About Ocean Joy Cruises - Morning Calm & Afternoon Adventure Cruises
Explore Oahu's west coast by catamaran and spend part of the day snorkeling near the remote Ka'ena coastline. The cruise follows a rugged stretch of shoreline with mountain and ocean views, and you may see spinner dolphins along the way or humpback whales during the winter season.
Once the boat reaches the snorkel area near Makua and the Ka'ena cliffs, you can enter the water to explore coral reef and tropical fish. Beginners can get help from the crew before snorkeling, while experienced swimmers can head straight out with the provided gear.
You can choose between a calmer morning departure or an afternoon cruise with livelier trade-wind conditions. Between swims, relax in the cabin, rinse off under a freshwater shower and enjoy lunch and cold drinks while the crew shares information about the area.
Tour Highlights
- Snorkeling cruise along Oahu's scenic west shore
- Select the Morning Calm Cruise or the Afternoon Adventure Cruise
- Swim and snorkel in the clear blue water of Makua
- See untouched coral reefs and bright tropical fish
- Chance to see spinner dolphins and seasonal humpback whales
- Super-clean, very spacious changing rooms and restrooms
- Six warm freshwater showers
- Spacious, comfortable cabin
- No more than 12 passengers per crew member for personal attention
Tour Inclusions
- High-grade snorkeling gear with optical lenses, soft silicone seals and padded split-fins
- Instructional guidance for beginners
- Bottled water, juices, soft drinks and up to 4 alcoholic beverages (beer, wine, margaritas and Mai Tais)
Lunch
- Hawaiian-style teriyaki chicken
- Kalua pig (pulled pork)
- Fresh garden green salad with house En Fuego dressing
- Steamed white rice
- Fresh chopped pineapple
- Fresh taro buns
- Warm Hawaiian Poi Bread Pudding with 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)
Vegetarian and gluten-free meals can be prepared using the existing menu items.
Special Instructions
Meeting details, important notes and helpful information for your experience.
Where & When
Morning cruise: 8:00 am - 11:30 am
Afternoon cruise: 12:15 pm - 3:45 pm
Roundtrip Transportation from Waikiki:
Waikiki roundtrip transportation is available for an additional fee (no charge for infants age 0-2).
Waikiki Pick-Up Schedule for Morning Cruise:
5:45 am: Ala Moana Hotel (Mahukona St)
5:50 am: Prince Waikiki Hotel on harbor side of the driveway
5:55 am: ABC Store (#83) - 1831 Ala Moana Blvd
6:00 am: Hale Koa (lobby)
6:05 am: Ambassador Hotel (Namahana St)
6:10 am: Hokulani (Lewers St)
6:25 am: Ross Dress For Less (Seaside Ave)
6:30 am: Hyatt Regency Waikiki (Koa Ave under green awning)
6:35 am: Waikiki Resort / corner of Koa and Liliuokalani Ave
6:40 am: Waikiki Beach Marriott bus depot (Paoakalani Ave)
Waikiki Pick-Up Schedule for Afternoon Cruise:
10:00 am: Ala Moana Hotel (Mahukona St)
10:05 am: Prince Waikiki Hotel on harbor side of the driveway
10:10 am: ABC Store (#83) - 1831 Ala Moana Blvd
10:15 am: Hale Koa (lobby)
10:20 am: Ambassador Hotel (Namahana St)
10:25 am: Hokulani (Lewers St)
10:40 am: Ross Dress For Less (Seaside Ave)
10:45 am: Hyatt Regency Waikiki (Koa Ave under green awning)
10:50 am: Waikiki Resort / corner of Koa and Liliuokalani Ave
10:55 am: Waikiki Beach Marriott bus depot (Paoakalani Ave)
Driving Out Yourself:
Please meet us at the Ko Olina Marina Shop Activity Center in Lagoon 4, located at 92-100 Waipahe Place, Kapolei, HI 96707. View Map
Parking is available for $10 per vehicle. The parking stub must be presented at check-in for validation (driving and parking instructions below).
FROM HONOLULU & WAIKIKI:
Take the H1 freeway west towards Waianae. Remain on the H1 until the freeway ends and becomes HI-93 W/Farrington Hwy. Continue on HI-93 West for ~2 miles, and take the Ko Olina exit. Approximate drive time is 45 minutes. See directions to Lagoon 4 below.
DIRECTIONS TO KO OLINA MARINA, LAGOON 4:
Enter Ko Olina resort and drive past the guard house. Turn right on Waipahe Pl, marked Lagoon 4. At the end of the cul-de-sac, be sure to enter the gate on the left. Take your parking stub and bring it with you to check-in for validation. Proceed through the gate and follow the "VISITORS" sign to the far end of the parking lot, and park at the Ko Olina Marina Shop & Activity Center, for check-in.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please be sure to park in designated areas to avoid a tow or fine.
Restrictions
There are no specific restrictions for this activity.
Operation Days
Daily
Duration
3.5 hours
Equipment
The Kai 'Oli 'Oli is Hawaii's newest, most state-of-the-art power catamaran in its class! Its two 490-hp Diesel Caterpiller engines allows exceptionally high speed and a long range cruise.
Vendor
This activity is operated by Ocean Joy Cruises.
Questions about this activity?
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