Dolphin Watching, Sightseeing and Snorkeling Cruise
The Kai 'Oli'Oli cruising along Oahu's Western coastline -- one of the most remote parts of Oahu.
Our cruise adventure is the only experience that will take you up the entire Waianae coast (west coast of Oahu), from Ko ‘Olina Marina to the northernmost tip of the coast, the sacred Ka’ena Point.
Learn about the magical history of our islands and the Waianae coastline as our crew enchants you with legends and history of this beautiful land.
Get your video and still cameras ready, because we’ll see with Dolphins (Nai’a), Whales (Kohola) [in season], Green Sea Turtles (Honu), and Flying Fish (Malolo) along the way! When we do meet up with the dolphins and whales, we’ll stop the boat, and sit with them as our knowledgeable crew will tell you everything you want to know about these amazing and beautiful creatures.
After an exciting ride up the coast, we’ll enjoy an hour of snorkeling just off the Ka‘ena Cliffs, past the end of the road, where the only access is by boat or hiking. We provide the best of snorkeling equipment for you to enjoy as you swim in the sparkling blue water of Makua amongst unspoiled reef and sea life where no other tours take you.
While still tingling from your snorkeling and dolphin watching experience, enjoy our sumptuous lunch buffet, and sip on a tropical Mai Tai, an ice-cold beer or any of our other beverages to your heart’s content. Let the cool Hawaiian breeze relax your soul as we make our way back down the coast to our luxurious Ko ‘Olina Marina home.
Oahu Cruise Highlights:
- The only tour that takes you along the entire West Coast of O‘ahu!
- Fully narrated in both English and Japanese
- Super clean and very spacious change rooms/toilets
- Six warm fresh-water showers
- Spacious cabin with lots of padded seating, perfect for enjoying the view in comfort
- High grade snorkel equipment with soft silicone seals, optical lenses and padded split-fins provided as well as instructional guidance for beginners
- Personal attention with never more than 12 passengers to every crew member
- Sumptuous buffet, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks included
- Transportation to and from your Waikiki hotel included
Choose from two different cruises: the Deluxe Cruise and the Early Cruise.
Comparison and Itinerary:
| Time Schedule | Early Cruise | Deluxe Cruise |
| Courtesy Hotel Pick-ups | 6:10AM - 6:55AM | 9:40AM - 10:25AM |
| Arrive at Ko 'Olina Resort Marina | 7:40AM | 11:10AM |
| Boarding the Kai 'Oli'Oli | 7:45AM | 11:15AM |
| Depart Ko 'Olina Marina | 8:00AM | 11:30AM |
| Watch for Dolphins/Whales/Turtles, etc. | 8:05AM | 11:35AM |
| Snorkeling for about one hour | 8:45AM | 12:15PM |
| Hot Buffet Brunch/Lunch | 9:45AM | 1:15PM |
| More sightseeing and dolphin watching | 10:00AM | 1:30PM |
| Arrive dockside at Ko 'Olina Resort Marina | 10:30AM | 3:00PM |
| Depart Ko 'Olina Resort Marina | 10:45AM | 3:15PM |
| Arrive at Waikiki hotels | 11:30AM - 12:00PM | 4:00PM - 4:30PM |
| TOTAL CRUISE /WATCHING TIME: | 1.5 HOURS | 2.5 HOURS |
| TOTAL SNORKELING TIME: | 1 HOUR | 1 HOUR |
| TOTAL BOAT TIME: | 2.5 HOURS | 3.5 HOURS |
| Approximate Total Excursion Time | 5 Hours | 6 Hours |
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Deluxe Cruise Highlights:Goes about 40 to 50 miles round trip, and emphasizes going all the way to beautiful Makua Valley, Yokohama Beach and even Ka'ena Point. Lunch of macaroni salad, rice, pineapple, roast pork loin and teriyaki chicken, with buns, lettuce and tomato to make sandwiches if desired. Alcoholic beverages (beer, wine, mai tais and margaritas) are included free (up to 4 per person). Has a total boat time (snorkeling plus cruise/watching time) of 3.5 HOURS.
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Early Cruise Highlights:One hour shorter and typically travels 20 to 30 miles, so there is a bit less time for sightseeing and dolphin/whale watching. Brunch of chopped fruit, yogurt, muffins, rice and Kalua pig, with buns, lettuce and tomato to make sandwiches if desired. Alcoholic beverages are available by request at $3.00 per drink. Has a total boat time (snorkeling plus cruise/watching time) of 2.5 HOURS.
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Cruise Prices:
| Cruise | Adult (13 and up) | Child (3-12 years old) |
| Early Cruise | $99.00 plus HI state tax and port fees | $79.00 plus HI state tax and port fees |
| Deluxe Cruise | $119.00 plus HI state tax and port fees | $99.00 plus HI state tax and port fees |
| Internet Discount | 5% | 5% |
HI State tax is at 4.712%
Port Fee is $3.00 per person
Cruise Pictures
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About Ko ‘Olina Resort and Marina:
Just 30 minutes from metropolitan Honolulu, the Kai ‘Oli’Oli calls the world-class Ko ‘Olina Resort and Marina its home.
Transportation to and from Ko ‘Olina is included with your cruise. We’ll pick you up from your Waikiki hotel and take you away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
