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15 Best Oahu Whale Watching Tours

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.

15 Best Oahu Whale Watching Tours

2-Hour Oahu Whale Watch from Ala Wai Harbor, Waikiki - Humpback odds: December to May and what to watch for
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2-Hour Oahu Whale Watch from Ala Wai Harbor, Waikiki

1.2-Hour Oahu Whale Watch from Ala Wai Harbor, Waikiki

2-hour humpback whale watch from Ala Wai Harbor with live expert narration, hydrophone listening, and BYOB. Sightings vary.

Most Popular 4.5

“We went to the address we were given 35 minutes before the cruise. When it was 12:15, the boat hadn't arrived and there was no one to ask for help. We didn't know where to go and we missed the cruise. We walked around the area for about 15 minutes, and someone from another cruise…”

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Waikiki, Oahu 2-Hour Whale Watching: Guaranteed Sightings - Two hours on the water: what your cruise feels like
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Waikiki, Oahu 2-Hour Whale Watching: Guaranteed Sightings

2.Waikiki, Oahu 2-Hour Whale Watching: Guaranteed Sightings

Waikiki whale watching on a 2-hour Oahu cruise during humpback season, with free re-ride if you miss whales and great crew energy.

4.5

“Not sure what to say. The tour was cancelled and we did not go. I was in contact with the office about rescheduling, but they stopped responding. Now it does not show the event or the funds in my account. Waiting to hear back about rescheduling for the following weekend.”

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Waikiki Deluxe Catamaran Whale Watch - The Whale-Spotting Game Plan: What You’ll Learn to See
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Waikiki Deluxe Catamaran Whale Watch

3.Waikiki Deluxe Catamaran Whale Watch

Waikiki deluxe catamaran whale watch from Kewalo Basin with a premium bar, expert crew, and a free re-ride if whales don’t show.

4.5

“Great time! Captain Chris and crew were fantastic. Saw some whales, had a great boat ride. Highly recommend this adventure!”

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Early Bird Whale Watching Cruise from Waikiki - Breakfast on the water: pineapple banana bread and coffee
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Early Bird Whale Watching Cruise from Waikiki

Whale Watch Cruise Aboard The Majestic - Waikiki on the Water: Deck Time You’ll Actually Use
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Whale Watch Cruise Aboard The Majestic

5.Whale Watch Cruise Aboard The Majestic

Go humpback whale watching off Waikiki on the Majestic. Naturalist narration, three viewing decks, and a free return cruise if none.

4.5

“While we enjoyed being on the water and the staff taking good care of us, we saw a lot of whale activity but it was all too far away to appreciate. No fault to the crew... We were supposed to be on a small craft out of the North Shore. It unfortunately canceled due to…”

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Whale Watching & Late Breakfast Cruise in Honolulu - Whale-spotting odds: how the crew helps you see more
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Whale Watching & Late Breakfast Cruise in Honolulu

6.Whale Watching & Late Breakfast Cruise in Honolulu

2-hour Honolulu whale watching with breakfast onboard at sunrise: Kona coffee, Diamond Head views, plus dolphins and sea turtles.

4.0

“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.”

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2 Hour Waikiki Whale Watching Cruise from Oahu - The 2-hour route: what happens at Diamond Head, Waikiki Beach, and Ala Moana
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2 Hour Waikiki Whale Watching Cruise from Oahu

Sea Safari, Dolphins, Turtles and Waikiki Cruise - Meet at Kewalo Basin: Finding Slip F21 Without Stress
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Sea Safari, Dolphins, Turtles and Waikiki Cruise

Oahu: Waikiki Eco-Friendly Morning Whale Watching Cruise - The 2-hour ride: what “eco-friendly” feels like on the water
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Oahu: Waikiki Eco-Friendly Morning Whale Watching Cruise

1.5-Hour Guided Whale Watching Tour - North Shore Stop: Surf Culture While You Look for Spouts and Fins
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1.5-Hour Guided Whale Watching Tour

10.1.5-Hour Guided Whale Watching Tour

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.

4.5

“The description on Viator really needs to be updated. By stating there are bathrooms on board, I was lead to believe this was a bigger boat that would have normal seating (not straddling like riding a horse) and a shaded area for my 80 year old mother. The trip out was extremely rough, like a…”

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Sunset Whale Watch in Waikiki, Whales Guaranteed or Free Return - Living Ocean Tours at Ala Moana: getting on board without stress
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Sunset Whale Watch in Waikiki, Whales Guaranteed or Free Return

11.Sunset Whale Watch in Waikiki, Whales Guaranteed or Free Return

Sunset Whale Watch from Waikiki. Double-decker boat, free soda, best odds for whales near Diamond Head, free return if none.

5.0

“Cool crew and Captain. Nice boat ride out to diamond Head and back. Didn't see any whales but saw a few dolphins which was super cool and a flying fish. Nice sunset on the way back.”

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1.5 Hour Waikiki Whale Watching with E Sea Diver (Shuttle Option) - Whale Season Timing: Why November to April Changes Everything
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1.5 Hour Waikiki Whale Watching with E Sea Diver (Shuttle Option)

12.1.5 Hour Waikiki Whale Watching with E Sea Diver (Shuttle Option)

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.

4.0

“Great crew, super friendly. Saw a mama whale and her calf...she even breached the water twice and surfaced a few times with her calf”

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West Oahu Deluxe Whale Watching Sail - Why the West Oahu route improves your odds for humpbacks
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West Oahu Deluxe Whale Watching Sail

13.West Oahu Deluxe Whale Watching Sail

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.

4.5

“The staff made this experience. We enjoyed the boat and the views. We saw a back and a fin, but who cares! We are on a boat in HI?! Plus the drinks were delicious. My husband and I will book this again. Also, I was worried about getting g se sick and, no issues.”

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Sunset Cruise & Whale Watching from Oahu - Whale and dolphin spotting: How the crew turns searching into a show
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Sunset Cruise & Whale Watching from Oahu

14.Sunset Cruise & Whale Watching from Oahu

Sunset whale watching from Waikiki with a friendly crew, possible dolphin sightings, and golden skies on a 2-hour cruise from Pink Sails.

4.5

“The staff was super nice, the views were incredible, we saw a few spouts from Whales but overall the ride was pretty boring. The price was reasonable for a site seeing sunset boat ride but I expected more fun for a tourist boat. I’ve been oRead more”

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Waikiki Whale Watching Cruise with Snack & Trolley Transportation - The cruise itself: humpbacks, dolphins, and how to spot them fast
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Waikiki Whale Watching Cruise with Snack & Trolley Transportation

15.Waikiki Whale Watching Cruise with Snack & Trolley Transportation

Waikiki whale watching cruise with hotel trolley pickup, snacks, coffee, and chances to spot humpbacks and dolphins near Diamond Head.

5.0

“The boat trip was good, the crew was polite and knowledgeable. Even though we didn’t see any whales. It was for their efforts to location them. They were in communication with other boats the looking for whales. Sadly none spotted that morning. They bid offer a discount rebooking.”

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