Oahu Catamaran: Snorkel with Dolphins & Turtles

Embark on an unforgettable Oahu catamaran cruise to explore marine life, coral reefs, and enjoy a delicious Hawaiian meal. Snorkel in crystal clear waters and witness humpback whales in their natural habitat.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Ocean Joy Cruises - Journey north along the untouched western coast of Oahu to spot dolphins, whales (in season), flying fish, green sea turtles, and more. When the captain finds a pod of dolphins or whales, the boat pauses, allowing passengers to enjoy a fantastic view of these majestic creatures from the spacious deck. Following this, the…
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Use of snorkels, masks, fins, flotation vests, flotation noodles
  • Reef Safe Sunscreen lotion, ginger pills
  • Hawaiian meal- Please notify Ocean Joy Cruises with any dietary concerns.
  • Hot Freshwater Showers
  • On-board restrooms
  • Beverages (both alcoholic and nonalcoholic)
  • Optional Roundtrip Transportation from Waikiki
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Explore the countryside of Oahu’s West Coast aboard a secure and cozy Custom Catamaran, featuring a unique Hot Hawaiian Buffet and beverages available after snorkeling. The Waianae Coast, with its years of minimal development and largely untouched waters, boasts a thriving abundance of marine life, coral reefs, and pristine waters. The tour visits areas…

Location
Ko Olina Marina
Waipahe Place
Please meet us behind the Ko Olina Marina Adventure Center (store is currently closed). Our waiting area is oceanside, underneath the umbrellas to the left behind the Center. Our manager on duty will greet you and check you in for our tour there!
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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La_m
Dec 28, 2025
Snorkeling and Whale with Ocean Joy cruises - Experience was great. The crew are very nice, outstanding customer service and over all fun for the entire family. Highly recommend
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Faraway28832432429
Dec 28, 2025
Great crew!! - Great time!! A lot of dolphins, whales, a turtle, good snorkeling and nice meal with drunks. Photo package was awesome!
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Amy_c
Dec 26, 2025
Great Day on the Water - Simply A•MAZ•ING! If we could give the crew more stars, we would! They were very helpful, attentive, polite, kind and FUN!! Made us feel so comfortable with the entire experience from beginning to end. Would highly recommend this tour if you are in Oahu!
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Michael_v
Dec 24, 2025
This was a lot of fun.... - This was a lot of fun. Took the family for my daughter’s bday. Crew was great, saw humpback whales and dolphins. Snorkeling was great but did get a little chilly in December. Food was good/solid, not the best but oh well
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G3906nfpauld
Dec 21, 2025
Fun day at sea - What an amazing day! The crew was friendly, professional, and truly committed to making sure everyone had a great time. They went out of their way when whales appeared, and the onboard photographer captured incredible in-water shots. Highly recommend this experience!
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Sean_m
Dec 20, 2025
Great experience highly - Fantastic experience from start to finish. Great crew very helpful and knowledgeable Highly recommend
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Cswank
Dec 20, 2025
Rainy day but crew made the best of it - This was a fun tour! The staff was courteous friendly and knowledgeable. We did end up missing out on the snorkel because it was extremely rainy while we were in Hawaii and the water was not clear enough to snorkel. The captain was able to find a humpback whale and multiple spinner dolphins. They made the cruise fun even in the rainy weather. I would definitely book this again when we return during sunny or conditions.
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Lisa_f
Dec 25, 2025
Great end to our vacation - The weather had been terrible the entire week of our vacation. Riding the boat in the rain was a little disappointing and not seeing any sea-life along the way to our snorkeling point. The crew did try to find turtles, dolphins and whales but nothing. When we reached the location to dive the sun poked its rays out for a few min., literally a few. The crew did its best and was very friendly and helpful. They were able to show us sea urchins and even an octopus. We were able to stay and snorkel for a good amount of time. They also allowed us to get back on the boat when we needed to rest. The warm rinse off shower was nice on such a windy rainy day. The food and drinks were surprisingly good and enough for seconds or even thirds. My son was able to go by the captain and look at how he steers the boat. It was a very fun day. Buy the photos, they were really great!
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Kristi_b
Dec 16, 2025
Mismatched Food Expectations - I don't think this experience was described accurately in that the "lunch" is not a lunch but rather a "lupper" or a "dunch" because it was served at 2:30p. I did not realize that, and thought lunch meant 12:30 or 1p food, so I boarded hungry for the 12:15p departure time. Thankfully when I discovered that food was another 2 hours away, they did accommodate and let me have some of the leftovers from the morning cruise (I was desperate!) and that was appreciated. The ride itself was great. We cruised around and spotted spinner dolphins and even a couple of Humpback whales. The snorkeling was subpar just because we were in 25 ft deep water and most of the fish were closer to the bottom. But again, the crew tried to accommodate by throwing some food to the surface to get the fish closer. Overall we enjoyed ourselves but I was a bit frustrated that they did not more clearly say that the food served would be at an awkward time, not at lunch time.
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577hd
Dec 20, 2025
Not worth it - Though the company did not control the weather, based on forecast it should be canceled. Many got sick on the boat and there was no snorkeling. Though the staff did their best, it’s a bad experience. Time and money wasted.
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From $174
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).