Ko Olina Snorkel Sail
Sail the smooth waters of Oahu's West Coast along side Hawaii dolphins and enjoy Oahu snorkeling at its finest! You'll appreciate the smooth, quiet, stable ride only a large 53' catamaran can provide along with wonderful snorkeling, delicious food, excellent service and the beautiful views of the towering Waianae mountain range.
Morning Ko Olina Dolphin & Snorkel
The emphasis of this trip is spent on sightseeing along the along the Leeward Coast where playful dolphins call home - just up the coast from Ko Olina Resort & Marina. Dolphins most often are soon in sight and ready to put on a show as the jump, spin and splash in the water. During the winter months (Dec-April), time is spent searching for Humpback whales, which are likely to come into sight! If dolphins are found, time is spent watching them play, then it's off to snorkel for about 30-45 minutes before sailing back to the resort. Snorkeling observation of dolphins depends on dolphin behavior and is at the captain's discretion.
Breakfast Menu: Muffins, croissants and other breakfast breads, mixed fruit salad, whole bananas, granola bars, coffee, milk, juice, water and soda.
Afternoon Ko Olina Dolphin & Snorkel
This trip emphasizes sailing and snorkeling for the guest seeking an active adventure. The trip begins with snorkeling and swimming after a brief sail. In-the-water time is longer on this trip than on the morning sail. If the dependable Hawaiian winds allow, swimming is followed by more sailing aboard the fast, sleek, stable catamaran.
Lunch Menu: Deli-style build your own sandwiches, chips, mixed fruit salad, whole bananas or oranges, baked dessert, juice, soda, water, beer and Koolina Cat's special mixed drinks (2 free alcoholic drinks per adult).
Details
Duration: 3 hours
Location: Departs from Ko Olina Marina
Time: Morning check-in at 8:30 am; Afternoon check-in at 1:30 pm
Schedule: 7 days a week
Children: 3 & under go FREE! 4-11 pay reduced rates.
What to Bring:
Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, sweatshirt or light jacket
NOTE: Dolphin sightings are not guaranteed. If ocean conditions do not allow for snorkeling, you will be notified prior to your tour. Children 3 years and younger are FREE.
Customer Review by Carolyn Jean Schwartz
Posted January 14, 2010
4 Activity Rating
4 Crew Rating
Customer Review by Robert Wilms
Posted August 30, 2007
5 Activity Rating
5 Crew Rating
Customer Review by Brenda L Cregor
Posted August 8, 2007
3 Activity Rating
5 Crew Rating
I am sorry, but the West Side of Oahu is just not that pretty. It is very industrial. I wish, in the end, I had held out, or better planned my time, so I could have sailed on the south east side of the island near Hanauma Bay.
Customer Review by LaNida Thomas
Posted December 12, 2006
4 Activity Rating
5 Crew Rating
Everything was very good except the dolphins would not cooperate.
Customer Review by Christopher Edmonds
Posted November 20, 2006
5 Activity Rating
5 Crew Rating
Beyond our expectations. Great trip.
Customer Review by Doremy Tyrrell
Posted August 23, 2006
5 Activity Rating
5 Crew Rating
no suggestions, the crew were GREAT!!
Customer Review by saundra phillips
5 Activity Rating
5 Crew Rating
The crew did a fabulous job. The Captain was awesome & even took us to find a pod of dolphins & follow them for awhile. I had my doubts because th weather was cold & cloudy, but it was sstill one of the highlights of our vacation!
Customer Review by Barbara Swazey
3 Activity Rating
3 Crew Rating
Crew was friendly/knowledgeable and the boat beautiful. Although it was dissapointing to be taken to a beach to snorkel - the advertisement should have made it clear that we would not be snorkeling a real reef in open water but instead moored about 100 ft. behind a power plant. That was a dissapointment and I would probably not use this service again as a result.
Customer Review by Michael Pillow
5 Activity Rating
5 Crew Rating
It was great! I didn't know how much easier it would be snorkling off a boat than trying to go in the water from land. They had all the equipment and made sure it fit.
Customer Review by Aimee M Chow
3 Activity Rating
3 Crew Rating
Customer Review by Beverly Harris
5 Activity Rating
5 Crew Rating
It was wonderful. I ended up having to reschedule this excursion, and the staff was very accommodating and friendly. My husband and I really liked the captain and his crew and the the scenery was amazing. Everyone was really nice and helpful and it was one of the most relaxing, beautiful days we spent in a hawaii. We saw dolphins and the only thing that could have made this experience out of this world was if we were able to swim with the dolphins. This excursion in magnificent!
Customer Review by Sheila A Strunk
2 Activity Rating
4 Crew Rating
We were somewhat disappointed with the overall experience, given the price. We have taken other snorkeling trips in Hawaii, and this was not nearly as good as some of our other trips. The location of the snorkeling spot (near a power plant) was not very attractive, fish were limited, time was short. Quality of equipment was good, but we had a child with us and there were no life vests or other accomodations for a child. Only one brief stop was made for dolphon watching. The crew was very friendly and tried to be accomodating.
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