Oahu Dolphin Swim & Snorkel Cruise
Offshore dolphin swimming and reef snorkeling for experienced swimmers
Duration
3 hrs
Includes
Snorkel gear, safety jacket
Highlights
Explore western Oahu by offshore speedboat, with opportunities to swim and snorkel in open water. This tour is designed for experienced swimmers and may run longer depending on dolphin activity.
- Look for bottlenose, spotted, and Hawaiian spinner dolphins
- Snorkel reef waters with turtles, tropical fish, and other marine life
- Learn about dolphins and the marine environment from experienced guides
- Bring your own food and drinks for the trip
- Protect your belongings from water
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 mask and fins
- Safety jacket
- Prescription mask availability
- Transportation from designated meeting places to the harbor
Important details
- Arrive 30 minutes before departure
- Ages 3+ only
- Bring alcohol only in non-glass containers
- Wetsuit rentals are not included in the listed price: $10 for adults and $5 for children, settled at the harbor by credit card or Venmo; no cash
- Gratuities are not included in the listed price
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the tour. No-shows are charged full price. A doctor's note may qualify the named person, and one adult guardian for a minor, for a full refund after the deadline. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. If no dolphins are seen, no refund is provided.
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.
