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All Reviews for Dolphin Watching & Snorkel Cruises in Oahu

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626 reviews

West Oahu Dolphin Watch & Snorkel Cruise with Lunch, Drinks & Transportation

Awesome!

Reviewed by: Jodi , 2018/11/23

The crew was low key and so very friendly. This was one of the highlights of our trip. My 8 year old surprisingly did great snorkeling and we al had a super time! Thank you so much!

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Activity Date: 2018/11/20
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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>

Reviewed by: なっきー, 2018/10/29

❤️たくさんのイルカがみれました!一緒に行った子供達も大興奮です
ガイドさん達もとても優しく、楽しい方達でした!╰(*´︶`*)╯♡
船の上でのフラダンスショーもあり、ステキな旅の1ページになりました

Comments from activity operators

嬉しいご感想ありがとうございます。

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Activity Date: 2018/10/28
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West Oahu Dolphin Watch & Snorkel Cruise with Lunch, Drinks & Transportation

Hawaii Dreamin'

Reviewed by: Sarah, 2018/10/23

There is no better way to experience Hawaii, than out on its beautiful, indescribable blue waters. After doing a bit of research, I knew I wanted to go snorkeling on the west side of the island. I also snorkeled at Hanauma Bay, but there is zero comparison. Two completely different experiences. Sailing out of the harbor, on the beautiful catamaran, with the wind in your hair, onto the sparkling water, a stunning, panoramic view of the majestic mountains behind you, with three fabulous hours of yet unknown adventures ahead of you---well, what more can you ask for? Our time on this tour was great. It went by entirely too fast. But every minute was wonderful. We saw more dolphins than we could count. Had great visibility while snorkeling. Saw many different types of fish and marine life. All under the skillful supervision of the awesome crew. Also, the boat was not overly crowded, which was terrific. Plenty of room to move about and to have a good seat. The food and drinks were perfect. I just wish it was twice as long. And honestly, next time we go back, I will probably go more than once. It's simply the best way to experience the magic of Hawaii. PS. I booked through Hawaii Activities.com and I believe the company name is also Hawaii Nautical. No matter which you book it, it's completely worth it!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2018/10/20
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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>

イルカとの初対面

Reviewed by: natsu, 2018/10/22

5歳の息子と野生のイルカとの初対面
シュノーケルも初体験だったので心配しましたが、すぐに慣れてとても楽しめました。
スタッフの方もとても気さくで楽しい方達で、終盤にはすっかりスタッフのお姉さんのファンに(笑)
日本に帰ってからも祖母へ感想を話しながら大興奮でした。

Comments from activity operators

ツアーへのご参加ありがとうございました。とても楽しんでいただけたようでとても嬉しいです。是非また皆様で遊びに来てください。

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Activity Date: 2018/10/19
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ドルフィン&ユー のツアーとても良かったです!

Reviewed by: Angel, 2018/10/16

出航間もなく、青い海にみんなでお祈りを捧げているうちに、イルカたちが近くを泳ぎはじめました。
みんなでちょっと急いで海に入ると、イルカたちが泳いでいるのが見えましたー(^^)

シュノーケリングではウミガメやたくさんの魚たちも見ることができました。

連絡はすべて日本語で大丈夫。
当日はモーニングコールもあり、本当に親切です。
なんといってもクルーの皆さんが本当にフレンドリーで、ニコニコ。そして海ではしっかり安全を確認してくれています。

私は50代半ばですが、泳げないし、海はこわいし、船酔いも心配でしたが、ウェットスーツレンタルにライフジャケットなので、寒くないし沈みません! 酔い止めをあらかじめ飲んでおいたらバスも船も大丈夫でした。

キラキラの青い海、フラダンス、ウクレレ演奏、船の上で食べるバーガーも美味しくて、ぎゅぎゅっと楽しさが詰まっていました。

海も船もこわくなくなりました!
スタッフの皆様本当にありがとうございました。
またハワイに行ったら参加したいです。
たくさんのみなさんに参加していただきたいツアーです!
海にも海の生き物にも人にも優しいドルフィン&ユー最高です(^^)

