Speed along Oʻahu’s remote west coast in search of wild dolphins, then dive in for the rare chance to swim beside them. Followed by vibrant snorkeling over coral reefs teeming with sea turtles and tropical fish.
Quick Local Tip: When you’re gearing up for the pelagic dolphin swim, keep your mask on and fins ready at the rail. The captain times the drop perfectly, and staying prepped lets you slip in quietly and catch the dolphins cruising by before they change direction.
Depart Waiʻanae Boat Harbor aboard a fast 34-foot rigid inflatable boat and race along Oʻahu’s rugged West Coast in search of wild dolphins. The speed and maneuverability of the boat let your crew cover more ocean, following signs of marine activity and positioning you for some incredible wildlife encounters.
The first search is often for Hawaiian spinner dolphins, which may gather in large pods and occasionally burst from the water in their signature spins and leaps. These dolphins are observed respectfully from the boat while your guides share insight into their behavior and life along the Waiʻanae Coast.
Then the search moves offshore for dolphin species that may legally be approached for an in-water encounter, including spotted and other pelagic dolphins. Your guide positions the group carefully before entering the deep blue Pacific, giving you the exhilarating chance to watch wild dolphins glide through the water around you.
After the dolphin encounters, head inshore to snorkel one of West Oʻahu’s reefs, selected according to the day’s conditions. Possible locations include Mākaha Reef, Mākua Beach, Yokohama Bay, or Kahe Point, where Hawaiian green sea turtles, tropical fish, coral, and lava formations create a completely different underwater scene.
Then climb back aboard for the fast ride along the Waiʻanae Coast to the harbor, wrapping up a morning that moves from chasing fins across the surface to meeting Hawaiʻi’s marine life beneath it.
Waianae Boat Harbor - 5601 Farrington Hwy, Waianae, HI 96792
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