waterslide & Snorkeling on Oahu

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9.Dolphin Watch Cruise with Waterslide & Snorkeling on Oahu

Oahu dolphin watch cruise from Waianae with a 21-foot waterslide, Makaha snorkeling, and included lunch for $179 per person.

★ 5.0

“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…”

152 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $179.00by Iruka Hawaii Dolphin

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Swimming with Wild Dolphins Speedboat Adventure on Oahu - Dolphin swimming offshore: what multiple drops really mean
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Swimming with Wild Dolphins Speedboat Adventure on Oahu

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10.Swimming with Wild Dolphins Speedboat Adventure on Oahu

Wild dolphin swims by speedboat off Oahu, plus snorkeling with sea turtles, scenic coastline cruising, and included snacks and lunch.

★ 5.0

“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…”

150 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $199.00by Iruka Hawaii Dolphin

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Sea Safari, Dolphins, Turtles and Waikiki Cruise - On board Haleiwa Queen: what you’re viewing through
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Sea Safari, Dolphins, Turtles and Waikiki Cruise

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Oahu: Dolphin Watching & Turtle Snorkeling with Waterslide - The 3-hour flow: chant, safety talk, dolphins, then water
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Oahu: Dolphin Watching & Turtle Snorkeling with Waterslide

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13.Oahu: Dolphin Watching & Turtle Snorkeling with Waterslide

Oahu dolphin watching and turtle snorkeling cruise with a 20-foot waterslide, hula show, and lunch. Shuttle or self-drive.

★ 4.7

“We drove ourselves to the harbour, so I cannot speak to the shuttle, but the guides were very nice and knowledgeable and the food was fresh and we got to see many dolphins and turtles, so very happy there. It was cozy on the boat, but totally fine once we arrived to our snorkeling spot…”

73 reviewsFrom $190by And You Creations

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Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling on the West Coast of Oahu - How the 3-hour rhythm works: cruise, spot, snorkel
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Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling on the West Coast of Oahu

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