Dolphin Swims in Honolulu, HI
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Dolphin Swim and Reef Snorkel Adventure
by Dolphin Excursions HawaiiThis will be a day to remember. After you journey out to the idyllic west shore of Oahu, you and your party will depart from Waianae Harbor, where you can watch acrobatic spinner dolphins leap out of the water and play alongside the boat—just think: soon, you’ll be swimming with them. Your naturalist guide will be on hand to tell you about the behaviour displayed by the dolphins and other marine animals. Then, it’s time for The Drop, where you’ll don a lifejacket, snorkel and mask and get in the water with the dolphins. Watch as they swim past you and chatter at each other. But keep the snorkel masks on; you’re off to explore some of the area’s spectacular coral reefs next, home to brightly colored tropical fish and green sea turtles. Highlights Swim with Hawaii’s spinner dolphins. Head to a premiere snorkel site to do some snorkelling. Professional guide available to provide snorkel instruction. Success rate of The Drop is 80 percent. If you don’t see dolphins on your trip, you can take a second tour for free. Humpback whales can also be spotted in the winter months. Sometimes, weather and surf conditions in winter make reef snorkelling difficult. If that’s the case, more time will be spent viewing whales. Spend a total of three hours on the water. Tour includes lunch and transportation from your Waikiki hotel to the departure point, about an hours’ drive. The tours depart at 11am daily, with hotel pickups between 8:45am and 9am. You’ll return to your hotel between 3:30pm and 4pm. Cruise friendly. Getting to Your Activity This tour will pick you up at your Waikiki or Ko Olina hotel, or the Aloha Tower Marketplace. If you’re visiting on a cruise ship, the Aloha Tower Marketplace is located right next door.
Honolulu, HI
$124 USD Per Person (13+) -
Whale-Watching and Snorkelling Adventure
by Dolphin Excursions HawaiiSpot humpbacks as they breach above the surface, then don your snorkel mask and head below to see Hawaii’s vibrant reef fish with this combo tour. Step aboard the boat and begin your journey into the waters off of Oahu’s west coast, where humpbacks migrate in the winter to breed. Spend some time watching these gentle giants as they breach, spyhop and swim around you. Then, it’s time to get wet. You’ll suit up in snorkel gear and get up close and personal with some of the Pacific’s most colorful characters, including dozens of species of reef fish and Hawaiian sea turtles. Highlights View humpback whales, which spend the winter months in Hawaii’s warm waters. Snorkel with tropical fish and perhaps even spot a Hawaiian sea turtle. Professional guide available to provide snorkel instruction. Sometimes, weather and surf conditions in winter make reef snorkelling difficult. If that’s the case, more time will be spent viewing whales. Spend a total of 2.5 hours on the water. Trip includes transportation from Honolulu to the departure point, about an hours’ drive away. Tours depart at 2:30pm daily from mid-December to mid-March, with hotel pickups between 12:30pm and 1pm. You’ll return to your hotel between 6:30pm and 7pm. Getting to Your Activity This tour will pick you up at your Waikiki or Ko Olina hotel, or Aloha Tower Marketplace.
Honolulu, HI
$102 USD Per Person (13+) -
Snorkel with Wild Spinner Dolphins
by Discover Hawaii ToursHiding in the gorgeous Pacific, just off the coast of Oahu, the magical world of spinner dolphins is waiting for you. These smart, adorable, friendly marine mammals are gentle creatures that seem to take pleasure in interaction with guests. Get on your snorkel gear and jump right in; the delightful spinner dolphins that amuse themselves in this underwater playground are sure to remind you why you’ve come to Hawaii! Oh, you’ll catch sight of other marine life too; maybe even a Sea Turtle casually swimming past. Meanwhile, on board your 40’ catamaran, a hot lunch is being grilled for you. Fill up your plate and reenergize as you’re entertained by the crew who enjoy showing off their Hula talent. Guest participation is encouraged! On the way back to dock, sit back and enjoy a breeze in your hair, sunshine on your cheek, and the sight of vibrant mountains as you recall the memory of swimming with dolphins in the wild! Highlights Snorkel on a beautiful ocean reef. Guaranteed dolphin sighting. Visit Oahu’s Waianae coast and harbor. Interact with Spinner Dolphins. Round trip Waikiki transportation Getting to Your Activity The Snorkel with Wild Spinner Dolphins Tour departs at 6:00am and returns at 2:30pm. Complimentary Waikiki Hotel pick-up; please note, due to hotel driveway restrictions, your pick-up location may be at a consolidated location within walking distance of your hotel. Please be prepared for pick up 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pick up time. If you have children two and under traveling with you, please call us to book.