Comments from activity operators

嬉しい書き込みありがとうございます。とても楽しんでいただけたようで、本当によかったです。またハワイでお会いできますように。お待ちしています。

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2018/10/13
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予測はしていましたが

Reviewed by: MIHO, 2018/09/13

イルカを見るツアーというよりはオアフ島沖を船でピクニックするツアーで、そういう意味ではエンターテイメントもあり海に慣れていない人にとっては楽しいのではないでしょうか。
イルカは見れたらラッキーくらいのつもりでないとがっかりします。
ハワイ島のイルカツアーとは全く別物でした。
スタッフは楽しませようという会社のコンセプトにのっとってそれなりに業務されていましたが所々に個が出ていて幼稚だなぁと思いました。

Comments from activity operators

貴重な書き込みありがとうございます。こちらの書き込みはスタッフとシェアさせていただきます。また、オアフ島ウエストサイドでは、イルカの遭遇率は95%ほどですが、毎日イルカの状況が違います。早く泳ぎ去ってしまうこともありますし、長い間回遊して遊んでいることもあり、泳げる時間に差が出てしまいますが、野生のイルカが相手なので、ご理解いただけると幸いです。

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2018/09/09
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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>

ドルフィンツアー

Reviewed by: R R R, 2018/08/17

イルカはたくさんはみることができませんでしたが、スタッフの皆さんが明るく、楽しい方ばかりで楽しい時間が過ごせました。幼稚園の子供がシュノーケルを嫌がり船に残ろうとしましたが、スタッフのお姉さんが抱きかかえて海に連れて行ってくれました。シュノーケルはできなかったものの、波に揺られながら歌を歌って楽しませてくれて娘もとても楽しく過ごせました。家族全員を楽しませてくれようとしたスタッフさん達に感謝でいっぱいです。

Comments from activity operators

嬉しい書き込みありがとうございます。楽しんでいただけて光栄です。また是非遊びに来てください。

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Activity Date: 2018/08/15
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野生のイルカを見れました!

Reviewed by: Sali, 2018/08/06

朝は専用バスがホテル近くまで迎えに来てくれました。
そこから船でイルカのいる場所まで移動。最初の二回はイルカは見えず、会えるかどうか不安でしたが無事に水中を泳ぐ姿が見れました!

寝不足と疲労、それから水温が低かった為に最後の方は船酔いしてしまいましたが、貴重な体験ができて良かったです。

酔い止めは出来れば用意した方が良いと思います。

Comments from activity operators

書き込みありがとうございます。イルカが見れてよかったです。またハワイにお越しの際は、遊びに来てください。時差ボケで船酔いする方もいらっしゃいますので、ドルフィンツアーへのご参加は、もしできましたら、2日目以降をおすすめします。

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Activity Date: 2018/08/03
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40人も!小さな船にぎゅうぎゅう詰め!

Reviewed by: ハネムーンでした, 2018/08/02

今回ハネムーンで利用しました。
小さな船に大人40人とインストラクター約5人がぎゅうぎゅう詰めでした。
いくら利益の為とはいえ、あれはひどいです。私はダイバーですが、ダイビングでは同じような大きさの船でも10人が限度です。

座るところを探してもないぐらいの押込み具合で、もちろんシュノーケリング初めての方もいらっしゃいますので、イルカを見つけると、海上でバタバタし、イルカもすぐにいなくなりました。一目見れただけでラッキーだね!という捌き方なので、ゆっくりドルフィンスイムを希望の方にはこちらの会社はオススメ致しません。

