Dolphin Excursions - Wild Dolphin Encounter
Enjoy a fun rafting tour along Oahu's scenic west shore in search of wild spinner dolphins. You'll get the chance to watch dolphins in their natural habitat. Don a mask and snorkel and explore the beautiful coral reef. Keep an eye out for green sea turtles, which are often seen, as are plenty of colorful tropical fish.
Tour Highlights:
- View spinner dolphins and humpback whales (during whale season)
- Occasional sightings of bottlenose dolphins and spotted dolphins
- Snorkeling in pristine waters over coral reefs
- Perfect photo opportunities
Tour Inclusions:
- All snorkel gear (mask, snorkel, fins and life vest) is provided - prescription masks available too
- Deli lunch and beverages (see menu below)
- Dry bags
Lunch Menu - customize your included sandwich below:
Bread Choices:
- Multi Grain
- White
- Spinach Tortilla Wrap
- No Bread
Protein Choices:
- Turkey
- Tuna
- Peanut Butter & Jelly (Strawberry)
- Black Beans (Wrap/Salad only)
- None
Cheese Choices:
Veggie Choices (list all you would like):
- Lettuce
- Tomato
- Onion
- Pickles
Condiment Choices (list all you would like):
- Mayo
- Mustard
- If salad or wrap, Oriental dressing (contains soybean oil)?

Hawaii Dolphin Tour

Colorful Tropical Fish

Green Sea Turtle

Hawaii Dolphins

Playful Dolphin

Wild Dolphin Encounter

Hawaiian Turtle
- Where and When:
- Tour times:
Tour 1: Check in at 7:00 am. Boat departs at 7:30 am and returns at 10:30 am.
Tour 2: Check in at 10:30 am. Boat departs at 11:00 am and returns at 2:00 pm.
Check in at the Waianae Boat Harbor, 85-491 Farrington Hwy, Waianae, Hawaii 96792 (next to Spinners Cafe).
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Roundtrip transportation from Waikiki or Ko Olina:
Roundtrip transportation is available at no extra cost. Pick-up and drop off is only available at hotels in Waikiki or Ko Olina. Not all hotels in Waikiki can be utilized by the tour vans, and if not, pick-up will be within walking distance to your hotel. The exact pick-up time and location will be emailed with your confirmation. For the first tour, Waikiki hotel pick-up is between 5:30 am and 6:00 am (return to Waikiki is between 1:00 pm and 1:30 pm). For the second tour, Waikiki hotel pick-up is between 9:00 am and 9:30 am (return to Waikiki is between 4:00 pm and 4:30 pm).
- Requirements:
- Restrictions:
- Children must be at least 4 years old.
- Special Notes:
- Guests may bring their own lunch and beverages on board.
- Operation Days:
- Daily
- Duration:
- 3 hours
- Vendor:
- Island:
- Oahu
- Capacity:
- 16