First of all, we want to thank Alexa and Ashley for the wonderful experience. Due to the hurricane, Lisa actively approached us about the conditions and offered a free change of date. Alexa and Ashley both had great knowledge about the animals and shared that with us. They respect the wildlife in a very lovely way and you get to share that with them when being on the boat together. Even though conditions were not in our favor, we saw dolphins and even baby dolphins! We 100% recommend this tour for everyone who respects wildlife, wants to learn more about the animals and is looking making memories in a small group. Thank you for some great forever memories! read more

We had a phenomenal experience. I has been my childhood dream to swim with the dolphins. The excursion surpassed my expectations. The crew was amazing! They were very attentive to everyone's needs. We gave them an incorrect pickup location and they were kind enough to call us and pick us where we were. Great customer service. Way to go above and beyond Mandy! Thank you for making it a great experience read more

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Turtle Safari was absolutely amazing. Captain Jenna ensured we saw turtles and showed us a great time. Could not recommend her or Dolphin Excursions more. read more

Amazing experience! Highly recommend! We visited in 2024 and 2026 and had great experiences seeing dolphins and other wildlife both times! This time (Aug 2026) we got a real treat and were able to swim with pilot whales and pygmy killer whales who came close to check us out! Here's some screenshots from our videos! read more

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Excellent day with Dolphin Excursions! We swam with turtles, pilot whales and spotted dolphins. The all female crew were professional marine biologists who explained the marine life and safety precautions. They went out of their way to take care of our every need/want. Strongly recommend an excursion with them! read more

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amazing amazing amazing experience! the staff was so sweet and helpful! next time I come back to Oahu I'm going to Clem back to them again!

Wow!!! This was amazing!!! They really take the time to explain what you see and the behaviors of the dolphins/whales. The captain was great at locating the spots and not staying too long so as not to interrupt the flow. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone who hasn't done one or even if you have it's a great recap. Would definitely do this again!!! read more

We always have the best time when we go out with Dolphin Excursion. Mandy and Captain Jenna are exceptional. We saw so many different species of wildlife on our tour. I highly recommend anyone visiting join Dolphin Excursions Hawaii! read more

I highly recommend Dolphin Excursions Hawaii because the team who operates it are highly organized, thoughtful, experienced, intelligent, friendly, and helpful. They do their utmost best to address any needs and answer questions during the entire time. Plus, with their knowledge of the area, we spotted dolphins, a whale, a rare Hawaiian Monk Seal (who actually surfaced to watch us). During our two dives, we even swam near beautiful turtles. Our guide, Morgan, was especially fabulous! Big gratitude to him and to the rest of the crew who help make such a positively memorable experience! read more

Great time, took the dolphin cruise will probably book the whale cruise soon as I know seasons are changing and retake dolphin cruise in early summer. The guides have eagle eyes lol being able to spot all these creatures from afar! Guides are very knowledgeable! read more

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Really amazing!! Second time going out with Dolphin Excursion Hawaii, and this time was even better than the first. Saw three different species of dolphins, all ages, including babies. It was wonderful, and I love the women owned and operated vibes. Highly recommend. read more

This was one of the most amazing boat trip I have ever taken! Captain Jenn and deck hand Angie were so amazing and accommodating. Our group of 4 can not stop talking about our experience and how fun it was and how great the crew was! Thank you for this amazing experience! read more

Jenna and Jalen were excellent! Loved the smaller boat. They called us and asked us to come earlier due to water/weather conditions - worth losing that extra hour of sleep! Saw and swam with so many dolphins and turtle snorkel at end. Jenna found an inner island pod of false killer whales (endangered). They were just as excited to see and photo as the group. Both ladies made you feel safe and wanted to ensure you had a good time and saw dolphins as up close as possible. Very knowledgeable about how the dolphins would swim to ensure you could get in water quickly to see and hear them. Amazing experience. Highly recommended! read more

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The staff was great. Good and clear communication. They were adamant about finding us dolphins to see and we scored big time! We even got in the water briefly with them. Highly recommend! read more

The trip was amazing. We saw whales breaching, bottle nose dolphins and spinner dolphins. Swam with the turtles also. 10/10 would recommend read more

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Everything was perfect and we got to do and see everything promised. definitely worth every penny

Unfortunately, I was not satisfied with the excursion. My mother's wetsuit didn't fit, so she couldn't wear it, yet we were still charged 10 dollars for it. The guide was very unfriendly, and I saw only a single turtle--and no dolphins--underwater. I was left all alone in the open sea while everyone else was on board, and no one was keeping an eye on me. The sandwiches were far too small. I wouldn't recommend this excursion to anyone. read more