カメラ撮影も高額で、静止画で60ドル、静止画&動画は100ドルと驚きの価格です。その上任意ですが、ウェットスーツ代も取られます。
カメラマンは40人に対して、1人だけです。帰国後に写真を確認すると、高額を支払ったにもかかわらず、やはり自身の写真は20枚前後です。これには納得がいきません。

定員数を20人程にし、カメラマンをもう一人増やせば、もっとよりよいツアーになると思います。改善されることを希望致します。


野生のイルカを一目でも見ることが出来たのは本当に嬉しかったです。次回のハワイ観光では他のツアー会社を利用しようと思います。

ありがとうございました。

  • 船上で食べるさつまいものチーズバーガー

Comments from activity operators

率直な書き込みありがとうございました。お客様の定員が40名様用のボートでツアーを行っておりますが、狭い思いをさせてしまったようで、大変申し訳ありませんでした。今後のために、こちらのレビューを社内でシェアさせていただきたいと思います。ご希望に添えず、申し訳ありませんでした。

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2018/07/08
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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>

ちょっと残念!

Reviewed by: 4人ファミリー, 2018/07/22

イルカは見ることができて良かったのですが、イルカと泳げた時間に対して、それ以外(スタッフさんのパフォーマンス等)の時間が勿体なかったかな?何ヵ所かポイントを回ってイルカと泳ぐ時間を増やす方が良かったと思います。

Comments from activity operators

コメントありがとうございます。イルカと泳ぐ時間についてですが、イルカへの負担を考えて泳ぐ時間を決めております。お気持ちはすごくわかりますが、ドルフィン&ユーはエコフレンドリーツアーでもあり、自然への敬意を払ってツアーを行っておりますので、ご了承いただけると幸いです。

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2018/07/19
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West Oahu Snorkel Cruise with Dolphin Watch, Kayak, SUP, Waterslide & Lunch

Awesome experience

Reviewed by: Tobi, 2018/07/21

It was an awesome experience. The crew was very friendly and nice. The bus was nice and new and comfortable. I however did get a little sea sick so I would recommend taking motion sickness pills to help. Also I would bring a towel

Comments from activity operators

Aloha Tobi,
Mahalo for your 5-Star review! Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. Motion sickness medication is a great recommendation, especially if it is something a guest is prone to. We offer PSI bands for sale on every tour for those who forget, as well. We are glad you enjoyed the crew and were comfortable on the bus. Please come again some day, and consider joining us for our other And You Creations tours! Aloha!

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Activity Date: 2018/07/20
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よかった

Reviewed by: mmm, 2018/07/21

結構体力が必要かも?普段から運動していないときついと思います。だけど、疲れていることを忘れ必死にイルカを追っかけますので。あとで疲れが来ます(笑)
イルカとはある程度距離がありましたが、感動しました。

Comments from activity operators

書き込みありがとうございます。海のアクティビティーは体力も使いますので、ツアーご参加前には、少し運動しておくことをお勧めします。またイルカの状況により、ゆったりとみられる場合もあります。毎日状況が違いますので、ご了承いただけると嬉しいです。

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2018/07/12
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イルカ可愛すぎる

Reviewed by: gohira, 2018/07/17

イルカに会えなかったら?と不安もありましたが、たくさんのイルカに会えました
イルカ鑑賞に夢中で、気付けば夫婦バラバラになって見てました。笑
船の上でのダンスも楽しくて良かったです

Comments from activity operators

嬉しい書き込みありがとうございます。是非また遊びに来てください。

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2018/07/11
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楽しかったです。

Reviewed by: wataoi, 2018/07/15

1回目は残念ながらイルカとは会えませんでしたが、2回目のチャレンジで無事会えることができました!スタッフの方も陽気な方ばかりで、楽しい時間を過ごすことができました!

