Oahu dolphin tour packing list: reef-safe sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses, a rash guard, swimsuit and towel, a waterproof phone pouch, water, and a motion-sickness remedy. Everything to bring on the boat.
Waianae dolphin tours: West Oahu’s calm, clear leeward water and quiet resting bays make it the island’s most reliable place to see wild spinner dolphins. Here is why, what you will see, and how to watch responsibly.
Beyond dolphins: an Oahu tour can also show you green sea turtles, winter humpback whales, and colorful reef fish while you snorkel. Here is the marine life you can see, and how to view it responsibly.
What kinds of dolphins live around Oahu? Meet the Hawaiian spinner, bottlenose, spotted, and other dolphins of Oahu waters, and learn how to watch them responsibly.
The best time of day to see dolphins on Oahu is early morning, when spinner dolphins rest in calm coastal bays. Learn why morning tours win and how to watch responsibly.
