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All Reviews for Dolphin Watching & Snorkel Cruises in Oahu

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626 reviews

West Oahu Snorkel Cruise with Dolphin Watch, Kayak, SUP, Waterslide & Lunch

Good with some room for improvement

Reviewed by: JEC , 2023/04/06

Good price, good location, fun crew.

Need to provide something more than meet-at-the-bathrooms-of-a-marina for mustering instructions. There were no crew/personnel at said marina bathroom well past the appointed time. The check-in process was haphazard at best, and did not instill a lot of confidence in the crew's ability/professionalism. The shuttle brining additional guests from Honolulu/Waikiki was very late and delayed our departure by more than 30 minutes (of a three hour cruise). This is obviously not the crew's fault and there is nothing they could have done about the traffic; however, the lack of communication to the guests who were there waiting could have (and should have) been much much better.

Once on the boat, the crew proved knowledgable and kind. A fun cruise that is perfectly suited for visitors staying on the west end of the island. There are similarly priced options closer to Honolulu and Waikiki without the hour-plus drive through really bad traffic.

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2023/04/04
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West Oahu Snorkel Cruise with Dolphin Watch, Kayak, SUP, Waterslide & Lunch

Nice day on the water

Reviewed by: ELL, 2023/04/02

This was our 2nd time doing the Dolphins and You Tour (we did it in 2017). Last time was amazing as we had a very calm day and saw lots of dolphins. This time it was quite rough and we did not get an opportunity to swim in the ocean with them.
We did enjoy our time anchored in the bay, where we snorkeled, kayaked and swam. Lunch was delicious and the crew was terrific.
Even despite not seeing dolphins, it was a lovely day.

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2023/03/12
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West Oahu Dolphin Watch & Snorkel Cruise with Lunch, Drinks & Transportation

Great adventure

Reviewed by: Dorcas Okpealuk , 2023/04/01

Hopefully will have another one soon! Everything was great!

  • Seeing the dolphins

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Activity Date: 2023/03/11
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野生のイルカウォッチング&ウミガメシュノーケリングクルーズ フラやSUPなど充実のマリンアクティビティ<ランチ付き/ワイキキ&コオリナ送迎/日本語/英語ガイド>

船酔いには注意ですがよかったです!

Reviewed by: ナインナイン, 2023/03/27

母/娘で参加しました!
朝は天候が悪く、遠くの方で雷雨も鳴ってましたが昼過ぎには晴れてきてイルカもクジラも近くで見ることができ、嬉しかったです。かなり揺れたので船酔いする方は注意!シュノーケルも楽しかったですがウォータースライダーが開放感抜群で最高でした!フレンドリーなスタッフの皆さんと日本人のガイドさんもいたので安心して最後まで楽しむことができました。
また友達と参加したいと思います!
心からありがとうございました。Mahalo!!

  • 帰り際に会えたイルカの親子

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2023/03/23
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West Oahu Snorkel Cruise with Dolphin Watch, Kayak, SUP, Waterslide & Lunch

Dolphin and Your snorkel/cruise

Reviewed by: Dolphin Fun, 2023/03/18

We had an awesome time. Checking in was a breeze. The crew was friendly and entertaining! Definitely had the best captain who took her time to track down dolphins and even whales for us to see. A must do if you’re in Honolulu.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2023/02/23
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West Oahu Snorkel Cruise with Dolphin Watch, Kayak, SUP, Waterslide & Lunch

Fantastic trip

Reviewed by: Adrienne and Tim, 2023/03/14

If you are looking for the best you have found it. Captain Mark handles the boat like a pro. The staff is the best in the world. The trip and experiences are phenomenal. My husband loved the water slide. I had an amazing time snorkeling. Seeing sea turtles, trigger fish and more. Whales were supper cool. The views are breath taking.

  • The best all around boat trip

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2023/03/12
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Ko Olina Snorkeling Cruise & Dolphin Watching Tour with Picnic Lunch and Drinks

Was a great experience

Reviewed by: Matt, 2023/03/09

The team really went out of their way to give us a great day out on the water, and went out looking to make sure we saw turtles.

