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“ On Saturday 12/3/22, we embarked on the Oahu Catamaran Cruise Wildlife, Snorkeling and a Hawaiian Meal cruise. ” in 39 reviews

“ Captain Jim and his crew made sure we knew the safety protocols but still had fun with us and we felt safe & taken care of. ” in 8 reviews

“ Most people would get frustrated with that, but she was kind and helpful through the whole process). ” in 8 reviews

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Whether you're looking for a dolphin- and whale-watching adventure or just a gentle sightseeing boat tour, Ocean Joy Cruises offers something for locals and visitors alike. This family-run company, founded in 2003, has been utilizing the latest in technology and the most enthusiastic service to provide guests with the most breathtaking cruises along the West Coast of Oahu, HI, for over ten years. To truly experience the entire beauty of Hawaii, you need to see it from both the land and the sea. Take in the beautiful landscape of the island while sailing alongside dolphins, whales, and sea turtles aboard one of Ocean Joy Cruises. From morning calm and afternoon adventure cruises to sunset snorkeling and private charters, no matter what kind of Hawaiian vibe you're searching for, the upbeat staff aboard Ocean Joy Cruises will be able to provide it to you. Other cruise highlights include: * Hot Local Hawaiian-Style Buffet Meal * Spacious Cabins With Padded Seating * Transportation To & From Waikiki Hotels * Professional Photos Of Your Cruise Even if you've never been aboard a boat before or are worried about being a beginner snorkeler, the staff aboard Ocean Joy Cruises is there to give you instructional guidance and make you feel comfortable. With price options for everyone from adults to infants and more than one cruise every day, Ocean Joy Cruises will have an option that works for you and your schedule. See more of Hawaii than just what's on land... …

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Fantastic trip. The captain and crew were so friendly and helped the kids with all their snorkel gear. It was a great experience for everyone. We saw whales, dolphins, turtles, and plenty of fish.

BEST Snorkel Cruise we have taken on Oahu so far! Awesome soft deck! Beautiful Bar! Amazing Gourmet Hawaiian Food for lunch! I'm talking Terriyaki Chicken, pulled pork and rice people! My husband and I both felt it tasted better than some luaus we have been to! The snorkel time in the water was amazing! The fish are beautiful! We saw a sea turtle and thanks to our amazing photographer Mani, we were able to capture the whole experience forever without any worry! Captain Jerry and his whole crew were so kind and friendly, it felt like stepping aboard a friend's boat.... Amazing experience! I highly recommend!

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Mar 25, 2024

Aloha Cynthia, We are so happy you enjoyed your cruise! Captain Jerry, Photographer Mani and the crew are the best, and we are very proud of our Hot Hawaiian buffet. We sincerely appreciate your feedback and hope to cruise with you and your husband again soon! Until next time, a hui hou!

For our last day on the island, we went out for the dolphin/whale watching & snorkling. What a wonderful day on the water! Crew is fantastic, super friendly and helpful. The hot lunch onboard was a very pleasant surprise, especially with the island drinks. We got an amazing close-up view of some very curious dolphins, some great snorkling with lots of fish, and a wonderful memory to top off our trip!

Mother & baby dolphin following our catamaran

I booked a morning calm snorkeling trip in November through Tripadvisor while visiting Oahu. I could not have asked for a better excursion. Pickup from my hotel was flawless. The boat was beautiful - well equipped with plenty of room to move around and stretch out. (And a very clean bathroom). I've certainly had better snorkeling experiences in other places, but snorkeling options close to Oahu are limited. Two highlights of the excursion for me were lunch -- delicious, Hawaiian BBQ, and the photographer, who captured pretty great underwater photos for anyone that asked.

Great adventure. Thank you Captain Patrick, Jace, and Spencer. Sorry I cannot recall the name of the other crew member. We did the morning snorkeling tour. Loved it. We saw dolphins, turtle, and lots of fish. Crew was amazing and very helpful. The food and beverages were great. I highly recommend cruising with them. We had a wonderful l time and hope to do it again one day. Very nice boat. Parking was very easy at the marina!!!

My boyfriend and I purchased a Groupon for a 3.5 hr snorkel catamaran cruise out of Ko'Olina (west/leeward side of island). Make sure to call them to receive the link/info for parking, as the Ko'Olina marina requires pre-paid parking at $28 for the day (no hourly options). As follows, I'd suggest walking to the nearby Aulani Hotel, lagoon, or shopping afterwards to get the most for your parking money. The crew was so kind and helpful, and we spotted dolphins, a whale and her calf, and a sea turtle. They made a big deal of trying to find wildlife for us to see. We had 1 hr in the water of snorkeling which was plenty, and the crew brought some fish food to encourage plenty of fish to hang out near the boat. You can purchase access to all photos from the trip for only $40 (digital download link emailed), which was a great deal considering you could always ask the photographer Manny at any point (even underwater) to take pictures of you. The food and drinks were delicious, and there were ample options. They also served water, drinks, coffee, and a delicious bread pudding (it was amazing) for the morning cruise. They cruise rather slowly through the water and slow down before even moderately sized waves, making the trip more enjoyable, especially for those who get sea sick like me. Tips: - Bring a towel as they do not provide them - You will have to remove your shoes before getting on the boat

