Cruise the Waikiki coast in the comfort of the Moana catamaran, at 55 feet long and 30 feet wide our large base makes this one of the most stable vessels in Hawaii, with plenty of deck space and cushioned seating throughout for optimal comfort during your whale watching experience. Our experienced captains and knowledgeable crew share fascinating insights on Humpback whales and Hawaii’s marine wildlife.
In demand: 30 of the next 30 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 12.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Moana’s Waikīkī Whale Watching Exploration lasts about 2h 30min.
Prices start at $155 per person for this Oahu experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:00 AM.
Children aged 0–12 pay from $155, adults from $155.
It can: 30 of the next 30 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is The Moana Catamaran is located on the south end of Kewalo Harbor, at slip D 108.we recommend arriving 30 minutes prior to departure time. Boarding begins 15 min prior to departure time. Best parking is located on the north and east and south ends of the harbor. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 47 participants.
Specialized infant seats are available
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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We were cancelled without notice 3 hrs before a 8 am tour from the tour operator. They DID not contact viator to get in touch with us. Totally irresponsible. We spent $ 46.00 on cab fair. Which was NOT refunded by Viator. We're going to take this further. We will never trust Viator again. Watch for a negative review.
The crew was great, the boat was clean and comfortable. We didn’t get close to any whales but could see a few tails in the distance. We also saw a few dolphins from a distance. On the return to to harbour, we went past Turtle Canyon and saw a couple of turtles and a variety of fish. We enjoyed our time and would recommend this company.
Unfortunately, there was a maintenance issue with the boat so we were notified by phone the night prior to our tour. We had an option for a full refund or rescheduling for the next day. Since we wanted to go pretty badly, we said we would like to go the next day. But the maintenance guy couldn't get it fixed in time and it had to be cancelled. The company was in touch the entire time and they ended up giving us the full refund due to our time constraints. I was impressed they were so helpful and absolutely apologetic for an issue that they really couldn't control. I've owned boats for over 20 years at home, so I understood that some stuff just happens! Can't wait to come back to Hawaii and get to utilize their service in the future!!!
Fun morning on the Moana Catamaran watching for whales and sea turtles! Saw some calves and a mother and 3 sea turtles. Wear slip on shoes as you will have to take off your footwear once you board. Sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat are recommended.
We are from here and have been on MANY whale watches.. It was great to have Hawaiian music and a wonderful crew. Wish we had seen more whales!!!! Aloha!
Beautiful voyage! Shared the experience with family, 9 of us and three were children ages 10 and two 6 year olds. Saw whales, dolphins, sea turtles and stingrays. Would definitely recommend
Great company, great excursion! The catamaran is well-maintained and comfortable. Having two restrooms onboard, as well as beverages is a huge plus (water is free, non-alcoholic drinks are three dollars and alcoholic beverages are six dollars each as of late 2022). The crew is capable, friendly and kind. We had a great time (family of four including two teens) and would recommend this company to anyone! And yes, we saw whales!
Whales didn’t cooperate, but it was a very relaxing, enjoyable excursion. The crew was top-notch. Would definitely recommend the catamaran.
Heart skipping excitement upon the beautiful waters of Waikiki, as we kept a watchful eye out for the unbelievable whales. The crew was friendly and patience and taught us to be the same.Lol! Finally, we saw the awesome creatures in the water! Well worth the wait!
Awesome. The crew knew right where the whales were. We saw about 20 whales consistently for about an hour! It was such a great experience. The catamaran was clean and comfy!
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moana’s Waikīkī Whale Watching Exploration | 2h 30min | 4.5 (49) | $155 | |
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