View dolphins in their natural habitat and swim within safe viewing distance to turtles and green sea turtles on this popular Oahu snorkel cruise from Honolulu. Sail into waters home to spinner dolphins, and then glide alongside colorful fish. Snorkel gear, kayaks, and paddle boards are available onboard to help you get the most of this outing. Hotel transport included.

Oahu morning snorkel cruise with transport from Waikiki hotels
Observe dolphins and sea turtles in their natural habitat
Snorkel gear, kayaks, and paddle boards available for use
Enjoy a complementary Lunch

What's Included

Transportation: Between hotels and the harbor. Guests are welcome to drive themselves if they prefer
Complimentary Lunch Sandwich: Turkey Sandwich, PBJ, and Spinach Wrap
Water Activities: Water Slide, Stand-up Paddle Boards, Kayak
Gear: Snorkel, Mask, Fins, and Safety Jacket
Alcoholic Beverages Available for Purchase

Optional: Wet suit rental + $10.00 per person
USB with professional photos of the tour + $79.00 per group
Gratuities
No outside alcoholic beverages allowed

Meeting And Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Meeting point

Waiʻanae Small Boat Harbor
85-491 Farrington Hwy, Waianae, HI 96792, USA
The address for the Waianae Boat Harbor is: 85-491 Farrington Hwy Waianae, HI 96792 The boat harbor is about an hour drive from Waikiki without traffic. To be safe, we recommend that guests plan to arrive early if they chose to drive themselves.

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Pickup details

*Please aware that it takes about an hour from Waikiki to Waianae Harbor on the west side of Oahu * If you drive-out to the Waianae harbor, please arrive for check-in at 6:45AM (7AM departure tour)/ 10:50AM (11AM departure tour) *[7AM Departure Tour Hotel Pickup] Aqua Palms (5:10AM) Ala Moana Hotel (5:15AM) Prince Hotel (5:20AM) Trump Waikiki (5:25AM) Holiday Inn Express (5:30AM) DFS (5:35AM) Hyatt Regency (5:40AM) Waikiki Beach Marriott (5:45AM) Aulani Disney Resort (6:25AM) Four Seasons (6:25AM) Ko Olina Marriott (6:25AM) *[11AM Departure Tour Hotel Pickup] Aqua Palms (9:10AM) Ala Moana Hotel (9:15AM) Prince Hotel (9:20AM) Trump Waikiki (9:25AM) Holiday Inn Express (9:30AM) DFS (9:35AM) Hyatt Regency (9:40AM) Waikiki Beach Marriott (9:45AM) Aulani Disney Resort (10:25AM) Four Seasons (10:25AM) Ko Olina Marriott (10:25AM)

What To Expect

You’ll need to plan ahead to make sure you arrive on time for this exciting cruise if you prefer to drive yourself. Pickup from Waikiki hotels is available, likely the most convenient option as the Wai’anae Small Boat Harbor meeting point is an hour’s drive away without traffic.

Once you arrive at the harbor, prepare for a day filled with fun, beginning with a dolphin encounter in their natural habitat. Don’t dry off too quickly; after playing with the dolphins, you’ll snorkel with sea turtles and other sea life.

Wave goodbye to these native creatures, but not to your day. You’ve still got time to enjoy your free lunch bento box, ride a 20-foot long water slide, row a kayak, and test your balance on a stand up paddleboard. This nearly 4-hour adventure ends with a drive back to your hotel.

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Dolphins are often spotted, but there is no 100% guarantee of dolphin encounter.
Children under 2 are not permitted on this tour
Not wheelchair accessible
Children (2-11 years old)must be accompanied by an adult
Near public transportation

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
Customers are kindly requested to remove their shoes before boarding.
Pick up from select Waikiki hotels is available.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 70 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

Frequently Asked Questions

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

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Q:Where does the Snorkel Turtles in the Wild and experience Hawaiian culture Tour depart from?

A:The tour offers hotel pickup from Waikiki and Ko Olina hotels but departs from 85-491 Farrington Hwy, Waianae, HI 96792.

Jul 2023

Q:What time can I expect to be picked up for the Snorkel Turtles in the Wild Tour?

A:The tour operator will reach out to you with the exact pickup location and time, but generally, pickup times are between 5 and 6:45 am.