It was my first time doing anything like this! Overall it was an amazing time! We saw so much wildlife! Jenna and Ashley were not just incredibly personable but extremely knowledgeable of the marine life! Overall, highly recommended this excursion if you are a local or visiting! Thank you! read more

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Excellent experience. We saw all that was promised and snorkeled for a long time. I have to say that this was my first time snorkeling and both Jenna and Morgan (crew) made me feel safe and kept a watch on me when I was in the water. This made it easy for me to enjoy snorkeling for the first time! Saw dolphins, humpback whales, turtles and so many different species of fishes! Totally with it! read more

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We had a fantastic experience with Dolphin Excursion.It was one our best trips ever. We got to swim with spotted Dolphins a few times and saw spinner dolphins. Our guide Morgan was friendly and we received education on marine life. I really appreciated that the company offered transportation and a lunch. read more

WOW WOW WOW is all I can say about this tour. Guess I could also say AMAZING, FANTASTIC, BEST TOUR AROUND. This tours had the perfect number of Guest on the boat, lunch was included, the Captain and the Guide were AMAZING. I mean were else can you see Whales, Sea Turtles, and 3 Types of Dolphins on your Birthday. You were treated like family from the moment we were picked up at the hotel, throughout the check in process, and the whole boat ride. Thank you to Jenna and Morgan. This is truly a tour we would do again. Lisa thanks as well for being so great. read more

This was the best day ever. You have to take this tour if you come to Hawaii or live in Hawaii and need a day to relax. We saw Dolphins , Huge turtle showed up while snorkeling, lots of varieties of fish and we even saw a huge eel. Capital Lex and Ash were expert host that kept us informed answering every question that we had. The food was delectable and the had a chest full of different types of cold drinks. We couldn't have asked for anything more. read more

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We had such an incredible experience with Dolphin Excursions in O'ahu! From start to finish, the entire crew was friendly, professional, and clearly passionate about what they do. They made everyone feel comfortable and excited before we even got in the water. Seeing dolphins in their natural habitat was absolutely unforgettable. The guides were knowledgeable and respectful of the animals, which made the experience feel even more special and responsible. We never felt rushed, and they made sure everyone had a chance to enjoy the moment. The boat was clean, well-organized, and the overall vibe was fun and relaxed. They also pointed out other marine life along the way, which was such a bonus. If you're visiting O'ahu, this is a must-do experience. It was easily one of the highlights of our trip, and we would do it again in a heartbeat! read more

The driver, Morgan, who was also our guide was hospitable, energetic and knowledgeable. The captain Jenna was very focused and succeeded on making us feel welcomed, assuring no one group claimed a particular seat or section of the zodiac and importantly on having us swim with dolphins and turtles. Unfortunately whales were not in sight at no fault of her own. My three star rating is reflective of the fact that the underwater sea seemed to be in a sad condition. There weren't any beautiful, colorful fish. If there was coral it wasn't visible. The water was murky where the few lonely turtles were spotted. My daughter is telling me the deeper section where she went in with dolphins wasn't murky as it was in the more shallow section with the turtles, just dark at the deep ocean floor. They have a cooler full of iced sodas and fruits drinks. Bring your own easily consumed, non-messy lunch if you want something enjoyable to consume during the three hour trip as their sandwiches are packed in stained cloth coolers, are sparse and although fresh, taste just ok. read more

This is my second trip with the crew at Dolphin excursions. We saw sea turtles, at least a dozen spinner dolphin pods, and 2 monk seals! The captain and first mate are helpful, knowledgeable, and friendly. I love this tour and bring my new visitors back to this one every time. read more

Always Amazing!! Such a great crew! So many dolphins and even a couple whales. The crew is always professional, knowledgeable and friendly. read more

Unbelievable! By far the highlight of our week in Hawaii. Our captain and staff were amazing and so knowledgeable. We saw dolphins within 5 minutes and were able to snorkel with dolphins and sea turtles several times. They even took us snorkeling in a beautiful coral reef to wrap up the morning. Thank you!!! We will be back! read more

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Had a great time with Dolphin Excursions yesterday. Saw a lot of dolphins!! Captain Lex and Jalan were awesome!!! They def pay attention to everyone on board and do their best to make sure we get the best experience!!! Mahalo!!! Highly recommemd!! read more

