Reviews for Swim with Wild Dolphins and Snorkel: Oahu Catamaran Tour

If you're looking for an unforgettable adventure in Oahu, Iruka Hawaii Dolphin Snorkeling Tours is an absolute must! From the moment we set sail, the crew was warm, professional, and eager to make the experience unforgettable. We had the rare opportunity to snorkel alongside graceful sea turtles, playful dolphins, and even spotted a majestic humpback whale—an experience that left us in awe. The waters were crystal clear, and the team ensured we felt safe and comfortable throughout the entire tour. While you might not encounter the exact same marine life on your trip, rest assured that no matter what, you'll have an incredible time exploring Oahu’s oceanic wonders with this amazing crew!

Our family had an incredible time on the Iruka dolphin and snorkeling tour on Christmas Day with Stef, Gaylen, and Joanna. From the moment we arrived, the crew made everyone feel welcome, safe, and excited for the experience ahead. Even our first timers felt completely at ease thanks to the clear instructions, patience, and genuine care shown by the team. Being out on the water together as a family made the day even more special, and the experience exceeded every expectation. We were fortunate enough to see dolphins up close, along with seals and turtles, and the absolute highlight was spotting three humpback whales. Watching them in their natural environment was unforgettable and truly magical. This tour was the perfect way to spend Christmas, creating memories we will talk about for years to come. Huge thanks to Stef, Gaylen, and Joanna for an amazing, well-run, and joyful experience. Highly recommend Iruka to families, first timers, and anyone looking for a meaningful ocean adventure.

I came to Oahu with friends and decided to stay a few extra days solo! On my last day, I booked a tour with Iruka and it was truly one of the best days of my life!! I couldn’t help being emotional at how beautiful the energy was, from the people on the boat to the creatures. It was the most perfect day!!! The weather was amazing and the staff was extremely personable. I am in my first trimester of pregnancy so I struggled with some sickness, but each crew member made sure I was okay. Geylen specifically went above and beyond to ensure I had an amazing experience. She got me ginger chews and looked out for me the whole time. I felt so taken care of. Everyone was attentive to the details and so friendly. 🩵🩵🩵 We saw dolphins, humpbacks, sea turtles, and fish. It was so magical!!! Will definitely be bringing my son and hubby back in the future. Thank you again to Geylen and her hospitality, alongside the rest of the Iruka crew. You guys are awesome !!!

Amazing experience! Grace is an awesome captain. She always kept the boat facing the whales and is super nice. Tanner is also awesome and did a great job of spotting the whales for us and was overall very fun and pleasant.

Captain Shanti was amazing & an extremely proficient sailor, also very sexy 😍. We found the dolphins only once & I wasn't able to see them because I was getting anxiety breathing through the snorkel. I forget the name of who came & saved me, he is white & it was either Lucas or Travis, excellent swimmer. Ziya is truly sweet & caring ... also very handsome 😍 I didn't have much interaction with Laura & Tim but they were very knowledgeable about ocean life & helpful with safety & use of gear. Also whichever the other one was that was not white between Lucas & Travis was very nice & helpful getting me back onto the boat .. very handsome as well 😍. I had a good time even though all I eventually saw were some tropical fish at the coral reef, it was somewhat easier the second time going out of the boat. Maybe in the future I can come back with my husband & actually be calm enough to see the dolphins. ❤️

I had a really enjoyable experience on the Oahu swim with dolphins tour. Even though we didn’t end up swimming directly with the dolphins, the overall journey was incredibly comfortable and well worth it. We were lucky enough to see so much marine life during the trip — multiple pods of dolphins, whales, a tiger shark, sea turtles, and even an eagle ray. Just being able to observe all of these animals in their natural environment was amazing and made the experience feel very special. The crew was friendly and made sure everyone felt relaxed and safe throughout the tour. Toward the end, we also got to enjoy the water slide, along with hot cocoa and sandwiches, which was a perfect way to wrap up the day. Overall, it was a smooth, memorable, and relaxing ocean experience. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who wants to enjoy Hawaii’s marine life and have a fun time on the water.

WOW! Cannot recommend this tour enough. It was AWESOME! We were looked after by the crew Jason, Drew and Yuya who had excelled knowledge and made the day really fun ! We saw so many dolphins and got to swim with them too, thanks to the crew. We then saw many sea turtles and fish with the most beautiful view of the mountains over the water. We were on the speed boat which was more private and allowed us to jump in the water as soon as we spotted dolphins. 10/10 would do again!!!!!!!!!

What an unforgettable experience! I feel so grateful to the entire crew—Captain Shanti, First Mate Tim, Travis, Lucas, Drew and I believe Sarah. They were absolutely outstanding. Not only did they make us feel incredibly welcome, but they kept us laughing the whole time. I’m also so thankful for the amazing people who were on the boat with us, their good energy truly made the day even more special.A huge shout-out to Yuya, the photographer. The photos he took are out of this world, and he even caught an octopus and let us hold it! It was a 10000/10 experience from start to finish. We saw so many dolphins up close, and the reef was bursting with beautiful fish and turtles. It was so magical I actually cried.This is genuinely an experience I will never forget. I’m already thinking about booking again before I leave!

Loved this tour and the whole crew! Gaylen was honestly the sweetest and most helpful! I enjoyed talking with her she gave us information about the wildlife, the island, and just so many insightful facts. We drove until we found dolphins and even when they moved we got back on boat and tried again. They really did their best to make sure we swam with the dolphins. Once that was done we went closer to the reef and saw turtles and many fish. Sandwich was very yummy and came with chips. All around a great experience I would come again!

We had the most incredible experience swimming with dolphins with Iruka Dolphin Swim! From start to finish, the staff were absolutely amazing. They were so knowledgeable, friendly, and genuinely passionate about what they do. Not only did we get to swim with dolphins, but they also found whales, turtles, and so many beautiful fish along the way. It truly felt like a once-in-a-lifetime ocean adventure. I did get a bit of motion sickness during the trip, and the crew went above and beyond to take care of me. They were so kind and attentive — they honestly treated me like a princess and made sure I was comfortable the entire time. A huge shout out to Koa, Peter, Lucas, Travis, Gaylen, Katie, and Yugi — you all made the day so special! Gaylen you were incredibly kind to me and made me feel like ohana. I’ll never forget that warmth and care. I can’t recommend Iruka enough. If you’re thinking about doing this experience, book it — you won’t regret it! 🐬🌊✨