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Hawaii’s best days out.
The 15 dolphin tours travellers book most across Oahu and Maui, with what each one costs, how long it runs and the operator behind it.
Maui eco-raft from Lahaina: eye-level whale or dolphin watching on a small zodiac, with marine naturalist narration and hydrophone sounds.
Most Popular“Captain Jack and Jess were awesome. The whale experience was a highlight of our trip. We saw a baby whale breach probably 150 yards from our boat which was my personal highlight.”
Waikiki pickup morning dolphin cruise with turtle snorkeling, plus a 20-foot water slide, paddleboards, kayaks, lunch, and hula.
“The ad pops up for Honolulu, but the pier is about an hour away. The boat had plenty of room. The greeter was friendly, positive and very informative. The waves did not allow for the first snorkel. We were lucky enough to see 3 different whales and their babies. We also saw spinner dolphins. We…”
4-hour Lanai snorkel and dolphin trip from Lahaina with two reef stops, gear and snacks included, plus marine research support.
“Captain Jill and Kacey did a great job taking care of our group! We appreciated the attention and the small boat size as it felt like a truly private experience. In addition to getting to see a world-famous reef with tons of fish, we also saw a huge pod of dolphins (with babies) twice! The…”
Waianae cruise on a 32-foot boat for wild dolphin encounters, sea turtle snorkeling, and winter humpback whale spotting.
“We saw dolphins, whales and turtles! Jay-Lynn was our driver and helped us with the snorkel. Her and the captain were great and the sandwiches were delicious.”
Sail from Maalaea to Lanai on a double-deck catamaran for a 90-minute snorkel and dolphin watch, with meals and marine naturalists included.
“We ended up on the Molokini crater tour as we had difficulty following the directions. Make sure to read all the directions carefully as they weren’t totally clear until clicking a couple extra spots. The Molokini experience is geared towards beginner snorkelers. Very limited in the area to swim around and not much in the…”
Maui to Lanai eco-raft snorkeling with dolphins and seasonal whales. Small-group under 18, plus breakfast and snacks included.
“Was an incredible experience! We got to see 2 whales which was pure luck, dolphins, a turtle, and the most beautiful coral reef I’ve seen. It was so nice to be in a smaller group. The ride was super fun and bumpy though so if you get sea sick/motion sickness this one probably isn’t for…”
Half-day Lanai snorkel and dolphin hunt from Lahaina: small-boat groups, 2–3 reef stops, meals, and gear included for about 6 hours.
“Jill and Lexxie were excellent hosts, very informative, Lexxie found reef sharks hiding under the pilings by the boat ramp and pointed them out! Saw everything. Lanai snorkeling was fantastic”
Half-day snorkel to Lanai from Kaanapali with dolphin search, 2 snorkel stops, breakfast, and expert crew. Spinner dolphins and whales by season.
“It is about an hour trip to the island. You snorkel for about an hour in the first spot, then move to a second location for about another hour. Then an hour trip back. The first spot had many tropical fish to see. Some of the guests saw a sea turtle as well. Second spot…”
Snorkel Lanai’s reef and watch dolphins on a Maui catamaran, with breakfast, BBQ lunch, and marine naturalist guidance.
Semi-private Lahaina eco-raft dolphin watch with marine naturalists, dry eye-level views, snacks and optional lunch along West Maui and Lanai.
“We had the most amazing time. We saw a pod of 200 hawaiian spinner dolphins. absolutely stunning the captain and 1st mate where great made the whole trip perfect”
Swim with wild dolphins and snorkel Makaha for green turtles, plus lunch and a 21-ft waterslide on Oahu’s west coast.
Oahu dolphin spotting, turtle snorkeling, and a 20-foot waterslide cruise with lunch, hula, and a smooth Waianae harbor setup.
“The crew was fun and the scenery and wildlife were amazing!!”
West Oahu catamaran dolphin watching plus easy snorkeling, snacks and a mini Hawaiian lunch. Small-group feel with real wildlife.
“My wife and I had a fantastic time we enjoy the boat ride perfect for pictures but the most amazing is the dolphins it a unforgettable experience we enjoy seeing them for almost an hour, the the snorkeling at the turtle rock with turtles was just something magical. I can’t thank the crew enough they…”
Maui Kaanapali dolphin watching on a luxury catamaran with lunch, open bar, and a marine naturalist. Oceanfront views, 2.5 hours.
“The trip was great, the crew is extremely professional, though the surf was high, the safety was beyond expectations. The team told us a lot of interesting facts during the trip, we saw flying fish, turtles. The food was excellent as well and cocktails delicious. I would recommend Teralani Sailing to everyone! And also, we…”
Swim with wild dolphins and snorkel Makaha’s reef on a small-group Oahu speedboat tour with lunch, gear, and a chance at humpbacks.
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