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15 Best Whale Watching On Oahu

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The 15 most popular whale watching 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 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

“Our experience wasn't terrible, but it wasn't the greatest thing we have ever done. It wasn't an issue that we didn't see any whales, we knew we may or may not. Our issue was that our operator lost track of time and thought we needed to get back 45 minutes before we had to. Once…”

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Luxury Snorkel Cruise, Local Buffet with Whale & Dolphin Watch - The Snorkel Stop: Gear, Instruction, and the Comfort Details
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Luxury Snorkel Cruise, Local Buffet with Whale & Dolphin Watch

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

3.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

4.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

“We were fortunate enough to see 2 humpbacks breaching multiple times just 10 minutes into our trip. The crew was fantastic. Great experience. Thank you!”

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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

5.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

6.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

“We love to whale watch whenever the humpback are back in Hawaii (usually Sept/Oct thru Mar/Apr. This is one of the better ones we've been on on O'ahu. The personnel all wore smiles, live entertainment (single performer with guitar and, sometimes ukulele) provided a nice background of music (loud enough to hear, but can still…”

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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

8.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 captains did not know what they were doing. We could hear on the radio where the whales were at, but it took them so long to get that way, we had to turn around. We seen a couple of blow ups, but it was so far away we couldn’t even see the whale. They…”

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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

12.1.5-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

“Our crew was a group of very attentive young adults. The day was cloudy and love ocean a little agitated. The whales were shy, but they diligently searched until they found it. They also took us to see the sharks. The boat is very comfortable and I felt safe, even with the rough seas. Amazing…”

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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)

14.1.5 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

15.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

“Crew was nice and safe. It was a beautiful day. I expected to see a lot of whales. We saw a few mostly from 1000 yds away. Kinda underwhelming. They served drinks even though drinks were not supposed to be a part of the journey. They also stayed out longer in order to fish which…”

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