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15 Best Oahu Whale Watching Tours

The trips worth heading out on.

The 15 oahu whale watching tours travellers head out on most, side by side. What you are likely to see, how far offshore the boat goes, how long you are out, the operator running it and what a place on board costs.

15 Best Oahu Whale Watching Tours

2-Hour Oahu Whale Watch from Ala Wai Harbor, Waikiki - The Route: Waikiki Beach from Water Level and Diamond Head Up Close
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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 expert narration, big-window cabin or upper deck viewing, and an underwater hydrophone.

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 - The 2-hour cruise feel: what you’re really buying
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Waikiki, Oahu 2-Hour Whale Watching: Guaranteed Sightings

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

Waikiki whale watch with Pink Sails: 2-hour cruise for humpbacks, dolphins, and turtles, plus free re-ride if no whales.

★ 4.5

“The crew, Jaime, Tyler, and Ryan, were friendly and put guest experience and safety as a priority. Jaime was very knowledgable about the whales and their behavior and tried to make sure everyone was able to observe the whales, but stayed a proper distance away to protect the animals. I would do this excursion and…”

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Waikiki Deluxe Catamaran Whale Watch - Catamaran comfort: seating, restrooms, and that included bar
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Waikiki Deluxe Catamaran Whale Watch

3.Waikiki Deluxe Catamaran Whale Watch

Waikiki Deluxe Catamaran Whale Watch from Kewalo Basin: 2-hour cruise with bar, expert narration, and a whale-spotting guarantee.

★ 4.5

“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.”

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Early Bird Whale Watching Cruise from Waikiki - Breakfast on the Water: Homemade Pineapple Banana Bread and Kona Coffee
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Early Bird Whale Watching Cruise from Waikiki

Whale Watch Cruise Aboard The Majestic - Diamond Head and Waikiki views from the decks (choose your comfort level)
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Whale Watch Cruise Aboard The Majestic

5.Whale Watch Cruise Aboard The Majestic

Oahu whale watch cruise aboard the Majestic by Atlantis Cruises. Three decks, naturalist commentary, and Maunalua Bay humpbacks plus a return trip.

★ 4.5

“Very comfortable and well equipped boat. Very friendly and helpful staff. The naturalist on board was quite knowledgeable and contributed greatly to the enjoyment of the trip.”

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Whale Watching & Late Breakfast Cruise in Honolulu - Your Morning Route: Diamond Head (Lēʻahi) and Waikiki From Sea Level
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Whale Watching & Late Breakfast Cruise in Honolulu

6.Whale Watching & Late Breakfast Cruise in Honolulu

A 2-hour Honolulu whale watching cruise with breakfast on board, Kona coffee, and great views of Waikiki and Diamond Head.

★ 4.0

“Amazing staff, and great French toast. Whales dolphins and sea turtles all made an appearance. Waters were a little rough but the captain did a great job trying to keep the movement to a minimum”

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2 Hour Waikiki Whale Watching Cruise from Oahu - Boarding at 1025 Ala Moana Blvd: smooth start, big location advantage
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2 Hour Waikiki Whale Watching Cruise from Oahu

7.2 Hour Waikiki Whale Watching Cruise from Oahu

2-hour Waikiki whale watching cruise from Honolulu with open-air views, an underwater room, snacks, and free rebooking if no whales.

★ 4.5

“We didn’t get a chance to see any whales, I felt pretty good on my sea legs till about 10 minutes left. Almost made it the whole way without yarfing but that’s life sometimes. Staff was great. Would recommend to anyone. Good luck!”

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Sea Safari, Dolphins, Turtles and Waikiki Cruise - Stop 1 Kewalo Basin: the start of the marine-life hunt
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Sea Safari, Dolphins, Turtles and Waikiki Cruise

Oahu: Waikiki Eco-Friendly Morning Whale Watching Cruise - Finding the Honu Lani in Kewalo Basin Without Losing Your Morning
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Oahu: Waikiki Eco-Friendly Morning Whale Watching Cruise

9.Oahu: Waikiki Eco-Friendly Morning Whale Watching Cruise

2-hour Honu Lani catamaran cruise from Waikiki with guaranteed humpback sightings, education, and an included premium bar.

★ 4.4

“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.”

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Sunset Whale Watch in Waikiki, Whales Guaranteed or Free Return - Key highlights worth your attention
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Sunset Whale Watch in Waikiki, Whales Guaranteed or Free Return

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

Waikiki sunset whale watch with double-decker viewing, free soda/pop, and a free return if no whales show. Max 45.

★ 5.0

“Well-run operation. Their boats stay a respectful distance from any whales. The crew/announcers are knowledgeable about whale behavior, and they share their knowledge. You might see only a couple of brief breaches, but you get unusual and gorgeous views of Diamond Head from an oceanside perspective.”

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1.5 Hour Waikiki Whale Watching with E Sea Diver (Shuttle Option) - Ala Moana Pier to the water: the easiest way to start whale season on Oahu
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1.5 Hour Waikiki Whale Watching with E Sea Diver (Shuttle Option)

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

Humpback whale watching from Ala Moana with E Sea Diver. A 1.5-hour catamaran ride with snacks, binoculars, and optional shuttle.

★ 4.0

“The earlier tour had reported there is no whale and at our tour at 10:am, we didn’t see any whale either. I had bought 4 tickets and I asked them to refund a money for 2 tickets and the woman in charge was very rude and very harshly refused my request. I’m travelling back to…”

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West Oahu Deluxe Whale Watching Sail - Getting Comfortable Onboard: Space, Seating, Restrooms, and the Premium Bar
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West Oahu Deluxe Whale Watching Sail

12.West Oahu Deluxe Whale Watching Sail

A deluxe 2-hour catamaran from Waiʻanae to hunt humpback whales on West Oahu, with a premium bar and a free re-ride if none.

★ 4.5

“I’m local so kinda snobby when it comes to choosing a touristy excursion. But as a local, this was the perfect choice for us! I had friends visiting from the mainland so we made the trek from Kailua to the west side… and we had so much fun! We had some awesome wildlife sightings, including…”

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Waikiki Whale Watching Cruise with Snack & Trolley Transportation - How the Crew Helps You Spot Behavior (Not Just Animals)
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Waikiki Whale Watching Cruise with Snack & Trolley Transportation

13.Waikiki Whale Watching Cruise with Snack & Trolley Transportation

Waikiki whale watching cruise with trolley pickup, coffee and Liliha poi donuts, hula and whale-song hydrophone, chances to see humpbacks.

★ 5.0

“Capt Jeremy and amazing crew! We saw many whales and dolphin pod. So much gratitude!! Will def do again. No one had see. Anything for 4 days. Even with one annoying sonar submarine in the vicinity, we were blessed!”

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Sunset Cruise & Whale Watching from Oahu - Whale and dolphin spotting: maximize your odds without stress
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Sunset Cruise & Whale Watching from Oahu

14.Sunset Cruise & Whale Watching from Oahu

Oahu sunset cruise with whale and dolphin sightings, guided spotting, and Hawaii sunset colors from Waikiki, about 2 hours.

★ 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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Oahu: Waikiki Eco-Friendly Afternoon Whale Watching Trip - HONU LANI Check-In and Getting to Kewalo Basin Harbor
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Oahu: Waikiki Eco-Friendly Afternoon Whale Watching Trip

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