Set out on a honolulu whale watch cruise to see hawaiis humpback whales and cruise past beautiful diamond head in search of these majestic marine mammals. These cetaceans are predominantly black, white beneath, and some of the few without a dorsal fin or ridge. Whale watching tours and cruises depart from various ports along oahu s southern and western harbors. It is really worth it if your lucky you can even get away with using it more than 4 days due to a lot of drivers not even checking it.
We rarely never say never post client comments to this page anymore, as we are well represented on tripadvisor, yelp, yahoo travel etc. On kauai most tours start at port allen, on oahu at honolulu both rather focusing on dolphins than whales. Dolphin excursions, oahu if you plan on visiting hawaii, we invite you to join us for the most exciting dolphin tour on the remote west shore of oahu. Volunteer onboard for whale and dolphin research, naturalist are you meant for something extraordinary. Many of these whale watches are offered at discount pricing. With a focus on education and conservation, our shows, exhibits and interactive programs offer thrilling, onceinalifetime upclose encounters, like swimming with dolphins, sharks, and more. If youre lucky youll get a show when the humpback starts flipping its fins, slapping its tail and sometimes leaping from the water in a full breach. With a small group of people, watch the gentle giants swim, feed, breach and play around your boat. Pacific whale foundation offers many of these tours types including dolphin watching tours. Most dolphin cruises, if you want to call them, throughout the state, are really what are referred to as a dolphin watch, kind of like a whale watch. Unlike tropical whale watching, whose sightings tend to be more seasonal based on migration, hawai. Oahus scenic west shore is the best place on the island to see spinner dolphins in their natural habitat. If youve ever wanted to swim with dolphins in the open ocean, heres your chance. Learn about whales and dolphins wdc, whale and dolphin.
Swimming with dolphins in hawaii with dolphins and you is the memory of a lifetime. Onboard whale and dolphin volunteers needed, 8 week commitment or longer, research oahu hawaii. Experience premier dolphin tours, snorkeling excursions, and scuba diving oahus best dive sites. We have achieved victories for marine mammals around the world and work to make the oceans safe for whales, dolphins and marine life. Majestic waikiki whale watch afternoon cruise see hawaiis. Waikiki whale watching sail cruise whales guaranteed or come back again free. One of the most magical experiences you can have while visiting hawaii is swimming with dolphins in the wild as opposed to swimming with dolphins in captivity. These days, spinner dolphins are seen on a daily basis on the west side of oahu.
Lanai luxury and rugged nature blend on this enticing island. Dolphin excursions specializes in safely leading small groups on dolphin and whale watching excursions in oahu. Dolphin swim tour for adults or children from dolphins and you up to 27% off. Right whale dolphins are cetaceans belonging to the genus lissodelphis. N6247015d8006 task order 6274218f0107 issued to hdr inc. From dolphin safe tuna fishing practices that save more than 100,000 dolphins every year, to taking on the tough dolphin slaughters in japan, to leading the effort to rescue the orca whale keiko, we dont shy away from the tough challenges. During the months from december to may, pods of humpback whales migrate through hawaiis warm waters, and this tour guarantees whale sightings. Frigid, arctic waters support some of the largest whale species, such as the humpback and the blue whale. Oahus only marinebiologist founded and led ocean wildlife tours. This area is well known for having the calmest and clearest waters around the island, ideal for snorkeling, and home to spinner dolphins and those mighty winter visitors, humpback whales. This 2012 study in australia link below, shows the same lack of compliance to unenforced rules, as does the noaa dolphin smart program. On these, you will be able to find the dolphins, i would say, 95% of the time and.
Twohour whale watching cruise for one adult or one child at e sea diver up to 40% off. Which species of odontocetes are seen most frequently depends in part on where you look in shallow 3,000 m offshore waters the species most frequently found. Find more things to do on oahu go to oahu things to do page. Every december through april, thousands of humpback whales migrate to the warm waters of. Bottlenose dolphin with hook in mouth trailing a monofilament line off the west coast of the. Threehour dolphin swim snorkeling tour for one, two, or four from wahine charters up to 0% off. A number of speedboat, pontoon, and sailboat tours depart from areas around waikikiespecially from kewalo basin harbor opposite ala moana beach parkas well as from the north shore and the western leeward side of the island.
Photos, pics, pictures, oahu, hawaii, dolphin, whale. Watch from our multilevel, open viewing decks as humpback whales and wild dolphins jump, play and socialize in their family pods. Oahu the heart of hawaii is home to honolulu and much more. As if the beautiful blue waters and scenic landscapes werent enough, oahu s oceans are home to delightful wildlife.
