Dec 8, 2024
Baby Dolphins & Sea Turtles! - An absolutely magical experience with Iruka Hawaii Dolphin! We had three opportunities to enter the water and witness wild dolphins in their natural habitat - and incredibly, we saw them every single time! It was especially touching to see baby dolphins swimming alongside their pod. The crew and captain were exceptional - not only were they incredibly friendly, but their knowledge and expertise really enhanced our understanding of these magnificent creatures.
One of the unexpected highlights was a peaceful encounter with a sea turtle. I was able to swim above it for what felt like forever, creating a serene and unforgettable moment.
A pro tip: definitely spring for the photo package. Being able to fully immerse ourselves in the experience without worrying about capturing photos was invaluable, and now we have professional shots to help us relive these precious memories. Perfect for a family adventure!
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Dec 6, 2024
Best Excursion You Can Do on Oahu! - We have been on two prior Dolphin excursions here but never with this group. They were AMAZING! We will go every time we come back now with them. They are so professional yet fun. Great email communication in advance. Pick you up right in Waikiki free which saves you least $90 in uber fees. On time pick up and drop off in a beautiful van. We laughed both ways with the driver. He told us about things we passed so learned things too. Stopped at Starbucks for coffee and break on the drive which was nice. The boat was great but TJ the driver, Morgan our snorkel leader and our photographer were great! Loved the Hawaiian chant too. Highly recommend buying photos so you can enjoy real time but have memories after. Just $65 per group! We saw spinner dolphins, flying fish, a pod of at least 200 wild bottle nose dolphins which was a nursing pod so saw babies of all sizes. So curious they came right up to the boat and close enough when we were in the water. Fish galore - yellow, blue. White/black striped, parrot fish, you name it. Saw and swam with at least 8 turtles! We even saw an eagle ray when snorkeling. Could not have been better. Lunch was great - fresh yummy sandwiches, chips, etc. highly recommend!!!
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Nov 30, 2024
Wonderful experience, wonderful crew! - This was the second trip we have taken with this company and it was just as wonderful as the first. The crew was kind, safe, and full of knowledge. We were able to swim with two different pods of dolphins and many sea turtles! We will certainly treat ourselves to another excursion soon.
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Nov 18, 2024
2nd time on tour and can’t wait to be back! - THE BEST TOUR IN TOWN!! My 2nd time here! Vibes, views , it was all spectacular. Rebecca, Liz and Captain TJ were amazing!! Such great people, great customer service!! We got to see dolphins both times we visited ! Different species each time ! Turtles and snorkeling great way to end off the trip! Will be back soon!
10/10
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Nov 7, 2024
very fun and exciting - I really enjoyed sitting in the tube while the boat was moving. I also loved being able to see dolphins close up.
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Oct 24, 2024
Jump In! - So glad we snuck this tour in before we left. Worth waking up early to avoid traffic. Captain/DJ TJ was very friendly and knowledgeable of area. Becca pointed out three different species of dolphins and sea turtles for us to snorkel beside. Jake took great photos in and out of the water. Will be back!
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Oct 23, 2024
イルカ中学で最高の体験ができました - イルカ中学のツアーとして、たくさんの野生のイルカとカメに会え、一緒に泳ぐことが出来て大満足でした!イルカのユメゴンドウと一緒に泳ぎ、船から沢山のハシナガイルカのジャンプを見れました。
特にKen sanは日本人のサポートということでとても丁寧にフォローをいただきました。泳ぎや体力に自信がない方でも安心だと思います。また海の知識も含めたくさんお話でき楽しませてくれました。とても親切で気さくなKen sanと皆さまのお陰で、最高の体験ができました!
Thank you for your all support and amazing experience - Captain TJ, Morgan, Double Ken!!
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Oct 22, 2024
Awesome - Morgan, Ken, Ken, and captain TJ were great saw a lot of dolphins and turtles got to swim with a mama and baby dolphin whoever gave them a one star review was just having a bad day because the tour was great
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Oct 14, 2024
Best in the west! - The crew was the best! Highly recommend!!! Family friendly, knowledgeable, safe and fun. 🤙🤙🤙🤙 -The Austin Family
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Nov 20, 2024
Good experience - We really enjoyed our tour. Our tour guide was Morgan, and she was great-very friendly and personable. The boat ride was a lot of fun. Be warned, it does get pretty rough at times, so come prepared if you’re prone to seasickness. They did offer us ginger chews, but I’m not sure what other options they had. We sat and watched some spinner dolphins for a few minutes, then went in search of dolphins we could snorkel with. It took a bit to find them, but when we did, it was incredible!! We saw probably about 20 dolphins through our time in the water with them. The swells were pretty big, which I was nervous about snorkeling in. But once you’re in the water, you can hardly feel the swells, so don’t be scared like I was! Then we went and spent probably 30ish minutes snorkeling with fish and sea turtles. We probably saw 5 sea turtles in our time there. Fair warning if you get cold-they said they provide hot cocoa with the tour, but they didn’t offer it to us. I’m not sure if that was because it was a warmer day maybe? I didn’t ask. But I only mention it because if you, like me, are always freezing, you may get cold. I was looking forward to some hot cocoa after the last snorkel, and definitely could have used it! It wasn’t a big deal, but just know that may not actually be provided. Food/drink wise, we were offered water multiple times, and our lunch was a turkey sandwich with tortilla chips. Overall, it really was a wonderful experience. If you are a dolphin lover, you need to try this tour!
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