All in one Adventure!

Dolphin Sightings and Encounters
• Swimming with Dolphins due to high impact, swimming with spinner dolphins will only be if both safe and sane to do so (for dolphins and you)
• Whale Watching - winter season
• Snorkeling with Turtles and Coral Reef Fish
• 1/2 (or less) of the USCG documented vessel's capacity - never more than 20, usually 8 - 16 passengers!

Tour also includes:
• Continental breakfast consisting of; muffins, bagels with cream cheese, and fresh pineapple, unlimited granola bars all day.
• Bottled water, juice, iced cappuccino, and sodas
• Snorkel gear, instruction, flotation devices - assures you an enjoyable, safe, comfortable and family friendly snorkeling experience.

Easy-off, easy-on boat, both from the dock and in and out of the water.

Hydrophone to listen to whales and dolphins...

Expert, educated crew

Tour time:
• Three+ hours
• Departure time 8:00 am.
• Check-in time 7:30 am (must be at the boat bythis time)

Tour price:
• $115 per person
• Ages 7 and up recommended, 3+ yrs required

Driving Directions

8:30 am

The intimacy of the most exclusive, luxurious year-round whale and dolphin watch / snorkel tour available in Hawaii, because you care - and if its worth doing, its worth doing right - 6 people max per cruise - the least expensive private cruise for your group in Hawaii, or, immediate friendships among fellow travelers.

Be part of the cause - participate in wildlife sightings; help determine species, count the number sighted, contribute photos to our photo identification catalogs, etc. Cruise highlights include:

Newest Yacht in Hawaii! - twin hulls glide over the ocean, if there's animals out there, we find em - in style. Impeccable track record, 100% marine mammal sighting rates. Dare we say sightings guaranteed?
• Dolphin Encounters
• Swimming with Dolphins (due to high impact, swimming with spinner dolphins will only be by request, and only if both safe and sane to do so - for dolphins and you)
•Year round Whale Watching on Oahu!
• Snorkel with Sea Turtles in habitats rivaling a National Geographic special
• Submerge with tropical reef fish endemic to the Hawaii Islands. See white tip reef sharks (no cage required)!

•Perfect for first-time snorkelers' with the extra personal attention of a small group guide
• Great for advanced snorkelers' - without large-group limits
• Expert Educated Crew -Hosted by Wild Side's marine wildlife biologist founders. These long-term residents of the coastline posses innate local knowledge, humor and Aloha. Constantly in search of the "Perfect Day" of new finds, premium snorkeling, and optimal encounters - unparalleled quality is ensured

Miss the shot? Send us an email and we'll send you a link to everything we shot that day, above and underwater ($25 "shipping and handling"). We take photos of all wildlife encountered for photo identification purposes.

Tours musically accompanied by the sounds of the whales or dolphins in real time, by use of state of the art hydrophone, broadcast over built-in stereo system

(Wild Side Best of the West review by John Fischer - About.com)

Day-cruise includes:
•Lunch - Local First, Organic Whenever Possible, with Aloha Always
• Assortment of drinks on ice, water, iced cappuccino, juice etc.
• Snorkel gear, one-on-one instruction, flotation devices.

Give back! A portion of all proceeds are donated to the Wild Dolphin Foundation, they also get our data gathered while underway.

$195 per person

12 years old and up welcome

Please be aware that relative to the ease of the catamaran used for the Morning Wildlife Cruise, the Best of the West adventure may be difficult to board (both from the dock or from in the water) for people who have impaired mobility issues. Please consider this upon booking.

3 1/2 + hours on the water

Elite 6 passenger maximum

8:30 am departure

8:00am check-in (must be at the boat by this time)

Driving Directions

What is the difference between the Best of the West and the Morning Wildlife Cruise?

Sunset - Full Moon or Stargazing Sails:

There is nothing more tranquil and romantic than a Hawaii sunset sail. Enjoy the soft symphony of hues painting a Hawaii sunset. Unwind, re-invigorate, and catch a kiss or two on the Pacific.

Depart one hour before sunset, 2 1/2 hour duration, see our sunset charter page for specific full moon, stargazing or meteor shower, eclipse dates. Although we may very well view marine life, we remain onboard during night sails.

$95 per person.

Includes: Dinner and non-alcoholic drinks (BYOB).

Driving Directions

Private Yacht Cruises - Comfort no matter where the day takes you - "Money can't buy you happiness, but it can buy you a yacht big enough to pull right up along side it" David Lee Roth

Offshore treks for large dolphin, whales, oceanic sharks and pelagic birds encounters, year round!

•Delicious, balanced meals - local grown, caught, seasonal.
• Snorkel gear, instruction, flotation devices

Reserve the 34 ft. yacht Alaka`i for your group of up to six people. For details on our best journey, exclusive to Wild Side, click on the Private Yacht Cruise above.

Half Day Adventures $1495 (for the boat)

Ocean Trekker Expeditions - Adventures at Sea coming in summer 2010

Basic Dolphins 101 - Or live-aboard immersion in the Life Aquatic? When three hours just aren't enough (Trip too short!).

In collaboration with the Wild Dolphin Foundation our Ocean Trekker Expeditions offers wildlife intensive adventures both above and under Hawaii's ocean world. Booking full or mutli-day journey's aboard our ocean-going yacht, "Nautilus", allow the "mainstream" attraction of "dolphin's, whale's and turtle's" with time to go offshore (or outer-island) into the less explored but more wonderous habitats of rare and unique wildlife, some endemic to Hawaii, some yet to be listed in reference or guidebooks.

$1095 per person (up to six) for the 3 day live-aboard adventure.

Inquire now for summer of 2010!

"We are committed to integrity and quality, leading in environmental stewardship and creating unforgettable memories for our guests."

Notice: Wild Side (complete terms and agreements) reserves the right to substitute vessels, and to seasonally modify departure and arrival times. Due to our popularity and limited group sizes, cancellations with less than 10 day notice and "No Shows" are subject to full charge. Prices quoted do not include state tax, harbor fees or fuel surcharge.

Although our sighting rates are at 90+% we cannot guarantee sightings, interaction with wild dolphins whales, snorkeling, nor ideal weather conditions. We reserve the right to not facilitate in-water OR shipboard encounters which we feel may compromise the well-being of our guests or ocean wildlife. All passengers are required to wear flotation devices.

Hawaii Smart Travel Tips

Reservation Office hours: 8-4 (Hawaii Standard TIme) Mon.- Fri.

Book online and receive a free digital copy of Wai'anae Drive Guide with tips on places to eat, sites to visit etc.

For specific details on each possibility, please click on the links below. Snorkeling on morning charters weather dependant during winter months.

Dolphin Tour l Whale Watching l Sea Turtle Travels l Night Sails l Hawaii Snorkeling l  Rates, Prices l Online Booking l Hawaii Wildlife PHOTOs l Volunteer Vacation Package l About Us

Frequently Asked Questions

Wild Side Specialty Tours on the island of Oahu:
Waianae Boat Harbor, Slip A5
Waianae Oahu 96792 (near Ko Olina Resort)
TEL (808) 306-7273
FAX (808) 668-4075
email: reservations@sailhawaii.com