3-Hour Dolphin Swim & Snorkel Tour From Waianae
Take on an offshore speedboat adventure to search for dolphins and snorkel Oahu's west coast
Duration
3 hrs
Includes
Snorkel gear, transportation
Highlights
Ride offshore along Oahu's Waianae Coast on a fast-paced speedboat adventure designed for experienced swimmers. Search for wild dolphins, enter the water for a dolphin swim, and snorkel a reef area with marine life.
- Search for bottlenose, spotted, and Hawaiian spinner dolphins
- Snorkel reef waters where turtles and tropical fish may be seen
- Learn about dolphins and the marine environment from experienced guides
Itinerary
##Tour Schedule: Check-in is 30 minutes before departure## Pick up at the designated meeting places -if you are taking our transportation.
Morning/ Mid-day tour schedule 7:00 AM / 10:30 AM: Arrival and check-in at Waianae Harbor /Self Drive check-in ✓Meet us at the front of the restroom, the building with the orange roof. ✓Please park your car on the right side of the harbor parking lot. ✓Our vessel is Dolphin Warrior
7:30 AM / 11:00 AM: Departure from the harbor
- Fitting snorkels, gear, and safety briefing
- Chanting for safety in ancient Hawaiian traditional style Oli (prayer)
- Cruise the ocean off the Waianae Coast to search for dolphins (Whales can be seen from December through April)
- First drop: Swimming with Dolphins
- Second Drop: Dolphin Watch
- Third Drop: Snorkeling at a spot with sea turtles and tropical fish
10:30 AM / 2:00 PM: Return to Waianae Harbor /Self Drive out
What's Included
- Snorkel gear, including mask and fins
- Safety jacket
- Transportation between designated meeting places and the harbor
Important details
- Arrive for check-in 30 minutes before departure
- Experienced swimmers only
- Alcohol is allowed only in non-glass containers
Cancellation Policy
Receive a full refund when you cancel at least 48 hours before the tour. No-shows are charged in full. A doctor's note may qualify the note holder for a full refund after the deadline. Receive a full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or unforeseen circumstances. No refunds if dolphins are not seen.
Product ID: ZV4H42
FAQs
This speedboat tour is designed for experienced swimmers and includes swimming with dolphins in deep-water conditions.
Yes. The tour is scheduled for about 3 hours, but it may run longer depending on the dolphins. Plan extra time and avoid scheduling something tight right afterward.
Bring a swimsuit (wear it under your clothes), a beach towel, sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, a long-sleeve jacket or sweatshirt, motion-sickness medicine, a waterproof case or bag for your belongings, and a reusable water bottle.
