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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

“Very easy to find and what a great boat to be on. The captain was very educational, told great stories, and guided us to two whales! What a great time of season to be out to see them. Highly recommend this tour, thank you for a great time.”

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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

“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 - 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

“Saw lots of pilot whales about 5-10 minutes out of harbor which they said was rare. But saw several sitings of humpback whales. Then close to harbor saw a turtle swimming. Fun times, friendly and informative staff!!!! Highly recommend this tour.”

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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

4.Early Bird Whale Watching Cruise from Waikiki

Early 2-hour whale cruise from Aloha Tower on Star of Honolulu with naturalist narration, pineapple banana bread breakfast, and big-deck views.

4.5

“Be prepared to slide off the pier to get in a dingy and be transported to the bigger boat, all in your bare feet ( shoes left on the pier). They know their whales and spotted a “comp pod” way in the distance and got us there for awesomeness.”

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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

“You will definitely see lots of whales and other marine life and get a great view of the harbour as well”

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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

“The tour was very well organized, and a lot of families joined this tour. The tour guide told us that the earlier tour saw no whales. We had at least 10-12 whale sightings--exciting! For me the only difficult part of the tour was the choppy water which made the catamaran bob up and down. And…”

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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

“Easy check-in. There was plenty of space to move around and sit comfortably. The crew and captain were excellent! We didn’t see any whales, so were offered a complimentary booking. Even though we didn’t see whales, we all enjoyed the boat ride. Tips - bring sunscreen and a hat — I forgot mine, but there…”

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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

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

“Chad (the captain) and Isaiah were phenomenal! The comedy and knowledge were out of this world! I truly enjoyed this adventure. We were able to follow around a couple whales and call them to surface with Isaiah’s perfect rendition of the chicken call! Great crew!”

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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

“The overall experience is amazing! We only saw 2 whales, but that was enough! The crew was great! Don't want to sound like a broken record, but I'll do it again!”

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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

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

“Fantastic sunset whale watch! The crew was phenomenal! The boat was nice, a little crowded but not bad. We saw quite a few whales and a beautiful sunset! Well worth the money!”

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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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