30 Years of Blue Dolphin Charters: Our Story, Your Adventure!
30 Years of Blue Dolphin Charters: Our Story, Your Adventure!
This summer, we celebrate a huge milestone in our journey—Blue Dolphin Charters is celebrating its 30th anniversary!
Since 1995, we’ve had the privilege of sharing Kaua’i’s incredible beauty with guests from all around the world. We’re honored and thrilled to celebrate three decades of unforgettable ocean experiences, meaningful connections, and a whole lot of aloha.
A Legacy of Local Pride and Ocean Stewardship
What started as a family dream has grown into one of Kaua’i’s most trusted and beloved ocean tour companies.
“When I started Blue Dolphin Charters 30 years ago, I wanted to share the beauty of Kaua‘i’s ocean and coastline in a way that was respectful to the land, sea, and culture,” -Terry Donnelly, Founder.
For 30 years, Blue Dolphin Charters has remained Kaua’i-owned and locally operated, with deep roots in the local community and a passion for protecting the island’s natural treasures. From our early days with a single catamaran to our current fleet of spacious, eco-conscious vessels, our mission has never changed: to create safe, fun, and awe-inspiring adventures that showcase the best of Kaua’i’s coastlines and marine life.
“I started here as a local kid looking for a summer job—and ended up helping build a company that feels like family. Blue Dolphin didn’t just give me a career; they gave me purpose, pride, and a place to grow.” — Joe, Captain & Crew Manager
Highlights from 30 Years on the Water
Over the years, we’ve had some pretty magical moments:
Watching generations of families return for their second, third, and even tenth tours with us
Welcoming over a million guests on board to witness the wild beauty of Nāpali Coast
Spotting thousands of dolphins, humpback whales, turtles, and monk seals
Supporting sustainable tourism and contributing to ocean conservation efforts, including Hawai’i’s Ocean Stewardship Special Fund
Whether it’s a first-time snorkeler marveling at colorful reef fish or a couple toasting their anniversary on a sunset cruise, we’ve been honored to help create memories that last a lifetime.
What’s Coming in Our 30th Anniversary Year
We’re celebrating in style with:
Special 30th Anniversary Tours: Keep an eye out for limited-edition cruise experiences and commemorative perks.
Ultimate Kaua’i Getaway Giveaway: We’ve teamed up with some of our favorite local businesses to create the ultimate island adventure package—featuring ocean tours, dining, resort stays, and more.
Local Love: Now through November 2025, Kama’aina receive 30% off ALL tours
Throwback Highlights: We’ll be sharing stories and snapshots from the past 30 years—join the celebration by tagging us in your own Blue Dolphin memories!
Win Big in Our 30th Anniversary Giveaway!
To celebrate three incredible decades on the water, we’re going BIG—like, island-adventure-of-your-dreams big. One lucky winner will score an unforgettable Kaua‘i experience, thanks to an epic giveaway featuring two luxury resort stays, thrilling island activities, local dining, exclusive merch, and more! We’ve partnered with some of our favorite local businesses to create a prize package that’s pure aloha from sunrise to sunset.
What’s in the prize?
⭐2-Night Stay at the @grandhyattkauai
⭐2-Night Stay at @koloalandingresort
⭐Tickets for (4) on any tour @bluedolphincharters + 30th Anniversary limited merchandise
⭐Tickets for (4) on @kauaibackcountry Mountain Tubing
⭐Tickets for (2) on @bluehawaiianhelicopters
⭐Tickets for (2) to Smith’s Lū’au
⭐Tickets for (2) to @kayakkauai
⭐Gift certificate for 2 sunglasses to @smithoptics
⭐$200 Gift certificate to @anetik_performance
⭐$200 Gift certificate to @kauaiislandbrewingco + merch
⭐$200 Gift certificate to @dacrackkauai
⭐$100 Gift certificate for @rukejewelryhawaii
⭐$100 Gift certificate to @saltandseakauai
⭐$100 Gift certificate to @keokisparadise
⭐$100 Gift certificate to @dukeskauai
Rules to Enter:
1) Follow all the tagged businesses in this post on social media
2) Tag 3 friends in the comments (1 comment w/ 3 tags = 1 entry).
3) Reshare this post to your story for a bonus entry!
Giveaway Details:
-Unlimited number of entries.
-Winner will be announced on 7/18!
-Participants must be 18 years or older and residents of the USA.
-Prizes must be redeemed by July 31, 2026.
The winner is responsible for their gift certificate, and it will not be replaced if lost.
From the ocean to ʻāina, it’s the giveaway of a lifetime—crafted with aloha.
Enter now and let paradise take care of the rest.
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Mahalo Nui for 30 Incredible Years!
None of this would be possible without you—our guests, our crew, our community, and everyone who has supported Blue Dolphin Charters over the past three decades.
You’ve trusted us with your family vacations, honeymoons, bucket-list adventures, and spontaneous ocean getaways, and we’re endlessly grateful.
Here’s to the next wave of adventures, memories, and milestones. Let’s make our 30th year the most unforgettable yet!
Hop aboard and celebrate with us—Nāpali Coast is calling.
