Afternoon Ocean Adventure: Wild Dolphins, Snorkeling & Island Flavors
What your day looks like
Explore the scenic marine habitats and cultural history of the Waianae Coast on a midday excursion departing from Ko Olina Marina. Traveling aboard a spacious power catamaran, you will head past the dramatic cliffs of West Oahu while the crew shares cultural insights, regional history, and local legends of the islands. The vessel transitions to a selected underwater habitat where you will experience a guided snorkel session, allowing you to swim through clear waters alongside tropical fish and Hawaiian green sea turtles using provided premium gear and safety vests. Following your time in the water, you can rinse off under warm freshwater showers and relax on deck with a freshly prepared local Hawaiian meal and cold beverages while scanning the horizon for resident pods of spinner dolphins. This afternoon tour provides an immersive look at West Oahu's coast, combining regional storytelling, guided reef snorkeling, and local dining on the water.
The experience, in brief
- Snorkel with turtles and explore vibrant marine life in O'ahu's clear waters
- Experience dolphin watching on a stateoftheart vessel
- Enjoy a gourmet Hawaiian meal with breathtaking ocean views
- Unforgettable experience aboard the luxury catamaran
- Fully narrated tours in English and Japanese for a rich cultural journey
The journey, in full
Depart from Waikiki to the Ko Olina Marina. Board the Kai’Oli’Oli catamaran for a 3.5-hour narrated cruise along the western shoreline. Observe wild dolphins and sea turtles from the vessel. Participate in a guided snorkeling session at a local reef using the provided high-grade masks and fins. Eat a Hawaiian buffet featuring local dishes and a selection of complimentary alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Conclude your ocean adventure with a relaxing cruise back to the marina.
Your day, step by step
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What to know before booking
Included
Oahu tour is fully narrated in both English and Japanese Six showers with warm freshwater Make use of our very spacious and super clean changing rooms/toilets High-grade snorkel equipment with soft silicone seals, optical lenses, and quality fins provided as well as instructional guidance for beginners Spacious cabin with lots of padded seating Dolphin sightings are guaranteed all year-round. Guests visiting during the winter months (December to April) will enjoy the added highlight of seasonal whale watching.
Not Included
Transportation to and from your Waikiki hotel is available for additional fee
Meeting & Pickup
FOR SELF-DRIVE: Please meet us behind the Ko Olina Marina Adventure Center. There is a parking fee at the marina so please bring a credit card for payment. FOR PICKUP: Hotel Pick up services are available. Guests should be ready at their designated pickup location at least 10 minutes before departure time.
Languages Offered
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Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business