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title: 1.5-Hour Guided Marine Life Tour
lang: en
type: tour
city: Oahu
country: United States
price: 95
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.64
reviews: 97
duration_minutes: 90
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 59 of 71 (Snorkeling & Turtle Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-21
data_updated: 2026-10-21
canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/oahu/tours/1-5-hour-guided-marine-life-tour/
---

# 1.5-Hour Guided Marine Life Tour

In our comparison: #59 of 71 in Snorkeling & Turtle Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Join us aboard one of the fastest and smoothest rides on the North Shore for the Whale Watching and Marine Wildlife Tour. Our experienced crew will guide you to the best spots to see dolphins, shark, rays, sea turtles, and more. If you are here during Hawaii’s winter months, you may even see the mighty humpback whales on their annual migration (October - April). Our boats are fast and agile, allowing us to get to remote spots quickly. And with just 18 seats onboard, you get an intimate experience with the knowledgeable crew and captain.

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €95 per person
- Duration: 1h 30m
- Rating: 4.64/5 from 97 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Ocean Outfitters Hawaii
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 07:00, 09:30, 12:00, 14:30, 16:00, 17:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21

## Reviews

4.64 from 97 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
92% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 89 of 97.

- 5 stars: 81 (84%)
- 4 stars: 8 (8%)
- 3 stars: 2 (2%)
- 2 stars: 1 (1%)
- 1 star: 5 (5%)

## What's included

- Storage for bags under seats available

## Itinerary

1. **Waimea Bay** (15m) - is located in Haleiwa on the North Shore of O'ahu in the Hawaiian Islands at the mouth of the Waimea River. Waimea Valley extends behind Waimea Bay. Waimea means "reddish water" in Hawaiian. During the winter months, the towering North Shore waves start here in Waimea Bay....
2. **North Shore** (15m) - Surfing the Bay, along with Sunset Beach and the Banzai Pipeline, is considered almost a pilgrimage among many pro-surfers that fly in from all around the world to partake in the daring action. The fun generally begins when the National Weather Service issues high surf...

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 07:00, 09:30, 12:00, 14:30, 16:00, 17:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-21
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Meeting point

CHECK-IN 30 MINUTES EARLY 

This trip leaves from Haleiwa - on the North Shore of Oahu, about a 1-hour drive from Waikiki. 

Enter Harbor and park in the nearest available public parking stalls. The Ocean Outfitters Hawaii boat, the Rambo II, will be docked at Slip 19 look for the YELLOW boat & sign

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

## Compared with other Snorkeling & Turtle Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #59 of 71** | €95 | 1h 30m | 4.64 (97) | shared |
| [Kevo's Beach Bus Paddleboard Snorkel Adventure North Shore Oahu](/usa/oahu/tours/kevo-s-beach-bus-paddleboard-snorkel-adventure-north-shore-oahu/?format=md) | €135 | 8h | 4.99 (507) | shared |
| [Waikiki: Small Group Turtle Canyon Snorkel Boat Tour](/usa/oahu/tours/waikiki-small-group-turtle-canyon-snorkel-boat-tour/?format=md) | €77 | 2h | 4.98 (515) | shared |
| [Kayak to the Mokulua Islands, Queen's Bath & Snorkel, Kailua Oahu](/usa/oahu/tours/kayak-to-the-mokulua-islands-queen-s-bath-snorkel-kailua-oahu/?format=md) | €212 | 5h | 4.96 (429) | shared |

Ranked #59 of 71 in Snorkeling & Turtle Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €35 to €634, median €108; typical length 3h. 3 of 71 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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