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Oahu’s best days out.
The 15 most popular whale watching on Oahu right now. The ones worth putting on the itinerary, with what each costs, how long it runs and who you book with.
A 2-hour Oahu whale watch from Ala Wai Harbor in Waikiki, with onboard narration, a hydrophone, BYOB snacks, and big views.
Most Popular“We didn’t see any wales, thank you for the voucher to go again! the Captain was very funny and the crew was nice! over all it was a nice two hour tour.”
Oahu luxury catamaran: whale and dolphin spotting, hidden-reef snorkeling, Hawaiian buffet with drinks, and optional Waikiki pickup.
“This was a fun trip. We were spoiled by Maui, so we were a bit down on not seeing a ton of whales, but as soon as we got in the water, we saw so many fish and turtles. The ride was great and the crew were so nice! The food even turned out to…”
Waikiki whale watch from Pink Sails: 2 hours off Oahu for humpbacks, dolphins, and turtles, plus free return if no sightings.
“The staff were knowledgeable, entertaining, and very helpful. One of our party became seasick, and they were attentive and kind.”
Waikiki catamaran whale watch with a full premium bar, expert narration, and a free re-ride if humpbacks don’t show.
“The crew were super nice and competent. The cruise was super fun. They gave us vouchers since we didn’t see any humpbacks during the time out. Would absolutely do again, whales or not.”
Early Bird whale watch from Waikiki on the Star of Honolulu. Four decks, live narration, and pineapple-banana bread breakfast at Aloha Tower.
“Whale watching was great. Loved the snacks and beverages included. Unfortunately, the parking validation sticker didn't work and we had to pay.”
2-hour Waikiki whale watch on a roomy trimaran from 1 Holomoana St. BYOB with bottled water, whale sightings guaranteed or free return.
“Crew was personable and easy to approach and ask questions. Saw lots of whale and dolphin activity. Very concerned with safety first and making a “Whaley” good day.”
2.5-hour Maunalua Bay whale cruise from Pier 6 with a naturalist, multi-deck comfort, and a free return trip if no whales show.
“Sat around in same spot in high winds and rough seas to see a mom/calf pair and a couple of turtles. No whale watch we’ve ever been on (in Hawaii or anywhere else in the world) just sits and hopes whales come to the boat. With the rough seas and high wind, they should have…”
Waikiki whale cruise on the Ocean Intrigue catamaran: see humpbacks, dolphins and turtles from open decks for $39 (90 minutes).
“excellent , we didn't get to see any Whales as its nearing the end of the season but we saw the biggest pod of dolphins x thank you xx”
Honolulu whale watching and breakfast cruise from Ala Moana: Kona coffee, chef-made loco moco, Diamond Head views, and a chance at humpbacks.
“Remarkable! Stunning! They actually came out of the water to the surface so we could gets some good footage! It's never a guarantee, but it happened for us! Breakfast was delectable! Chef AMAZING....Thank you! Captain, crew and and sea......THANK YOU!!!!”
2-hour whale watch from Waikiki with open-air decks, an underwater viewing room, snacks, and a free rebooking if whales don’t show.
“Seas can be rough and seeing whales is not easy. The whales we saw were at a long distance away and basically we only saw a large splash. I saw some blowholes that were closer than the splashing whales but none ever surfaced. Crew was very good and helpful. I believe 2 hours was enough…”
2-hour Waikiki catamaran cruise with whale-spotting narration, premium bar, and a re-ride guarantee during whale season.
“I love animals and nature and so this was such a beautiful experience. I enjoyed learning about the whales’ annual migration patterns and this is probably the closest I have ever been to them before.”
Oahu whale watching cruise with humpbacks near Waikiki and Diamond Head at sunset, plus snacks and a free return if none.
“Captain Jason was great, really focused on finding whales for us! We had a great time, saw another dolphins and a Humpback Mom and Calf!”
Small-group (18) 1.5-hour North Shore whale hunt from Haleiwa on a fast Zodiac-style boat, with local guidance and chances at whales, sharks.
“Great experience and great information!! I would recommend this activity to anyone. The crew was very helpful and personable.”
Waikiki sunset whale watch with whales guaranteed or free return, Diamond Head views, double-decker boat, and snacks plus soda.
“The boat was spacious, clean, and sturdy. There were free snacks, soda, and water for all guests. There was also a bathroom. The crew was friendly and knowledgeable. We saw a mother whale and her calf. We even caught a glimpse of her tail going down into the depths. While I understand it’s for safety…”
A 1.5-hour humpback whale cruise near Honolulu from Ala Moana Pier E, with snacks, binoculars, and a fun crew plus shuttle pickup.
“This experience was amazing, apparently it’s whale season! We did encounter a whale, and a large sea turtle. The captain and his crew were super kind and helpful!”
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