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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“Guides were excellent. Very knowledgeable about the whales, super friendly, and very focused on making sure we got good sightings.”
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.
“Jill and Casey were phenomenal. From Casey’s kind and welcoming demeanor at check in to Jill’s knowledgeable comments and tidbits along the way. They made a great team which reflected in our experience. We saw spinner dolphins, coral, so many beautiful fish, and got personal with a number of sharks and sea turtles. It was…”
Waianae cruise on a 32-foot boat for wild dolphin encounters, sea turtle snorkeling, and winter humpback whale spotting.
“We had a great time out A beautiful area to see dolphins and turtles”
Sail from Maalaea to Lanai on a double-deck catamaran for a 90-minute snorkel and dolphin watch, with meals and marine naturalists included.
“Amazing experience. We’ve been to Hawaii 6 times and this was the first time seeing spinner dolphins. The snorkeling was great and the captain and crew were wonderful.”
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.
“This experience was well thought, organized, and executed! Our boat was less than 20 people, all families with varying ages. We had two adults and 5 kids from age 10-16. Our captains were kind, considerate, helpful, full of knowledge around the places we went. We got to see spinner dolphins, tons of fish, coral gardens,…”
Half-day snorkel to Lanai from Kaanapali with dolphin search, 2 snorkel stops, breakfast, and expert crew. Spinner dolphins and whales by season.
“Started well with good communication and loved the trip - Captain Dan is great and has so much history and humor, and we loved Nico as well! Saw several whales on our way out, had two fantastic snorkel stops and saw a massive spinner dolphin pod on the way back! Highly recommend!”
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.
“Great experience. Captain Jack and our guide, Bree, were awesome. It was a beautiful calm day on the water. We found a large pod of dolphin with minutes of leaving the dock. we also saw spotted Eagle rays as we were boarding and a few sea turtles. Both Jack and Bree provided commentary and color…”
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.
“We drove ourselves to the harbour, so I cannot speak to the shuttle, but the guides were very nice and knowledgeable and the food was fresh and we got to see many dolphins and turtles, so very happy there. It was cozy on the boat, but totally fine once we arrived to our snorkeling spot…”
West Oahu catamaran dolphin watching plus easy snorkeling, snacks and a mini Hawaiian lunch. Small-group feel with real wildlife.
“I've done this now twice. The crew does a great job. They are very kind and accommodating. They did a great job of getting us to where the dolphins were, and pointing out turtles along the way. I highly recommend this experience. You can't go wrong spending your money with them.”
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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