OAHU · WHALE WATCHING
The trips worth booking.
The 15 oahu whale watching tours travellers rate most highly, gathered in one place. What you are likely to see, when the season runs, who skippers the boat, and what a place on deck costs.
2-hour humpback whale watch from Ala Wai Harbor with live expert narration, hydrophone listening, and BYOB. Sightings vary.
Most Popular“Captain and crew were awesome and knowledgeable about the ocean and animals in it. Knew just where to go to find them. Great trip.”
Waikiki whale watching on a 2-hour Oahu cruise during humpback season, with free re-ride if you miss whales and great crew energy.
“The boat and crew were fantastic, we saw several whales. What a lovely experience. Lucky to be here in migration season.”
Waikiki deluxe catamaran whale watch from Kewalo Basin with a premium bar, expert crew, and a free re-ride if whales don’t show.
“The crew was amaizing, really awesome guys. Friendly and fun and made the boat ride a great experience. We didn’t see any whales and they did give us a return voucher. However, when I went to reschedule everything I tried to reschedule for that fit into our vacation schedual was an up charge.. it would…”
Early Bird whale watch from Waikiki on the Star of Honolulu with stabilizers, live narration, and breakfast pineapple banana bread.
“I spotted spouts before the crew and everyone had to wait for the captain to announce, which they did not. Once whales spotted, notice was unclear and we let too fast. The bar was unfriendly and poor quality. I’d choose another company.”
Go humpback whale watching off Waikiki on the Majestic. Naturalist narration, three viewing decks, and a free return cruise if none.
“Taking the picture before boarding the staff was 😊 bartender made a nice drink I think we could have gone out a little further”
2-hour Honolulu whale watching with breakfast onboard at sunrise: Kona coffee, Diamond Head views, plus dolphins and sea turtles.
“This is a non existent company no longer in business!! Went to the boat dock and the slip was empty and a dock worker said the company has not been in business for over two months.”
2-hour Waikiki whale watching cruise with open-air decks, underwater viewing room, snacks, and a free rebooking if you miss the whales.
“Awesome experience! My husband and I really enjoyed the tour. We watched whale very near of us. The lady captain was so beautiful and hilalious!”
A short Honolulu catamaran cruise with glass viewing ports, onboard narration, and a real shot at turtles, dolphins, and whales.
“The trip was very fun and relaxing! We didn't see any whales on the trip but a ton of turtles and fish!! The staff was super nice and considerate as well!!”
2-hour Waikiki eco-friendly catamaran whale watch with guaranteed sightings, expert narration, and a full premium bar with Diamond Head views.
“We got to go twice because the first time we went we didn’t get to see any whales up close, we did get to see a turtle and dolphins who were doing tricks, the second time we got to see dolphins and a whale and it’s baby, the staff were also great on both trips”
A small 1.5-hour whale watching ride off Oahu’s North Shore, hitting Waimea Bay and the surf hotspots fast for close wildlife viewing.
“We saw some sharks but no whales. Fun and intense experience on a fast boat. Well organized, very friendly staff. Overall great experience”
Sunset Whale Watch from Waikiki. Double-decker boat, free soda, best odds for whales near Diamond Head, free return if none.
“Nice sunset boat tour but didn’t see any whales The crew is amazing Whale watching felt a bit random”
A 1.5-hour Waikiki-area humpback whale cruise from Pier E with binoculars, snacks, and a fun crew hunting whales near Honolulu in winter season.
“We had a wonderful time with Rylee, Isaiah, Clint, and Chad. They were a great crew. We saw whales, a momma and her baby. We think we saw 2 sets, as one baby appeared to be smaller. It was a perfect day for whale watching.”
Sail from Waiʻanae for a 2-hour West Oahu whale hunt on a roomy catamaran with a premium bar and a free re-ride if no whales show.
“The overall experience is amazing! We only saw 2 whales, but that was enough! The crew was great! Don't want to sound like a broken record, but I'll do it again!”
Sunset whale watching from Waikiki with a friendly crew, possible dolphin sightings, and golden skies on a 2-hour cruise from Pink Sails.
“Alexio and the other guides were very fun. They were super helpful with taking great pictures and very knowledgeable.”
Waikiki whale watching cruise with hotel trolley pickup, snacks, coffee, and chances to spot humpbacks and dolphins near Diamond Head.
“It's a great time. A light rain coat is a good idea. Zack, Bennett and Kendrick were an awesome crew.”
Every coast with a season worth booking, port by port.
