《A popular small group tour that limits the number of people on a 42 passenger catamaran to 24 passenger! 》
A small group tour with a limited number of participants so that we can have a safe, comfortable tour with safety of dolphins and wildlife themselves and for the protection all of wildlife! As the number of participants is limited, We recommend you book accommodation early on.
AʻO HAWAIʻI
Swim with Wild Dolphins Tour (AM 7:30〜)
You will board a spacious 42 passenger catamaran boat to cruise the West Coast of O’ahu searching for wild dolphins. This double-hulled catamaran features a comfortable and stable ride as you relax and take in the breathtaking views of the ocean and the mountains.
In the clear waters of West O’ahu, find the wild dolphins pods swimming
gracefully in small or large groups. Remembering to keep distance from
the wild dolphins, you can also enjoy searching for Hawaiian green
turtles, tropical island fishes and other rare wild sea creatures.
During the winter months, discover the opportunity to watch the annual migration of humpback whales as they playfully swim the West O’ahu ocean waters.
On your return home, view the majestic cascading views of the
Waianae Mountain range, so beautiful that it will take your breath away!
Dolphin Watching&Snorkel Tour (PM 12:30〜)
You will board a spacious 42 passenger catamaran boat to cruise the West Coast of O’ahu.
This double-hulled catamaran features a comfortable and stable ride as you relax and take in the breathtaking views of the ocean and the mountains.
In the clear waters of West O’ahu, enjoy dolphin watching and snorkeling experience with the wildlife and tropical island fishes.
You can also enjoy searching for the Hawaiian sea turtle and Hawaiian monk seals and mantas.
Dolphin watching & snorkel tour is very easy even for beginners, perfect choice for families with small children.
*We do not have a wild dolphin and other wildlife guarantee on our All the Above tours.
Swim with Dolphins
- Tour Time 4.0 hours + shuttle service
- Adults$169
- Children (3~11)$139
- Infants (0~2) Free
- Ride Along$139
- Shuttle Service (Only Waikiki & Ko Olina areas) Free
- Minimum Participants 4 people
Dolphin Watching & Snorkel
- Tour time 3.0 hours + shuttle service
- Adults$149
- Children (3~11)$129
- Infants (0~2) Free
- Ride Along $129
- Shuttle Service (Only Waikiki & Ko Olina areas) Free
- Minimum Participants 4 people
- Double-hulled catamaran features a comfortable and stable ride.
- Experience with wild sea creatures!
- Homely tour that everyone can enjoy fro small children to adults
- All crews are certified as lifeguards!
《Notice regarding the new rules of the Marine Mammal Protection Act》
Starting October 28, 2021 regulations under the Marine Mammal Protection Act banned the 50-yard approach to Hawaiian spinner dolphins.
Therefore, you can watch and swim from 50-yards away for Hawaiian spinner dolphins, but you can swim as usual for other Hawaiian spotted dolphins, Hawaiian bottlenose dolphins and another wild creatures.
There is no particular change in the content of our tour, but dolphins are wildlife, 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.
Tour Schedules
Swim with Wild Dolphins Tour
AM 5:40 Ala Moana Hotel
AM 5:45 Ilikai
AM 5:50 Ka Laʻi Waikiki (former Trump Hotel)
AM 5:55 Ritz Carlton
AM 6:00 DFS
AM 6:10 Hyatt Regency
AM 6:15 Waikiki Beach Marriott
AM 6:55 Koʻolina
AM 7:15 arrival to Waianae harbor
AM 7:30 boarding and sailing
AM 11:30-12:00 return to the harbor
AM 12:00-12:30 leaving the harbor
PM 1:30-2:00 drop off to Waikiki hotels
Dolphin Watching & Snorkel Tour
AM 10:40 Ala Moana Hotel
AM 10:45 Ilikai
AM 10:50 Ka Laʻi Waikiki (former Trump Hotel)
AM 10:55 Ritz Carlton
AM 11:00 DFS
AM 11:10 Hyatt Regency
AM 11:15 Waikiki Beach Marriott
AM 11:50 Koʻolina
PM 12:15 arrival to Waianae harbor
PM 12:30 boarding and sailing
PM 3:30 return to the harbor
PM 4:00 leaving the harbor
PM 5:00-5:30 drop off at Waikiki hotels
This tour includes
- Shuttle service is only available in the Waikiki and Ko Olina areas.
There is no shuttle service to other areas, so please meet at the harbor on your own. - snorkel, mask, fins, life-vests
- Mini Special Hawaiian Lunch *Excluding infants (Kalua Pork and Cabbage Bowl with sweet potato), drink, water
- souvenir from your journey (only dolphin tour)
*Product image for illustration purposes only. Actual product may vary
Driving Instructions
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).
Please check in at least 15 minutes Prior to the Tour time. We will be giving our Tour safety briefing and have you sign our waivers.
Depending on the traffic traveling
・ From Waikiki is about 1 hour – 1.5 hour
・ From Ko Olina is about 35 minutes
Things to bring
- Swimming wear
(Please wear a swimming wear under your clothes.) - towels
- sun screen (Eco friendly possible)
- hat
- sunglass
* Feel free to bring your own food and non alcoholic beverages on the tour, we will also provide water, juice and lunch for you.
* Please note that BANANAs are prohibited on the boat due to Hawaiian superstitions. It will bring bad luck.
* The time required for the transfer between Waikiki and the harbor is approximately 1 hour. (Depends on traffic conditions)
* You may NOT leave behind your personal belongings on the shuttle bus during the tour, so please only what is necessary and only to bring on a boat.
* Weather and wildlife conditions may delay our return to harbor.
* Wetsuits can be rented for an additional $10 for adults and $5 for children.
* Not pet and service animals accessible
* Not wheelchair accessible
Online Booking Campaign
Book online to receive a $10 discount for each person.
・Please make sure to click on to the code to receive the discount. You must input the code「ONLINE10」 at the time of booking or discount will not apply.
・The discount only applies when book directly with indigooceanhawaii.com website other discount will not apply with $10 off promotion.
Special Price
Repeater 10% OFF / KAMA’AINA (Only Local Resident) 10% OFF / US Military 10% OFF
・You must provide a valid government-issued photo ID at the time of booking.
