Meet the Bottlenose Dolphins of Oahu: The Islands’ Bigger, Bolder Dolphin
Spinners are not the only dolphins off Oahu. Meet the bottlenose dolphin, the islands' bigger, bow-riding cousin: how to tell it from…
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Guides, tips, and Oahu dolphin stories from the Dolphin Tours Oahu blog.
Spinners are not the only dolphins off Oahu. Meet the bottlenose dolphin, the islands' bigger, bow-riding cousin: how to tell it from…
Read More →Why do spinner dolphins spin? Scientists think the leaping serves to communicate, shake off parasites, attract mates, and maybe just for fun.…
Read More →Responsible dolphin watching on Oahu means giving wild spinner dolphins their space. Learn why they rest by day, the 50-yard rule, and…
Read More →Whale season on Oahu runs November through April and overlaps with year round dolphin tours. Learn where and when to catch humpback…
Read More →Can non-swimmers enjoy an Oahu dolphin tour? Yes. Watch wild spinner dolphins from the deck, and if you want to get in,…
Read More →Sea Life Park has three dolphin encounters: the in-water Swim Adventure, the shallow-water non-swim Encounter, and the mostly-dry Touch and Feed. Compare…
Read More →Oahu, Big Island, or Maui for dolphin watching? An honest comparison: Oahu offers calm leeward water and resident spinner pods near Waikiki,…
Read More →How weather and surf seasons affect Oahu dolphin sightings: calm mornings on the sheltered leeward coast are best, winter North Shore surf…
Read More →How to photograph dolphins on your Oahu tour: shoot in burst mode with a fast shutter, anticipate the leaps, keep the sun…
Read More →Family-friendly Oahu dolphin tours: pick a calm morning sailing, choose a boat with shade and restrooms, pack reef safe sunscreen and snacks,…
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