Comments from activity operators

野生のイルカと泳ぐツアーへのご参加ありがとうございます。楽しい時間を過ごしていただけたようで、よかったです。是非、またハワイにお越しの際は、遊びにきてください。

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2018/07/12
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最高のパフォーマンスです❗

Reviewed by: ながの, 2018/07/08

今回、泳げない妻がチャレンジしたいと参加しました❗

やはり、飛び込んですぐにギブアップ(^^;

それでも船上で最高のパフォーマンスやクルーの細やかなサービスに楽しい一時を過ごす事ができました。

Comments from activity operators

書き込みありがとうございます。船上でのサービスにお褒めのお言葉をいただき、スタッフ一同喜んでおります。奥様も是非またリベンジしてください。お待ちしています。

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2018/07/04
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West Oahu Snorkel Cruise with Dolphin Watch, Kayak, SUP, Waterslide & Lunch

Fantastic Morning Dolphins and You Ocean Fun Cruise!

Reviewed by: Cathy, Pittsburgh, 2018/07/03

We had a great morning cruise with Dolphins and You. The local crew (certified life guards and professional entertainers!) were very friendly and full of energy. They explained everything in both English and Japanese since there were quite a large number of Japanese tourists on our 40 person tour. There was music and dancing on the way to the spinner dolphin site. We sat at the back of the boat and enjoyed the sun and sea air; thank goodness we had lots of sunscreen! I wear glasses and there were prescription masks on the boat so I could see everything clearly.

The crew-led Hawaiian chant and orchid offering when we entered the dolphin site brought us good luck. The crew went in the water with us and pointed out several pods of dolphins swimming right by. I wanted to stay with the dolphins longer, but we had another scheduled stop. At the snorkeling site, a sea turtle swam right under our group and there were lots of fish all around. The inflatable water slide, “surfboard” and kayak added to the fun. For lunch we had cheeseburgers on taro buns with bags of chips — very tasty. The crew sang and danced a couple of hulas on the way back; a perfect ending to a great morning!

We drove from our hotel, arrived at the Waianae Boat Harbor early, and were a little concerned when we didn’t see any signs for Dolphins and You. However, a bus with Dolphins and You on the side pulled into the parking lot right where they said to meet at the specified meeting time. Be sure to take Dramamine if you think you might get motion sickness. Several people on the cruise got sick, even though I didn’t think it was very rough. I took a Dramamine before we left on the Dolphins and You cruise and was fine (I had gotten sick on a previous snorkel trip to Molokini off of Maui). Definitely APPLY SUNSCREEN early and often...the sun is very strong on the water.

  • Spinner Dolphins

  • Yellow Tang and Partial Trigger Fish

  • Underwater at the snorkel site

Comments from activity operators

Aloha Cathy, and mahalo for your 5-star review! We appreciate you taking the time to share your detailed and thoughtful review of our tour! And we're so glad that you appreciated the extra dose of Aloha that is unique to Dolphins and You :).
We could not agree more with your suggestions of Dramamine and sunscreen use. That's the best way to stay comfortable on the water. We also recommend reef-safe sunscreen (which we offer in our office in Waikiki) to protect both your skin AND Hawaii's fragile coral reefs! Thank you again for your review. Please come again some day!

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2018/06/27
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West Oahu Snorkel Cruise with Dolphin Watch, Kayak, SUP, Waterslide & Lunch

