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15 Best Whale Watching Tours On Oahu

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The 15 most popular whale watching tours on Oahu. A short list of the ones worth building a day around, with prices, run times and where to book.

15 Best Whale Watching Tours On Oahu

2-Hour Oahu Whale Watch from Ala Wai Harbor, Waikiki - Stop 1: Waikiki and Waikiki Beach from offshore
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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

A 2-hour Waikiki whale watch from Ala Wai Harbor, with live narration, big viewing windows, a hydrophone, and BYOB for $49.95.

Most Popular 4.5

“The staff were amazing and knowledgeable! They were so kind, funny, and caring the entire time. It was a 2 hour ride, but they have a stand for snacks and motion sickness medicine on the boat. Me and my boyfriend went on January 2nd and had a great experience because there was a handful of…”

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Waikiki, Oahu 2-Hour Whale Watching: Guaranteed Sightings - Pink Sails Waikiki and the first 30 minutes: where your time is won
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Waikiki, Oahu 2-Hour Whale Watching: Guaranteed Sightings

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

Waikiki 2-hour whale watching from Pink Sails Waikiki. Winter humpback sightings, coastal sail, and a free return if none.

4.5

“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.”

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Waikiki Deluxe Catamaran Whale Watch - Meeting at Kewalo Basin: How the Day Starts
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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 full bar, guided humpback spotting, and a free re-ride if whales don’t show.

4.5

“TOURIST TRAP. They put in zero effort to actually spot a whale or even take you out far enough to where it's remote. Took us a mile or two out, next to some cargo ships and took us right back. The crew were just chilling/ talking to each other in the front of the boat…”

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Early Bird Whale Watching Cruise from Waikiki - The Star of Honolulu setup: four decks, stabilizers, and real room to breathe
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Early Bird Whale Watching Cruise from Waikiki

4.Early Bird Whale Watching Cruise from Waikiki

Whale watch from Aloha Tower on Star of Honolulu. Pineapple banana bread breakfast, live naturalist narration, four-deck viewing.

4.5

“I feel a little deceived because reviews on this cruise said we would have to get briefly in the water to get on and off making me think it was a different cruise and smaller boat. I have already been on the star of Honolulu and thought it was quite boring. Didn't see any whales…”

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Whale Watch Cruise Aboard The Majestic - Three decks, real viewing: where to stand when whales actually surface
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Whale Watch Cruise Aboard The Majestic

5.Whale Watch Cruise Aboard The Majestic

Honolulu whale watch on The Majestic by Atlantis Cruises: humpback spotting with naturalist narration, plus a free return if none seen.

4.5

“This was a great experience. The operator's office departure location was easy to find. The boat was really nice with plenty of room to move around to obtain he best views. The crew were very helpful. Knowledgeable and professional. We saw lots of whales and a great experience all round.”

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Honolulu, Oahu: Waikiki Whale Watching Cruise - Where you start: Ala Moana address and Kewalo Basin Pier E
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Honolulu, Oahu: Waikiki Whale Watching Cruise

Whale Watching & Late Breakfast Cruise in Honolulu - Meeting at Ala Moana and getting your best viewing spot
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Whale Watching & Late Breakfast Cruise in Honolulu

7.Whale Watching & Late Breakfast Cruise in Honolulu

Honolulu whale watching with breakfast on board: Kona coffee, Kona-plantation taste, Diamond Head and Waikiki views, plus chances at dolphins.

4.0

“The chef canceled on the morning of the trip because they were sick. They bought pastries and juice. We were told we’ll receive a partial refund but it’s almost a month later and I have not received anything and none of my emails/calls received a response. I give 2 stars because they tried really hard…”

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2 Hour Waikiki Whale Watching in Honolulu - The 2-Hour Watch: How the Time on the Water Really Plays Out
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2 Hour Waikiki Whale Watching in Honolulu

2 Hour Waikiki Whale Watching Cruise from Oahu - Reading the sea: decks, sound, and motion-sickness reality
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2 Hour Waikiki Whale Watching Cruise from Oahu

1.5-Hour Guided Whale Watching Tour - Waimea Bay Stop: Winter Swell Country and Big-Ocean Drama
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1.5-Hour Guided Whale Watching Tour

11.1.5-Hour Guided Whale Watching Tour

Small-group North Shore whale watch from Haleiwa: fast boat, Waimea Bay swells, and a chance at whales, sharks, turtles.

4.5

“We booked a whale watching tour that was canceled and turned into a shark diving tour then canceled all together. Rebooked as a shark tour thinking we still had a whale watching tour. No communication reached out via text and phone with no response. Still charged full price and never went on tour.”

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Sunset Whale Watch in Waikiki, Whales Guaranteed or Free Return - Key Points You’ll Care About
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Sunset Whale Watch in Waikiki, Whales Guaranteed or Free Return

1.5 Hour Waikiki Whale Watching with E Sea Diver (Shuttle Option) - Pier E and the Shuttle Option: Getting to the Boat in Time
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1.5 Hour Waikiki Whale Watching with E Sea Diver (Shuttle Option)

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

1.5-hour Waikiki whale watching cruise from Pier E with E Sea Diver. Helpful crew, snacks, binoculars, and a whale rain-check plan.

4.0

“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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West Oahu Deluxe Whale Watching Sail - The 2-hour plan: cruise, scan, learn, and enjoy the water
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West Oahu Deluxe Whale Watching Sail

14.West Oahu Deluxe Whale Watching Sail

West Oahu Deluxe whale watching from Waianae: roomy catamaran, premium bar, guided humpback spotting, and a free re-ride if no whales.

4.5

“We had an amazing time The team is fantastic, professional, friendly and taught us a lot about the whales and Hawaii in general… I recommend this experience”

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Sunset Cruise & Whale Watching from Oahu - The Whale and Dolphin Search: It’s a Hunt, Not a Guaranteed Show
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Sunset Cruise & Whale Watching from Oahu

15.Sunset Cruise & Whale Watching from Oahu

A 2-hour sunset cruise from Waikiki to look for whales and dolphins, led by a fun crew and timed for Hawaii’s golden hour.

4.5

“Dress for the weather as the day we attended was very windy and ended with light rain. Jamie was very knowledgeable and big Mike took photos of the participants. A whale moved around and was seen in multiple locations.”

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