This was an incredible tour! We had so much fun and got to see dolphins, turtles, eels, tons of tropical Fish and just had a really lovely boat ride! Even the lunch was delish! I highly recommended this business and the dolphin excirsions! read more

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From on time pick up to an amazing trip with 11 whales, Captain Jenna and Morgan were over the top. 10 out of 10. I will recommend to friends and be back myself. They made my family's trip to the island extra special. read more

Dolphin Excursions Hawaii - One of 11 whales we saw. - Snorkeling Near Me - Waianae, Hawaii

If you're looking for an intimate experience with exploring the sea life in Honolulu- I would recommend Dolphin Excursion. Things to highlight: *Prompt transportation *Good communication regarding the itinerary starting 24 hours prior. *Crew was very friendly and professional in getting us set up for the trip including reviewing safety tips. *Lunch sandwiches provided were delicious *Plan was to see Whales, Turtles and Dolphins. Well we got 3/3 in our three hour trip. *Snorkeling included *Intimate boat experience which allows up to 16 people max - we had 7 on our trip and it was like having a private boat *Cost for excursion was well worth it compared to others pricing. read more

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We did the 7am-10am tour and it was lovely! Not 15minutes in we were already seeing spinner dolphins near our boat. We tried a few times to snorkel with the dolphins but they were a bit elusive and swam away after a couple minutes. However, the dolphins were out to play and spent a lot of time swimming in our boat wake and around our boat --making for many great photo opportunities. We finished off our tour snorkelling closer to shore where we saw a sea turtle cruising underwater. Snacks and drinks were a nice touch. Staff were very knowledgeable, went to spots where they found lots of dolphins and did their best to make us comfortable on board and in the water. I highly recommend Dolphin Excursions for a memorable time on the open ocean! Although we didn't rent a go-pro, it would definitely elevate the experience. Wetsuits are a must to make the experience enjoyable and it makes snorkelling easier. read more

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Great team! Very knowledgeable on marine life and saftey to personnel and the environment. Overall would do it again and again! read more

CORE MEMORIES UNLOCKED! Our 3 teens wanted to see/swim with the dolphins. This trip was more than we could have asked for or imagined! We were fortunate enough to see 3 species on our 7am adventure (sleepy Spinners, right as we were leaving the Waianae Harbor, rare pygmy killer whales, and playful spotted dolphins). Captain Jenna was amazing at maneuvering the boat into the best spot for getting in and went the extra mile (literally!) to find that pod of spotted dolphins, then lingering for as long as those amazing creatures would allow. Super knowledgeable and friendly crew and staff, could not recommend them more highly. It will be a day we'll always remember and treasure! West Coast is da Best Coast -- Mahalo nui loa! read more

Felt so welcome - the crew made us feel very safe and relaxed - amazing experience seeing the dolphins swim right under us ! our captain is a pro and even helped other tours in the area find the dolphin pod. an unforgettable morning. read more

Our family had a fantastic boating and snorkeling experience that included swimming with spotted dolphins and sea turtles. We also spotted several humpback whales along the way. Our captain Jen knew where to drive the boat to find wildlife, and our driver and guide Morgan helped make this a super fun experience from pickup to dropoff! If you are looking for an experience that has smaller tours, support this woman owned business! read more

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This was an AMAZING experience! From getting picked up and dropped back off at our resort! Fist class crew onboard who made sure everyone got to see what they wanted! Intimate setting where you felt that everyone was heard and valued! Would highly recommend this to friends and family visiting the area! Jenna and Morgan were amazing and the pre booking experience talking to the owner LIsa was first class! read more

HIGHLY recommend! Jenna and crew provided such an awesome experience! We got to see two types of dolphins, whales and turtles and even a seal came by to say hello. read more

So many whales -- Jenna as always is an incredible boat captain!! She knows the water and is an expert every time!! Thanks to her assistant Peyton also!! Such a great company. I highly recommend them. The best on Oahu and in Hawaii read more

Dolphin Excursion Hawaaii is our go-to spot when we come to Oahu. We always make sure we book an excursion with them because they have great people who are very knowledgeable about sea life, the birds, and Oahu. They're friendly and fun. And very helpful. I enjoyed watching them support everyone on the level they were at in snorkeling. This is my second trip with them. Communication was great. Emails were sent out before the trip, and the instructions were clear. PARKING IS GREAT!! NO FEES!! LOTS OF PARKING!!! read more

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