A morning on the *Swim with Dolphins Ocean Fun Cruise.*

Reviewed by: Bruce Randolph, 2018/06/30

We’ve been on snorkeling cruises in the past (some out of Waianae Boat Harbor) but never with this company. We visit Hawaii often (my wife was born and raised in the islands) we view island activities with a critical eye. This was a super dolphin/snorkel trip. The cruise is on a smaller boat, which has the advantage of offering a smaller group of people, a more intimate experience, and a little more adventurous ride - I like all three. Staff on these boats are there to 1. Offer safety 2. Offer service and 3. Offer fun and adventure. The Dolphin’s and You staff were excellent on all counts. I’ve seen the “fun” part on other boats get a little smarmy, but the staff on this boat really did a great job of encouraging people to participate and enjoy themselves without being overly “slick” or pushy. They also had some talented people who shared music I found enjoyable.
I take my own pictures with underwater stills and video. The videographer/photographer on the trip did a super job and was kind enough to show me some great shots while still attending to everyone on board. I wish I could say that about all the snorkeling/watching tours we’ve been on.
Overall I’d say this was a really good trip - for anyone - experienced or novice. Tips: If you have motion sickness, or aren’t sure if you have motion sickness, take dramamine. Do it. Take sunscreen - Use it. If you’re not familiar with photography (above and below water) leave your gear at home. Experience the trip and allow the professional the ship provides offer you some of the best shots you’ll ever see - most likely better images than you can take yourself. Fooling with gear and worrying about taking pictures, will detract from the memories you can make just being in the water and seeing the amazing things the crew will show you.
There are lifetime memories you can take away from a half-day trip like this. It might *seem* pricey to some, but I assure you that it is worth every cent and you’ll be ready for more.

  • Saw spinner dolphins, turtles and a wonderful variety of sealife

Comments from activity operators

Aloha Bruce! Thank you so much for your sincere 5-Star review.
We so appreciate you taking the time to offer this genuine feedback and to provide tips for other guests. We agree with your suggestions on all counts! Coming from a guest who has been on many tours and a photographer, this review means a lot. We invite you to come and try out our waterfall hike tour Nature and You or our circle-island tour Island and You on one of your trips back to the island, as well!
Mahalo and A Hui Hou Kākou!

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2018/06/27
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最高に楽しかったです

Reviewed by: ミックン, 2018/06/25

6月24日のツアーに5人で参加しました。朝早いピックアップでしたが、スタッフ皆さんの楽しいトークやツアーの説明には丁寧さも感じました。船に乗船してからもキャプテンをはじめ楽しくて親切なスタッフクルーに笑顔が自然に出ておりました。イルカは二回ほど案内して頂いた場所で泳ぎましたが、二回ともイルカに出逢え感動と感激の瞬間を味合うことが出来ました。海亀も海面上で何回も出逢えました。今回は初めてのイルカツアーでしたが、スタッフ皆さんの楽しい引率や船上バーガー・フラダンスなど、楽しい時間を過ごさせて頂来ました。またハワイに来たら迷わすツアーに参加させて頂きます。ドルフィン&ユーの皆様有難うございました。

Comments from activity operators

嬉しいコメントありがとうございます!是非次回もお待ちしています。イルカと私たちに会いに来てください!

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2018/06/22
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West Oahu Snorkel Cruise with Dolphin Watch, Kayak, SUP, Waterslide & Lunch

Amazing experience!

Reviewed by: Talisha Jackson , 2018/06/13

This was such an incredible experience. Within minutes of leaving the harbour, there were dolphins next to our boat. We got in the water, and the pods of dolphins were swimming around us the whole time we were in there. When we moved to the snorkeling spot, again there were dolphins swimming straight under us and turtles swimming along the surface. They had great water activities at the snorkel spot, such is the SUP and trampoline. The staff were having so much fun, which made all the guests have heaps of fun. If you needed anything, they were happy to help. This was a highlight of our whole trip. Would highly recommend.

Comments from activity operators

Aloha Talisha,

Thank you so much for your fantastic review! It's so good to hear that this was the best part of your vacation. That's when we know we hit the target! Mahalo for sharing your experience, and we hope to have you back on board again some day!

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2018/06/09
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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>

楽しかった!

