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title: Wild Dolphin Watching and Snorkel Safari Off West Coast of Oahu
lang: en
type: tour
city: Oahu
country: United States
price: 176
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.9
reviews: 877
duration_minutes: 180
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 11 of 71 (Snorkeling & Turtle Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-21
data_updated: 2026-10-21
canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/oahu/tours/wild-dolphin-watching-and-snorkel-safari-off-west-coast-of-oahu/
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# Wild Dolphin Watching and Snorkel Safari Off West Coast of Oahu

In our comparison: #11 of 71 in Snorkeling & Turtle Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Avoid crowds on our quiet, fast, 32 foot, Coast Guard inspected vessel. We only allow 16 guests on the boat, and every seat has a great view of the animals. 
The west coast of Oahu offers a unique advantage for finding a variety of marine mammals. Our lifeguard certified crew of marine biologists and naturalists with decades of experience will try to find as much as possible during your tour. Our team is honest, ethical, and genuinely eager to make the best out of your 3 hour tour. 
We offer a dolphin sighting guarantee! If dolphins are not seen on your tour, we invite you to try again for free. 
Snorkeling is included on all of our tours (as long as weather permits) to search for sea turtles, fish, and a variety of other marine species. During the winter months (January to March), humpback whales are seen on the Waianae Coast as well!

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Starts 07:00, 10:30: 2 departures a day
- Food included: see what is included
- Age rule: We do not allow children under 4 years old.

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €176 per person
- Duration: 3h
- Rating: 4.9/5 from 877 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Dolphin Excursions Hawaii
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 07:00, 10:30
- Booking: mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21

## Reviews

4.9 from 877 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 859 of 877.

- 5 stars: 818 (93%)
- 4 stars: 41 (5%)
- 3 stars: 11 (1%)
- 2 stars: 4 (0%)
- 1 star: 3 (0%)

## What's included

- Dolphin viewing
- Seasonal Humpback whale viewing (winter months only)
- Snorkel gear: mask (prescription masks available), snorkel, fins and a life vests
- Hotel transportation included on our Dolphin Excursions.
- Both of our Dolphin Excursion tours include a deli style lunch with a customized sandwich and chips. Assorted non alcoholic beverages are available in a cooler on the boat, easy to access.

## Not included

- Gratuities
- Wet suits available to rent for $10
- GoPro Rental $40.00, you keep the SD card.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 07:00, 10:30
- 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

Check in time is 30 minutes before your tour time.

Meet us NEXT TO Spinners Cafe at the Waianae Boat Harbor: 85-491 Farrington Hwy, Waianae, Hawaii 96792.

Make sure you type in "Waianae" or the zip code "96792" so you do not get routed to the wrong Farrington Hwy. There are two on Oahu.

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We do not allow children under 4 years old.
- We will only be able to pick up from hotels on the early morning 7:00 am departure. Later morning 10:30 am departure is meet at harbor only.

## Compared with other Snorkeling & Turtle Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #11 of 71** | €176 | 3h | 4.9 (877) | 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 #11 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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