Oahu: Snorkeling Cruise and Dolphin Watch With Hawaiian Buffet

4.7
(1,253 reviews)

3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: Japanese and 1 more

Head to the country side of Oahu's West coast on a safe, comfortable Custom Catamaran, with a one of a kind Hot Hawaiian Buffet and beverages on board after snorkeling. With years of minimal development and mostly untouched waters, the Waianae Coast has maintained a flourishing abundance of marine life, coral reefs, and clear water. We visit areas frequented by pods of dolphins and turtles and many other sea life. From November through April, Humpback whales migrate here from Alaska during our winter months putting on a show for our guests. Snorkel in the warm, crystal clear blue waters that make unforgettable memories with our TOP RATED crew!

What's Included

Local guide
Use of snorkels, masks, fins, flotation vests, flotation noodles
Reef Safe Sunscreen lotion, ginger pills
Hawaiian meal- Please notify Ocean Joy Cruises with any dietary concerns.
Hot Freshwater Showers
Restroom on board
Beverages (both alcoholic and nonalcoholic)
Optional Roundtrip Transportation from Waikiki
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

If you need transportation, please ensure you choose the tour option with transportation added. Hotel Pick-Ups are as follows: (Times are in order of morning, afternoon, and sunset transit options) 1: Ala Moana (Mahukona st) 5:50AM // 10:10AM // 01:45PM 2: Hawaii Prince (Holomoana) 5:55AM //10:15AM // 01:50PM 3: ABC Store #83 Ala Moana BLVD 6:00AM // 10:20AM // 01:55PM 4: Hale Koa (Kalia Rd. Trolley Stop) 6:05AM // 10:25AM // 2:00PM 5: Ambassador Hotel (Namahana) 6:10AM // 10:30AM // 2:05PM 6: Hokulani By Hilton (Lewers St.) 6:15AM // 10:35AM // 2:10PM 7: Ross Dress for Less on Seaside Ave 6:20AM // 10:40AM // 2:15PM 8: Hyatt Regency (Koa Ave.) 6:25AM // 10:45AM // 2:20PM 9: Alohilani (Koa/Liliuokalani) 6:30AM // 10:50AM // 2:25PM 10: Waikiki Beach Marriott (Paoakalani) 6:35AM // 10:55AM // 2:30PM 11: The Kahala Resort 5:35AM // 9:55AM // 1:30PM 12. Four Seasons Ko Olina Resort - Marriotts Ko Olina Beach Club - Aulani Disney 7:30AM // 11:35AM // 3:30PM

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Meeting point

Please meet us behind the Ko Olina Marina Adventure Center (store is currently closed). Our waiting area is oceanside, underneath the umbrellas to the left behind the Center. Our manager on duty will greet you and check you in for our tour there!

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

After pickup from your central Waikiki hotel, travel by comfortable air-conditioned coach to the marina where you board the 61-foot (18.5-meter) catamaran for your 3.5-hour cruise. You can choose from three departure times — morning, midday or afternoon — to suit your schedule.

Head north along the pristine western coast of Oahu to look for dolphins, whales (when in season), flying fish, green sea turtles and more. When your captain locates a pod of dolphins or whales, your boat stops to allow you to get an excellent view of the mighty mammals from the spacious deck. Your expert crew can answer any questions that you may have about the animals you see.

Afterward, your captain steers the boat into a special spot for snorkeling. Put on the provided gear and receive detailed safety and snorkeling instruction. Then hop in the water to marvel at colorful corals and a multitude of fish. Enjoy an hour of snorkeling in the clear tropical waters, with guides available to assist you with fish identification throughout your exploration.

Back on the boat, you can rinse off in one of the boat’s six warm, freshwater showers. Two changing rooms and restrooms are also available.

Once the snorkelers return to the boat, the crew serves unlimited non-alcoholic beverages or your choice of beer, wine, mai tai or margarita (up to four alcoholic drinks included). Then tuck into a sumptuous Hawaiian buffet that may include teriyaki chicken, kalua pig (pulled pork), potato-pasta salad, rice and fresh fruit. As you eat inside the cabin, your boat begins a leisurely cruise back to the marina.

Throughout the tour, your captain and crew shares the history and legends of the Waianae Coast. A professional photographer takes photos both on the boat and in the water, which you have the option to purchase back at the dock before you're returned to your Waikiki hotel.

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We can accept collapsible wheelchairs and small umbrella strollers but they will be stored at the marina during the cruise. Wheelchair guests must be able to walk up a short flight of steps onto the bus and boat.
Supplied by Ocean Joy Cruises - Oahu

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Cancellation Policy

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

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