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Ocean Joy Dolphin Watch & Snorkel Cruise

Ocean Joy Dolphin Watch & Snorkel Cruise

Set sail from West Oʻahu with Ocean Joy Cruises for a dolphin-watch and snorkel adventure — choose the morning or afternoon cruise with lunch, or the sunset cruise with dinner. About 3.5 hours.
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Duration
Duration 3.5 hours
Group Size
Group Size Group cruise
Pickup
Pickup West Oʻahu (Waiʻanae harbor)
Difficulty
Difficulty Easy
Minimum Age
Minimum Age All ages
Duration
Duration 3.5 hours
Group Size
Group Size Group cruise
Pickup
Pickup West Oʻahu (Waiʻanae harbor)
Difficulty
Difficulty Easy
Minimum Age
Minimum Age All ages
Ocean Joy Dolphin Watch & Snorkel Cruise

Overview

Set sail from West Oʻahu with Ocean Joy Cruises for an unforgettable dolphin-watch and snorkel adventure. Keep an eye out for Hawaiian spinner dolphins gliding alongside the boat, then slip into the water to snorkel over the reef among tropical fish. Each cruise runs about 3.5 hours and includes snorkel gear, a meal, and Ocean Joy’s friendly, experienced crew.

Pick your departure and book below:

From $40 per person. Departs West Oʻahu (Waiʻanae).

What's Included

About 3 hours aboard a comfortable catamaran along Oʻahu's Waiʻanae (west) coast
Guided dolphin watching — Hawaiian spinner dolphins sighted on roughly 80–90% of cruises
Guided reef snorkeling with all gear provided (mask, snorkel, fins, and flotation devices)
Buffet meal — lunch on the morning and afternoon cruises, dinner on the sunset cruise
Open bar: soft drinks, juice, and water, plus up to 4 alcoholic drinks per adult (21+)
Freshwater hot showers and an enclosed cabin on board
Professional, friendly crew and snorkel guide

What's Not Included

Round-trip hotel transportation — guests meet at Ko Olina Marina
Gratuities for the crew (appreciated but optional)
Reef-safe sunscreen and personal items

Highlights

Wild Hawaiian spinner dolphins along the Waiʻanae coast
Green sea turtles (honu) year-round and migrating humpback whales in winter
Snorkeling over vibrant, less-crowded west-side reefs
Sweeping views of Oʻahu's leeward coastline, away from the crowds
Buffet, open bar, and hot showers aboard a stable catamaran

What to Bring

Swimsuit worn under your clothes
Towel and a change of clothes
Reef-safe sunscreen (required by Hawaiʻi law)
Sunglasses and a hat
A light jacket for the sunset cruise

Check-in & Schedule

Check in at the Ko Olina Marina Shop & Activity Center, 92-100 Waipahe Place, Kapolei (self-drive)
Morning cruise: check-in 7:30 AM, departs 8:00 AM, returns ~11:30 AM (buffet lunch)
Afternoon cruise: check-in 12:00 PM, departs 12:15 PM (buffet lunch)
Sunset cruise: check-in 3:45 PM, departs 4:15 PM (buffet dinner)
Dolphin and whale sightings are wild and cannot be guaranteed
Alcohol served to guests 21+ only, up to 4 drinks per adult

FAQ’s

Wild Hawaiian spinner dolphins are sighted on roughly 80–90% of cruises along the Waiʻanae coast, though as wild animals they can't be guaranteed. Green sea turtles are common year-round and humpback whales pass through in winter.
Yes — about an hour of guided reef snorkeling is included with mask, snorkel, fins, and flotation devices provided. The crew helps first-timers, and snorkeling is optional if you'd rather relax aboard.
A buffet is included — lunch on the morning and afternoon cruises, dinner on the sunset cruise — plus soft drinks, juice, water, and up to four alcoholic drinks per adult (21+).
Check in at the Ko Olina Marina Shop & Activity Center, 92-100 Waipahe Place, Kapolei. Hotel transportation isn't included, so plan to drive or arrange a ride to the marina.
Yes — the catamaran is stable with an enclosed cabin and hot freshwater showers, comfortable for families. Alcoholic drinks are served to guests 21 and older only.
I booked the sunset snorkeling cruise with Malama Tours. The process was easy and straight forward. Shuttle was right on time and our driver (Sergey) made our drive to the boat super interesting and entertaining. The cruise was terrific and we saw fish, dolphin, turtles, and even seals! The crew in the boat were all very nice and made our cruise memorable. Highly recommend using Malama Tours for any of your adventures. Pricing was also terrific.
John Grabowski
John Grabowski
Aug 2025
Got one of the best ATV rides on the island. The views were unreal, and the staff made everything feel safe, smooth, and respectful to the land. You’re not just riding—you’re learning about the area too. Highly recommend if you want adventure with real local insight.
Dhevhan Keith
Dhevhan Keith
Aug 2025
Punctual, clean and professional.
Bruce Danforth
Bruce Danforth
Aug 2025
Best tour on Oahu I’ve ever done!! Highly recommend.
Hannah Selby
Hannah Selby
Aug 2025
We hired a private tour for our family and had a really great time with Joe. Much better than expected. We would recommend definitely him. Thank you Joe.
Todd Foster
Todd Foster
Aug 2025
We booked a very last minute tour which they were so gracious and accommodating and was able to work out a private tour for our family. We loved it seen parts of the island we would have never been able to see and we were so thankful to them and especially our driver Darlene she was so sweet and very knowledgeable about everyplace she took us. I would highly recommend you book with Malama Tours and ask for Darlene if she’s available definitely a 5 star plus tour and driver Thanks for a beautiful experience for our vacation and giving us beautiful memories to last a lifetime
Robin Charles
Robin Charles
Aug 2025

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