Ocean Joy Cruises – Morning Calm & Afternoon Adventure Cruises

Step aboard a roomy catamaran and trace Oahu's wild west shoreline where rugged sea cliffs meet endless blue water. Friendly crew point out spinner dolphins that love to leap beside the hull and, in winter, humpback whales that surface for breath. Cameras ready—every mile delivers a postcard view.

After a breezy ride you drop anchor near the Ka'ena cliffs, a spot reachable only by boat or a long hike. Slip into warm, clear water and drift above healthy coral heads visited by clouds of butterflyfish and parrotfish. If you are new to snorkeling, the crew offers patient instruction before you explore.

Choose the calm morning departure for glassy seas lit by soft sun, or the afternoon cruise when trade winds add a playful chop and shadows race across the reef. Between swims you can rinse off under freshwater showers, relax in a spacious cabin or grab a cold drink while stories of local history fill the air.

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
• 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)