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Dolphin Swim & Snorkel: West Oahu Adventure
4.6
122 Ratings
Waianae
Swim with dolphins, snorkel with turtles, and enjoy thrilling ocean activities in Oahu. Includes lunch and transportation from select hotels. Book your adventure now!
Swim with dolphins, snorkel with turtles, and enjoy thrilling ocean activities in Oahu. Includes lunch and transportation from select hotels. Book your adventure now!
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Waiʻanae Small Boat Harbor - Embark on an exhilarating snorkel adventure along Oahu’s western coast in search of dolphins. Enjoy multiple chances to dive into the ocean and swim alongside wild dolphins as they glide by. After this thrilling experience, savor a complimentary locally made Turkey Sandwich or Veggie Wrap with chips as we journey to…
- Waiʻanae Small Boat Harbor - Embark on an exhilarating snorkel adventure along Oahu’s western coast in search of dolphins. Enjoy multiple chances to dive into the ocean and swim alongside wild dolphins as they glide by. After this thrilling experience, savor a complimentary locally made Turkey Sandwich or Veggie Wrap with chips as we journey to our snorkeling spot. Our next stop is the renowned snorkel and surf beach, Makaha! Here, discover Hawaiian Green sea turtles, vibrant reef fish, and more! Engage in various ocean activities such as trying out our brand new 21 FT built-in waterslide, stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, and relaxing on a large floating mat. After your water adventures, rinse off and warm up with our ION hot shower on board. Delight in complimentary hot cocoa or green tea! This is a delightful family event that will create lasting memories. Marvel at the breathtaking West Side of Oahu as we cruise along the shoreline with Iruka Hawaii Dolphin!
- Restrooms are available on board.
- Keep an eye out for whales (November - March)
- Please note: The dolphin swimming portion of the tour is fast-paced and recommended only for advanced snorkelers/swimmers.
What's Included
- Carbonated beverages
- Bottled water
- Tea and coffee
- Snacks
- Lunch
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Carbonated beverages
- Bottled water
- Tea and coffee
- Snacks
- Lunch
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Photo Package
- Wet suit rentals
- Gratuities
- Photo Package
- Wet suit rentals
Additional Information
Come aboard the newest boat in the harbor, our 2023 All-American Marine Catamaran, Poseidon for the adventure of a lifetime! On this special tour, you’ll get to swim with wild dolphins in their natural habitat! After this, you’ll get the opportunity to snorkel with Hawaiian Green sea turtles, tropical reef fish and more. . Enjoy the beauty of West…
Come aboard the newest boat in the harbor, our 2023 All-American Marine Catamaran, Poseidon for the adventure of a lifetime! On this special tour, you’ll get to swim with wild dolphins in their natural habitat! After this, you’ll get the opportunity to snorkel with Hawaiian Green sea turtles, tropical reef fish and more. . Enjoy the beauty of West Oahu’s coastline while using our built in 21 FT water slide and many other ocean activities.
Location
Waiʻanae Small Boat Harbor
Farrington Highway
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!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(122 Ratings)
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Faraway33519092876
Oct 24, 2024
Dolphins Tour and Turtle Snorkeling - It was my first dolphin junior high school tour.
It was a great opportunity to see dolphins up close.
It was so amazing. Thanks to the guides and the captain, we were able to see three different dolphins. I want to participate again.
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Tammy
Oct 18, 2024
Sea turtle and dolphin palooza! - We could not have had a better experience! From the second we were greeted until the second we were dropped off everything was perfect! We started by sending a Hawaiian chant out to sea. We then got to see a huge pod of spinner dolphin playing next to the boat. Next stop we snorkeled with sea turtles. We saw two and they were truly majestic! Sea turtles are my spirit animal and the crew made it their mission to make sure that I saw them ❤️! Last we snorkeled with a pod of pygmy killer, whale species of dolphin. Unfortunately we were among a few people in our group that did not personally see them in the water. We did, however, get to watch them swim and play from the boat. Captain Matt. Ronnie, Kiersten and the ENTIRE crew - we cannot thank you enough for a day we will treasure forever! Mahalo❤️♥️
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Emily_s
Oct 16, 2024
Great trip. Very friendly and helpful crew - Great trip. Very helpful and friendly crew. We saw some pods of dolphins, some sea turtles and some seals.
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Y3299ahnickb
Oct 6, 2024
Perfect day! - Matt and the crew were awesome! Got to see a bunch of turtles and dolphins. 10/10 recommend! I would definitely do this again.
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Tabitha
Oct 3, 2024
Wonderful Experience #1 on my list every trip - This trip was so amazing! I will continue to visit Iruka dolpin and turtle swim every trip. The staff was very friendly and delivered a true Hawaiin experience. Mahalo Keristen, Meg, and Captain Lauren. Aloha
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Cecilia
Oct 2, 2024
It's not as close as it seems, but wildlife is. - I was very happy to see Feishun dolphins and Pilot Gold, but I didn't manage to swim with them after they went into the water, and I don't know if it was because there were too many people on board or because the fish were shyer that day.
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Samantha_v
Sep 22, 2024
Dolphin snorkel and swim review - 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.
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Karenanneg2024
Sep 20, 2024
Echo Location IRL?!? - What an unbelievable experience!! This tour was so much more than what I was expecting but in the best way possible! Big shoutout to the amazing and knowledgable staff (Alaina, Laura, & more) on board for making us feel so safe and comfortable. To Capt. Matt and Morgan for being amazing dolphin finders. Such a blessing and honor to be able to swim with the sea turtles and dolphins!! Getting to hear their echo location IRL?!? Chef’s kiss!! Unbelievable!!! A hui hou
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Aléxia
Sep 15, 2024
Amazing experience - Really nice crew and amazing experience. My mother in law was worried about getting out and back on the boat after swimming and she loved how easy it was and how helpful everybody was. We were able to see dolphins, turtles and different fishes during the tour.
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Yagity
Sep 10, 2024
Lots of dolphins. - It's Golden Week after COVID-19, and it's been a while since I've traveled abroad. There were no Japanese around, so it was like I had come to travel abroad for the first time in a while.
On the day, it was so chilly with the downpour that I almost wanted to cancel, but I'm glad I joined.
When we left, the rain stopped completely, which was a relief.
The dolphins could swim together at the head of the boat, it was really soothing, there was a simple hot water shower and the snacks were really good.
I would also like to participate in a different season if I get the chance.
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