Swim with Dolphins in the West Coast line of Oahu | La Vacanza Travel

Swim with Dolphins in the West Coast line of Oahu

Duration: 4 hours
Destination: United States, Hawaii, Honolulu
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  • 4 hours
  • Honolulu
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

You will board a spacious 42 passenger catamaran boat to cruise the West Coast of Oahu searching for wild dolphins. This double-hulled catamaran features a comfortable and stable ride as you relax and take in the breathtaking views of the ocean and the mountains.
In the clear waters of West Oahu, find the wild dolphins pods swimming gracefully in small or large groups. Remembering to keep distance from the wild dolphins, you can also enjoy searching for Hawaiian green turtles, tropical island fishes and other rare wild sea creatures.

Starting October 28, 2021 regulations under the Marine Mammal Protection Act banned the 50-yard approach to Hawaiian spinner dolphins.
Therefore, if we encounter a spinner dolphins, we will keep a distance of at least 50 yards and our boat will move away from the spinner dolphins quickly.
On our tours you will experience swimming with other species of dolphins such as bottlenose and spotted dolphins.

Itinerary

・The maximum number of people on board is 42, but a comfortable tour with a small number of people limited to 25 people!
・Learning about the ecosystem of wild animals (dolphins, sea turtles, etc.)
・Visiting natural, cultural and historical sites in Hawaii (Waianae Mountains, etc.).
・Double-hulled catamaran features a comfortable and stable ride.
・Experience with wild sea creatures!
・Homely tour that everyone can enjoy from small children to adults!
・All crews are certified as lifeguards!

*Starting October 28, 2021 regulations under the Marine Mammal Protection Act banned the 50-yard approach to Hawaiian spinner dolphins.
Therefore, if we encounter a spinner dolphins, we will keep a distance of at least 50 yards and our boat will move away from the spinner dolphins quickly.
On our tours you will experience swimming with other species of dolphins such as bottlenose and spotted dolphins.
Dolphins are wild animals, so the species you can see will vary depending on the situation of the day.
Please note that the above rules apply when seeing Hawaiian spinner dolphins.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation for the protection of wild animals.



Inclusions
  • Shuttle service from / to designated hotels
  • Lunch - Mini Special Hawaiian Lunch (Kalua Pork & Cabbage Bowl with Sweet Potato)
  • Bottled water - Water, Juice
  • Souvenir
  • Use of Snorkelling equipment

Exclusions
  • Sun screen
  • Hat
  • Towels
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Feel free to bring your own food and non alcoholic beverages on the tour, we will also provide water, juice and light snacks for you.
  • Please note that BANANAs are prohibited on the boat due to Hawaiian superstitions. It will bring bad luck.
  • We have snorkel gear on the boat for you, but if you have your own snorkel, mask and fins, please bring them.
  • We do not have a wild dolphin and other wildlife guarantee.
  • The time required for the transfer between Waikiki and the harbor is approximately 1 hour.
  • Weather and wildlife conditions may delay our return to harbor.
  • Starting October 28, 2021 regulations under the Marine Mammal Protection Act banned the 50-yard approach to Hawaiian spinner dolphins. spinner dolphins quickly.On our tours you will experience swimming with other species of dolphins such as bottlenose and spotted dolphins.Dolphins are wild animals, so the species you can see will vary depending on the situation of the day.Please note that the above rules apply when seeing Hawaiian spinner dolphins. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation for the protection of wild animals.
  • 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
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered
7:30am is the departure time of the boat, not the pick-up time.
The details of the transportation will be contacted by email from the tour operators via Viator after booking. Please confirm the junk e-mail setting.

Pick-up time & Details
Please arrive 5 minutes before your scheduled departure time and allow a 15 minute window for your driver to arrive.

・AM 5:40 Ala Moana Hotel
(Please meet us on Mahukona Street located on the south side of Ala Moana Hotel.)
・AM 5:45 Ilikai
(Please meet us on main entrance (under staircase) located on Ala Moana Blvd.side of Ilikai Hotel.)
・AM 5:50 Trump International
(Please meet us on main entrance located on Saratoga Road side of Trump International.)
・AM 5:55 Ritz Carlton
(Please meet us on main entrance located on Kalaimoku Street side of Ritz Carlton.)
・AM 6:00 DFS
(Please meet us on main entrance located on Royal Hawaiian Avenue side of DFS Galleria.)
・AM 6:10 Hyatt Regency
(Please meet us on the entrance located on Koa Street side of Hyatt Regency Waikiki.)
・AM 6:15 Waikiki Beach Marriott
(Please meet us on the entrance located on Paaokalani Avenue (Diamond Head) side of Waikiki Beach Marriott.)
・AM 6:55 Hotels in the Ko Olina area (Marriott's Ko Olina, Aulani Resort, etc.)
(Please meet us on main entrance of your hotel.)

