Dolphins
Boating: First Time Snorkeling around the Underwater Pipe at Electric Beach
January 3, 2017 | Maya
Having a cousin who grew up in Oahu but currently lives in Washington, he showed us one of his favorite places to snorkel in West Oahu. Jumping aboard our 20-foot motorized Mako 204cc, we head out exploring for spinner dolphins and humpback whales to allow the sun comes up and warm us all up. We arrived where the local power plant was visible about 100 yards from the beach area. But what lies beneath… underneath the water are two giant cooling pipes that pump warm water out. The flowing water is more than strong enough send you doing underwater cartwheels but I called it the “Underwater Pipe Elevator.” Enjoy the video.
Boating: Life in Oahu – Magical Days with Wild Locals
October 6, 2016 | Maya
My best experience with Oahu’s Spinner Dolphins was just my Christmas Eve Snorkel with Spinner Dolphins in the warm waters of Hawaii. But no complaining here. I always feel blessed to see them wild and free in the ocean. Enjoy the video. Read More
Boating: Christmas Eve Snorkel with Spinner Dolphins
December 24, 2015 | Maya 1
Fortunate to be living in the resting grounds of Hawaii’s spinner dolphins, they touch on our hearts! We’re in their natural environment and the dolphins choose when and how long they want to share their turf with you. So fascinating to observe their behaviors in the ocean but also have the ability to listen to them vocalizing with their squeaks, whistles, and echolocation clicks.
Boating: Our Eco-Tour to See Spinner Dolphins in their Natural Habitat
November 3, 2015 | Maya
Our 3rd voyage aboard the Swell Life only joining the boating community this past October. One of the main reasons we bought the boat is to enjoy meeting more dolphins (nai’a in Hawaiian) in our Hawaiian waters. The most common dolphins found here are the Hawaiian spinner, spotted (kiko), bottlenose and rough-toothed dolphins. Here’s a short video of how amazing our dolphin tour went this day. Enjoy! Read More
Explore Hawaii: Snorkeling with Wild Spinner Dolphins (Waianae, Oahu)
June 12, 2013 | Maya
Want to support a small, local (non-corporate), family-owned business that gives you a memorable snorkeling, dolphin plus turtle watching, kayaking, and stand up paddle boarding adventure in the waters of West Oahu? Then check out EO Wai’anae Tours.
Explore Hawaii: Having a Whale of a Good Time (Honolulu, Oahu)
March 20, 2013 | Maya
Near the end of March, it’s still humpback whale season in Waikiki.
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We are Bill and Maya who live with a "Get curious. Get going!" adventurous spirit. We enjoyed our years living in Hawaii, RV around the USA, jump aboard cruises on occasion, grab our passport to travel the globe.
