Top 4 Snorkeling with Dolphins in Oahu

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

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

Sail from Ko Olina aboard the 61-foot Kai OliOli catamaran. Your captain and crew search for dolphins, seasonal humpback whales, turtles, and flying fish before stopping for guided snorkeling. Gear, showers, a Hawaiian buffet, drinks, and optional Waikiki pickup are included.

“There is no snorkeling, we didn’t see any whales or dolphins. We were very disappointed. I would not recommend this trip.”

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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 a small crew of lifeguard-certified naturalists and marine biologists. You may see spinner dolphins, winter humpback whales, turtles, reef fish, and seabirds, then snorkel from a 32-foot boat. Hotel pickup, lunch, drinks, and gear are included on the early tour.

“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.Oahu: Dolphin Swim and Turtle Snorkel Excursion in Waianae

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

Head from Waikiki or Ko Olina to Waianae for a three-hour wildlife cruise with Dolphin Excursions Hawaii. Marine biologists and naturalists guide you toward wild dolphins, winter humpback whales, sea turtles, and reef fish, with snorkeling, lunch, drinks, and hotel transport included.

“I loved everything about it. The guides and employees were wonderful. The boat was so fun and not crowded at all. Saw so many dolphins and some turtles. I made sure we were able to see the marine wildlife. I highly recommend this activity.”

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4.West Oahu Dolphin Watch and Snorkel Sail with Lunch

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

Cruise the west coast of Oahu aboard a catamaran with guides such as Captain Jesse, Ian, and Caden. Look for spinner dolphins, whales, turtles, and rays, then snorkel over coral reefs before lunch and drinks on board. Hotel pickup is available, but snorkeling time can be brief.

“Snorkeling was fun but lacked any real substance. We saw more fish and swam/snorkled with dolphins during a visit on our own at North Shore.”

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