Waiʻanae · West Oʻahu
Three small-group trips from Waiʻanae Boat Harbor, each led by a naturalist and capped so there is room to move. Pick the one that matches your morning — or your season.
View wild dolphins and snorkel with sea turtles and fish on the west coast of Oʻahu. Best chance to try viewing dolphins underwater, legally and safely.
Snorkel with sea turtles and fish at multiple sites along the Waianae Coast on this relaxed 2.5-hour afternoon tour. Sea turtle sightings guaranteed.
Seasonal tour focused on humpback whales that migrate to Hawaii in winter, plus snorkeling with sea turtles and fish along Oʻahu’s west coast.
Morning trips are our flagship: the water off the leeward coast is at its calmest just after sunrise, which is when the wild spinner pods are most often resting close to shore. That is the Dolphin Excursion + Reef Snorkel, and dolphin sightings on it are guaranteed — if we cannot find them you go home with a return-trip voucher.
Not an early riser? The Turtle Safari + Reef Snorkel sleeps in and heads out after lunch to snorkel two or more reef sites. Green sea turtles are guaranteed on that trip, with the same voucher promise.
From mid-December to the end of March, humpback whales are in Hawaiian water to breed and calve, and the seasonal Whale Watch goes looking for them from December through March.
Every trip is capped small, crewed by lifeguard-certified naturalists and marine biologists, and departs from the same harbour on Oʻahu's west side.
Dolphin Excursions specializes in safely leading small groups on dolphin and whale watching excursions in Oahu. We take you on an ocean safari aboard our state-of-the-art 34-foot rigid inflatable boat with our lifeguard certified crew.
The west coast of Oahu is well known for having the calmest and clearest waters around the island. It's perfect for snorkeling with turtles and home to both spinner dolphins and those mighty winter visitors — humpback whales.
Unlike most dolphin cruises or other Hawaii tours, our snorkel excursions are operated by seasoned naturalists and marine biologists. We search for multiple species of wild dolphins and practice responsible wildlife viewing. Experiencing wild dolphins in Oahu is an event that is certain to make your day, if not your entire vacation!
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