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Oahu’s best days out.
The 15 most popular whale watching, with prices, run times and the boat or operator behind each one. The trips worth a morning on the water or a day around the island, and what each one actually gets you.
A 2-hour humpback whale watch from Waikiki’s Ala Wai Harbor with narrated sightings, hydrophone audio, and classic views of Waikiki and Diamond Head.
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 catamaran cruise from Ko Olina with dolphin and whale spotting, then guided snorkeling, plus a Hawaiian buffet and drinks.
“This was a fun trip. We were spoiled by Maui, so we were a bit down on not seeing a ton of whales, but as soon as we got in the water, we saw so many fish and turtles. The ride was great and the crew were so nice! The food even turned out to…”
Waikiki 2-hour whale watching with Pink Sails: winter humpbacks, dolphins and turtles, and a free return if no whales show.
“As expected, no guarantee to see whales and we didn’t. However the crew was very hospitable and entertaining. Rough day for sailing but they helped to make the best of the day.”
Waikiki deluxe catamaran whale watch from Kewalo Basin with a premium bar, humpback migration talk, and re-ride if no whales.
“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.”
Early bird whale watching from Waikiki on the Star of Honolulu with live narration, 4 decks, and included pineapple banana bread breakfast.
“There was def enough space on the ship and everything was clean and the crew was awesome. I loved the "dad" jokes and little bits of fun information about the whales as we were on the tour.”
2.5-hour Oahu whale watch from Pier 6 with naturalist narration, three-deck viewing, and a free return if whales aren’t spotted.
“Lots of whales, knowledgable biologist, great crew, and nice, spacious boat. Highly recommended........”
Waikiki whale watching on Ocean Intrigue: humpbacks, dolphins and turtles, included snacks, and a free repeat if no whales.
“Very friendly staff. Found us a momma whale and a baby! Excellent life experience.”
90-minute Waikiki whale cruise with humpbacks in season, Diamond Head views, and sunset vibes on a double-decker power boat.
“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.”
1.5-hour North Shore whale watching from Haleiwa. Small 18-seat Zodiac-style boat hunts humpbacks, dolphins, and sharks. English. $99.
“Great experience and great information!! I would recommend this activity to anyone. The crew was very helpful and personable.”
A 1.5-hour Honolulu whale watching cruise with a friendly crew, snacks and binoculars, plus a rebook option if humpbacks don’t show.
“The crew was very entertaining and very nice. They keep you laughing the whole time and even give you some knowledge on the whales. We got to see a humpback whale do a flip was insanely cool.”
Sunset whale watching from Waikiki: a 2-hour cruise for whales and dolphins plus golden Hawaii sunset colors. Mobile ticket.
“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!”
2-hour Waikiki whale cruise on a glass-bottom catamaran with an underwater viewing room, two decks, naturalist guides, and rebooking if none.
“The trip was great. We were able to enjoy the view, see some whales and enjoy some drinks. The captain and the crew were the absolute best! Definitely recommend booking this cruise!”
Private 2-hour whale watching from Waikiki on a small boat for up to six, with snacks and coastal views. Find humpbacks and more.
“Awesome time on the water with Captain Chris and Ryan. You could not ask for a better day, the seas were calm and you could see for miles...... We will definitely book this charter again”
Premium Ko Olina catamaran snorkel and sunset cruise with dolphins, included snorkel gear, hot Hawaiian buffet, and freshwater rinse.
“We did the snorkel/sunset/dinner cruise and it was a Wonderful time! Great crew! Great snorkeling! Highly recommended! Thank you!”
Go whale watching on Oahu’s south shore with a naturalist, 3 spacious viewing decks, and optional lunch from Aloha Tower.
“Saw a couple of whales , not real active, crew was nice, whale spotter very informative, food and drink prices reasonable”
From Pearl Harbor to the North Shore, the reef off Waikiki to the valleys of the windward coast. Every way to spend a day on the island.
