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If you want to swim with wild dolphins in Hawaii, leave it up to us! Dolphin & You

Tour Information

Tour Details

The most popular tour that Dolphins and You conduct is hands down, The Dolphin Tour!  We would like to offer you a little introduction of the things you will encounter during our dolphin tour.  For more info, please check out  MORE TOURS.

Our fun crew

All our staff at Dolphin and You are fun people who have a passion for the sea. They will share their expertise, whether it be playing the ukulele, dancing hula, or tatoos.  Let go and have fun!  

 

E' Hoi Mai Ceremony

Before leaving the dock, we all take part in the E' Hoi Mai Ceremony.  The song is written in the 20th century by Edith Kanaole.  The song is written with hopes that all things return to their original shape, and prayers for knowledge from the Heavens.  We sing this song and present flowers in hopes of a safe journey and to meet dolphins swimming in the sea.

 

Swim with Dolphins

Most of the dolphins you will encounter in this region is the slightly smaller Spinner Dolphin, which gets it's name for spinning while jumping in the air. They will allow you to swim this close, if you approach them slowly.  Listen to the crew's advice to get really close to the dolphins!

 

Snorkeling

After swimming with the dolphins, we move to a location where lots of tropical fish and sea turtles gather.  A lot of colorful fish will come to greet you.  Don't forget your underwater camera!

 

Swim with the Honu (Turtle)

The Hawaiian people regard sea turtles as guardians of the sea.  The turtles are protected by the Endangered Species Act and cannot be touched. Let's respect them by not chasing after them or touching them!

 

Kayak Surfing

If you become tired or cold from swimming, ride the kayak.  You can take a lazy ride with your buddy.  On a day with good surf, our local staff will take you

 

Hamburger on board

The Captain grills special burgers while you swim, snorkel and kayak.  Happiness is when you are greeted back on board by a hot and delicious burger!

 

Hula Lesson

Once back on land, let's learn hula from a real Kumu Hula (Hula Master)! Dancing hula on green grass under a blue sky is an experience you will not soon forget.  Kaholo along with the ukulele!

 

E hō mai (i) ka ʻike mai luna mai ē
ʻO nā mea huna noʻeau o nā mele ē
E hō mai, e hō mai, e hō mai ē (a)

 

Give forth knowledge from above
Every little bit of wisdom contained in song
Give forth, give forth, oh give forth

 

Edith Kanakaole