Can you see dolphins in Hawaii in December?

See Dolphins Year-Round In Hawaii If you're looking for a place to see dolphins all year round, Hawaii is the place to be! There are a variety of different types of dolphins that can be found throughout the islands, each with its own unique qualities.



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Coastal bottlenosed dolphins: You've got a higher chance of seeing them around Kauai and Oahu, and less so on the other islands.

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Oahu Swimming with Dolphin Boat Tour Swimming with Hawaiian spinner dolphins from shore is illegal. Locals can feel strongly about those doing so from public beaches.

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Swimming with Hawaiian spinner dolphins from shore is illegal. Locals can feel strongly about those doing so from public beaches. Some Native Hawaiian have reacted aggressively to beachgoers wanting to swim with free dolphins. “The ocean is not our home. . . we are guests and should act accordingly.”

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Dolphins are most active at the crack of dawn, between 10 am and noon, and from 2 pm till dusk. A great pair of telephoto lenses or binoculars can be invaluable tools to spot dolphins easily.

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No. Touching marine life and coral is illegal by Hawaii state law. Contact with human skin can make dolphins and sea turtles more susceptible to disease and cause them stress. But the animals often come close by our guests, and simply being in their presence is incredible.

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Although the best time of year to see whales is December through April, the peak of the season is happening right now, January through March! By the month of January, we are seeing more whale action than December, and by February we have what we call “whale soup”. Everywhere you look, you see humpback whales!

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