DOLPHIN MORNING & AFTERNOON SNORKELING CRUISES

Watch For Dolphins, Coastal Sightseeing & Snorkeling

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Explore the beauty of Waianae, the West Coast of Oahu, during our morning and afternoon cruises. The morning tour starts early, and guests are treated to a beautiful morning with calmer waters throughout the entire trip. The afternoon tour is more of an adventure as the afternoon winds make the journey a little more exciting. No matter which time you choose, either to get up early or sleep in late, you will have a great snorkel tour out in Waianae.

Out on this side of the island, our guests often see dolphins, turtles, whales (in season), and other wildlife as we cruise the coast or when they are snorkeling. These tours start at Ko Olina Marina, but the tour price includes pick-up at Waikiki hotels.

Duration
3.5-hour
Location
Ko Olina, Oahu, Hawaii
Duration
3.5-hour
Location
Ko Olina, Oahu, Hawaii
Duration
3.5-hour
Location
Waikiki, Oahu, Hawaii
Location
Waikiki, Oahu, Hawaii

What's Included
- Hot buffet meal
- Beginner friendly snorkeling guides
- Snorkeling equipment included (Optical lens optional)
What's Included
- Hot buffet meal
- Beginner friendly snorkeling guides
- Snorkeling equipment included (Optical lens optional)
What's Included
- Hot buffet meal
- Beginner friendly snorkeling guides
- Transportation to Ko Olina from Waikiki
- Snorkeling equipment included (Optical lens optional)
What's Included
- Hot buffet meal
- Beginner friendly snorkeling guides
- Transportation to Ko Olina from Waikiki
- Snorkeling equipment included (Optical lens optional)

From: $169^.00

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Choose Your Snorkel Tour

3.5-Hour Morning Snorkel Cruise With Meal From Ko Olina Marina (No Transportation)
Starting at
$169^.00
per adult
3.5-Hour Afternoon Snorkel Cruise With Meal From Ko Olina Marina (No Transportation)
Starting at
$169^.00
per adult
3.5-Hour Morning Snorkel Cruise With Meal From Waikiki Hotels (With Transportation)
Starting at
$204^.00
per adult
3.5-Hour Afternoon Snorkel Cruise With Meal From Waikiki Hotels (With Transportation)
Starting at
$204^.00
per adult

Adult Ages 13 yrs+

$ 169^.00

Child Ages 3-12 yrs

$ 149^.00

Infant Ages 0-2 yrs

$ 65^.00

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Morning Snorkeling Tour

Experience the beautiful early morning calm out on the water cruising the Waianae coast to a great snorkeling spot. At that time in the morning, the local pod rests in the bay as we cruise along. We will get some great pictures of the coast and marine life throughout the day.

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Afternoon Snorkeling Tour

Start your day at a more relaxed pace and still have a great snorkeling adventure. After sleeping in (and taking time to have a hearty breakfast), we will pick you up in Waikiki around 10:30 AM for a wonderful drive out to West Oahu. With the 6.5 hours, you will have amazing sightseeing, a hot buffet, drinks, and an hour of snorkeling.

West Oahu Snorkeling Tour Details

Highlights

Only Tour That Cruises The Whole Coast
Morning or Afternoon Tour Options
Transportation to Ko Olina From Waikiki
Hot Buffet Meal
Warm Showers For Rinsing Off
Available In English & Japanese

User-Friendly On-board Toilets
Spacious Cabin With Padded Seating
Snorkeling Equipment Included (Optical lens Optional)
Beginner Friendly Snorkeling Guides
12 Guests Per Crew Member
Amazing Wildlife

Description

Take a tour of the entire Waianae coast line to one of the best snorkeling locations that could be found. This tour begins with pickup at your hotel or condo in Waikiki. Your friendly driver will take you on a scenic journey out to Ko Olina Marina in West Oahu to board the stable, and spacious catamaran. As we cruise out of the harbor, we will be greeted by pods of dolphins, numerous turtles and more. During the winter season, we will also see humpback whales too.

The friendly crew will take care of all your needs while you relax on padded seats watching the beautiful coastline go by. They will get you ready for some awesome snorkeling by providing fins, masks, and snorkels. Please request any of the extra flotation devices and viewing devices available for your use.

After an hour of great snorkeling, you are invited to enjoy a hot buffet meal as your captain guides you back down the coastline, watching out for all kinds of marine life along the way.

Your tour ends back at your hotel and condo.

