Home of the Kai 'Oli'Oli - Paradise Found! Experience the most exclusive Oahu sightseeing, dolphin watching and snorkeling cruise in Hawaii.
Come join the fun! Ocean Joy Cruises will take you to the unspoiled Waianae coastline on the island of Oahu where dolphins, turtles and other Hawaiian sea life play and flourish. Take a dive into one of Hawaii's most secluded snorkeling spots, watch dolphins as they glide through the cool waters of the Pacific, view the most stunning scenic vistas and perhaps, even watch the most romantic sunset on earth.
Hop aboard the Kai 'Oli'Oli – Oahu's only marine vessel designed exclusively for the best ocean activity experience.
A cruise isn't just about where you’re going snorkeling or how many dolphins you see. It's also about the boat you're on, and it doesn't get any better than being on the Kai 'Oli'Oli – one of the best tour vessels in operation today. With state-of-the-art equipment, you’ll most likely find yourself snorkeling with the most colorful marine life you'll ever see.
Dolphin Watching, Sightseeing and Snorkeling Cruise
Our cruise adventure is the only experience that will take you up the entire Waianae coast (west coast of Oahu), from Ko 'Olina Marina to the northernmost tip of the coast, the sacred Ka'ena Point.
Learn about the magical history of our islands and the Waianae coastline as our crew enchants you with legends and history of this beautiful land.
Get your video and still cameras ready, because we'll see with Dolphins (Nai'a), Whales (Kohola) [in season], Green Sea Turtles (Honu), and Flying Fish (Malolo) along the way! When we do meet up with the dolphins and whales, we'll stop the boat, and sit with them as our knowledgeable crew will tell you everything you want to know about these amazing and beautiful creatures.
After an exciting ride up the coast, we'll enjoy an hour of snorkeling just off the Ka‘ena Cliffs, past the end of the road, where the only access is by boat or hiking. We provide the best of snorkeling equipment for you to enjoy as you swim in the sparkling blue water of Makua amongst unspoiled reef and sea life where no other tours take you.
While still tingling from your snorkeling and dolphin watching experience, enjoy our sumptuous lunch buffet, and sip on a tropical Mai Tai, an ice-cold beer or any of our other beverages to your heart's content. Let the cool Hawaiian breeze relax your soul as we make our way back down the coast to our luxurious Ko 'Olina Marina home.
Oahu Cruise Highlights:
The only tour that takes you along the entire West Coast of O'ahu!
Fully narrated in both English and Japanese
Super clean and very spacious change rooms/toilets
Six warm fresh-water showers
Spacious cabin with lots of padded seating, perfect for enjoying the view in comfort
High grade snorkel equipment with soft silicone seals, optical lenses and padded split-fins provided as well as instructional guidance for beginners
Personal attention with never more than 12 passengers to every crew member
Sumptuous buffet, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks included
Transportation to and from your Waikiki hotel included
Choose from three different cruises:
Deluxe Mid-day Cruise
Goes about 40 to 50 miles round trip, and emphasizes going all the way to beautiful Makua Valley, Yokohama Beach and even Ka'ena Point.
Lunch of macaroni salad, rice, pineapple, Kalua Pork and Hawaiian-style teriyaki chicken, with buns, lettuce and tomato to make sandwiches if desired.
Alcoholic beverages (beer, wine, mai tais and margaritas) are included free (up to 4 per person).
Has a total boat time (snorkeling plus cruise/watching time) of 3.5 HOURS.
Adult: $129.00
Child: $109.00
Infant: $55.00
Morning Calm Cruise
One hour shorter and typically travels 20 to 30 miles, so there is a bit less time for sightseeing and dolphin/whale watching.
Brunch of chopped fruit, yogurt, muffins, rice and Kalua pig, with buns, lettuce and tomato to make sandwiches if desired.
Alcoholic beverages are available by request at $3.00 per drink.
Has a total boat time (snorkeling plus cruise/watching time) of 2.5 HOURS.
Adult: $109.00
Child: $89.00
Infant: $45.00
Deluxe Combo Sunset
Goes about 40 to 50 miles round trip, and emphasizes going all the way to beautiful Makua Valley, Yokohama Beach and even Ka'ena Point during sunset time.
Lunch of macaroni salad, rice, pineapple, Kalua Pork and Hawaiian-style teriyaki chicken, with buns, lettuce and tomato to make sandwiches if desired.
