Top 4 Whale Watching off Oahu

1.Best Waikiki Whale Watching in Honolulu: Whales Guaranteed

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 196 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $79Our pick

Set out from 1 Holomoana Street for a two-hour Waikiki whale-watching cruise aboard a spacious trimaran limited to 35 people. Captains and crew, including names such as Jack, Nate, Lexi, and Mikey, look for humpbacks, dolphins, turtles, and other marine life. Bring your own snacks and drinks, while bottled water is provided.

“What an absolute AMAZING trip!!! Dolphins, Turtles and saw a pod of Whales that Breached 3 times. All the other boats had bailed from our location to miss 1 breach and some dorsal fin slaps and of course the great fluke shots. Thank you Captain Nate and Crew!!”

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2.Whale Watching Cruise Whales Guaranteed

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 97 reviews · 1h 30m · from $56

Board Living Ocean Tours’ double-decker power boat at Kewalo Basin for a 90-minute afternoon or sunset cruise. Guides such as Shawn, Tanner, Missy, Kevin, and Jason help you search for humpbacks, dolphins, breaches, and tail slaps while sharing facts about marine life.

“The captain of the boat was highly experienced & knew exactly where to find whales & to predict where they would surface. Was a great experience.”

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3.Sunset Whale Watching with 2 Drinks (BYOB-Friendly)

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 34 reviews · 2 hours · from $52Best value

Set sail from Pier E for a two-hour Waikiki sunset cruise during humpback season. Guides including Captain Chad, Dillion, and Eve share marine-life insight while you watch for whales, enjoy two cocktails, and bring extra drinks or snacks.

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4.Waikiki Whale Watching Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 27 reviews · 2 hours · from $57

Join an English-speaking naturalist guide for a two-hour cruise from Pier E in Honolulu. A custom catamaran offers an underwater viewing room, two open decks, a shaded cabin, restrooms, snacks, and views of Waikiki. Whale sightings are supported by a five-day rebooking offer.

“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!”

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