Private Sea’fari Expedition • 8 Guests Included (Expandable)

Amazing experience

Amazing experience in our private charter, swimming with dolphins and around the corals. They were so generous and we were given extra time to give us another chance to encounter the dolphins. Worth every penny!

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C.Lam

We had an absolutely amazing experience. Our guides, Alex, Mikki and Matt, were very knowledgeable on Marine animals. Not only did we spot dolphins in the wild and eagle ray and were able to swim with them, but I enjoyed them sharing their knowledge about animal behaviour and learning about it. It was important to not just being able to see them in the wild but also learning how to respect them. A magical excursion.

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Excellent nature trip for sea life, dolphins, birding

We joined the 6 hour trip with Wild Side and it was amazing!!! The communication and preparations before the trip was top notch, and the trip itself was unbeatable. We started at 6am and the morning was a tranquil visit to all the animals in the ocean. Our guides were Connor and Bethany, and they are knowledgeable naturalists and wonderful guides who took good care of us inside and outside of the water. Captain Kim knew we were birders and wanted to take photos of the shearwaters, boobys, and albatrosses and she always positioned the boat while giving us the best and most stable view for photography, while maintaining a respectful distance to the animals to avoid stressing them. We went out to Ka’ena point and had a great view of the Laysan albatross colony. There is truly nothing like having an albatross fly overhead. Along the way, we saw spotted dolphins actively feeding and playing, and also saw spinner dolphins! Seeing the monk seal lounging on the beach was a bonus. The wedge tail shearwaters had just returned so they were busy on the water. We also found masked boobys and brown booby feeding. We also saw turtles at their cleaning station! Connor and Bethany were knowledgeable about the landscape and the ecology and shared wonderful information. They are genuinely the nicest people! Highly recommended. The boat is comfortable and we were taking care of by the team (beverages, snacks, fruits, pastries). Thank you!

Response from the operator: Thanks for noticing the why behind what we do—this reads like a field journal in the best way. A calm early run up toward Kaʻena with birds active, dolphins feeding, and that Laysan albatross colony in full presence… those are the kinds of mornings that remind us how special this coastline really is. And yes—there’s nothing quite like an albatross overhead. It gets us every time too. Kim will love this—she takes a lot of pride in setting people up for those steady, respectful viewing angles, especially when she knows she’s got birders onboard. And Conner and Bethany are exactly as you experienced: deeply knowledgeable, tuned in, and genuinely good humans to spend time with on the water. From shearwaters returning to the wedge-tailed chaos, to honu at the cleaning stations and a surprise monk seal—sounds like the ecosystem really showed up for you. We’re glad you felt well taken care of both in and out of the water—that balance matters to us just as much as the sightings. Mahalo for taking the time to share this—and for bringing your curiosity out with you. Warmest Aloha, Tori Wild Side Specialty Tours

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More than snorkeling - a truly immersive experience!

From initial contact to request a private charter, to communication after the trip about photos, we had nothing but amazing communication and experience with every person we met at Wild Side. Tori was very helpful, responsive and friendly in our conversations to set up the excursion and helped him answer my questions due to the recent storms. The day of the excursion our guides were Bethany and Mickie and our captain was Kim. Bethany and Mickie had so much knowledge to share about the dolphins and whales and other wildlife in the area, and made sure to point out anything they so we wouldn’t miss anything. Even though the conditions weren’t perfect, we were able to get in the water. My daughter and niece had dolphin swim right past them close to the surface while I saw a small family about 10 feet below me. It was such a special experience! On board the crew did their utmost to make sure we were as comfortable as possible and had plenty of snacks and drinks and comfort items for anyone feeling seasick. Cannot recommend them enough for an experience that is more than a snorkeling excursion. It was immersive and educational as well, and I definitely looked forward to joining them for another excursion sometime!

Response from the operator: Thank you for taking the time to share this—your experience captures exactly what we hope each day on the water can feel like. Stormy weeks can make things a bit unpredictable, so I’m glad we were able to navigate the conditions together and still get you into the water for those dolphin moments. Encounters like the ones you described—quiet, close, and on their terms—are the ones that tend to stay with you. Bethany and Mickie have a way of making sure nothing goes unnoticed, and Kim brings a steady hand when the ocean isn’t at its easiest. I’ll be sure to pass this along to them. We put a lot of care into creating something that goes beyond just getting in the water, so it means a lot to hear that it felt immersive and educational. We’d love to have you back out with us anytime. Warmest Aloha, Tori

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GREAT COMPANY - GREAT TOUR!

WONDERFUL! We did a LOT on our family vacation, and this experience was ranked by all of us as one of the best experiences of our whole trip (and we visited 3 islands)! We traveled with two teenage boys who love the water (ages 17 and 18, so a total of 4 people). Captain Tori and Bethany were fantastic. We traveled about 4-5 miles out I believe and saw many things both going out and coming into port. Birds, bottle-nosed dolphins, spinner dolphins and turtles. Flying fish, too! The dolphins just never get old and are so amazing! This company not only cares about your experience, but they care about the animals and their environment as well. We booked a private tour, and it was well worth it. We were asked what things were most important to us - what were we most interested in seeing and we were given options about snorkeling (how long, did we want to do it again, etc.) We had moments where we just enjoyed the ride and chilled out together, and moments where we were happily hurried into the water to catch glimpses of the wild animals that surrounded us. Bethany did an AWESOME job of getting us into the water quickly and of taking photos (which were not included but are SO worth getting). Both Tori and Bethany were knowledgeable and personable. While nobody can guarantee what you see, we had a blast! We had a 6-hour tour and we felt it was the perfect amount of time. The little breakfast they served was nice - plenty of water and drinks and a nice lunch. They had everything we needed. I highly recommend this company and any tour you can book with them. GREAT MEMORIES!

Response from the operator: Mahalo nui loa for this wonderful review – we’re over here smiling like bottle-nose dolphins in a feeding frenzy 🐬🌊 It was such a pleasure having your adventurous crew aboard – those teenage water lovers made fantastic shipmates! From flying fish to the dolphins (that never get old – agreed!), we’re thrilled you got the full “Wild Side sampler platter” of ocean magic. And big props to Bethany for the fast fins and quick pics – she moves like a dolphin and clicks like a pro! We love that you felt both energized and relaxed—exactly the balance we aim for. A little chill, a little thrill, and always tailored to your vibe. Thank you for recognizing the care we put into both the experience and the environment. It means the ocean to us. Here’s to more island-hopping, saltwater-soaked memories, and hopefully a reunion out at sea someday soon!

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