Oahu Catamaran Cruise: Wildlife, Snorkeling and a Hawaiian Meal
Head to the country side of Oahu's West coast where years of minimal development helped to bolster and maintain a flourishing abundance of marine life, coral reefs, and clear water. We visit areas frequented by pods of dolphins and turtles and many other sea life. Humpback whales migrate here annually from Alaska during our winter months of November and April putting on a show for our guests. Snorkel in the warm, crystal clear blue waters that you've seen in movies then enjoy a prepackaged Hawaiian meal on us.
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If you need transportation, please ensure you choose the tour option with transportation added. Hotel Pick-Ups are as follows: (Times are in order of morning, afternoon, and sunset transit options) 1: Ala Moana (Mahukona) 5:45AM // 10:00AM // 2:00PM 2: Hawaii Prince (Holomoana) 5:50AM //10:05AM // 2:05PM 3: Hilton Hawn Village (Grand Islander Bus Depot on Paoa Pl.) 5:55AM // 10:10AM // 2:10PM 4: Hale Koa (Kalia Rd. Trolley Stop) 6:00AM // 10:15AM // 2:15PM 5: Ambassador Hotel (Namahana) 6:05AM // 10:20AM // 2:20PM 6: Hokulani (Lewers St.) 6:10AM // 10:25AM // 2:25PM 7: Ilima Hotel (Nohonani St.) 6:25AM // 10:40AM // 2:40PM 8: Hyatt Regency (Koa Ave.) 6:30AM // 10:45AM // 2:45PM 9: Alohilani (Koa/Liliuokalani) 6:35AM // 10:50AM // 2:50PM 10: Waikiki Beach Marriott (Paoakalani) 6:40AM // 10:55AM // 2:55PM
Additional Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We can accept collapsible wheelchairs and small umbrella strollers but they will be stored at the marina during the cruise. Wheelchair guests must be able to walk up a short flight of steps onto the bus and boat.
Includes
- Local guide
- Reef Safe Sunscreen lotion, ginger pills
- Hawaiian meal- Please notify Ocean Joy Cruises with any dietary concerns.
- Beverages (both alcoholic and nonalcoholic)
- Use of snorkels, masks, fins, flotation vests, flotation noodles
- Roundtrip Transportation is available for $35.00 per person from select Waikiki Hotels.
Special Instructions
Itinerary
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Estimated Time : 210 minutes
Travel by our complimentary round trip transportation from Waikiki on a comfortable air-conditioned motor-coach to the marina where you will board our 61-foot (18.5-meter) Kai OliOli catamaran for your 3.5-hour cruise. You can choose from three departure times — morning, afternoon, or sunset — to suit your schedule. Once we depart the marina, we’ll head north along the pristine western coast of Oahu to look for dolphins, whales (seasonal), flying fish, green sea turtles, and admire the beautiful unspoiled scenery. When your captain locates a pod of dolphins or whales, your boat stops to allow you to get an excellent view of the mighty mammals from the spacious deck. Your expert crew can answer any questions that you may have about the animals you see. Afterward, your captain steers the boat into a special spot for snorkeling. We provide your snorkel gear and detailed safety and snorkeling instructions. We have a roomy, comfortable sitting area with wide steps to allow you to comfortably put your gear on and easily wade into the water. Once in, marvel at colorful corals and multitudes of fish for an hour of snorkeling with guides available to assist you with fish identification and safety. Back on the boat, you can rinse off in one of the boat’s four warm, freshwater showers. Two changing rooms and restrooms are also available. Once the snorkelers return to the boat, the crew serves a sumptuous Hawaiian buffet that includes teriyaki chicken, kalua pig (pulled pork), tossed salad, rice and fresh fruit along with your choice of beer, wine, mai tai, or margarita (up to four alcoholic drinks included). As you enjoy your meal, we begin a leisurely cruise back to the marina. Throughout the cruise Throughout the tour, we serve unlimited bottled water and soft drinks while your captain and crew share the history and legends of the Waianae Coast. A professional photographer takes photos both above and under water which you have the option to purchase back at the dock before you depart.
Admission Ticket Included