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Dolphin Excursions Snorkel Adventure
2,263
#15 of 794 Outdoor Activities in Oahu
"We swam amongst a massive pod of dolphins and had the
amazing experience
of swimming with 5 turtles.. was worth every cent and the fact I have done this tour so many times is testament to the fantastic time you wi..."
"Our group was fortunate enough to see a large pod of spinner dolphins that our guides expertly taught us about as well as how to remain respectful of the animals in
their natural habitat
."
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Island View Hawaii
600
#16 of 794 Outdoor Activities in Oahu
"A bucket list item A truly
amazing experience
One of the best things you will ever ever do A very well run professional journey to visit sharks in open water Thank you to the crew for a most memorable experience I..."
"I am a former marine biologist (current biology teacher) and I have swam with many sharks in many different capacities- as a scientist and as a tourist, in cages, and
free diving
."
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Wild Side Specialty Tours
1,647
#18 of 794 Outdoor Activities in Oahu
"The crew was very courteous and knowledgeable about the
marine life
we were lucky enough to see and/or snorkel with, which included 5-6 sea turtles, Pacific Bottlenose Dolphins and a Humpback Whale (out of season!!)."
"We went out on Feb 11/18 and saw humpback whales, spinner dauphins which we swam along side, pilot whales, and got to snorkel with green sea turtles at a turtle
cleaning station
along with many fish and the coral."
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Bob Marlin Charters
133
#21 of 794 Outdoor Activities in Oahu
"... on the different animals we saw, we got to swim with a lot of turtles,& we saw dolphins and even got to swim with some type of Ray! Highly recommend this charter for anyone looking for a day full of
adventure
!"
"We had
amazing experience
with Bob Marlin & Captain GE :) We love whales and on our 19 days long Hawaiian holiday we spent 3 private whale watching tours with Bob Marlin."
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Trident Adventures
179
#22 of 794 Outdoor Activities in Oahu
"This is a top notch
scuba diving
operation – Steve and Jim, and the rest of the dive team does and amazing job and I really enjoyed every aspect of diving with them…the boat is awesome and safety is always my bigg..."
"Next, the creature comforts and personal service from the boat crew and dive masters is tip top: immaculate boat,
gear
is setup for you, all keeping an eye out for me to insure I have a great experience."
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Haleiwa Shark Tours
85
#30 of 794 Outdoor Activities in Oahu
"... faces, happy music and sounds of the ocean as Kala gave us history of the Hawaiian Islands, the sharks we will be swimming with, and the dolphins which surrounded us as we were enroute to our
diving
destination."
"... helpful and caring.... we enjoyed every moment out in the water observing the Sharks...... so if you’re looking to enjoy an awesome
adventure
out in the ocean.... check out these guys at HALEIWA SHARK TOURS!!!!!"
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EO Wai'anae Tours
1,246
#33 of 794 Outdoor Activities in Oahu
"One of the best days since I moved to hawaii, amazing crew , they made sure all of us swim with the dolphins and take amazing videos, the best
snorkeling experience
, food was great, paddle boarding, kayaking Thank..."
"... breathtaking as we glided across the water on the way to the dolphin viewing spot! it was so easy from the moment I got picked up to the moment I got dropped the staff were very friendly easy going and
super fun
!"
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Mana Cruises
171
#39 of 794 Outdoor Activities in Oahu
"The first time we enjoyed the
Sunset Cruise
and what made it phenomenal was both enjoying the sea life (spinning dolphins, turtles, whale watching), and the unsurpassed customer service we received from Sabrina an..."
"Kai and Ryan were awesome ...saw several dolphins along with sea turtles while snorkeling...food and
beverages
were great too!"
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Nani Kai Ocean Adventures
159
#53 of 794 Outdoor Activities in Oahu
"Kala and his crew make the ride both entertaining and informative with stories of Hawaiian culture, marine life,
surfing
, and inside tips on making the most of your stay on the North Shore."
"... Kala Alexander (the boat owner) and a Native Hawaiian gave us a lesson in Hawaiian history throughout the trip, and his 1st mate Chris was super knowledgeable with the various types of
marine life
we ran across."
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Holokai Catamaran
2,308
#71 of 794 Outdoor Activities in Oahu
"... it was open bar! Thanks to Captain Ryan and Mike for making our last sunset in Oahu fun and amazing!Holokai Catamaran is fun, affordable, and located in the heart of
Waikiki Beach
!Can't get any better than that."