Price & Availability

3.5-Hour Morning Snorkel Cruise With Meal From Ko Olina Marina (No Transportation)

AdultAges 13 yrs+	$169^.00
ChildAges 3-12 yrs	$149^.00
InfantAges 0-2 yrs	$65^.00

3.5-Hour Afternoon Snorkel Cruise With Meal From Ko Olina Marina (No Transportation)

AdultAges 13 yrs+	$169^.00
ChildAges 3-12 yrs	$149^.00
InfantAges 0-2 yrs	$65^.00

3.5-Hour Morning Snorkel Cruise With Meal From Waikiki Hotels (With Transportation)

AdultAges 13 yrs+	$204^.00
ChildAges 3-12 yrs	$184^.00
InfantAges 0-2 yrs	$100^.00

3.5-Hour Afternoon Snorkel Cruise With Meal From Waikiki Hotels (With Transportation)

AdultAges 13 yrs+	$204^.00
ChildAges 3-12 yrs	$184^.00
InfantAges 0-2 yrs	$100^.00

Special Instructions

A waiver will need to be signed at check-in and while on the boat, you will be going barefoot (for safety). There is no smoking permitted while on the boat or on the vehicle.
Guests may prepare vegetarian or gluten-free meals from the existing options.

Activity & Event Itinerary

Morning Tour	6:30 AM to 1:00 PM
6:10 AM – 6:55 AM	Waikiki Pickups
7:00 AM – 7:40 AM	Travel to Ko Olina Marina From Honolulu
7:45 AM – 8:00 AM	Board And Leave The Marina
8:05 AM – 9:15 AM	Sightseeing Dolphins And Other Marine Life During Coastal Cruise
9:15 AM – 10:15 AM	Snorkeling Opportunity At One Of the Best Spots On The Coast
10:15 AM – 11:30 AM	Hot Buffet and Bar Opens During Coastal Cruise
11:45 AM -12:30 PM	Transportation Back To Waikiki From Ko Olina

Afternoon Tour	10:30 AM to 5:00 PM
10:10 AM – 10:55 AM	Waikiki Pickups
11:00 AM – 11:40 AM	Travel to Ko Olina Marina From Honolulu
11:45 AM – 12:15 PM	Board And Leave The Marina
12:20 PM – 1:30 PM	Sightseeing Dolphins And Other Marine Life During Coastal Cruise
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM	Snorkeling Opportunity At One Of the Best Spots On The Coast
2:30 PM – 3:45 PM	Hot Buffet and Bar Opens During Coastal Cruise
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM	Transportation Back To Waikiki From Ko Olina

Total boat snorkeling time: 1 hour
Total cruise time: 3.5 hours
Approximate total excursion time: 6.5 hours

Meals

Gourmet Hawaiian meal with alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
FOOD:

Hawaiian-style teriyaki chicken
Kalua pig (pulled pork)
Fresh garden green salad with house En Fuego dressing
Steamed white rice
Fresh chopped pineapple
Fresh taro buns
Warm Hawaiian Poi Bread Pudding w/ Macadamia Sauce

DRINKS
Quench your thirst with our wide assortment of beverage choices:

Unlimited Non-Alcoholic Drinks (Beverages include water, juices, and soft drinks.)
Alcoholic Drinks (Limit 4 per adult – alcoholic beverages include loca and domestic beer, wine, mai tais and margaritas.) Additional drinks may be purchased at $3.00 each.

Cancellation Policy

A full refund is available up to 72-hour prior to your tour starting (at 6:00 AM or 10:00 AM). After that time, there will be no refunds for no-shows.

All routes and timing will be based upon the captainʻs discretion on that day. If you do not see dolphins (or whales when in season), you may return for another snorkel cruise for only $50 / person (covers food and transportation costs).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What Tour Is Better, Morning Or Afternoon?

This really depends on the lifestyle, what you are doing that day and so many more factors. Using our concierge service, our team can interpret what you are looking for and make the best recommendations for your vacation. The best snorkeling is early in the morning although you will have to get up at 5:30 AM to be ready for the tour pickup. You may not be ready to start drinking at 10:30 AM either, so you lose out on enjoying the free drinks. If you are a beginner to snorkeling or the ocean, choose the morning.
Is This A Tour Or Just A Sightseeing Cruise? Will I Learn Something?

This is an interpretive tour that is certified by the Sustainable Tourism Association Of Hawaii which means your guides will teach, demonstrate or provide various stories, legends, materials related to Hawaiian culture, sustainability, the ocean environment, and marine life.
What Time Of Years Will We See Humpback Whales?

We are lucky to see humpback whales sometimes as early as November through to April but in most cases, we will see whales from December through March. We will take more time during that season to watch whales as we cruise the coastline.