Oahu offers some of the best opportunities to get up close and personal with the island’s sea life. Whether you’re looking for swimming with dolphins or whale watching from a ship, we will take a look at Oahu’s best deep sea adventures.
Scuba Diving
- If you want to explore the deep sea‘s around Oahu, then you got to go deep. Scuba equipment is available for rental, with guided tours and lessons top by season professionals. Explore the coral reef, abundant sea life, and the clear waters for an unforgettable adventure. The following companies offer scuba equipment and rentals in Oahu:
- - Oahu Diving
- - Dive Oahu
- - SCUBA Dive Oahu, Hawaii | Honolulu Honu Divers
- - Reef Pirates Diving
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Swimming with Dolphins
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One of the most popular activities for visitors to Oahu is to swim with dolphins. While there are no tours that offer guaranteed experiences with these purposes (captured dolphins are forbidden in Hawaii), there are tours that will put you in their natural habitat. You can choose to either scuba dive or snorkel for a chance to seem these graceful and curios mammals in person:
- - Shark’s Cove
- - Honolulu snorkeling tour
- - Oahu Circle Island Snorkel Tour
- - Hawaii Dolphin Snorkel Tour
- Whale Watching Cruises
Many charter companies offer the ability to watch whales in their natural habitat aboard vessels designed for photo ops and more. Expert guides explain the habits and migratory patterns of wells to create an informative experience for the entire family.
- - Wild Side Specialty Tours, Honolulu
- - Hawaii Nautical, Waikiki
- - Ocean Joy Cruises
- - North Shore Catamaran Charters
Fishing Aboard Charter Boats
If you were a deep-sea fishing enthusiast, you’re in luck. There are plenty of opportunities to land Pacific Blue, Sailfish, Striped and Short Billed Marlin, the Skipjack and YellowFin Tuna, Mahi-mahi, Wahoo (Ono), Shark, Barracuda, and Hawaiian Salmon.
