Dolphin Morning &
Afternoon Snorkeling Cruises

Watch For Dolphins, Coastal Sightseeing & Snorkeling

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West Oahu Snorkeling Tours

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 a bit more of an adventurous 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 snorkeling 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.

From: $169^.00

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

Adult (13yrs+) From $169^.00 USD

Child (3-12yrs) From $149^.00 USD

Infant From $65^.00 USD

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Please arrive by 11:45am.
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Pickup Details
We'll pick you up at 5:45am at the Ala Moana Hotel - on Mahukona St.
Please meet us at the side entrance to the Ala Moana Hotel on Mahukona Street. Transportation is provided by RIo Transportation. Arrive 10-15 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time.
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Pickup Details
We'll pick you up at 5:50am at the Prince Waikiki Hotel on harbor side in the driveway.
Please meet us at the Harborside of the Hawaii Prince Hotel on Holomana Street driveway. Transportation is provided by RIo Transportation. Please be 5 minutes early and allow up to 20 minutes for your driver to arrive due to other pickups before you.
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Pickup Details
We'll pick you up at 6:05am at the Ambassador Hotel on Namahana St.
Please meet us at the Ambassador Hotel's entrance on Namahana St. Transportation is provided by RIo Transportation. Arrive 10-15 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time.
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Pickup Details
We'll pick you up at 6:10am at the Hokulani on Lewers Street.
Please meet us at the Hokulani Hotel on Lewers Street. Transportation is provided by RIo Transportation. Arrive 10-15 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time.
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Pickup Details
We'll pick you up at 6:25am at the Ilima Hotel - Please wait curbside on Nohonani Street.
Please wait at the Ilima Hotel on Nohonani Street. Look for a blue or white Polynesian Adventure bus or motorcoach with Ocean Joy Cruises signage. Please be 5 minutes early and allow up to 20 minutes for your driver to arrive due to other pickups before you.
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Pickup Details
We'll pick you up at 6:30am at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki on Koa Ave under green awning.
Please meet us at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki on Koa Avenue under the green awning. Transportation is provided by RIo Transportation. Please be 5 minutes early and allow up to 20 minutes for your driver to arrive due to other pickups before your time.
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Pickup Details
We'll pick you up at 6:35am at the Waikiki Resort / Corner of Koa and Liliuokalani Avenue.
Please wait at the Waikiki Resort Hotel at the Corner of Koa Avenue and Lili'uokalani Avenue. Transportation is provided by RIo Transportation. Please be 5 minutes early and allow up to 20 minutes for your driver to arrive due to other pickups before you.
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Pickup Details
We'll pick you up at 6:40am at the Waikiki Beach Marriott Bus Depot on Paoakalani Ave.
Please wait at the Waikiki Beach Marriott Hotel's Bus Depot on Paoakalani Avenue. Transportation is provided by Rio Transportation. Please be 5 minutes early and allow up to 20 minutes for your driver to arrive due to other pickups before you.
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Pickup Details
We'll pick you up at 5:55am at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Grand Islander Bus Depot on Paoa Place.
Please meet us at the Hilton Hawaiian Village's Grand Islander Bus Depot on Paoa Place. Transportation is provided by RIo Transportation. Arrive 10-15 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time.
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Pickup Details
We'll pick you up at 6am at the Hale Koa trolley pickup on ocean side of Kalia Rd.
Please wait at the Hale Koa Hotel Trolley Pickup on the Oceanside of Kalia Road. Please see the hotel for the exact location. Transportation is provided by RIo Transportation. Please be 5 minutes early and allow up to 20 minutes for your driver to arrive due to other pickups before you.
See pickup location on a map

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Where are you staying?

Having your accommodation information helps us provide directions, travel tips and can more easily contact you if there is a change in plans last minute.

$

Pickup Details
We'll pick you up at 10am at the Ala Moana Hotel - on Mahukona St.
Please meet us at the side entrance to the Ala Moana Hotel on Mahukona Street. Transportation is provided by RIo Transportation. Arrive 10-15 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time.
See pickup location on a map

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Pickup Details
We'll pick you up at 10:05am at the Prince Waikiki Hotel on harbor side in the driveway.
Please meet us at the Harborside of the Hawaii Prince Hotel on Holomana Street driveway. Transportation is provided by RIo Transportation. Please be 5 minutes early and allow up to 20 minutes for your driver to arrive due to other pickups before you.
See pickup location on a map

$

Pickup Details
We'll pick you up at 10:20am at the Ambassador Hotel on Namahana St.
Please meet us at the Ambassador Hotel's entrance on Namahana St. Transportation is provided by RIo Transportation. Arrive 10-15 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time.
See pickup location on a map

