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
Lunch Bentos: Shoyu Chicken, Hawaiian style Snapper, or Veggie Tofu Stir-fry
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

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

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1,261 reviews

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

Reviews by Viator travelers.

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Makua Valley and the Dolphin Adventure

Patrick_M, Sep 2023

The experience of being out on the open ocean with the view of Oahu was amazing. The crew were genuinely enthusiastic and made the experience that much more enjoyable. To be completely honest I enjoyed the water Slide the most followed by Captain Joe and and crew.

Awesome tour!

Gabriella_F, Sep 2023

The whole crew was amazing swayed, tita , captain Jo , Benjamin , yogi all those crew member and I believe Natalie or Nicole was her name ! They held the energy made you laugh and made sure you had a great time :) they had a surprise for us at the end it was so worth it :) only downfall was the snorkel spot I wish was different I didn’t get to see any turtles but ofc that’s not guaranteed! Wonderful views of dolphins etc all around a great time and would recommend to so many people 🌺

Dolphins, Pilot Whales, and More !!!!

Matthew_G, Sep 2023

On our tour we were able to see dolphins, lots of fish, pilot whales, and turtles! The crew were an incredible group that ensured everyone was safe and emphasized safety at all times. We felt we were in great hands and we really had the best time, Faith, Jeremy, Brandon, Alex, and Natalie were all so great and gave us an unforgettable experience. Please don’t hesitate to book this tour.

Some of Hawaii best.

Calvin_B, Sep 2023

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.

Response from Host, Sep 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!

Amazing!

Larry_M, Sep 2023

Was a VIBE! The crew kept everyone engaged and entertained while keeping the safety of each passenger in mind. Couldn’t ask for a better experience. Big shout out to Benjamin, Zoey, Alex, Yogi, Sway, Captain Joe, and our favorite MC Ryan

Wonderful and fun experience

John_S, Sep 2023

The entire crew was great including Jeremy our tour leader, Ben, Zoe, Tita, Danni and Tiana who took beautiful photos that we will always cherish. There were scores dolphins seen throughout. Snorkeling and seeing the beautiful schools of tropical fish was exciting. The crew made the trip fun and memorable. I highly recommend this experience.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Aloha John, Thank you for your kind words about our tour! We are so happy to hear you had a great time with our crew and spotted so much amazing Hawaiian wildlife. Mahalo!

Swimming with Nature

Kathy_M, Sep 2023

Snorkeling and watching the dolphins and turtles swim. The staff were so accommodating and welcomed us with a warm aloha. It felt good. It was my first time in Hawaii and made wonderful memories.

We will definitely go again ! It was so much FUN !

Cheryl_D, Sep 2023

Best excursion ever ! Entire crew was so nice and helpful. I felt very safe at all times. Lunch was really good and we saw a lot of Dolphins !!!!! I went down the slide twice which was a lot of fun ( and I am 55 yrs old, lol) THIS Crew is the BEST !!!

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Aloha Cheryl, Thank you so much for joining our tour! We are so happy to hear that you had such a positive experience with us and hope to see you again soon. Mahalo!

Fun day

David_S, Sep 2023

The crew was awesome and made sure that everyone was having fun They made you fell like it was your trip only

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Aloha David, 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!

Great Time

Geraldine_B, Sep 2023

Lots of fun and the crew was very entertaining, very sweet and accommodating. Shout out to the entire crew Zoe, Ben, Kyle, Brandon, Faith, Captain Mark.. I hope I got everybody. Mahalo Gerri + Gabby

Response from Host, Sep 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!

We had an incredible...

Ronni_B, Sep 2023

We had an incredible experience with Capt Jerry, Tita, Tianna, Sway, Benjamin, Lucas & Yogi! We saw lots of fish, turtles and incredible views of the west side! What truly made this trip incredible were the crew members!! They went above and behind to make sure everyone was having a wonderful time!

Beautiful

Julianna_Z, Sep 2023

Okay first off pleas be sure that the Venmo from BobbyRay and the zinck family is given to Jermey, Tiana, Ben, the beautiful caption, Shey and anyone else I missed! This crew was sooo friendly from the jump and made this family filled experience soo enjoyable! Jeremy even went the extra mile as the hubby and I were tired he swam with our youngest. This crew was top notch and I’m just amazed by the female captain. She did an awesome job getting us to the spots where we legit saw family dolphins after dolphins galore my camera is filled. Will come again!

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Aloha, 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!

Perfect 👍

Melissa_D, Sep 2023

This experience was beyond words or expectations. The whole crews was welcoming, accommodating and very experienced. We would recommend it to everyone! Shout out to Zoe! Thanks for everything!

The dolphin tour and me

Renee_W, Sep 2023

The most memorable part of the Doohines and you was when I jumped into the water and the attendant were there to assure me that I was doing a great job. The energy and joy that all the attendants carried was truly amazing. Captain Danny was. Fantastic in driving the boat through the rough waters. Me and my family loved the tour.

Response from Host, Sep 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!

Great experience! A must do!

Yvette_M, Aug 2023

My family of 13, ranging from ages 13 to 89, did this and loved it!!! The crew was nice, engaging and fun. Thank you Brandon and crew! We had a great time!

Response from Host, Sep 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!

Awesome experience!

Grace_L, Aug 2023

The staff was wonderful on this excursion. Our family of 4 had a great time with the crew and snorkeling! We were lucky and did see dolphins, sea turtle and tons of fish!

Do it

Nya_B, Aug 2023

Very fun and the workers were all cool. Go to the top deck if possible. Worth the money. Saw some dolphins and the coral reef was full of fish to swim with.

Terrible and too expensive for the price.

AppleGrace_V, Aug 2023

Better Vibes !!!! The slide was not provided. Activity was not really fun or uplift . The photographer are not really friendly, once we didn’t subscribe or not interested purchasing the photos service. He was not even eye contact to my family and never took a picture of my family. Terrible experience!!!!

Great snorkeling experience!

Lottie_D, Aug 2023

The staff on this tour could not have been nicer or more fun! The cutest Hawaiian guy and female photographer led our group, and they were awesome, as well as all the staff. We did not see dolphins or turtles but snorkeling in the beautiful water was very fun! They teach & help you so all good! I got seasick, and the staff had tips to help me feel better. They were all so attentive to everyone!

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Aloha Lottie, 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!

The dolphins the view and the turtles

michael_v, Aug 2023

Omg the SPINNER DOLPHINS. You don’t swim with them but we did see them. Aiden was an amazing host. Our driver robin gave us a lot of local tips at the end During the excursion you are guided on using the snorkel equipment and everything is explained to you 100% they are also in the water with you the entire time. We saw turtles really really close and lots of fish and coral once we got used to the snorkel it was easy to maintain swimming and searching for wild life. It was informative and nice. The staff was super knowledgeable and the picture service was 100% worth it. Aiden took pictures of us above and below the water just ask someone in the water and he will come help. Lunch was awesome we had the chicken which is bone in but the rice and corn was yummy too. Drinks are only $5 and that was for beer and wine or seltzers. And soda. It was an amazing experience staff was friendly and wish we had more time to do the swim with dolphins excursion.

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