Best Experience with Oahu Dolphin Tours
~Man’s Best Ocean-Dwelling Friend~
Best Dolphin Tour O’ahu – included in Best of the West and Wildlife in Depth Charters
Eco-Friendly Dolphin Watching and Swimming with Wild Dolphins in Their Natural Habitat
Year-round, daily, the Oahu dolphin encounter portion of the charter may also include swimming with wild dolphins swim, green sea turtle encounters – reef snorkeling tours and whale watching.
Learn from Nature with Marine Biologists
Our guided dolphin tours departing near Ko Olina give you a deep dive into dolphin behavior, their oceanic ecosystem, and the conservation challenges they face. Observe dolphins in their natural resting zones, where they socialize and nurture their young.
Support Dolphin Conservation in Oahu
By joining our O’ahu dolphin tours departing near Ko Olina’s Four Seasons, Disney Aulani and Marriott Timeshares you’re not just embarking on an adventure—you’re also contributing to the Wild Dolphin Foundation. Your participation helps fund critical conservation work to protect dolphins and their habitats around Oahu.
“Wow! Whales, dolphins, turtles…we saw (and learned a bit more) about them all during our 3-hour Best of the West dolphin tour. Our group loved the vast knowledge that the crew shared with us, and the small tour group and the flexible itinerary worked out to be a real advantage. The boat was very clean and well maintained and offered a small cabin area for shade as well as a bathroom; lunch was simple but tasty. I would definitely recommend heading out on the water with Wild Side. Thanks for a memorable afternoon!.“
– Nicole M 2025
Our Dolphin Tours May Include:
Viewing of Spinner, Bottlenose, Rough-toothed or Spotted Dolphins – False Killer Whales and Pilot whales – or any of the 18 species of toothed whales and six baleen whales! Frequency Sighting Chart
Swimming with dolphins (on the dolphin’s terms)
Snorkeling with green sea turtles and tropical reef fish
Hawaii’s dolphins are not only entrancing and fun to watch — they are vital members of Hawaii’s delicate ocean ecosystem and deeply rooted in Hawaiian culture.
For over 30 years, the team at Wild Side has been living alongside and studying Hawaii’s dolphins, building a deep respect and understanding for their behaviors and needs. Rather than chasing encounters, we prioritize respectful observation, allowing for authentic and often awe-inspiring interactions — when the dolphins choose to engage.
While we enjoy an impressive 90–95% sighting rate, encounters with wild dolphins are never guaranteed. Their well-being comes first. Our tours follow the World Cetacean Alliance (WCA) WCA General Principles for Whale watching , ensuring your experience supports long-term dolphin conservation.
We invite you to learn more about how to choose a dolphin or whale watching tour — because a company’s ethics don’t just shape your experience, they directly impact the animals. When we treat them with care, we help ensure these unforgettable creatures will continue to thrive in Hawaiian waters for generations to come.