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Pickup Details
We'll pick you up at 10:25am at the Hokulani on Lewers Street.
Please meet us at the Hokulani Hotel on Lewers Street. Transportation is provided by RIo Transportation. Arrive 10-15 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time.
See pickup location on a map

$

Pickup Details
We'll pick you up at 10:40am at the Ilima Hotel - Please wait curbside on Nohonani Street.
Please wait at the Ilima Hotel on Nohonani Street. Look for a blue or white Polynesian Adventure bus or motorcoach with Ocean Joy Cruises signage. Please be 5 minutes early and allow up to 20 minutes for your driver to arrive due to other pickups before you.
See pickup location on a map

$

Pickup Details
We'll pick you up at 10:45am at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki on Koa Ave under green awning.
Please meet us at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki on Koa Avenue under the green awning. Transportation is provided by RIo Transportation. Please be 5 minutes early and allow up to 20 minutes for your driver to arrive due to other pickups before your time.
See pickup location on a map

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Pickup Details
We'll pick you up at 10:50am at the Waikiki Resort / Corner of Koa and Liliuokalani Avenue.
Please wait at the Waikiki Resort Hotel at the Corner of Koa Avenue and Lili'uokalani Avenue. Transportation is provided by RIo Transportation. Please be 5 minutes early and allow up to 20 minutes for your driver to arrive due to other pickups before you.
See pickup location on a map

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Pickup Details
We'll pick you up at 10:55am at the Waikiki Beach Marriott Bus Depot on Paoakalani Ave.
Please wait at the Waikiki Beach Marriott Hotel's Bus Depot on Paoakalani Avenue. Transportation is provided by Rio Transportation. Please be 5 minutes early and allow up to 20 minutes for your driver to arrive due to other pickups before you.
See pickup location on a map

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Pickup Details
We'll pick you up at 10:10am at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Grand Islander Bus Depot on Paoa Place.
Please meet us at the Hilton Hawaiian Village's Grand Islander Bus Depot on Paoa Place. Transportation is provided by RIo Transportation. Arrive 10-15 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time.
See pickup location on a map

$

Pickup Details
We'll pick you up at 10:15am at the Hale Koa trolley pickup on ocean side of Kalia Rd.
Please wait at the Hale Koa Hotel Trolley Pickup on the Oceanside of Kalia Road. Please see the hotel for the exact location. Transportation is provided by RIo Transportation. Please be 5 minutes early and allow up to 20 minutes for your driver to arrive due to other pickups before you.
See pickup location on a map

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West Oahu Snorkeling Tour Details

Tour 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

5/5 (164 Reviews)

Tour 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, a 6.5-hour excursion that you will remember forever.

5/5 (164 Reviews)

Price & Availability

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

Adult(13yrs+)	$169^.00
Child(3-12yrs)	$149^.00
Infant	$65^.00

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

Adult(13yrs+)	$204^.00
Child(3-12yrs)	$184^.00
Infant	$100^.00

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

Adult(13yrs+)	$169^.00
Child(3-12yrs)	$149^.00
Infant	$65^.00

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

Adult(13yrs+)	$204^.00
Child(3-12yrs)	$184^.00
Infant	$100^.00

Available	Available Daily
Pick-up	6:10 AM – 6:55 AM – Waikiki Pickups
Return	11:45 AM -12:30 PM

Available	Available Daily
Pick-up	10:10 AM – 10:55 AM- Waikiki Pickups
Return	4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

5/5 (164 Reviews)

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.

5/5 (164 Reviews)

Activity & Event Itinerary

Morning Tour – 6:30 AM to 1:00 PM – 6.5-hour tour
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 – 6.5-hour tour
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

5/5 (164 Reviews)

Meals

Enjoy an all-you-can-eat hot buffet with kalua pork and chicken options.
Hawaiian-style teriyaki chicken
Kalua pig (pulled pork)
Delicious Hawaiian-style potato-macaroni salad
White rice
Chopped fresh pineapple
Fresh buns
Lettuce and tomato
Unlimited non-alcoholic drinks (water, juices & soft drinks)

4 – Mai Tai, Ice-Cold Beer and other well-drinks available at four per person max.

5/5 (164 Reviews)

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).

5/5 (164 Reviews)

West Oahu Snorkeling Tour Features

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Morning Snorkeling Tour

Experience the beautiful early morning calm out on the water cruising the Waianae coastline to a great snorkeling spot. At that time in the morning, the local pod is resting 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 leisurely 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. Over the 6.5-hours, you will have amazing sightseeing, a hot-buffet, drinks and an hour of snorkeling.

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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.

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