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Oahu Dolphin Watching and Turtle Snorkeling with Waterslide 3 hr
Very goodTop 5% in Oahu
106 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- Oahu
- 3 hrs
- Updated November 4, 2026
Watch wild dolphins, snorkel for honu, and enjoy a waterslide, lunch, and live hula on this Oahu west coast cruise.
About this tour
Set out along Oahu’s west coast for a day of wild dolphin watching, snorkeling, and Hawaiian culture. This 3-hour Oahu dolphin watching and turtle snorkeling cruise pairs open-ocean scenery with playful water activities and a freshly served lunch.
Start with the traditional Hawaiian chant E Ho Mai, then watch for Hawaiian spinner dolphins as the crew guides you to viewing spots and shares facts about these marine mammals. At a snorkeling location, use the provided mask, fins, and life vest to explore clear water, see tropical fish, and look for honu sea turtles. Between swims, take a turn on the 20-foot waterslide, paddleboard, or kayak.
Recharge with a choice of turkey sandwich, PBJ, or spinach black bean wrap, alongside water and lemonade. Live hula performances bring Hawaiian culture aboard, and you can choose complimentary shuttle service from Waikiki or Ko Olina, or drive to the harbor and use free parking. The drive from Waikiki takes about an hour, so plan your arrival accordingly.
Join this Oahu dolphin watching and turtle snorkeling cruise for ocean wildlife, time in the water, and a lively taste of Hawaiian culture in one outing.
Highlights
- Watch Hawaiian spinner dolphins leap and spin along Oahu’s west coast
- Snorkel in clear waters among tropical fish and look for honu sea turtles
- Slide into the ocean from a 20-foot waterslide or try paddleboarding and kayaking
- Enjoy an onboard lunch and live hula performances
- Begin with a traditional Hawaiian chant and learn about local culture
What's included
Included
- Shuttle service from Waikiki and Ko Olina areas
- Free harbor parking
- Dolphin-watching cruise
- Snorkeling gear: masks, fins, and life vests
- Water activities: 20-foot waterslide, paddleboards, and kayaks
- Live hula performances and onboard Hawaiian cultural experiences
- Dolphin tattoo experience
- Water and lemonade
- Lunch: turkey sandwich, PBJ, or spinach black bean wrap
Not included
- Other alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, available for purchase
- Professional photographer photo and video package, available for purchase
- Wetsuit, available for rental
- Tips
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4.85 / 5 · 106 reviews
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Important information
- Infants under 2 are not allowed for safety reasons
- Tour schedule and inclusions may change due to ocean, traffic, or weather conditions
- The tour may be canceled or rescheduled if the minimum passenger count is not met
- Alcohol and drugs are not allowed
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- People with mobility impairments are listed as unsuitable for this tour
- Bring swimwear and a passport or ID card
- Travel from Waikiki to the harbor takes approximately one hour
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. GetYourGuide rates it 4.85 from 106 reviews. We place that rating among all GetYourGuide ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.
How the score works and rating distribution in Oahu
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- Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
- Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 8.9. Top 5% in Oahu means it ranks in the top 5% of tours in Oahu by this score.
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