Receive a free return dolphin check until a dolphin is sighted meal and transportation optional. Sea life park hawaii swim with dolphins in oahu sea. Whalewatching tours are the best way to learn about and get great photos of these breaching behemoths up close. You can also spot whales from oahu s many beaches and from southeastern oahu spots like the scenic makapuu lighthouse, hanauma bay, and along the seaside overlooks near leahi diamond head. With a heavy heart, dolphins and you has decided to suspend tours and activities from march 21st april 5th. Apr 15, 2005 honolulu the worlds only known whaledolphin mix has given birth to a playful female calf, officials at sea life park hawaii said thursday the calf was born on dec. These smallgroup whale watching tours are available december to march, during hawaiis whale watching season. In dolphins, and other marine mammals, there is no great difference between the outer and inner environments. Reef fishing and snorkel adventure for one or two adults or children from tradewind charters up to 44% off. Departing from waianae at 2pm, theyll take you out on their 34foot rigid inflatable boat so you can get up close and personal with the whales.
We have seen all 18 species of odontocetes and three species of mysticetes in our work. The oceanic dolphin ear is specifically adapted to the marine environment. Whale and dolphin volunteers, internships, externships. Swim with wild dolphins oahu hawaii swimming with dolphins.
See humpback whales during their annual migration in the waters off oahu on a whale watching cruise from waikiki. Have fun in the ocean and hawaii sun while snorkeling, diving, kayaking, whale watching, dolphin watching or other activities. Spinners travel far off shore at night to their feeding grounds and return close to shore in shallow waters to socialize, nurse their young, and rest. Her mother, punahele, was an atlantic bottlenose dolphin, while her father, ianui, was a false killer whale. We take you on an ocean safari aboard our stateoftheart 34foot rigid inflatable boat with our lifeguard certified crew. Discover what more than 300,000 people have experienced. Honolulu whale watching deals in honolulu, hi groupon. The company will donate part of the proceeds from the sale of its whale collection cookies to support himbs marine mammal stranding research and rescue initiative, and is asking for the publics support with himbs research and conservation. In humans, the middle ear works as an impedance equalizer between the outside airs low impedance and the cochlear fluids high impedance. Wild dolphin foundation endorses the west hawaii voluntary standards for marine tourism. Cruise off the shores of oahu for a special dolphin and whale watching journey.
Receive a free return dolphin check until a dolphin is. Oahu wild dolphin watching cruise with optional snorkel. Hawaiis marine mammals are fascinating and easily observed creatures and many boating activity companies combine dolphin watching with snorkeling, scuba or snuba. In its 30 years of operation, the awardwinning dolphins and you tour has perfected sharing hawaiian culture and natural adventures with guests. The crew at wild side encourage guests to blend, blend, blend with the pod, giving you the ultimate swimming or floating with dolphins experience. Kekaimalu, the only known living hybrid of a false killer whale and atlantic bottlenose dolphin, or wholphin, is alive and well at sea life park on the island of oahu. We have posted a number of photos spinner dolphins, whales, turtles, reefs, snorkeling and other adventures in this section which reflect some of the unique experiences of our charters. See a wholphin and daughter at sea life park on oahu. Maui offers some of the best ocean activities in hawaii.
For dining, theres an onboard bbq grill, shaded dining area and bar. Learn about the amazing world of whales and dolphins with our interactive animations and activities. Maui quaint towns, farms and beautiful beaches await on the valley isle. Swimming with wild dolphins in hawaii is the memory of a lifetime. The scenic cruise along the beautiful shore of oahu provides opportunities to spot playful spinner dolphins and massive humpbacks, while learning about their biology from a. Toprated oahu whale watching tours 2020 dolphin tours. Go whale watching off the coast of oahu on this excursion from waikiki or ko olina.
Getyourguide works with organizations from all over the world to bring you tours and activities that support sustainable practices. Oahu dolphin divers ocean adventures near ko olina gives you unique dolphin tours in hawaii with small groups and experienced guides. The wild dolphin foundations boat and landbased volunteer opportunities are open to a wide variety of participants who feel conservation and environmental protection of dolphins, whales, turtles, coral reefs and ocean habitats may be part of their life mission. The leeward coast and western shores of oahu tend to see the most whale action, but there are more than a healthy smattering of exciting tours that you can participate in islandwide. Join us on the west side of oahu for a great ko olina ocean adventure with our dolphin snorkeling tours. Oahus largest dolphin watching vessel dolphin star. Island of hawaii the youngest island is the largest and full of adventure. Hawaii the best tips for whale watching in hawaii whaletrips. From january to march, you may get an upclose look at the migrating. Sail up the waianae coast, then hop in the water to commune with green sea turtles, schools of tropical fish and dolphins. Experience premier dolphin tours, snorkeling excursions, and scuba diving oahu s best dive sites. Panoramic decks offer the best view of playful dolphins and other marine life. Snorkel and swim with spinner dolphins off the west shore of oahu during this fullday excursion. We also provide roundtrip transportation to and from waikiki and ko olina hotels.
Join dolphin quest for a one of a kind tropical adventure. Before that mating, it was not thought possible to mate the two species. Dolphin excursions snorkel adventure waianae 2020 all. The oahu dolphin tours are one of oahu s most unique ocean excursions. She and her daughter, kawili kai, who was sired by a male bottlenose dolphin, can be seen at the park. The first time we enjoyed the sunset cruise and what made it phenomenal was both enjoying the sea life spinning dolphins, turtles, whale watching. Explore more things to do in hawaii go to experiences page.