"I travel to Oahu as often as possible and each time I do I make sure I go on at least one tradewind sail with this company, they have a fantastic crew and the whole
adventure
is great fun irrespective if you get w..."
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Iruka Hawaii Experiences
782
#84 of 794 Outdoor Activities in Oahu
"They provided great instruction and we were lucky enough to see multiple manta rays as well as whales and dolphins on our way out to the
snorkel
spot!! Definitely a “must do” while you are on the big island."
"A convenient shuttle picked us up from our hotel in Waikoloa and brought us to the boat ramp in Kona where we were each briefed and geared up with
wet suits
, GoPro cameras and everything else we needed to make thi..."
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Dolphin Star (Hoku Nai'a)
371
#99 of 794 Outdoor Activities in Oahu
"Amazing day, pick up in a beautiful coach, very informative drivers , arrived at boat for a
lunch cruise
and snorkeling, lunch was the best bbq hamburgers , then onto see the beautiful dolphins."
"An alcoholic beverage was provided after the
snorkel
and it was AMAZING!! Made by Russ - free water - we saw the dolphins - we went snorkelling and saw many fish (no turtles unfortunately) - sea sickness tablets a..."
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Diamond Head Cruises
187
#100 of 794 Outdoor Activities in Oahu
"#grateful I've been on the island for almost 9 months several cruises and been on several Adventures I would have to say that Captain Mike made this
adventure
extra special with all his passion for life how much h..."
"I lucked out and squeezed in for the
SUNSET CRUISE
, it was a phenomenal experience to watch the sunset from the water with the city lights and Diamond Head in the background."
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Hawaii Nautical
1,755
#101 of 794 Outdoor Activities in Oahu
"We were fortunate enough to experience a wonderful
sunset cruise
on the Big Island provided by Hawaii Nautical."
"The
dive sites
they chose for us were awesome with exceptional diversity of wildlife."
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Ko Olina Ocean Adventures
1,135
#103 of 794 Outdoor Activities in Oahu
"We saw a large pod of spinner dolphins as soon as we left the harbor, hit 2
snorkeling spots
where we saw 3 large sea turtles, beautiful tropical fish, an eel, reef shark, and even had dolphins swim with us."
"On our trip we saw a mother and baby humoback whale from about 20 feet away, made two
tropical fish
snorkeling spots, and the most amazing part was the dolphins."
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Ocean Joy Cruises
1,303
#128 of 794 Outdoor Activities in Oahu
"This
friendly crew
(Clyde, Christian, Ash, Patrick, Minho and Clover) were fantastic and gave us a great morning out on the water; particularly the snorkelling - almost saw a reef shark, but it was too shy!"
"I liked how this company goes beyond to make sure their
guests
are comfortable, such as offering ginger pills to combat sea sickness, reef safe sunscreen and soda, water, coffee and water throughout the whole time."
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North Shore Catamaran Charters
524
#147 of 794 Outdoor Activities in Oahu
"Great captain, music, amazing
wildlife
(turtles, tons of whales), and beautiful sunset."
"Captain Don and crew were very welcoming, safe, and offered us
water and soft drinks
throughout the sail."
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Mana Kai Catamaran
116
#165 of 794 Outdoor Activities in Oahu
"The crew was chill & friendly, we were offered soft drinks while gazing upon the majestic
scenery
, the playlist was spot-on..."
"Soon we were careening (expertly, but it was
great fun
) over swells with large waves repeatedly washing up through the trampoline, and we all got spectacularly wet."
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Star of Honolulu - Dinner and Whale Watch Cruises
1,672
#166 of 794 Outdoor Activities in Oahu
"Picked up from hotel, boarded ship, appetizers begannwith refredhing mimosa, delicious dinner with unlimited king crab legs, entertaining
hula dancers
and we were honored for our anniversary!"
"
Great cruise
, comfortable, handicapped accessible ship, great staff, well set up for viewing whales, had a great time"
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Tradewind Charters
147
#172 of 794 Outdoor Activities in Oahu
"His catamaran trip to
snorkel
with Pacific Green Sea Turtles was second to none, and turtle sightings are guaranteed!"
"He tailored the whole trip to our wants and
interests
so we all had the best time."
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Pink Sails
158
#191 of 794 Outdoor Activities in Oahu
"Out of all the excursions are tours we did during our week in Oahu, we both agreed that the
whale watching tour
with Pink Sails was the highlight of our vacation!"
