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Swim with Dolphins in the West Coast line of Oahu

Oahu, United States

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Swim with Dolphins in the West Coast line of Oahu

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Overview

Duration

Languages

Japanese, English

Voucher type

E-Ticket

What To Expect

You will board a spacious 42 passenger catamaran boat to cruise the West Coast of Oahu searching for wild dolphins. This double-hulled catamaran features a comfortable and stable ride as you relax and take in the breathtaking views of the ocean and the mountains.
In the clear waters of West Oahu, find the wild dolphins pods swimming gracefully in small or large groups. Remembering to keep distance from the wild dolphins, you can also enjoy searching for Hawaiian green turtles, tropical island fishes and other rare wild sea creatures.

Starting October 28, 2021 regulations under the Marine Mammal Protection Act banned the 50-yard approach to Hawaiian spinner dolphins.
Therefore, if we encounter a spinner dolphins, we will keep a distance of at least 50 yards and our boat will move away from the spinner dolphins quickly.
On our tours you will experience swimming with other species of dolphins such as bottlenose and spotted dolphins.

What to remember

Important info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap. Suitable for all physical fitness levels. Feel free to bring your own food and non alcoholic beverages on the tour, we will also provide water, juice and light snacks for you.. Please note that BANANAs are prohibited on the boat due to Hawaiian superstitions. It will bring bad luck.. We have snorkel gear on the boat for you, but if you have your own snorkel, mask and fins, please bring them.. We do not have a wild dolphin and other wildlife guarantee.. The time required for the transfer between Waikiki and the harbor is approximately 1 hour.. Weather and wildlife conditions may delay our return to harbor.. Starting October 28, 2021 regulations under the Marine Mammal Protection Act banned the 50-yard approach to Hawaiian spinner dolphins. spinner dolphins quickly.On our tours you will experience swimming with other species of dolphins such as bottlenose and spotted dolphins.Dolphins are wild animals, so the species you can see will vary depending on the situation of the day.Please note that the above rules apply when seeing Hawaiian spinner dolphins. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation for the protection of wild animals.

What's included

Shuttle service from / to designated hotels. Souvenir. Use of Snorkelling equipment. Water, Juice. Mini Special Hawaiian Lunch (Kalua Pork & Cabbage Bowl with Sweet Potato)

What's not included

Sun screen. Hat. Towels

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel your tour until a day in advance

Provider

Indigo Ocean Hawaii

Meeting Point

If you can to drive on your own, meeting point is below: Waianae Small Boat Harbor 85-491 Farrington Hwy, Waianae, HI 96792 If you go to the waterfront of the harbor, you will see a 2 story building with an orange roof, so please wait in front of it (Pier A) at 7:15AM.
7:30am is the departure time of the boat, not the pick-up time. The details of the transportation will be contacted by email from the tour operators via Viator after booking. Please confirm the junk e-mail setting. The boat will return to the harbor at 11:30am and if you use our transportation service, the return to Waikiki will be around 1:30pm. Pick up time & Details Please arrive 5 minutes before your scheduled departure time and allow a 15 minute window for your driver to arrive. ・AM 5:40Ala Moana Hotel (Please meet us on Mahukona Street located on the south side of Ala Moana Hotel.) ・AM 5:45 Ilikai (Please meet us on main entrance (under staircase) located on Ala Moana Blvd. side of Ilikai Hotel.) ・AM 5:50 Trump International (Please meet us on main entrance located on Saratoga Road side of Trump International.) ・AM 5:55 Ritz Carlton (Please meet us on main entrance located on Kalaimoku Street side of Ritz Carlton.) ・AM 6:00 DFS (Please meet us on main entrance located on Royal Hawaiian Avenue side of DFS Galleria.) ・AM 6: 10 Hyatt Regency (Please meet us on the entrance located on Koa Street side of Hyatt Regency Waikiki.) ・AM 6:15 Waikiki Beach Marriott (Please meet us on the entrance located on Paaokalani Avenue (Diamond Head) side of Waikiki Beach Marriott. ) ・AM 6:55 Hotels in the Ko Olina area (Marriott's Ko Olina, Aulani Resort, etc) (Please meet us on main entrance of your hotel.) ・If you can to drive on your own, meeting point is below: Waianae Small Boat Harbor 85-491 Farrington Hwy, Waianae, HI 96792 If you go to the waterfront of the harbor, you will see a 2 story building with an orange roof, so please wait in front of it (Pier A) at 7:15AM. Please check in at least 15 minutes Prior to the Tour time. We will be giving our Tour safety briefing and have you sign our waivers. Depending on the traffic traveling ・ From Waikiki is about 1 hour - 1.5 hour ・ From Ko Olina is about 35 minutes