Swim with Wild Dolphins in Oahu | 3-Hour Catamaran Tour with Lunch & Activities

Ideal for all ages, this tour is the perfect tour for anyone visiting Hawaii for the first time who wants to have a blast out on the ocean with the whole family. Our catamaran provides a smooth ride and features a thrilling, 21-foot waterslide that shoots you off right into the ocean! After swimming with or watching dolphins, we also snorkel with sea turtles and tropical fish above colorful corals while enjoying a variety of ocean toys, like an inflatable kayak, SUP Board, and floating mega-mat. This tour includes lunch and transportation, providing a worry-free day and the best memories of your trip, guaranteed. Just bring a smile!

Snorkel gear, lunch, non-alcoholic beverages, transportation, use of water toys, and snorkeling activities.

Wetsuit rental is available for $10 for adults and $5 for children. Venmo or credit card payment at the harbor is okay. Sorry, NO CASH.

Photo packages are available for purchase depending on the photographer’s availability for that day.

Yes, we do! You will be outfitted with a mask and fins shortly before we arrive at our snorkel destination. 

If you’ve never used snorkel gear before, don’t worry. You can ask our crew any questions you have about how to breathe through a snorkel, how to keep a mask secure or how to use your fins in the water. Prescription masks are available (please contact our office in advance to confirm availability: (808) 636-8440).

You are also welcome to bring your own snorkel gear, if you prefer.

Please wear a swimsuit. You can put them on under your outfits before leaving to the harbor. We also recommend bringing a beach towel, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, and a long sleeve jacket or sweatshirt. You might also consider motion sickness medicine (It is most effective to take the pill an hour before leaving the hotel), a water-proof case or bag for your belongings and a reusable water bottle. Please be advised that your belongings may get wet.

This tour Includes lunch, snacks & water. You are also welcome to bring your own food and drinks. Alcohol is allowed as long as it is not in a glass bottle.

Absolutely, yes! The catamaran dolphin swim is the best way for beginners or non-swimmers to have this experience. And for non-swimmers, our dolphin watch is a fantastic option. Our crew are life-guard certified experts who are great at helping first-time snorkelers and young children feel comfortable in the water. If you are truly uncomfortable swimming in the ocean, the crew may ask you to watch from the boat for your safety. Children 1-2 years old are not allowed in the water with the dolphins.

Our spacious and comfortable catamaran allows for up to 50 guests on board. Our average tour has 15-35 guests on board. By the end, everyone on board feels like ‘ohana.

Yes! Transportation is available from major hotels in Waikiki and Ko’Olina at no extra cost.

Check-in is 30 minutes before your tour’s scheduled departure (7:00 AM for dolphin swim / 11:30 AM for dolphin watch). Arrival and check-in is at Waianae Small Boat Harbor. Meet us at the front of the restroom (the building with the orange roof). Please park your car on the right (West) side of the harbor parking lot.

Our catamaran dolphin swim most often sees spotted dolphins or bottlenose dolphins. We sometimes see more rare species of dolphins. We also often see sea turtles, coral and tropical fish. Please note that because our tour operates in nature with wild animals, marine life sightings are not guaranteed.

Our catamaran dolphin swim most often sees spotted dolphins or bottlenose dolphins. We sometimes see more rare species of dolphins. We also often see sea turtles, coral and tropical fish. Please note that because our tour operates in nature with wild animals, marine life sightings are not guaranteed. If we do not see dolphins from the boat, you can join again for 50% off ticket price.

The Marine Mammal Protection Act regulations prohibit feeding, attempting to feed, and harassing marine mammals in the wild. Touching and/or feeding wild marine life in Hawaii is against the law.

Yes, our tour operates legally. NOAA regulations prohibit anyone from swimming with Hawaiian Spinner Dolphins within 2 nautical miles from the shore, because this is where they rest during the day. 

For this reason, we venture further offshore (2-3 miles) to snorkel in the water with other species of dolphins that are not resting during the day. Most commonly we swim with Spotted or Bottlenose dolphins. Operating in this way is perfectly legal and aligns with NOAA’s regulations.

We have strict procedures to ensure respectful interactions with the dolphins, ensuring that we swim with the dolphins on their terms. We don’t allow diving down or swimming at the dolphins, as this can scare them. We stay together in a group at the surface of the water and allow the dolphins to approach us. This is how we have the most magical encounters. Dolphins are quite curious and will often swim right up to us!

Please be aware that because dolphins are wild animals, sightings are not 100% guaranteed. In the case of no dolphins, you may reschedule for the next available tour for a 50% tour fee from the regular price.

The tour is 3 hours from start to finish.

For the health and comfort of all our guests, Smoking is strictly prohibited on our tours. Please refrain from smoking during the duration of the tour. Vaping is permitted. Please be respectful of other guests on board.

For a full refund, call (808) 636-8440 up to 48 hours before the tour. In case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances, customers will also receive a full refund. No-shows will be charged the full price. With a doctor’s note, you will be able to receive a full refund after the designated cancellation period if the doctor’s note applies only to the person who holds the note. If the person with a doctor’s note is a minor, we will honor one adult as guardian for full refund.

Tipping is not necessary but extremely appreciated! If you enjoyed your experience with us, we recommend tipping the crew via Venmo or cash on the boat. As a rule of thumb, a 20% tip is the average gratuity in the U.S.

We also greatly appreciate our customer’s reviews on our Google Business, Yelp, and Trip Advisor. Your experience helps to inform future travelers.