On Saturday 12/3/22, we embarked on the Oahu Catamaran Cruise Wildlife, Snorkeling and a Hawaiian Meal cruise. We booked through TripAdvisor and it was very easy, there were lots of reviews, and photos. It was also very easy to communicate on TripAdvisor with the business when I had questions. Once we got to the meeting spot we were greeted and directed to our group swiftly. Everyone in the crew was extremely friendly, kind, and sweet. My friend and I got to chat with all of the crew members during the cruise. They all were full of energy, telling us fun or interesting facts about Oahu and the dolphins. We were able to see many dolphins from the boat right as we got out to sea. It was so amazing and cool! We had 4 jumps into the water to search for dolphins. Although we didn't see any close up it was still super fun and great to snorkel that much. We also got to snorkel for 45 min looking for turtles. I was able to see 4 turtles! And sometimes they surfaced so they got really close to us. Overall, the crew was very knowledgeable, fun, generous, interesting, and genuine! Highly recommend going on this tour and I highly recommend purchasing the photos from their professional photographer. What a lovely and awesome cruise!

We brought our grandkids and their parents on this cruise/snorkel. I was worried about it being crowded based on past reviews. Luckily, there were only 30 people on the boat. Capacity is 49, and let me tell you, if there were 49 on the boat it would have been way to crowded. We were the morning cruise, I definitely recommend morning as it was calm and not in the hottest part of the day. Snorkeling was good, not life changing, but they fed the fish to attract them so that helped. After snorkeling we ate salad, white rice, teriyaki chicken, pulled pork, and fruit. It was ALL very good, I was pretty surprised and ate it all even though I wasn't really hungry. After eating we drove back out to where we had been earlier because dolphins were spotted there. It was very cool, spinner dolphins everywhere - the grandkids loved it! It made us five minutes late getting back for the afternoon cruise, but so worth it (BTW, the afternoon cruise had maybe 15 people max). The grandkids also loved seeing a turtle while snorkeling. The crew was amazing, drinks were strong and plentiful, and all on board were pretty happy with the cruise. Beyond their control is that the Waianae coast is not a beautiful coast compared to most places in Hawaii, so don't expect to be knocked out. Just go and have fun!

We did the morning calm snorkeling cruise and wow. Let's just say everything from the boat, crew, food and drinks (alcohol included?) was top tier. We saw so many dolphins. We swam with turtles and beautiful fish, and our 2 and 5 year olds had the time of their lives!

Highly recommend these guys! The trip was exceptional included lunch and drinks! We saw spinner dolphins and were able to snorkel with fish and turtles. The boat is exquisite!

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Ocean Joy Cruises - Morning Calm & Afternoon Adventure Cruises

Come aboard the Kai Oli Oli, a spacious catamaran, and enjoy a cruise along Oahu's scenic west shore. Get your cameras ready because we might see dolphins, whales (in season), green sea turtles and flying fish along the way!

Roundtrip transportation from Waikiki area hotels is available as an add-on or you can choose to drive to the Ko Olina Marina yourself from where the boat departs.

During the cruise, you’ll also learn more about the history of the island, as well as Hawaii’s spinner dolphins, who are known for their playful behavior and leaps and spins. After an exciting ride up the coast, you can enjoy an hour of snorkeling just off the Ka'ena cliffs near Oahu's northwesternmost tip - where the only access is by boat or hiking.

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• Fun snorkeling cruise along Oahu’s scenic west shore
• Choose between the Morning Calm Cruise or the Afternoon Adventure Cruise
• Swim and snorkel in the beautiful blue water of Makua
• See unspoiled coral reefs and many colorful tropical fish
• Super clean and very spacious change rooms/restrooms
• 6 warm freshwater showers
• Spacious and comfortable cabin
• Never more than 12 passengers to every crew member = personal attention

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• High-grade snorkeling equipment with optical lenses, soft silicone seals and padded split-fins provided
• Instructional guidance for beginners
• Bottled water, juices, soft drinks and up to 4 alcoholic beverages (beer, wine, margaritas and Mai Tais)
• Delicious lunch included
• Hawaiian-style teriyaki chicken
• Kalua pig (pulled pork)
• Fresh garden green salad with house En Fuego dressing 
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• Fresh chopped pineapple
• Fresh taro buns
• Warm Hawaiian Poi Bread Pudding w/ Macadamia Sauce
• Unlimited Non-Alcoholic Drinks (Beverages include water, juices, and soft drinks.)
• Alcoholic Drinks (Limit 4 per adult – alcoholic beverages include beer, wine, mai tais and margaritas.)

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There’s hardly a better way to absorb Moscow’s atmosphere than on a ship sailing up and down the Moskva River. While complicated ticketing, loud music and chilling winds might dampen the anticipated fun, this checklist will help you to enjoy the scenic views and not fall into common tourist traps.

How to find the right boat?

