Where to Go Snorkeling with Dolphins in Oahu: 7 Trips

1.Luxury Snorkel Cruise, Local Buffet with Whale & Dolphin Watch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,334 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $174Our pick

Board the 61-foot Kai OliOli catamaran at Ko Olina for a half-day cruise along Oahu’s west coast. Your captain and crew look for dolphins, humpback whales, turtles, and flying fish before stopping at a snorkeling site. Gear, instruction, showers, a Hawaiian buffet, drinks, and optional Waikiki transportation are included.

“SO GOOD! Great atmosphere, fantastic crew. Over all wonderful experience. Saw 2 kinds of dolphins but no turtles. But that's ok. Wildlife can't be controlled by man's wants and needs!! Loved the entire thing and the food...mmmmm good!!”

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2.Wild Dolphin Watching and Snorkel Safari Off West Coast of Oahu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 795 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $193Top rated

Cruise west Oahu with marine biologists and lifeguard-certified crew on a 32-foot boat limited to about 15 people. Look for spinner dolphins, winter humpback whales, sea turtles, and reef fish, then snorkel at a calm reef. Hotel pickup, lunch, drinks, and gear are included, with wetsuits and GoPros available for an extra fee.

“Alexa and Jalan worked hard to find us dolphins. I was thrilled to be in the middle of a big bunch of dolphins!”

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3.Dolphin Swim and Turtle Snorkel Excursion in Waianae

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 590 reviews · 3 hours · from $193

Ride a 32-foot motorboat from Waianae with a small group, searching for wild dolphins and winter humpback whales before snorkeling with turtles and reef fish. A marine biologist or naturalist leads the trip, with hotel transport, snorkel gear, drinks, and a deli-style lunch included. Dolphin swimming depends on animal behavior and sea conditions.

“This was such a fun trip! The guides were super nice and knowledgeable. We had great luck seeing a bunch of whales, swimming with dolphins, and awesome snorkeling”

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4.West Oahu Dolphin Watch and Snorkel Sail with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 320 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $125Best value

Sail from Waianae along West Oahu with Hawaii Nautical, watching for spinner dolphins, sea turtles, and seasonal humpback whales. Guides such as Captain Jesse, Ian, Nick, and Nicole lead a short snorkeling session over reef and fish habitat. You get equipment, food, drinks, shaded seating, and hotel pickup options.

“No breakfast, but fun trip just got sea sick. In the description it said there would be breakfast with fruit and a biscuit but there was none, couldn’t wear shoes so deck was hot, fun trip though”

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5.Wild Dolphins Swim Turtle Snorkel Tour & Waterslide

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 83 reviews · 3h 30m · from $199

Set out from Waikiki or Ko Olina for a 210-minute Iruka Hawaii Dolphin boat trip along Oahu’s Waianae Coast. You’ll look for wild dolphins, snorkel at Makaha with Hawaiian green sea turtles, and use a 21-foot waterslide, paddleboards, kayak, and floating mat. Captain Stef and the crew provide lunch, drinks, gear, and safety help.

“The crew was helpful and amazing, we had a great time.”

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6.Dolphin Watching & Turtle Snorkeling with Waterslide

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 73 reviews · from $190

Cruise Oahu’s west coast with an English or Japanese-speaking guide, watching spinner dolphins before snorkeling with fish, turtles, and other sea life. You’ll also get a 20-foot waterslide, kayaks, paddleboards, lunch, and hula performances. Free pickup serves Waikiki and Ko Olina, or you can drive to Waianae Harbor.

“It was excellent and a great experience the tour guide was amazing and made it very fun for our group”

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7.Swim with Wild Dolphins Oahu Speedboat Snorkeling Adventure!

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 49 reviews · 3 hours · from $199

Ride the Dolphin Warrior along Oahu’s west coast, watch wild dolphins in deep water, then snorkel Makaha reef with turtles and tropical fish. The three-hour trip includes hotel pickup, gear, lunch, snacks, water, and an English-speaking guide. It suits confident swimmers comfortable in open ocean conditions.

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