"We did the snorkel with turtles tour and were amazed by the
marine life
."
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Hawaii Adventure Diving
140
#204 of 794 Outdoor Activities in Oahu
"Thank you to the beautiful team at Hawaii Adventure Diving, I had the most
amazing experience
diving with you all and the sharks, so thank you for everything!!"
"Whether you're looking for a
life changing experience
, or the opportunity to get some amazing content for your social media (no shame, it's awesome) I highly recommend diving with the boys at Hawaii Adventure Divi..."
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Royal Hawaiian Catamaran
39
#213 of 794 Outdoor Activities in Oahu
"Friendly, helpful, knowledgeable crew pointed out a ton of sea life while we were
snorkeling
and sailing, including a large pod of spinner dolphins!"
"We loved being on the Royal Hawaiian Catamaran so much for our sunset fireworks cruise that we decided to go back on Sunday afternoon for a beautiful and relaxing snorkeling
day cruise
."
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Go Fishing Hawaii Day Trips
68
#239 of 794 Outdoor Activities in Oahu
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Hawaii Nautical
37
#248 of 794 Outdoor Activities in Oahu
"
Amazing trip
- so many turtles, loads of fish and dolphins followed the boat back for ages and were jumping out of the water."
"We were coached well in getting our
gear
on and how to get off and back onto the boat. 2 of the crew took the group to where the turtles were to observe and swim with them."
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Majestic by Atlantis Cruises
519
#255 of 794 Outdoor Activities in Oahu
"Unfortunately the day we had scheduled our
whale watching cruise
ended up being a rainy day."
"Majestic
Friday Night Fireworks
"
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The Adventure Boat
25
#260 of 794 Outdoor Activities in Oahu
"Everything was safe but we were allowed to do whatever we wanted and had so much
fun
!"
"An Amazing
Fun
Filled Day"
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O'ahu Hawaii Tandem Paragliding
26
#299 of 794 Outdoor Activities in Oahu
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North Shore Sailing Adventures
12
#334 of 794 Outdoor Activities in Oahu
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Hawaii Ocean Adventure Tours LLC
13
#340 of 794 Outdoor Activities in Oahu
"Captain Ryan promised us
an amazing experience
and he delivered putting us right on about 6 large galapagos sharks and one very large tiger shark off the north shore of Oahu."
"Next time I’m in Oahu I will get him to do an
open water
shark swim and try for wahoo again."
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Frequently Asked Questions about Oahu
Which experiences are best for dolphin & whale watching in Oahu?
These experiences are best for dolphin & whale watching in Oahu:
Snorkel with Dolphins and Turtles in the Wild and experience Hawaiian culture.
Oahu Whale-Watching Excursion
Whale Watch, Dolphins, Turtles and Sightseeing Cruise (winter only)
Waianae Coast Snorkel Cruise with Dolphin and Seasonal Whale Watching from Oahu
Oahu Catamaran Cruise: Wildlife, Snorkeling and Hawaiian Buffet
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What are the best places for dolphin & whale watching in Oahu?
These places are best for dolphin & whale watching in Oahu:
Dolphin Excursions Snorkel Adventure
Island View Hawaii
Wild Side Specialty Tours
Bob Marlin Charters
Trident Adventures
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Which places provide the best dolphin & whale watching in Oahu for kids and families?
These are the best places for kid-friendly dolphin & whale watching in Oahu:
Dolphin Excursions Snorkel Adventure
Wild Side Specialty Tours
Bob Marlin Charters
Trident Adventures
Haleiwa Shark Tours
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Which places provide the best dolphin & whale watching in Oahu for couples?
These are the best places for couples seeking dolphin & whale watching in Oahu:
Dolphin Excursions Snorkel Adventure
Island View Hawaii
Wild Side Specialty Tours
Bob Marlin Charters
Trident Adventures
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Which places provide the best dolphin & whale watching in Oahu for groups?
These are the best places for groups seeking dolphin & whale watching in Oahu:
Dolphin Excursions Snorkel Adventure
Trident Adventures
Haleiwa Shark Tours
EO Wai'anae Tours
Nani Kai Ocean Adventures
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Which places provide the best dolphin & whale watching in Oahu for travellers on a budget?
These are the best places for budget-friendly dolphin & whale watching in Oahu:
Dolphin Excursions Snorkel Adventure
Bob Marlin Charters
Haleiwa Shark Tours
EO Wai'anae Tours
Nani Kai Ocean Adventures
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