Portion of proceeds donated to marine conservation orgs. Discover what more than 200,000 dolphins and you guests have experienced. Cruise in comfort aboard the 149passenger dolphin star, oahu s largest dolphin vessel. The trail leads along the access road to the makapuu point lighthouse, built in 1909 and one of oahu. Humpback whales arent the only creatures you might spot on an oahu based whale watching tour. Molokai the island of molokai remains true to its island roots. Hawaii institute of marine biology and honolulu cookie.
Small group 610 passengers charters include yearround whale watching, swimming with dolphins, and snorkeling with giant sea turtles and endemic tropical reef fish. Get away from the fast pace of hawaiis largest city and head out to pristine waters abundant in marine wildlife on a dolphin and whale watching tour from honolulu. Go here from your mobile device and click your account to create a user login. If you are interested in swimming with dolphins, join a regularly scheduled dolphins. The crew at wild side encourage guests to blend, blend, blend with the pod, giving you the ultimate swimming or floating with dolphins. The 10 best places to swim with dolphins in oahu with photos.
Koolina snorkel catamaran dolphin tour adventure tours hawaii. Hawaiian dolphin and whale species cascadia research. Select from a morning or midday cruise, and choose. Barely any whale watching tours start from the other. We plan to reopen our tours starting april 6th and continue to accept future bookings. Cruise aboard the dolphin star, oahus largest dolphin vessel with walkaround viewing decks, a shaded cabin, onboard grill and expert narration by our certified naturalists. Honolulu cookie company announces its partnership with the hawaii institute of marine biology himb to save stranded whales and dolphins in hawaii. Plus, keep your eyes peeled for other marine life like hawaiian spinner dolphins, porpoises and sea turtles. Daytime guided sightseeing boat trip from hawaii glass bottom boat adventures up to 40% off. Dolphins and you honolulu 2020 all you need to know.
If you are interested in watching whales from sea december march, dolphins and you now offers whale watching discounted passes onto its regular tours for guests who would only like to see whales. Here you will find a complete schedule of all tours with prices and pickup locations. The name wholphin was invented in 1985 when a 6foot dolphin and a 14foot false killer whale mated and produced an offspring. There are 18 species of odontocetes toothed whales that have been documented in hawaiian waters, and seven species of mysticetes baleen whales. As if the beautiful blue waters and scenic landscapes werent enough, oahus oceans are home to delightful wildlife. For dolphin viewing, the ship features openair, wraparound, multilevel decks. About dolphin excursions snorkel adventure our ocean safari, lead by marine biologists and naturalists, is based on the leeward coast of the island of oahu. See the most stunning marine life in their natural habitat on this amazing whale watching tour. This snorkel and dolphin cruise will take you to the unspoiled waianae. Waikiki whale watching sail cruise whales guaranteed or.
Oahu whale watching tours are a particular delight for visitors coming to hawaii to escape the winter chill and the humpback whales seen on these whale watches can often be seen from the shoreline of waikiki in addition to the whale watching honolulu tours. We have a 30year history of critical victories for dolphins and whales around the world. In addition to a host of seabirds such as petrels, tropicbirds, and albatross, pilot whales, hawaiian spinner dolphins, and even the rare killer whale have been spotted. Among some of the top tour picks are aboard the star of honolulu or with tradewinds charters both of which depart from waikiki, as well as accompanying dolphin. How to swim with dolphins in oahu in the wild ckanani. Swim with dolphins oahu dolphin snorkeling oahu tom. Baleen whales feed only in arctic waters, eating mostly krill, plankton, and other small marine animals.
Learn about hawaiis beautiful marine animals from our onboard certified naturalists. The humpback whales often hunt by forming a ring of bubbles around their prey which then obstructs escape. Enjoy hawaiis favorite seasonal visitors, the majestic humpback whales, from the comfort of the beautiful honi olani sailing catamaran on their morning and afternoon tour. Once we meet up with the dolphins year round and whales seasonal. Enjoy great photo ops of the massive mammals, as well as views of honolulu, diamond head and the kahala gold coast. We are dedicated to guiding guests to a low impact interaction, in and out of the water, with wild dolphins, turtles, and pristine living coral reefs year round. Plus best dolphin activities, with certified naturalists, narration, video presentation, new keiki child program and dolphin guarantee yearround. For more than 30 years, the international marine mammal project has led the fight to protect dolphins, whales and the ocean environment. It is truly amazing and something you should not skip while visiting. Everything you need to know to swim with dolphins in oahu. It contains the northern right whale dolphin lissodelphis borealis and the southern right whale dolphin lissodelphis peronii. Humpback whales migrate to the hawaiian islands during the winter months, middecember to march, for the purpose of calving and mating. This activity has been certified ecofriendly by a thirdparty agency. Experience the magic of snorkeling with dolphins or whale watching in oahu with the most exciting tour on the remote west shore of oahu.
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