Jul 2023

Q:What should I bring with me on the Snorkel Turtles in the Wild and experience Hawaiian culture Tour?

A:It is recommended to bring bottled water, snacks, a towel, sunscreen, a light jacket, a rashguard (optional,) and seasickness medication (if required.)

Jul 2023

Q:What should I wear on the Snorkel with Turtles in the Wild and experience Hawaiian culture Tour?

A:Wear your bathing suit under your clothes. Flip-flops or water shoes are perfect. Remember to bring a towel.

Jul 2023

Q:How long do we spend on the boat during the Snorkel with Turtles in the Wild and experience Hawaiian culture Tour?

A:The tour is usually around 5 hours, including transportation, with about 3.5 hours spent on the boat.

Jul 2023

Q:Can I participate in the Snorkel with Turtles in the Wild Tour if I am not a strong swimmer?

A:The guides are great with guests of all abilities, and every guest is outfitted with a life vest to stay afloat. But we recommend some prior swimming and/or snorkeling for the best experience.

Jul 2023

Q:Can I bring an infant with me on the Snorkel with Turtles in the Wild and experience Hawaiian culture Tour?

A:In the interest of safety, guests who are 2 years old and under can not be accommodated at this time.

Jul 2023

Q:Are we guaranteed to see dolphins during the Snorkel with Turtles in the Wild & experience Hawaiian culture Tour?

A:Hawaiian Spinner Dolphins are wild marine animals, so there is no guarantee that you will encounter them. However, the vast majority of tours (more than 90 percent) do see dolphins.

Jul 2023

Q:Can I touch the wild animals during the Snorkel with Turtles in the Wild and experience Hawaiian culture Tour?

A:No. Touching marine life and coral is illegal by Hawaii state law. Contact with human skin can make dolphins and sea turtles more susceptible to disease and cause them stress. Simply being in their presence is incredible.

Jul 2023

Q:Will I need a wetsuit to swim during the Snorkel Turtles in the Wild and experience Hawaiian culture Tour?

A:Hawaiian waters range from about 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) in the wintertime to 82 degrees F (28 degrees C) in the summertime. You still may feel cold in the shade or rain in just a swimsuit. You may rent a wetsuit for $10 per person.

Jul 2023

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Featured review

Calvin_B

The whole crew and trip was a great experience and top knotch, thanks to them I would recommend family and friends to charter that boat.

Reviews

4.5

1,319 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

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So great

Donna_C, Nov 2023

It was all memorable the crew was so fun an the lunch was great the water was good loved sitting up on the bow an riding in the waves If you come to Hawaii besure an go on the boat

Excellent

Kimberly_G, Nov 2023

This was an amazing trip with great hosts. I did get sea sick even though I haven’t been that way before. Otherwise the trip was awesome and highly recommend it.

Nice day trip

Blake_B, Nov 2023

We saw a lot of dolphins - which was great. Unfortunately, the water was too merky for snorkeling but that’s not their fault. Would have liked more time on the slide and water toys. Didn’t need the luau and the food was not warm when we received it but a great day on the water.

Staff good, tour was not as described, oversold

Klaudia_W, Nov 2023

The staff were great; the trip was not. Didn’t say it was on the north shore in description so I essentially paid to spend half the day on a bus not in the Hawaiian sun which was disappointing. Then the dolphins, we spend about 70-90 mins looking for and I get that it’s nature and you can’t guarantee it but all the guests were clearly ready to move on and they kept waiting to find some which took forever. Then by the time we pulled up to the snorkel spot we had maybe 30-40 mins max out of the whole 9 hour day and it wasn’t a good snorkelling spot there was nothing there. There was WAY too many guests it was massively oversold so you couldn’t sit or lay comfortably anywhere especially when it was so expensive. I didn’t get to kayak or paddleboard because there’s too many people and not enough equipment or time. Overall one of the worst tours I’ve been on in 76 countries and in Hawaii multiple times, don’t waste your time and I wish I hadn’t chosen THE most expensive tour I was contemplating issuing a chargeback because it was not at all like described

Amazing experience

Venkata_K, Nov 2023

The dolphins in the wild are a great sight! Highly recommend this tour as the crew went above and beyond to help us. Shout out to Brendon, who is super awesome!!

A+

Mica_K, Nov 2023

Amazing experience and crew. We saw dolphins, a whale, turtles, and plenty of fish. The food was good, and we felt it was money well spent.