Alcoholic beverages (beer, wine, mai tais and margaritas) are included free (up to 4 per person).
Has a total boat time (snorkeling plus cruise/watching time) of 3.5 HOURS.
Adult: $129.00
Child: $109.00
Infant: $55.00
ALL CRUISES include one hour on a snorkel site of the captain's choosing (according to conditions of the day), with the same professional quality gear and instruction from the friendly crew.
If you do not see dolphins and/or whales, you may return for another cruise (subject to space availability. Meal, and transportation if needed, will be charged).
Seasonal Schedule Changes:
April 1 through September 30: The Sunset Deluxe Combo Cruise will run between 4:00PM - 7:30PM, and will have the Deluxe Mid-day Cruise Price.
October 1 through March 31: The Sunset Deluxe Combo Cruise will run between 4:00PM - 6:6:30PM, and will have the Morning Calm Cruise price.
Hawaiian Sunset Cruises & Private Charters
Spoil yourself! Enjoy the intimacy of having the Kai ‘Oli’Oli all to yourself, your friends, and family -- up to 49 passengers. Book a private charter for an "outer island experience" of sightseeing on pristine coasts, watching the playful dolphins, majestic whales (December through April), and snorkeling among giant green sea turtles and tropical fish.
Sunset cruises, weddings, birthdays, memorials, business occasions... your imagination is the limit!
Charter Details:
Vessel, captain and crew for 3 hours. High season is Juny, July, August, September, Thanksgiving week, and the two weeks surrounding Christmas. The additional cost during these times is $500.00 per trip. Menu and pe person charges for buffet, beverages and pupus are available on request.
Menu for Private Charters
Gourmet Buffet Menu:
Hawaiian Style teriyaki chicken, kalua pork, fresh buns (with tomatoes, lettuce, onions and condiments), macaroni salad, steamed rice, chopped fruit and scrumptious cookies for dessert.
Beverages included:
Four alcoholic drinks per person of the following choices: Domestic beers, mai tais, margaritas (on the rocks) and unlimited juices sodas and bottled water.
Per person cost of buffet: $20.00. Upgrade of both menu and beverages can be added on a per person basis.
Cash Bar Per Drink Prices:
Domestic beers: $2.00 per drink
Imported beers: $3.00 per drink
Mai Tais: $3.00 per drink
Margarita on the rocks: $3.00 per drink
Well drinks: $3.00 per drink
Booking Policy
At time of booking, private charters require a 50% deposit
Remaining balance and preliminary passenger counts are due one week prior to the date of private charter
Final passenger count is due 72 hours prior to private charter
About Ocean Joy Cruises
Ocean Joy Cruises is one of O'ahu's newest tour companies. Although the Captain and Crew are seasoned sailors and watermen, their boat and company are brand new! That means you are getting the latest technology, the freshest ideas, the most enthusiastic service, and you are getting the priceless value of personal attention.
Ocean Joy Cruises are eager to please and eager to learn. They are always open to accommodating the special needs of individuals and welcome feedback and new ideas. Ocean Joy Cruises wants your Kai ''Oli'Oli adventure to be the highlight of your entire Hawaiian vacation, and truly, it has been for many of their guests thus far!
Ocean Joy Cruises founder, Shane Griffin, had been vacationing on Kaua'i every year for 20 years, and every time he went there, he was sure to go on some sort of boat tour along the Na Pali Coast. It was his favorite thing to do! He loved the feeling of being on the open water with beautiful beaches, mountains, and valleys in front of him.
He later joined his family on O'ahu and discovered the unspoiled beauty of the Makua Coast and Ka’ena Point. It is unbelievable to be able to experience that raw, unspoiled beauty of the outer islands, while still in the comfort and convenience of O'ahu.
This is what he envisioned years ago, and this is what Ocean Joy Cruises brings to you today. Ocean Joy Cruises - Escape to Paradise Dolphin & Snorkel Adventure will bring you where few others have gone. Bus tours that "circle" the island will actually skip the West Coast all together, because the road does not go around Ka’ena Point. Absolutely the best way to see this unspoiled coast is from the ocean, and the Kai ''Oli'Oli will take you there!
Just 30 minutes from metropolitan Honolulu, the Kai ''Oli'Oli calls the world-class Ko 'Olina Resort and Marina its home.
Transportation to and from Ko ‘Olina is included with your cruise. We’ll pick you up from your Waikiki hotel and take you away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