We are booking next time we go already

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/07/01
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サンセットシュノーケリング・クルーズ ハワイアンディナー&アルコール4杯付き<ワイキキ地区ホテル送迎あり/英語スタッフ/コオリナ発>

とっても楽しいツアーでした!

Reviewed by: カナナ, 2023/03/06

2023年2月上旬に参加しました。
冬のハワイでやりたい事がホェールウォッチングで、宿泊ホテルがアウラニだったのでコオリナマリーナから出発するこちらのツアーに参加しました。

アウラニからコオリナマリーナまでは歩いて片道25分くらい、車だと片道5分くらいです。ツアーにアルコールが4本かな?含まれていたので車は使わずに歩いて行きましたが帰りはちょっと疲れました(^_^;)

マリーナに到着して受付の場所はわかりやすかったです。名簿に記帳してリストバンドを付けて、御手洗を済ませてボートに乗り込みます。
この時は15名?20名??くらいお客さんが居ましたが日本人は私たちのグループだけでした。
色々な説明は全て英語でしたが、若い日本人男性のスタッフさんがあとから日本語で説明しに来てくださって、その後のシュノーケルもサポートしてもらえたのでとても助かりました!

ボートが沖に出て少しするとクジラの親子に遭遇出来ました!肉眼でクジラの潮吹きや海面の上に出てきた尾びれを見られてものすごく興奮しました!夕方のツアーなので時間的にイルカは見られませんでしたがクジラに遭遇出来たので大満足でした。

その後シュノーケルポイントに行って、シュノーケルを楽しみました。この時に海亀に遭遇出来ました。海の底から息をにし浮上してくる様子や海面をぷかぷかしている様子、また海の底に帰って行く様子を近づくことが出来るギリギリの距離で見られて感動しました!
この時期の海はちょっと寒かったですが、でもシュノーケル参加して良かったです!
シュノーケルの後は寒かったのでボートのおトイレで水着から私服に着替えました。おトイレは少しだけ広めで棚とかがあったので着替えスペースも兼ねている感じでした。おトイレは後方左右に1つずつ計2つありました。

シュノーケルが終わるとディナーとサンセットを楽しみます。ディナーはワンプレートですがモリモリに盛ってもらえたのでお腹いっぱいになりました!味も美味しかったです。ボートからのサンセットもすごく素敵でした。

コオリナ周辺で宿泊されている方にはとてもおすすめのアクティビティだと思います~。

  • 動画の切り抜きですが、ボートから見たクジラの潮吹きです。

  • ボートが出発して沖に出ると海からアウラニが見えました

  • ボートから見たサンセットです。凄くキレイでした。

  • ディナーです!お肉美味しかったです。

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2023/02/07
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West Oahu Dolphin Watch & Snorkel Cruise with Lunch, Drinks & Transportation

It was wonderful!!

Reviewed by: Happy Camper, 2023/03/06

The experience was fantastic, saw whales as well as dolphins. The staff was very impressive as well, showed us a lot of stuff while we were snorkeling as well as from the boat. Staff was very knowledgeable and personable! Food was OK. Ship was very nice! We had a great time, would highly recommend!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2023/02/12
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野生のイルカウォッチング&ウミガメシュノーケリングクルーズ フラやSUPなど充実のマリンアクティビティ<ランチ付き/ワイキキ&コオリナ送迎/日本語/英語ガイド>

最高でした

Reviewed by: オケイル, 2023/02/28

他のアクティビティにも参加しましたが高校生の子供は1番楽しいと言ってました。小学生の娘はシュノーケリングが怖くて中々入水出来ずイマイチとの感想てました。歌や踊りなど色々な文化にも触れられて私は良かったと思います。
スタッフも多く安心して参加させて頂きました
大変オススメ出来るツアーだと思います。

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2023/02/20
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Ko Olina Snorkeling Cruise & Dolphin Watching Tour with Picnic Lunch and Drinks

Great Event

Reviewed by: Kara, 2023/02/19

Fun in the sun! The west side was an awesome escape from Waikiki with gorgeous water and mountain views from the sea! It seems impossible to not see

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2023/01/27
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Ko Olina Sunset Dinner Cruise with Cocktails & Snorkel Tour - Ocean Joy

Amazing crew and experience

Reviewed by: Luau D, 2023/02/01

Overall great experience with a good meal, friendly crew, and add-ons to capture the adventure.

