I was visiting my brother in hawaii and wanted to do something special for our last day. I chose this company after reading a lot of good reviews and they had a ton of info on their site... it didn't disappoint!
they really listened to what the 6 people on the boat wanted to do, they have a number of options and cater to what the group would ...
The Wild West Tour was absolutly amazing! All my life I have wanted to swim with dolphins and have now been luckly enough to experience this. The tour is limited to 6 people and completely worth the price. We were able to drop in the water twice and swim several feet from the dolphins. My husband and I actually found our own pod. Tori and ...
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A Perfect 10
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 09/27/09
We could not pass up the Best of the West Tour and we could not have been more impressed. Impressed with the crew, the boat, the ride, and the adventure in the water.
First off, we set sail with another couple and that was it. It was no cattle call where they herd you on and off the boat. The crew was professional yet personable. They clearly ...
This tour was amazing, the staff were GREAT, so very friendly and knowledgeable. It was so nice having only 6 people on the tour (besides the 2 staff members) as it really made the experience that more intimate. We formed friendships not only with the marine mammals but also with those on board with us. I am so thankful to Wild Side for ...
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Delightful Dolphin Experience
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 08/24/09
The small boat was not only value for money but a tailored experience with wonderful dolphin & turtle results. A healthy lunch with knowledgeable small crew whose focus at all times was sensitivity and respect for the animals in their habitat. Well recommended.
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Dolphin-friendly Adventure
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 08/04/09
Our reason for choosing "Wild Side Adventures" was their Dolphin first attitude. We did not force the interaction with the dolphins. Other boats would cut off the pod and spook them. Wild Side allowed the pod to settle into their safe area, this is where our interaction began. This technique worked out big for us! We spent about 1 ...
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A definite must when on Oahu
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 08/01/09
We had an amazing time on this boat trip. The crew was very informative about the wildlife that we would be seeing and answered any questions we had. Swimming with the dolphins was amazing - a once in a lifetime experience. The best thing about it was that we got to see the dolphins in their natural habitat, not in a pool or zoo setting. We ...
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What an intimate and amazing experience!
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 06/29/09
We had such an amazing experience and it was such a pleasure to go on this intimate dolphin encounter. The staff was real knowledgeable and attentive to our needs and the dolphins. Not only did we swim with dolphins, but we also snorkeled with over 6 sea turtles and they were only a few feet away. Best experience on Oahu!
We decided to pay a little extra and sign up for one of the tours that has a limit of 6 passengers. It was well worth it. There were 3 crew members and 6 passengers. Melissa noticed right away that I was a little apprehensive in the water, and she stayed right there with me the whole time. I felt completely safe.
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Guilt-Free Dolphin Swimming!
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 05/14/09
I'd wanted to swim with dolphins since I watched Flipper as a kid, but had read so much negative press on captive dolphins and on changes in wild dolphin behavior after repeated contact with aggressive tourism. I couldn't quite bring myself to fulfill this dream at the expense of the animals with which I'm so fascinated. But when I ...