Reviewed by: Hiro, 2018/06/10

朝早くからテンションあげあげなクルー達と楽しくイルカ、亀をみれました!
船酔い、波酔いはあると思うので酔い止めは飲んでおいた方がいいです。
自分は波酔いしてしまって後半滑り台とかで遊べなかったですが妻が他の参加者の方と謳歌していました :)
帰りの着替えする場所は船上かトイレしかないので濡れたまま帰る準備はあっても良いかもです。

Comments from activity operators

書き込みありがとうございます。船酔いされてしまったようでとても残念ですが、イルカやクルー達との時間を楽しく過ごしていただけたようでよかったです。またハワイにお越しの際は、酔い止めを飲んでリベンジしてください。お待ちしております!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2018/06/04
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West Oahu Snorkel Cruise with Dolphin Watch, Kayak, SUP, Waterslide & Lunch

Great Snorkel & Dolphin Cruise

Reviewed by: mcavalheiro, 2018/06/05

I had a blast with Dolphins & You, the cruise was fantastic! The crew was fun, prompt, courteous, engaging and entertaining. We saw a lot of dolphins and they were swimming right next to us. What an amazing feeling it is to be so close to such lovely creatures.
The west side coast is so beautiful, the mountains and the ocean... every where you look you makes you want to take pictures! The snorkel part was also great and for lunch we had a delicious burger.
The boat is so much fun, when they stop on the second snorkel location you also have the chance to play with the water toys, they have water slide stand-up paddle and kayaks.
Even though it might seem like the west coast is far away from Waikiki, it's totally worth the trip. This tour has free pick-up from most of Waikiki hotels and the snorkel spots are much better than the ones in Waikiki. I highly recommend this dolphin cruise to everyone!

Comments from activity operators

Mahalo for your 5-Star review! As we like to say, the West side is the BEST side! We absolutely agree that snorkeling is more beautiful and exciting on the West side of Oahu, and the views of the Waianae Mountain Range make it even more of a 360-degree experience. As you noted, transportation is complementary from 10 pick-up locations in Waikiki and Ko Olina. Thank you for recommending our tour, and we'd love to host you again some time! Please check out our other tours - Nature and You or Island and You - if you're still in the area.

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

Swim with Dolphins is Real!!!

Reviewed by: Ms. Ems, 2018/06/04

It was my day off and kids were at school so I figured, why not do a "me" just for a day! I invited my friend to join me since she happened to have the same day off. We booked the Morning Cruise at 7:00am since the water is usually warmer and calmer, and we decided to drive ourselves to the harbor. What's good is that there is a restaurant at the harbor where you can buy coffee or breakfast before heading out.

Upon check-in, we were already given our snorkeling equipments, and an option to rent their body suits, which we rented for $10 each. They asked us to sign the liability waiver, and I think' it's cool that they even take your instagram information so they can tag you photos (if you're in it) that they upload at the end of the tour.

The staff and crew are very funny and entertaining! As we were heading out to the ocean, they peformed Polynesian dancing, and playing ukulele. They also performed traditional Hawaiian prayer for our safety. As we were getting closer, we could already see the pod of dolphins, af the signal from the crew members, we jumped to the water and started to swim with these beautiful dolphins!!! I never swam with dolphins in the open water before and this was really exciting!! There were lootsss of them!!

We hopped back on to the boat for our next snorkeling location and that before jumping in the water again, we were given some activity options to take such as stand-up paddle boarding, canoe ride, water slide, and many more!! It was just an awesome experience!!
Their lunch burgers were delicious too which were served as we were headed back to the harbor. It was long day but it was all worth it!!

Oh by the way, make sure to take seasickness pills if you get nauseous easily!

Comments from activity operators

Aloha Ms. Ems,
Thank you so much for your 5-Star Review! We are so great you got some great pictures from your day off. And we appreciate you calling attention to the fact that our tours are open to locals and visitors alike! It's a great way to have a little 'staycation.' We're so glad you enjoyed all aspects of the tour. Mahalo for sharing your experience :).
We would like to note for outside readers that giving Instagram or other private profile information is entirely optional. Anyone who does not want to provide this information does not need to.

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Attended as: Friends
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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>

イルカ見れました!