There are plenty of boats and selecting the right one might be challenging. The size of the boat should be your main criteria.

Plenty of small boats cruise the Moskva River, and the most vivid one is this yellow Lay’s-branded boat. Everyone who has ever visited Moscow probably has seen it.

This option might leave a passenger disembarking partially deaf as the merciless Russian pop music blasts onboard. A free spirit, however, will find partying on such a vessel to be an unforgettable and authentic experience that’s almost a metaphor for life in modern Russia: too loud, and sometimes too welcoming. Tickets start at $13 (800 rubles) per person.

Bigger boats offer smoother sailing and tend to attract foreign visitors because of their distinct Soviet aura. Indeed, many of the older vessels must have seen better days. They are still afloat, however, and getting aboard is a unique ‘cultural’ experience. Sometimes the crew might offer lunch or dinner to passengers, but this option must be purchased with the ticket. Here is one such  option  offering dinner for $24 (1,490 rubles).

If you want to travel in style, consider Flotilla Radisson. These large, modern vessels are quite posh, with a cozy restaurant and an attentive crew at your service. Even though the selection of wines and food is modest, these vessels are still much better than other boats.

Surprisingly, the luxurious boats are priced rather modestly, and a single ticket goes for $17-$32 (1,100-2,000 rubles); also expect a reasonable restaurant bill on top.

How to buy tickets?

Women holding photos of ships promise huge discounts to “the young and beautiful,” and give personal invitations for river tours. They sound and look nice, but there’s a small catch: their ticket prices are usually more than those purchased online.

“We bought tickets from street hawkers for 900 rubles each, only to later discover that the other passengers bought their tickets twice as cheap!”  wrote  (in Russian) a disappointed Rostislav on a travel company website.

Nevertheless, buying from street hawkers has one considerable advantage: they personally escort you to the vessel so that you don’t waste time looking for the boat on your own.

Prices start at $13 (800 rubles) for one ride, and for an additional $6.5 (400 rubles) you can purchase an unlimited number of tours on the same boat on any given day.

Flotilla Radisson has official ticket offices at Gorky Park and Hotel Ukraine, but they’re often sold out.

Buying online is an option that might save some cash. Websites such as  this   offer considerable discounts for tickets sold online. On a busy Friday night an online purchase might be the only chance to get a ticket on a Flotilla Radisson boat.

This  website  (in Russian) offers multiple options for short river cruises in and around the city center, including offbeat options such as ‘disco cruises’ and ‘children cruises.’ This other  website  sells tickets online, but doesn’t have an English version. The interface is intuitive, however.

Buying tickets online has its bad points, however. The most common is confusing which pier you should go to and missing your river tour.

“I once bought tickets online to save with the discount that the website offered,” said Igor Shvarkin from Moscow. “The pier was initially marked as ‘Park Kultury,’ but when I arrived it wasn’t easy to find my boat because there were too many there. My guests had to walk a considerable distance before I finally found the vessel that accepted my tickets purchased online,” said the man.

There are two main boarding piers in the city center:  Hotel Ukraine  and  Park Kultury . Always take note of your particular berth when buying tickets online.

Where to sit onboard?

Even on a warm day, the headwind might be chilly for passengers on deck. Make sure you have warm clothes, or that the crew has blankets ready upon request.

The glass-encased hold makes the tour much more comfortable, but not at the expense of having an enjoyable experience.

Getting off the boat requires preparation as well. Ideally, you should be able to disembark on any pier along the way. In reality, passengers never know where the boat’s captain will make the next stop. Street hawkers often tell passengers in advance where they’ll be able to disembark. If you buy tickets online then you’ll have to research it yourself.

There’s a chance that the captain won’t make any stops at all and will take you back to where the tour began, which is the case with Flotilla Radisson. The safest option is to automatically expect that you’ll return to the pier where you started.

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Looking for a great way to see majestic Humpback whales during your Oahu vacation? Come visit us at Ocean Joy Cruises and take a boat tour to see some whales!

OAHU WHALE WATCHING TOURS

Embark on an enchanting journey with Ocean Joy Cruises to witness the grandeur of Humpback whales in their natural habitat on our extraordinary Oahu whale-watching tours. Immerse yourself in the tranquil beauty of Oahu’s coastline as you set sail with us, and behold the awe-inspiring humpback whales that grace our waters. Ocean Joy Cruises proudly offers some of the finest whale-watching experiences near Waianae, Ewa Beach, Ko Olina, and Makakilo!

Our knowledgeable guides will lead you on an educational and environmentally conscious adventure, providing insights into the life and conservation efforts of these magnificent creatures. Join us for an unforgettable experience that not only brings you up close to these gentle giants but also contributes to their preservation. Reserve your Whale Watching tour with Ocean Joy Cruises today, and allow us to introduce you to the captivating world of humpback whales in their pristine ocean sanctuary.

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The main whales you can see while visiting Oahu are Humpback Whales.

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You can see whales on various beaches and boat tours. Sightseeing boat tours are a great way to get away from the crowded beaches and increase your chances of seeing whales in Hawaii.

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