Amazing

fh4yjjg4bh, Nov 2023

The entire crew did an amazing job on our tour. We went on the 11am tour and it was so much fun. The crew made us feel safe and had so much energy, and loved how they checked in with us all the time and made it a very memorable experience. Shoutout to Ingrid,Zoe, Ryan, Benjamin, capt.mark,Noah, and sway! Amazing job would definitely recommend going on this tour!

Very fun trip

Valerie_M, Nov 2023

So much fun. Great crew. Wetsuits kept us warm. The photo package was worth it to be able to relax and not worry about capturing pictures. Meagan was a great photographer.

Meh it was ok

Connor_B, Nov 2023

The workers were great, captain great as well. However, we were not told prior to booking that the north shore has horrible snorkeling in the winter. We couldn’t see 5 feet in front of us. Why is this tour even offered in the winter? Who wants to pay $800 for 5 people to see a few dolphins?

Great time!

Brie_C, Nov 2023

This tour was amazing. I was a little concerned because the harbor is a little dinky, but once we were on the boat, Ryan and crew made the trip a great experience! Their personable attitudes and ability to make you feel like you’ve been friends for years really take the whole thing up a notch. Lunch was also way better than anticipated (not the most important part, but definitely a perk!). I would absolutely recommend this trip.

Best Time Ever!

Koko_M, Nov 2023

Best time ai ever had! The whole crew were so awesome and I had a blast! I’ll definitely be back and highly recommend this! ❤️❤️🤙🏽🤙🏽

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Aloha, We are so happy you enjoyed our tour and everything it has to offer. Thank you for taking the time to acknowledge our hard-working crew!

Recommend this tour

Yingjian_C, Nov 2023

All crew members are very friendly and professional, and luckily we saw the dolphins. If you want to see the dolphins and ocean recommend this tour.

Best boat trip ever!

Bret_B, Nov 2023

The view of dolphins was amazing, the entire crew was great they all had great attitude and super friendly and funny. This was a surprise for my 3 girls and they loved it. The water slide was their favorite part! We will definitely do it again when we come back 100% recommend!

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Aloha, We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your time with us! Your kind feedback is appreciated. We are looking forward to your next visit!

Very fun activity for...

Alina_C, Nov 2023

Very fun activity for family to get together and enjoy the ocean life, the crew was very fun and so sweet

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Aloha Alina, We are very happy you enjoyed our tour and thank you for your kind words about our crew members! Our crew members are trained to keep our guests safe while providing a fun experience! We are so happy that this is reflected in your tour experience. We hope to see you again soon. Mahalo!

Loved the experience

Najwa_G, Oct 2023

Great experience - loved that Ryan was from Broward ( and a great swimmer, I felt really safe) loved the entire crew - Ben , my friend with the Afro, titi ( I think on the Mike), the photographer bus driver and the captain were all amazing

Cheerfully enjoyable!

Carla_R, Oct 2023

We had an amazing time on this adventure and would do it again. The female captain allowed me to steer the boat and the music was very upbeat.

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Aloha Carla, We are so happy that you had such an amazing time on our tour and that your family had such a fun time snorkeling. Thank you for joining us. Mahalo!

Best Oahu Experience!

Julie_W, Oct 2023

This was such an amazing experience! The crew was so wonderful, patient and friendly. We didn't see any dolphins, but that's obviously not guaranteed. We did see amazing fish, including flying fish, and sea turtles galore. The crew consistently checked on everyone to make sure we were having a good time, and when we were in the water, they were very professional and kept an eye on everyone for the sake of safety. I would definitely recommend this to anyone going to Oahu.

Lots of fun

Cristina_Z, Oct 2023

Very helpful team and on time. Easy to make a reservation. Full of information so everything goes well.

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Aloha, Thank you so much for your kind words about our staff and tour! We are so happy you had a great time. Mahalo!

Looking for turtles

Cynthia_A, Oct 2023

The boat, the crew, and the captain were awesome!!! Would def do this again. Even though we had a small group, they still took us out and was a great time had by all!!

AWESOME

Susan_Z, Oct 2023

Captain Dani let me drive the boat! It was awesome! Plus we got the special treat of a Hula from her🩷

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Aloha susan, We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your time with us! Your kind feedback is appreciated. We are looking forward to your next visit!

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