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We Went On A Dolphin & Whale Watching Tour In Hawaii! | Snorkeling & Free Interactive Game At Aulani

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πŸ‘οΈ 145K viewsπŸ“… 4 years ago⏱️ 23:53

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Editorial Summary

The creator documents a day of activities in Hawaii, beginning with a change in plans after a surfing excursion was canceled due to low enrollment. Instead, the creator books a three hour catamaran tour through Ocean Joy Cruises from the Ko Olina marina. During the boat trip, the group observes a large pod of spinner dolphins in the shallows and spots humpback whales. The excursion includes lunch and snorkeling, where the creator notes seeing eels, turtles, and various fish, though mentions that deeper water was required for better wildlife visibility. Upon returning to the Aulani resort, the creator describes family activities including meeting characters like Moana and Minnie Mouse, and participating in a supervised class to make custom Mickey ears. The day concludes with a walk along the Mini Honi adventure trail, where the creator's son interacts with various digital and cultural elements, such as the Piko stone, which represents the belly button of the property. The creator concludes that the day was a fantastic and quintessential Hawaiian experience.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

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Solid Strip

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What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsCruise VlogπŸ₯‰Knowledgeable Creator
πŸ‘Ά Best for Family (Young Kids)OtherFrom Ko Olina

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Creator's Key Takeaways

it was a three hour tour and it was uh we got to see dolphins we got to see whales we got to snorkel they gave us lunch and there were drinks on board

i would recommend you do this if you come to aulani try to do that

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Book the catamaran tour at the front desk at Aulani if your original excursion is cancelled
βœ“Try to do the three-hour snorkeling sightseeing tour on a catamaran

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Snorkeling visibility and wildlife β€” The snorkeling area was deep; go down 15-20 feet for better wildlife views

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat to do if a booked excursion is cancelled at Aulani?
QWhat is included in the catamaran tour at Aulani?

Port Highlights

Ko Olina4Β½ Happy Bacon
Top: Morning Calm Cruise (catamaran snorkeling and whale watching) ($160)
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