Are you hoping your next vacation will be exciting, mind-opening, and a little bit magical? If your plans are still up in the air, perhaps you’ll consider exploring the deep blue sea — and saying hello to the dolphins of Hawaii!

Ko Olina Ocean Adventures gives snorkelers the chance to meet wild spinner dolphins in a way that’s safe for both dolphins and humans. With their passive and non-intrusive encounter strategy, all you have to do is hold still — and these intelligent and beautiful creatures will come over and explore you.

If your next vacation includes Kapolei, here’s why dolphin watching is worth the experience:

Better Than Captivity

One of the most significant reasons people love Ko Olina Ocean Adventures is their commitment to eco-friendly recreation. Part of that means respecting the local wildlife, which is why their dolphin snorkel tour has been such a success. The wild spinner dolphins come up to snorkelers because they’re naturally curious — no feeding or other forms of coercion are used!

Engage With History

Spinner dolphins have been swimming along the shores of Hawaii for almost a thousand years. Known in the Hawaiian language as Nai`a, these playful creatures frequently approach boats and love showing off their agility and acrobatics. Ancient Hawaiians considered them on equal footing with humans — and even now, residents of Hawaii strive to treat them with the highest respect. The safety and health of these incredible animals are of the utmost importance to Ko Olina Ocean Adventures, which is why they enforce strict guidelines for non-intrusive interactions; dolphin watching and snorkeling tours are always on the dolphins’ terms.

Ko Olina Ocean Adventures is a proud member of the Hawaii Ecotourism Association. To learn more about their dolphin watching and snorkeling tours, or other fun activities in Kapolei, give them a call at (808) 396-2068, or visit their website for details.