Wild Dolphin and Whale Swim: Small Group NatGeo Expeditions

Experience a private swim with whales, dolphins, and turtles in Oahu. Join a guided expedition led by certified biologists with 25+ years of experience. Discover hidden gems, engage in citizen science, and support sustainable wildlife observation.

Duration: 3 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Waiʻanae Small Boat Harbor - Unforgettable journeys into the heart of fall year round wild dolphin offshore whale watching. Humpback whale watching season runs from December to April. Witness giants choosing mates and taking care of newborns in Hawaiian waters. Immerse yourself with their enchanting songs via our onboard hydrophone.
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What's Included
  • Reef Safe Sunscreen, Hair Conditioner for that perfect ‘mermaid hair, don’t care’ look
  • Complete snorkel gear set: mask (prescription options), snorkel, fins, and a floatation belt
  • Tasty lunch and snacks, plus juices and water provided - bring a refillable water bottle for eco-friendliness
What's Not Included
  • Transportation (rental car, Uber/Lyft, theBus is recommended. Ask us for more info))
  • Gratuities
  • Please bring a towel, sun protective clothing, storage onboard for jackets, etc..
Additional Information

Turning Dreams into Reality - 25+ years of “NatGeo” style expeditions
Six-guest group size gives the best odds of swimming with wild dolphins and whales and the flexibility to make “on-the-spot” decisions in changing situations - including up and down the ladder quickly!
Inspiring crew of lifeguard-certified, trained biologists/naturalists/safety divers…

Location
850491 Farrington Hwy
Farrington Highway
Your friendly guide (in orange crew shirt) will meet you by the "A" pier gate in the Waianae Boat Harbor: 85-491 Farrington Hwy, 96792. Make sure you type in the zip code "96792" so you don't get routed to the 'other side' of Farrington Hwy.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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609kerrih
Jan 28, 2025
Excellent Crew and Experience 💯🩵 - This was my 3rd time out with Wild Side. I will go again and again with this company! Captain Liah and crew member, Conner were the best! Professional, yet so friendly and fun; safety was a priority from the crew. That was important to me. 🩵 Their knowledge to answer questions about the wildlife was very impressive. 💯 This trip was a amazing! Pilot and Humpback Whales, Rough Tooth and Spotted Dolphins were just a thrill to see! The lunch was delicious. Loved every minute of this tour ❤️
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Lonp989
Jan 27, 2025
Great boat and snorkeling experience. - Bethany greeted us promptly and provided excellent information on the excursion and what to expect with wild life sitings in the ocean. Leah, our captain, provided a comfortable ride and found the dolphins and whales during our adventure. We saw many dolphins and had the opportunity to snorkel in a large school of dolphins.
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Beagirlie
Jan 26, 2025
Thrilling tour with an excellent crew - We had an awesome time with our guide Conner and Captain Lea! Conner gave us safety information and what to expect. From the moment we were helped on the boat, we felt at ease. Conner was excellent in spotting Pilot whales, spotted dolphins, rough tooth dolphins, a large sea turtle and a beautiful humpback whale. Several of our group snorkeled with Conner to get a thrilling up close view of the animals. Captain Lea was also very informative to those of us who remained in the boat. The equipment and boat were in excellent condition and clean. We were also treated to a delicious lunch with a sandwich, chips, fresh pineapple and a juice. What a fun and amazing day! This was a great tour with a safe and knowledgeable crew and we would highly recommend Wild Side Hawaii…5 stars! Thank you Conner and Captain Lea 😀
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Vegkayla
Jan 12, 2025
Gorgeous day on the water - Great captain and naturalist on board — they made it super special for us and customized our trip to make sure my 3yo daughter could participate. I am so glad we did a private, well worth it. We saw a ton of wildlife and went snorkeling, and the vegetarian lunch was awesome. This was one of the best days during our visit to Hawaii.
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163lindsiem
Jan 2, 2025
Great Family Day at Sea!!! - Our captain and crew were incredible! They were able to spot whales, spinner dolphins and even a tiger shark! They were knowledgeable and friendly and also let us have our family time. The boat was very nice and comfortable. We had gorgeous weather and it was a perfect way to end our Hawaiian adventure. Highly recommend!!
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Barbarawt846zd
Dec 12, 2024
Great experience - This tour was perfect! The crew was wonderful and so friendly :) we saw whales, dolphins, turtles, eagle rays and so many beautiful fish. I really enjoyed being in a small group of only six guests. They personalized the tour just for the six of us. I would recommend this tour to anyone who wants to see beautiful sights and be around friendly people.
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U7307xejosephk
Oct 10, 2024
Great Trip -- Spinner Dolphins everywhere! - Amazing trip with, great crew. Very safe, very knowledgeable of area and environment. The crew was helpful and made my first Snorkeling trip very memorable.
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637aileent
Sep 29, 2024
What a special Oahu experience! - I cannot stress how amazing this tour was. From meeting the crew, learning their process, how passionately they talk about hawaiian wildlife, the professional handling of our time in the water. They know what they're doing and they do it respectfully! I did the 6hr tour and saw 2 species of dolphins, flying fish, cool birds, stingrays, many schools of fish, coral and 2(!!) sea turtles. You're able to actually ~spend time at the reefs and in the deep blue this way. They also bring you to locations other tours don't go. Views of the island are awesome! Do the 6hr, you won't regret it. I also just got the download link to my photo package. They look be-a-u-tiful. Would also highly recommend so you can relive your experience in greater detail.
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Reginabj5052ax
Sep 23, 2024
Best Charter EVER! A must do! - We had the most amazing memories made with Wild Side Specialty Tours. The staff was beyond wonderful is all ways. So experienced and kind and patient. We have two boys with special needs and they were so fantastic with them and helped them see and learn the whole time. Snorkeling was a memory our family will have for all time. Thank you Conner, Bethany, and David! The best team on the water! We can't wait to come back and see you someday. We highly recommend Wild Side Specialty Tours. We visited 9/9/24 and have done charters before, but Conner, Bethany, and David gave us by far the BEST experience we have ever had!!!!
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Trip55746346388
Aug 15, 2024
Amazing Adventure! - Wow! What an amazing experience! Our crew leader Bethany and captain Jack were fantastic and got us swimming with rare pigmy killer whales practically within minutes of getting out onto the water. I really love their passion for respecting and honoring the beautiful animals you encounter in the water. Our family practically had a private chartered experience and it was so fantastic! Can’t wait to come back and do another longer tour. Thank you!
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