I would do it again. But I'd some time of approved boat shoe or water shoe. Not a fan of barefoot in public areas.

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Activity Date: 2022/11/10
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Ko Olina Snorkeling Cruise & Dolphin Watching Tour with Picnic Lunch and Drinks

WOW!

Reviewed by: Kara, 2023/01/04

The amount of dolphins out during our tour made me feel extra lucky! The west side of Oahu is sure gorgeous

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2022/12/29
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Ko Olina Snorkeling Cruise & Dolphin Watching Tour with Picnic Lunch and Drinks

Fun Fulled Day on the water!

Reviewed by: Lisa May Weir, 2023/01/04

From the amazing staff who fulfilled every moment. To seeing whales, turtles, dolphins and many varieties of fish. Diving off the boat into the ocean. A perfect day to end our vacation in paradise Hawaii.

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2023/01/02
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West Oahu Dolphin Watch & Snorkel Cruise with Lunch, Drinks & Transportation

Great cruise

Reviewed by: Scott, 2022/11/30

We saw dolphins and whales. The crew was fun and easygoing.

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2022/11/28
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野生のイルカウォッチング&ウミガメシュノーケリングクルーズ ゆったり遅め出発プランあり<ランチ&アルコール3杯付き/ワイキキ送迎or現地集合>

気分爽快!

Reviewed by: なおむし, 2022/11/10

家族で参加しましたが、日本人は私達だけ。あんまり英語が得意じゃないと、カタコトで伝えると、船長さんは、ノープロブレムと言ってくれました。とにかく4人のクルーがみんなよく働くし、お客さんのことも気にかけてくれて愛想がよく、気持ちがよかったです。朝は曇っていた空も晴れてきて、イルカやウミガメ、オットセイの親子も見られました。
シュノーケリングも、ライフジャケットを貸してくれるので安心して楽しめました。ただ泳いだあとは、海風に当たるととても寒いので、しっかりタオルを(上着も)持っていったほうがいいと思います。
いい思い出になりました。

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2022/11/05
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West Oahu Snorkel Cruise with Dolphin Watch, Kayak, SUP, Waterslide & Lunch

Gorgeous Day

Reviewed by: Kara, 2022/09/15

The west side of Oahu is a great way to get away from the busy Waikiki area! Recommend for a sun filled snorkel adventure!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/09/11
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West Oahu Snorkel Cruise with Dolphin Watch, Kayak, SUP, Waterslide & Lunch

West Oahu Dolphin Tour

Reviewed by: Michelle Haywood, 2022/09/14

Such a great day from beginning to end. Excellent bus for transport. The tour operators made it a really fun day and it was awesome to see them enjoying their jobs so much! Great food and plenty of it for lunch. Fabulous to see a huge pod of dolphins which was the highlight of the day :) thanks guys

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2022/09/12
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West Oahu Snorkel Cruise with Dolphin Watch, Kayak, SUP, Waterslide & Lunch

Dolpin Watch and Snorkel

Reviewed by: addy, 2022/09/12

It was very nice experience to watch dolpin and snorkel

  • nice ship

  • good time

  • wonderful dolpin

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2022/08/17
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Ko Olina Snorkeling Cruise & Dolphin Watching Tour with Picnic Lunch and Drinks

I loved this tour!

Reviewed by: Kara, 2022/08/14

We got to see dolphins and get in the water which was so refreshing!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/08/11
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Ko Olina Snorkeling Cruise & Dolphin Watching Tour with Picnic Lunch and Drinks

Loved this day!

