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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.
“Captain and crew were awesome! Wish the sorrel spot had more to see, but overall exceptional afternoon”
Waikiki whale watch from Pink Sails: 2 hours off Oahu for humpbacks, dolphins, and turtles, plus free return if no sightings.
“My family had a blast despite the whales not showing up. The crew was amazing and we easily rebooked for free for another day and chance to see whales. My kids enjoyed just being on the boat and taking in the views. I definitely recommend Pink Sails.”
Waikiki catamaran whale watch with a full premium bar, expert narration, and a free re-ride if humpbacks don’t show.
“The boat and the crew were awesome. Booking via Viator was a poor experience as they provided no information on boat name, nor dock/slip number. Had to run around for 15 min to find the actual boat. Please consider updating boat information so customers can enjoy the full experience.”
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.
“Even though we didn’t see any whales, the experience was still beautiful. The crew was very sweet and funny and made us feel welcome!”
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.
“Great experience. Even if we had not seen whales, everything was well done, very professional. The naturalist was teaching throughout the trip and directing us towards sightings. Great value for the money.”
Waikiki whale cruise on the Ocean Intrigue catamaran: see humpbacks, dolphins and turtles from open decks for $39 (90 minutes).
“Could of been more details like under green awning for the pickup location.”
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.
“so cool! atmosphere on the boat was great and the crew and captain were amazing, saw plenty of whales and even a new born and its mama”
2-hour Waikiki catamaran cruise with whale-spotting narration, premium bar, and a re-ride guarantee during whale season.
“The crew was excellent and we enjoyed the trip. I would recommend this activity to family and friends.”
Oahu whale watching cruise with humpbacks near Waikiki and Diamond Head at sunset, plus snacks and a free return if none.
“Fantastic cruise. We saw so many whales and two came up right next to the boat. Really pleased I chose one of the smaller boats. Highly recommend this cruise.”
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.
“Loved the set up of the boat. It was fun, interactive, easy to see sea life, and helped minimize sea sickness. Our tour guides were fun and knowledgeable. We saw tons of dolphins, several sea turtles, and even sharks. Great experience.”
Waikiki sunset whale watch with whales guaranteed or free return, Diamond Head views, double-decker boat, and snacks plus soda.
“We saw no whales. They offer a free reschedule but it was our last day on the island so no benefit to us. Was a last minute booking for us with zero research as we just needed to waste some time. So it was ok for what we paid for it and didn’t ask for…”
A 1.5-hour humpback whale cruise near Honolulu from Ala Moana Pier E, with snacks, binoculars, and a fun crew plus shuttle pickup.
“Crew very nice and fun. We only saw a whale in a distance but just being out on the water was worth it”
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