Reviewed by: トラベル子, 2018/06/04

海に顔をつけると、泳ぐイルカを何頭か見ることができました。
見たときは不思議な感覚になり、青い海と泳ぐイルカの姿に感動しました。

5月で海は少し冷たかったので、ウェットスーツ(有料)を借りて正解だったなと思いました。
わたしたちの時は他の国のお客さんが多く、スタッフさん含めとてもノリがよく船の上でも楽しい時間を過ごすことが出来ました。
特にスタッフさんたちの「お客さんに楽しんでもらいたい」という姿勢が伝わってきました。楽しい時間でした。

Comments from activity operators

ドルフィン&ユーのツアーにご参加いただきありがとうございます。スタッフ一同、このようなコメントをいただくことが一番嬉しく、感謝しております。また是非遊びに来てください!

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2018/05/20
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West Oahu Snorkel Cruise, Marine Life & Dolphin Watch Expedition from Waianae

Highly recommend!

Reviewed by: Trevor Stokes, 2018/06/04

Great family excursion! Absolutely fantastic trip with knowledgeable, informative and passionate crew. Friendly and relaxed. Swam with dolphins twice and saw several sea turtles. Our captain even found a second pod of dolphins so we could see another type. Watched spotted dolphins leaping into the air in our wake and even spotted a reef shark! Can't recommend highly enough!

Comments from activity operators

Mahalo Trevor for taking the time to give us a review. We hope to see you again out there :) Lisa

Rating:
Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2018/06/01
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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>

スタッフが楽しそう

Reviewed by: pazu, 2018/05/31

11時スタートに申込み
9時頃にワイキキにお迎えに来てくれます。
お迎えから送りまで日本人のスタッフさんがついていてくれるので安心感がありました。
天気はあまり良くなかったのですがスタートしていきなりウミガメに遭遇~
シュノーケリング始めるとすぐにイルカの群れを見ることができました。
海上にプカプカ浮きながら海中を泳いでるイルカを眺める感じでした。
30分弱で船上にあがりスタッフのフラダンスを眺めながらハンバーガーをいただきました
ランチには期待してなかったので可もなく不可もなくといったところです。
SUPや滑り台もあると記載されてましたが数が少なく
なかなか楽しめませんでした

スタッフのみなさんお若くて
終始自分たちがふざけあって楽しんでらっしゃる

写真をUSBでもらえるので申込みましたが(55$)
写真のボリュームはありましたが、自分たちがまともにうつってる写真は数枚
同船してた知らない人の写真ばかり
そんなのもらってもどうしてよいものか
また、絶対に今日の写真ではないイルカやウミガメの写真が盛りだくさん使われていたのにはガッカリ
こんな写真ならいらなかったです

  • 写真を買いましたが明らかに別の日の写真

Comments from activity operators

pazuさま、書き込みありがとうございます。せっかくツアーにご参加いただいたのに、100%ご満足いただけず、申し訳ありませんでした。また貴重な情報ありがとうございます。社内でシェアさせていただき、改善していきたいと思います。特にボートクルーとカメラマンの教育には力を入れていく所存でございます。USBの中には、サービスとして、過去のベストショットを入れております。添付いただきましたお写真は、ベストショットからのお写真になります。本当に申し訳ありませんでした。重ねてお詫び申し上げます。

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2018/05/27
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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>

また 必ず参加します

Reviewed by: いっくん, 2018/05/23

モーニングコールから興奮の1日が始まり
眠い目をこすりながらかっこいいバス車内で注意事項やグッズの説明を聞き
テンションが上がります
そしてなにより スタッフ皆さんのハイテンション
細かい気遣いと個性的なキャラの面白さで
船上はパーティー状態で楽しかったです
イルカポイントでは自分の真下をゆっくり泳ぐイルカたちに
感激
別のポイントでは水中ではないような透明感のある場所で
ウミガメや熱帯魚と泳ぎ時間を忘れてしまうほど良い思い出でした
滑り台やトランポリン・フラレッスンも楽しめ 次回も必ず参加したいと
思います
自然相手のツアーですがイルカ以外にも楽しめておすすめです。
※参加される方へ 時期にもよるかと思いますがウエットスーツをレンタル
されることをお勧めします。
妻はロゴが気に入り購入しちゃいましたが

