We have five vessels in our fleet, all of which are available for private charters. Manute’a is the primary boat used for our daily 2.5-hour dolphin and whale watching safaris. Fast Cat is also available for public dolphin and whale watching trips on most days throughout the year.
| Features | ORCA | Fast Cat | DolphinSafari.com | Manute’a | Lily |
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| Maximum Passenger Capacity | 6 | 12 | 24 | 49 | 49 |
| Length | 38 Feet | 24 Feet | 35 Feet | 50 Feet | 62 Feet |
| Boat Type | Motor Yacht | Rigid Hull Inflatable Catamaran | Sailboat Catamaran | Sailboat Catamaran | Power Catamaran |
| What’s the Adventure Like? | A fun, fast, perfect-for-all-ages, photography-seeking cruise. | A high speed, smile-plastered-to-your-face, exhilarating thrill ride. | An intimate, immersive, family friendly, wildlife-at-your-finger-tips adventure. | Above the water or below in the Underwater Pods, an up-close, eye-to-eye, better than Disneyland, unforgettable experience. | A relaxing in the lap of luxury, while sipping a cold beer, pampered wildlife voyage. |
| What Everyone Loves, in a Nutshell | Luxury, fast, filming friendly, upscale, intimate | Turbo-charged, intimate, exhilarating, wet | The first, the best, the one, the only | Fast, fun, hi-tech, world’s only Underwater Pods | Luxury, high & dry, upscale comfort, alcohol served |
| 3D Tour | Yes, view 3D tour. | No | Yes, view 3D tour. | Coming soon! | Yes, view 3D tour. |
| Wet Factor | Close, but not likely to get wet. | Any closer and the dolphins will think you’re one of the pod. Likely to get splashed. | Very close. Leave your shoes in the cabin and introduce those toes to daylight because there’s a good chance you’ll get wet if you go up on the bow. | Close. Depending on conditions, possibly your feet and/or lower legs if you visit the bow while boat is going fast. | Not too close. Unlikely to get wet at all. But you can wet your whistle in our upscale galley! |
| Upscale Galley
(Regardless of galley, food & drinks available to purchase when checking in.) |
Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Pondering a 2nd Cup of Coffee?
Consider the Quantity of Bathrooms |
2 | 0 (We do carry a porta-potty, but you probably don’t want to use it while other passengers look the other way!) | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Made in the Shade | Fully enclosed cabin plus covered aft deck. | Custom sunshade “T” top. | Covered cabin area. | Covered cabin area. | Fully enclosed cabin, pilothouse, and covered upper sundeck. |
| Eye-Spy Dolphin Tram Nets | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Cushioned Bow Seating | Yes | Yes | No, all cushioned seating is in the cockpit | No, all cushioned seating is in the cockpit | Yes |
| Interior Cushioned Seating | Absolutely! | Yes | Yes | Yes | Absolutely! |
| Eye-to-Eye Underwater Viewing Pods | No | So close boat doesn’t need them. | So close boat doesn’t need them. | Yes | No |
| Underwater Hydrophone | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Mrs. Capt. Dave’s Triple Fudge Brownies | For sure! | Yes! | Definitely! | Absolutely! | Without a doubt! |
| Micro-Museum of Artifacts | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Feel the Need for Speed? | Fast | Our fastest boat. | Leisurely, but still fast enough to see wildlife. | Fast | Very fast. |
| Family Matters… Are there age restrictions? | None | 8 years old and up, unless a private charter. | None, especially fun for kids. | None, especially fun for kids. | None |
| The More You Know… Is it educational? | Yes, marine wildlife naturalists on board. | Yes, marine wildlife naturalists on board. | Yes, marine wildlife naturalists on board. | Yes, marine wildlife naturalists on board. | Yes, marine wildlife naturalists on board. |
| Say Cheese!
How photo friendly are the boats? |
Perfect for media productions looking for a fast yacht with experienced wildlife naturalists. | Great for GoPro fans! (Yes, selfie sticks are allowed). | Great for wildlife photography, though be careful with expensive electronics on the bow. A telephoto zoom lens for wildlife both close and farther away is a best bet. | Great for wildlife photography, though be careful with expensive electronics on the bow. A telephoto zoom lens for wildlife both close and farther away is a best bet. | Great for wildlife photography, though be careful with expensive electronics on the bow. A telephoto zoom lens for wildlife both close and farther away is a best bet. |
| Eco Friendly? | Yes, vessel does only dolphin and whale watching. No fishing. | Yes, vessel does only dolphin and whale watching. No fishing. Ideal for whale disentanglement. | Yes, vessel does only dolphin and whale watching. No fishing. | Yes, vessel does only dolphin and whale watching. No fishing. | Yes, vessel does only dolphin and whale watching. No fishing. Ideal for whale disentanglement. |
| Safety First! | U.S. Coast Guard certified. | U.S. Coast Guard inspected and certified. | U.S. Coast Guard inspected and certified. | U.S. Coast Guard inspected and certified. | U.S. Coast Guard inspected and certified. |
| More about ORCA | Find out about Fast Cat | Discover DolphinSafari | Explore Manute’a | Learn about Lily |