Wild Side Professional Photo Packages One of the most meaningful takeaways from a Wild Side seaʻfari is the story your photos can tell—of wildlife, connection, and a moment in Hawaiʻi that is genuinely rare. Our professional photo packages are designed to capture those moments thoughtfully and responsibly, without pressure to decide in advance. How it [...]
Savor the Sea: A Wild Harvest Experience Taste the ocean. Help protect it.Introducing Savor the Sea — an ocean-to-table culinary adventure that lets you dive into Oʻahu’s ocean ecosystem in a way you’ve never experienced before. As part of our commitment to conservation and meaningful connection with the sea, we’ve launched this new add-on experience [...]
Rare Sighting of Albino Pygmy Killer Whale off Oʻahu’s West CoastEvery so often, the ocean offers a glimpse of something so rare, so otherworldly, it lingers in memory long after the waves settle. This spring, while cruising the deep blue off Waiʻanae, our Wild Side crew encountered just such a marvel: an albino pygmy killer whale.Pygmy [...]
Filming Locations West Oahu - Step Into the Movie Magic with Wild SideExperience the real-life locations from Disney's live-action Lilo & Stitch on the west coast of Oahu, near Ko Olina!🎥 Makaha Beach – Hawaiian Roller Coaster RideGet ready to surf through your childhood memories! Makaha Beach, featured in the famous “Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride” [...]
About Us Wild Side is a OG marine wildlife tour company based on Oahu’s west side. We specialize in intimate, conservation-minded encounters with Hawaii’s ocean life, offering high-end, personalized experiences with a deep connection to place and purpose. Position Summary We’re looking for a hands-on, highly organized Office & Marine Operations Manager to lead daily [...]
If you're chasing unforgettable ocean adventures, whale watching on Oahu should be at the top of your list. Every winter, Oahu transforms into a haven for majestic humpback whales as they migrate from Alaska to the warm Hawaiian waters to breed and calve. Whether you're a wildlife enthusiast or looking for a [...]
Top 10 Swimming with Dolphins Tips: Swimming with dolphins can be an exhilarating experience, but it's important to do so responsibly and safely. By following these tips, you can enjoy a memorable and respectful experience swimming with dolphins while contributing to their conservation and well-being. Here are some hot tips to enhance your experience: [...]
Citizen Science Oʻahu, Mālama Hawaiʻi In Hawai‘i, we have a proverb that says “He aliʻi ka ʻāina, he kauwā ke kanaka”: “The land is a chief, and man is its servant.” In our worldview, there is no separation between nature and people; just as the sea takes care of us, we take care of the [...]
Guided Sea Turtle Snorkeling Oahu, included in Best of the West and Wildlife in Depth Charters Our marine biologist crew sails you out for sensitive sea turtle connections on the "Wild Side" of Oahu. Summer months with calm waters and deserted beaches are the best time to the snorkel the turtle reef on [...]
