Hawaii Dolphin Swimming Tour: Exclusive Small Group Experience with Snorkeling
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50 Ratings
Waianae
Embark on an exclusive small group dolphin swimming tour in Hawaii with Snorkeling Aloha Ocean. Swim with pelagic species like Bottlenose, Rough-tooth, and Spotted dolphins and enjoy a personal experience with stunning views and luxury amenities.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Waianae - Our experienced captain and crew will take you down the coast in search of wild dolphins and other marine life. You’ll have the opportunity to swim with dolphins, turtles, reef fish, and more! Enjoy stunning views of the coastline and the tropical waters as you relax onboard our luxury powerboat.
What's Included
- BYOB coolers available
- Snorkeling equipment provided
- Onboard restroom facilities
Additional Information
Aloha Ocean warmly welcomes you to experience an incomparable expedition along the scenic Waianae coast of West Oahu. We present an uncommon chance to safely snorkel with open-ocean species like Bottlenose, Rough-tooth, and Spotted dolphins.
Our adventure differs from others in prioritizing the essence of the experience over the number of participants. Ours is among the few dolphin swim tours in Hawaii that operate with a maximum of six passengers.
Our proficient team will guide you along Oahu’s western shoreline in pursuit of wild dolphins and other aquatic wildlife. You’ll get to swim amidst dolphins, turtles, reef fish, and more! Savor the breathtaking coastline views and the crystal blues of the tropical ocean as you unwind on board our top-class powerboat. Our 30ft Robalo boat, brimming with modern comforts, ensures an enhanced journey.
- Snorkel to view the wild dolphins from proximity (maintaining a considerate distance)
- All required snorkeling gear is supplied
- Relish an experience more intimate than other tours that accommodate significantly larger groups.
Location
Aloha Ocean tours
Farrington Highway
After pulling into the parking lot, please park to the right. Wait for check-in on the grass area outside of the brown two-story building. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to departure time.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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R4847qjkristinal
May 20, 2024
Splendid ocean tour - Lauren and Shanti are the best! They are very knowledgeable and super understanding. We first went out on a cloudy day, but as soon as we got out the rain started pouring. They decided to turn back ( safety reasons) and give us the option to reschedule or refund despite already taken us out once. The second time we got out it was sunny and the ocean was beautiful. It took us a while but we eventually saw some bottle nose dolphins and a pod of spinner dolphins. Everybody was super patient and pleasant. Snorkeling was amazing!! It felt like another world under us. We saw many fish and a couple of turtles. I highly recommend this tour and will definitely return the next chance I get 💯💯💯
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Anncf4824kl
May 11, 2024
Awesome snorkeling experience with pelagic dolphins - We went on the 11 am trip on May 3 with Aloha Ocean to snorkel with pelagic dolphins and sea turtles. What an unforgettable experience! Special shoutout to Lauren, the captain, and Rebecca, the guide, for taking us out to 3000 ft of water to snorkel with pilot whales and spotted dolphins! This was the highlight of our trip. I’d highly recommend anyone to book this tour if they want to have close encounters with pelagic dolphins. Honestly a once in a life time experience! Also special shoutout to Shanti for providing excellent customer service and a luxurious and clean boat!
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Timothywf5738px
May 3, 2024
They’ve got it all! - Couldn’t have asked for more. They managed to locate Pilot Whales, Spotted Dolphins, Spinner Dolphins, and sea turtles! And the small boat size is a must!
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242thasneems
Apr 29, 2024
An amazing experience, 10/10 recommend - We had the most incredible time with Lauren and Stefan! Both of them were so friendly and knowledgeable, and really took the time to make sure we had an unforgettable experience. Lauren was a wonderful captain, and Stefan made sure the whole group always felt safe and comfortable in the water. We were so lucky to swim with a pod of pilot whales, and even spotted a humpback from a distance on our way back! Every moment felt so special, I honestly can't wait to come back and book this experience again!
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Googleu392
Apr 18, 2024
Amazing people, surf, wildlife and trip - We literally just got off the boat. It is a small group tour which actually made the experience far more amazing. We were able to talk to Shanti and Lauren directly and both took turns getting to the water with us and guided us through the experience. We were lucky enough to see fish, urchins, turtles, and 3 species of dolphins; swimming with two species of dolphins. They were very upfront that it is not a guarantee to swim with the dolphins when we called as the dolphins are in the wild. These two are so much fun and so pleasant. Highly recommend for anyone looking to enjoy the sea and its gorgeous wildlife.
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Roving40348766260
Apr 15, 2024
A beautiful and exciting experience absolutely worth the money - We were so lucky to win the Valentine's Day giveaway and take a tour in mid-April, we couldn't recommend this experience more! With just one other couple and two experienced and engaging crew members, we saw multiple species of dolphins leaping above the surface and swimming deep below, sea turtles, colorful reef fish, and a rare sighting of one of the last humpback whales of the season. Go-Pros were a must have and they transferred us the photos and videos right there on the boat. Huge thank you to crew members Lauren and Yuji who were knowledgable, kind, and dedicated to making our experience memorable. This tour is absolutely worth the money and we will be returning for a special occasion!
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615traceyg
Mar 14, 2024
Dolphin Trip - We had a great experience on the boat with Shanti and Lauren! They were very safety conscious and worked hard to make it a fun and memorable experience for us. The boat was comfortable and clean. Overall, just a super trip and we will definitely go again with them on our next trip to Hawaii!
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Julianamd426kq
Mar 12, 2024
So Much Fun - They were awesome! I was cared at first to get in the water but they made me feel safe! We saw lots of dolphins and swam with some turtles! I would 110% book another tour with these guys!
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Kttbrady
Mar 12, 2024
Awesome experience! - Wonderful trip with friendly and helpful staff. Would highly recommend!! Best part of our trip to Oahu. Saw lots of dolphins, turtles, and whales
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Katie_b
Mar 11, 2024
We had a really fantastic... - We had a really fantastic time, and highly recommend this tour. The crew was super friendly and helpful, and seeing the dolphins, and the whales was amazing!
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