Reviewed by: Kara, 2022/07/30

They pick you up, and going to the west side is so worth it to see! this tour was my families favorite of the tours we did!

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2022/07/28
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野生のイルカウォッチング&ウミガメシュノーケリングクルーズ ゆったり遅め出発プランあり<ハワイアンプレートランチ&アルコール4杯付き/ワイキキ送迎or現地集合>

日本人は私が一人だけ?

Reviewed by: Markun, 2022/07/11

コロナが収まりつつあるホノルルは、まだ日本人が少ない印象でした。
それでも今回は一人で参加させていただきました。
コオリナ方面へ移動して、ハーバーから素敵な船に乗船してさど揺れることなく移動して約20分でイルカの群れに遭遇しました。
それからシュノーケリングのポイントに移動してウミガメとの遭遇。
船に戻って一人でしたがお酒やランチで堪能しました。
船長をはじめ数人が日本語を話せたので一人旅の私に気遣っていただきました。
日本人が少ないので仕方ないかもしれませんが、早口の英語の説明はよほどの語学力がないと厳しいと思います。
可能であれば、説明の内容を日本語の和訳でプリントしたものを配布していただけるとありがたかったと思いました。
トータル的には満足したツアーでした。

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Activity Date: 2022/07/09
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野生のイルカウォッチング&ウミガメシュノーケリングクルーズ フラやSUPなど充実のマリンアクティビティ<ランチ付き/ワイキキ&コオリナ送迎/日本語/英語ガイド>

ぼったくり。高価な値段に対して価値は無い。

Reviewed by: hawa, 2022/07/01

イルカと一緒には泳げません。船の上からイルカが泳いでいるのを眺めるだけ。イルカと泳げると思い参加しただけに残念でなりません。
HPにはイルカウォッチングと記載がありましたが、TOPページに載っているのみで、他のページにはイルカと泳げる様な曖昧な書き方だった為、イルカの近くには行けないけど、見える距離で一緒に泳ぐのかなと思い参加しましたが、船の上から数分イルカを眺めるだけです。
YouTubeにもイルカと泳いでいる動画が未だに載せてあったり、誘導広告のようで、紛らわしいです。
その後のシュノーケルは珊瑚も熱帯魚も全くおらず、何も居ない海で何を見ろと言うのでしょうか?
亀と会えると搭乗員から言われていたのに、亀も居ない。他のお客さんも早々に海から上がりつまらなそうに船でしてました。
唯一滑り台だけが面白かったですが、これで1人2万円の料金は高すぎて割に合わない。今まで色々なツアーに参加しましたが1番満足度が低く、高額でした。
お弁当も美味しくない。オプションで付けられる、これまた高額な写真は絶対に付けない方がいい。自分達で撮った方がよっぽど良い写真ばかりで、魚も亀もイルカとも泳げないので、ただ海に浮いてるだけ、船に座ってるだけの写真です。
こちらのツアー絶対にオススメしません。
客が少なくなり、経営厳しいからなのか、こんなに内容と見合っていない高額な金額設定にしているのではないかとさえ思います。違うツアーにすれば良かったと後悔です。

Comments from activity operators

ご参加ありがとうございます。
しかしながら、楽しみにされていたものの、ご期待に沿えず申し訳ございません。

ご確認いただいております通り、ご参加いただいたツアーは現在野生のイルカとのシュノーケリングは行っておらず、野生のイルカを鑑賞したのち、別のスポットでシュノーケリングを実施しております。ツアーによって内容が異なりますことご了承ください。

Youtubeの動画につきましては、お気づきいただきありがとうございます。ツアー内容が変更する前の動画のため、本来削除すべきところ残ったままになっておりました。誤解を招く掲載になっておりましたことお詫び申し上げます。ご指摘を受けまして動画は削除させていただきました。

今後同様のご迷惑をおかけしないためにも、サービスの向上に努めてまいります。
何卒よろしくお願いします。

VELTRA

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Attended as: Families
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West Oahu Snorkel Cruise with Dolphin Watch, Kayak, SUP, Waterslide & Lunch

Exceptional Customer Service and Tons of Dolphins!

