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Hawaii’s best days out.
The 13 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.
“This is the one! Don’t leave the island without doing this tour. Crew was amazing! We saw turtles, dolphins spinning whales flipping their tails. The team is dedicated to doing everything possible to make sure you see sea life! Tyler and Brendon are amazing fun committed to your existence!”
4-hour Lanai snorkel and dolphin trip from Lahaina with two reef stops, gear and snacks included, plus marine research support.
“One of the best snorkel excursions we have been on. Jill and Casie were fabulous! They were both very friendly and knowledgeable about the wildlife and the snorkel spots. Unlike some of the other snorkel tours I have been on in Hawaii, Jill and Casie were very safety conscious for all of their passengers, ensuring…”
Waianae cruise on a 32-foot boat for wild dolphin encounters, sea turtle snorkeling, and winter humpback whale spotting.
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.
“This rafting + snorkeling was such an amazing experience! It was possible to get close to other islands, to see different types of fish, dolphins and we got lucky enough to see a turtle swimming close to us. Also, the captain was great and entertained us with very funny stories! :)”
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.
“We stayed in Lahaina so Lanai meant a hour less drive time to Molokini but about almost an hour longer boat ride. Trip was rough but boat is made to handle it. Reefs were fantastic and worth the trip. Staff was phenomenal. Much more personal than the big nboats.”
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…”
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