・If you can drive on your own, meeting point is below:

Waianae Small Boat Harbor
85-491 Farrington Hwy, Waianae, HI 96792

If you go to the waterfront of the harbor, you will see a 2 story building with an orange roof, so please wait in front of it (Pier A) at 7:15AM.
Please check in at least 15 minutes Prior to the Tour time. We will be giving our Tour safety briefing and have you sign our waivers.

Depending on the traffic traveling
・ From Waikiki is about 1 hour - 1.5 hours
・ From Ko Olina is about 35 minutes


Departure Time

07:30 AM

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

4 hours


User's Reviews

Dominic_D

26 Apr, 2024

This experience was one that definitely goes down as one of those special experiences you’ll always cherish. I was picked up from my hotel and went with a group of people to the west coast of Honolulu to swim with dolphins. John was our photographer and he, as well as the crew members of the boat who gave us instructions on what to do, were all amazing! Super friendly, always funny, and made sure everyone felt safe. Then we got to the dolphins, bottlenose dolphins specifically! They were jumping out of the water and I was surprised by how many there were in the ocean. Once we got in the water, they were swimming together in schools, twirling and spinning around, and you could hear the clicks and squeaks they make when you put your head underwater. It was incredible and there’s no other way to put it. Then we got closer to land and swam with turtles before docking and going back to the hotel. I was pretty spent after it all but couldn’t been more happy or satisfied. I highly, HIGHLY recommend trying this. You won’t regret it, I know I’ll always remember the magic of this moment. P.S. You can also buy the photos taken by your photographer! John’s pictures were all excellent and I ordered a few prints to frame and hang on the wall :D

WantsToJustTravel

23 Apr, 2024

Excellent crew! They picked us up at Aulani on a new van. Driver was really nice. The catamaran was a great vessel. It could fit 40 but they had less than about 20 people. Very personal experience. Very attentive crew. Patiently searched out the dolphins . The trip itself was beautiful regardless! They had a great photographer who takes lots of pictures so you could enjoy. He was fun too. Added to the trip. Felt safe and fun. I highly recommend!

Rosemarie N

22 Apr, 2024

Crew was awesome. Patient and explained about all different kinds of dolphins and focused that we had a great time and made sure they located dolphins that we could swim with them. Great experience from the crew and photographer on the boat along with the driver 'Tator', who picked us up at the hotel! This is a must when visiting Hawaii. Thank you for a wonderful day!!

westernadventures

22 Apr, 2024

I'm surprised this tour has such high reviews; I would not recommend it. Primarily because we were yelled at the entire time like we were idiots- especially by the boat captain. While I understand that working with tourists must be frustrating at times, there was no need to constantly be yelling at people at at one time even mimicking/mocking people. If its too crowded... how about the business limiting the number of people rather than yelling for people to get out of the way and telling us we have less than a minute for all 25 people to get in the water. Also, the boat toilet was beyond disgusting, there were human feces on the ground. Maybe if we had been able to actually swim with dolphins (which i know they can't control) I would have been able to look past all the other stuff, but it was basically a really expensive boat ride and being talked down too. On the positive side, they provide snacks and a lunch which is appreciated, and there are no other tourist boats doing the same thing which is nice.

sydneyboer

21 Apr, 2024

Unforgettable experience! The crew was so fun and made everything enjoyable. We got to jump in 2200ft deep waters and swim with wild dolphins. It was incredible! The views on the boat ride were spectacular. We loved every moment!

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Best thing to do for Oahu

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Great tour

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A Great Crew and Awesome Animal Sightings!

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Memorable experience

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Fun, friendly and efficient.

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Amazing experience!

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It was a beautiful experience with the dolphins. The staff were so friendly and treated us like family. Outstanding!!

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AMAZING boat, crew, experience!!

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Best experience!

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Dolphins, sea turtles, and more!

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Awesome

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Wonderful Crew but Not Ideal Weather!

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AMAZING

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Fun , exciting, family-friendly

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Really awesome! High energy and exciting!

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Amazing and up-close experience of dolphins and turtles in their natural habitat

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I have to come back again!!!

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Unforgettable

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Amazing experience

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Honeymoon Adventure…LOVED IT!!!

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Incredible. 11/10 trip. I cannot recommend highly enough. A MUST-do trip for your Oahu vacation.

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Amazing crew and highly recommend

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