Reviewed by: Karen K, 2022/07/01

The crew was incredible! We loved seeing so many dolphins up close and got to see a few sea turtles too! The crew ensured everyone stayed safe while in the water which helped us relax knowing they were there if any of us needed a little help. We also loved the Hawaiian traditions included. Highly recommend this tour!

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2022/06/29
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Ocean Joy Oahu Snorkel Tour with Lunch, Drinks & Dolphin Watching Experience

Our best activity!

Reviewed by: David, 2022/06/09

Amazing captain and crew. Saw dolphins, turtles, had a fantastic snorkeling site, enjoyed cruising on the boat and the food and drinks were great. Thank you for such a wonderful experience!

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Activity Date: 2022/06/06
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Ocean Joy Oahu Snorkel Tour with Lunch, Drinks & Dolphin Watching Experience

Beautiful

Reviewed by: A. Johansson, 2022/04/24

A really good catamaran tour. Crew was super friendly. The food was delicious and the drinks too. Saw lots of turtles, fish and one whale from afar. Loved spending time just being there in the open water on the boat.

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2022/04/22
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Ko Olina Snorkeling Cruise & Dolphin Watching Tour with Picnic Lunch and Drinks

Must do!!!

Reviewed by: Karen & Claire, 2022/04/20

What a must do activity. And do it with this tour!!!! Boat was beautiful food was great and most of all saw beautiful fish…lots!!! Plus two sea turtles and the big bonus was coming back on the boat was spotted a hammerhead shark!!!! Awesome to see it up close!!! The crew was top notch!!! Couldn’t do enough for you!! A must do in Hawaii…with this company!!! That’s for a great time captain…& the one gentlemen I missed his name (tall thin blonde), Jake, Kai & Marissa!!

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2022/04/18
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Ko Olina Sunset Dinner Cruise with Cocktails & Snorkel Tour - Ocean Joy

Sunset dinner cruise

Reviewed by: Trish, 2022/03/21

Just did the Snorkel and Sunset dinner cruise. I would definitely do this again. The. Staff was absolutely awesome and very very patient. I sometime feel very constrained with all the rules but the staff did a very good job explaining why they have to do what they do to keep all of us safe and still have the best time. The music was great, the food was wonderful. And everybody on the boat seemed to have a good time. Oh and the sunset on the water was epic. I highly recommend this to all!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/03/19
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West Oahu Wild Dolphin Swim & Snorkel Tour with Ocean Activities - Iruka Hawaii

Incredible Experience

Reviewed by: Jess Detko, 2022/03/12

Absolutely incredible experience! Every crew member was friendly, knowledgeable, and joy to be around. We saw two large pods of dolphins (crew estimated each pod to be about 100 spotted dolphins) - it was awe inspiring to see these beautiful animals in their natural environment. After two separate snorkel tours for dolphins, we moved to shallower water for various activities - the crew members were so helpful and great with kids wanting to try everything! Splurge and purchase the professional photos! We highly recommend this tour to everyone and will definitely go again the next time we visit.

  • Professional photo - family shot while we were out looking at dolphin pods

  • Professional photo - taken while we were out looking at dolphin pods

  • Professional photo - taken while trying out paddle boarding

  • Professional photo - taken right before we jumped out to see our first pod

  • Professional photo - one of the dolphin pods we were lucky enough to see

Comments from activity operators

Aloha Jess, We are so happy that you enjoyed our Dolphin tour. Thank you so much for joining us and leaving such kind feedback. We hope to see you again soon. Mahalo!

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2022/03/10
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Ko Olina Sunset Dinner Cruise with Cocktails & Snorkel Tour - Ocean Joy

Great crew! We had a blast!

Reviewed by: Jake B. , 2021/11/13

Everyone was so welcoming and fun! We will definitely be coming back next time we’re back in Hawaii! The boat was clean and all the staff was very professional!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2021/11/11
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