Honolulu, HI
$120 USD Per Person (13+) -
Snorkel with Spinner Dolphins
by Hanauma Bay Dive ToursSwim alongside spinner dolphins on this unforgettable trip. You’ll travel to Waianae Harbor on Oahu’s Leeward Coast, about an hour from Waikiki, and head out on the water in search of these playful cetaceans. You’ll receive a lesson on proper dolphin-interaction etiquette, then it’s time to put on your snorkel gear, slip into the water and swim with the dolphins, who are just warming up and starting their day after a morning of rest. After spending some time with the dolphins, your tour guide will take you to a nearby reef, where you can snorkel around and see vibrant tropical fish, green sea turtles and more. This is three hours on the gorgeous waters off the shore of Oahu that you won’t soon forget. Highlights Head to the Leeward Coast to snorkle with Spinner Dolphins in the wild. Morning departure allows you to swim with the dolphins during their more active hours. Also includes reef snorkeling with tropical fish and green sea turtles. Spend a total of three hours on the water. Excursion limited to 22 guests to avoid having a crowded boat. Novice snorkelers welcome. Enjoy refreshments and snacks as part of your package. This tour departs daily between 9am and 9:30am (depending on your hotel location) and returns around 3:30pm. Compatible with most cruise ship shore-leave durations. Getting to Your Activity This provider will pick you up and drop you off at your Waikiki hotel. If you are on board a cruise ship, you can meet the tour at the Ala Mona Hotel, a short taxi ride away from the cruise ship terminal.
Honolulu, HI
$115 USD Per Person (13+) -
Sea Life Park Dolphin Royal Swim Adventure
by Discover Hawaii ToursThis ultimate dolphin swim allows you to interact with two bottle-nosed dolphins in a controlled environment. You’ll be picked up at your Waikiki hotel and taken to Sea Life Park, a marine mammal center and aquarium that’s only a short drive from Honolulu. After an orientation where you learn all about these fascinating creatures, you’ll head into the water and be greeted by two dolphins with a handshake and a kiss. Then it’s time to hang on and enjoy the ride as the dolphins give you a dorsal fin ride. Your encounter wraps up as the dolphins dive below the surface and push your feet, lifting you out of the water. This unforgettable experience books up fast. Highlights Transportation to and from you Waikiki hotel. 45-minute swim experience, including orientation (30 minutes in the water). Swim with two bottle-nosed dolphins. Take a dorsal fin ride and an underwater foot push. Have time to explore the rest of Sea Life Park either before or after your encounter. Morning and afternoon departures. Morning departure will pick you up between 8:15-8:50am and return at 2:30pm, afternoon departure will pick you up between 11:15-11:50am and return at 4:45pm. Getting to Your Activity This tour offers pick up at your Waikiki-area hotel.
Honolulu, HI
$235 USD Per Person (13+) -
Sea Life Park Dolphin Swim Adventure
by Discover Hawaii ToursIt’s every kid’s (and more than a few adult’s) dream come true: swimming with a bottle nosed dolphin. This special program allows you to learn about these fun and friendly creatures, then hop in the water and play. Once you’re in the water, you’ll be greeted with a dolphin kiss, then taken for a belly ride. You’ll spend about half an hour in the water with the dolphins, plus have time to explore the rest of Sea Life Park, which is home to many other displays featuring sea turtles, penguins, sea lions, rays and other aquatic creatures. This experience often sells out, so be sure to book in advance to guarantee your spot. Highlights Transportation to and from you Waikiki hotel. 45-minute swim experience, including orientation (30 minutes in the water). Get a kiss and belly swim from a dolphin. Have time to explore the rest of Sea Life Park either before or after your encounter. Morning and afternoon departures. Morning departure will pick you up between 8:15-8:50am and return at 2:30pm, afternoon departure will pick you up between 11:15-11:50am and return at 4:45pm. Getting to Your Activity This tour offers pick up at your Waikiki-area hotel.
Honolulu, HI
$185 USD Per Person (13+) -
Sea Life Park Dolphin Encounter
by Discover Hawaii ToursThis is your chance to play with a bottle-nosed dolphin. These friendly, intelligent creatures are a favourite at Sea Life Park, and this package allows you to interact with them from the comfort of a shallow-water platform. At the beginning of your encounter, don a safety vest, step on the platform and watch the dolphins perform for you, and even interact with you by offering to dance, shake hands or even coming in for a kiss. All in all, you’ll spend about half an hour in the water with the dolphins. This shallow-water activity is good for kids, who will never forget this experience. The price also includes admission to Sea Life Park, a marine mammal park and aquarium that is home to penguins, sea turtles, sea lions, rays and more, so you can spend some time exploring the rest of the park. There are only four encounter sessions each day, so this is an activity you should definitely book in advance. Highlights Transportation to and from you Waikiki hotel. 45-minute dolphin encounter experience, including orientation (30 minutes in the water). Dolphins often dance or shake hands with guests. Shallow-water platform makes this a great activity for kids. Have time to explore the rest of Sea Life Park either before or after your encounter. Morning and afternoon departures. Morning departure will pick you up between 8:15-8:50am and return at 2:30pm, afternoon departure will pick you up between 11:15-11:50am and return at 4:45pm. Getting to Your Activity This tour offers pick up at your Waikiki-area hotel.
Honolulu, HI
$100 USD Per Person (13+)
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Taking to the water with Hawaii’s friendly spinner dolphins is something many visitors to the island state want to check off their bucket list, and there’s ample opportunity to do so. Companies offering dolphin swims post a code of conduct for swimming with these wild creatures, so be sure to pay attention to the instructions and help to minimize your impact on the animals. Most trips take place on Oahu’s leeward coast, so be sure to choose a company that offers transportation from Honolulu to the snorkel site if you don’t have a vehicle.