  • 透明度抜群

  • ウミガメとも泳げました

  • イルカもすぐそば大興奮

  • 楽しかった

  • もう少し時間が長ければ・・・

  • 感激(スタッフの方に撮ってもらいました)

Comments from activity operators

嬉しい書き込みありがとうございます。オアフ島ウエストサイドは、本当に美しい海の体験ができます。もちろん、イルカの体験も素晴らしいですが、キレイな海を満喫していただけたようで、私たちスタッフも嬉しい限りです。また是非お会いできる日を楽しみにしています。

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2018/05/11
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West Oahu Snorkel Cruise with Dolphin Watch, Kayak, SUP, Waterslide & Lunch

Must do!

Reviewed by: Victoria, 2018/05/21

I went with a group of friends and we had a blast! The staff was amazing and explained everything to us. They also reminded everyone of the importance of treating the animals with respect which made us very happy!

Comments from activity operators

Aloha Victoria,

Mahalo for your 5-star review! We're so happy you had a good time and appreciated our respect of the marine wildlife we encounter!

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2018/05/18
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West Oahu Snorkel Cruise, Marine Life & Dolphin Watch Expedition from Waianae

Awesome!

Reviewed by: Julia, 2018/05/17

-very professional
-super friendly instructors
-we saw dolphins, turtles and fishes
-breathtaking view
-underwater pictures
-enough time to explore the faszinating nature
-interesting facts about dolphins and the island itself

I would definitely do it again - I had a fantastic time!!



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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Activity Date: 2018/05/14
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West Oahu Snorkel Cruise with Dolphin Watch, Kayak, SUP, Waterslide & Lunch

Glad I went

Reviewed by: ATJ, 2018/05/15

This tour was really awesome! The staff was extremely helpful, courteous and knowledgeable. They had so many children on the tour I was on and they handled everything very safely and professionally. This tour doesn't guarantee dolphin sightings but they found them very quickly and easily and were very diligent to be sure everyone had a chance to see them. The Dolphins were in groups of 3-5 and I saw them at least 5 times. It was excellent.
The reef they brought us to was awesome! tons of fish and I saw at least 4 turtles.
I would highly recommend this tour. There are many that just to dolphin sightings, not swimming. Or they only allow 2-4 people in at once so youre not in the water the whole time, but they took everyone at once and kept a tight knit group and had recommendations on how to not scare the dolphins away. It was great. I didn't do any of the water sports because the snorkeling was so good but others looked to be having fun.
Great staff!
Great dolphins!
Great snorkel spot!
Great entertainment on the way back!
Very safe but also flexible.
Check it out for sure. Best day in Hawaii.

Comments from activity operators

Aloha! Mahalo for your 5-Star Review of Dolphins and You! We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts on the experience with others. It's fantastic that you were able to see the dolphins 5 times! They are very curious creatures. We hope this has been a memorable encounter for you, and we look forward to hosting you again if you are ever back in Hawaii :-).

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2018/05/12
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West Oahu Snorkel Cruise, Marine Life & Dolphin Watch Expedition from Waianae

Possibly the most memorable experience on our trip!

Reviewed by: Sandy R, 2018/05/14

This trip exceeded my expectations. We swam with dolphins several times. One pod consisted of 16 dolphins. And we probably saw 50 green sea turtles. Outstanding! The crew went above and beyond to make sure everyone had a great experience. I was saying good bye to my pictures as my camera sank into the coral below. Then Paul dove at least 25 feet underwater to retrieve it. Who could have expected this amount of attention? . As a bonus, he made his pictures available for everyone on board. Thank you, thank you!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2018/04/20
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