--- title: "Oahu: Swim with Dolphins on the West Coast" lang: en type: tour city: Oahu country: United States price: 170 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.83 reviews: 1207 duration_minutes: 240 languages: [ja, en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 3 of 19 (Whale & Dolphin Watching) schedule_checked: 2026-10-21 data_updated: 2026-10-21 canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/oahu/tours/oahu-swim-with-dolphins-on-the-west-coast/ --- # Oahu: Swim with Dolphins on the West Coast In our comparison: #3 of 19 in Whale & Dolphin Watching, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Set sail on an unforgettable West Oahu dolphin cruise aboard a spacious 42-passenger catamaran. This double-hulled vessel offers a smooth, stable ride as you relax and take in panoramic ocean and mountain views along Oahu’s scenic western coastline. In the crystal-clear waters, watch pods of wild dolphins swimming gracefully through their natural habitat. While maintaining a respectful distance in accordance with the Marine Mammal Protection Act, you may also encounter Hawaiian green sea turtles, tropical fish, and other rare marine wildlife. Depending on conditions, you could even have the opportunity to swim alongside playful bottlenose or spotted dolphins for a once-in-a-lifetime ocean adventure. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Starts 07:30: one departure a day - Food included: see what is included - Age rule: Guests under 18 years old must have a parent or… **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €170 per person - Duration: 4h - Rating: 4.83/5 from 1207 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Indigo Ocean Hawaii - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: Japanese, English - Start times: 07:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21 ## Reviews 4.83 from 1207 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 1151 of 1207. - 5 stars: 1121 (93%) - 4 stars: 30 (2%) - 3 stars: 16 (1%) - 2 stars: 12 (1%) - 1 star: 28 (2%) ## What's included - Use of Snorkeling equipment - Snacks - Swim with Dolphins - Pick-up and drop off from designated hotels - Juice - Mini Special Hawaiian Lunch (Kalua Pork & Cabbage Bowl with Sweet Potato) ## Not included - Sun screen - Hat - Towels - Private Tour ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 07:30 - 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 If you can to drive on your own, meeting point is below: Waianae Small Boat Harbor 85-491 Farrington Hwy, Waianae, HI 96792 If you go to the waterfront of the harbor, you will see a 2 story building with an orange roof, so please wait in front of it (Pier A) at 7:15AM. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Feel free to bring your own food and non alcoholic beverages on the tour, we will also provide water, juice and light snacks for you. - Please note that BANANAs are prohibited on the boat due to Hawaiian superstitions. It will bring bad luck. - We have snorkel gear on the boat for you, but if you have your own snorkel, mask and fins, please bring them. - Please note that sightings of wild dolphins and other marine wildlife are not guaranteed. - The time required for the transfer between Waikiki and the harbor is approximately 1 hour. (Depends on traffic conditions) - Weather and wildlife conditions may delay our return to harbor. - Starting October 28, 2021 regulations under the Marine Mammal Protection Act banned the 50-yard approach to Hawaiian spinner dolphins. Therefore, if we encounter a spinner dolphins, we will keep a distance of at least 50 yards and our boat will move away from the spinner dolphins quickly. On our tours you will experience swimming with other species of dolphins such as bottlenose and spotted dolphins. Dolphins are wild animals, so the species you can see will vary depending on the situation of the day. Please note that the above rules apply when seeing Hawaiian spinner dolphins. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation for the protection of wild animals. - During peak travel seasons, we may occasionally add special additional tours in order to accommodate a higher volume of guests. As a result, tour times may differ from the standard schedule shown at the time of booking. If there is any change to your tour time after your reservation is confirmed, we will notify you by email as soon as possible. These adjustments are made to allow more guests the opportunity to participate, and we sincerely appreciate your understanding and cooperation. - Guests under 18 years old must have a parent or legal guardian sign the waiver form. - This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it's canceled because the minimum isn't met, you'll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. ## Compared with other Whale & Dolphin Watching | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #3 of 19** | €170 | 4h | 4.83 (1207) | shared | | [Wild Dolphin Watching and Snorkel Safari Off West Coast of Oahu](/usa/oahu/tours/wild-dolphin-watching-and-snorkel-safari-off-west-coast-of-oahu/?format=md) | €176 | 3h | 4.9 (877) | shared | | [Swim With Dolphins & Turtles in West Oahu (Semi-Private Tours)](/usa/oahu/tours/swim-with-dolphins-turtles-in-west-oahu-semi-private-tours/?format=md) | €181 | 3h | 4.92 (243) | shared | | [Small-Group Dolphin Turtle & Whale Safari w/ Marine Biologists](/usa/oahu/tours/small-group-dolphin-turtle-whale-safari-w-marine-biologists/?format=md) | €222 | 3h 15m | 4.97 (79) | shared | Ranked #3 of 19 in Whale & Dolphin Watching by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €36 to €222, median €151; typical length 3h. 0 of 19 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/usa/oahu/oahu-whale-dolphin-tours/?format=md ## More in Oahu - All Oahu tours: https://guidekin.com/usa/oahu/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/usa/oahu/tours/oahu-swim-with-dolphins-on-the-west-coast/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/usa/oahu/?format=md