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Experience the wonder of Hawaii's humpback whales on a smooth, scenic sail along the Waikiki coastline. From December through April, these majestic creatures migrate to the warm Pacific waters to breed, calve and play - offering unforgettable moments for all ages. Relax aboard our spacious, stable catamaran and take in panoramic views of Diamond Head and the Honolulu skyline. Our knowledgeable crew shares fascinating insights about whale behavior and Hawaii's marine life as you watch for spouts, tails and breaches. Enjoy tropical cocktails, beer, wine or soft drinks from our full premium bar while soaking up the sunshine and ocean breeze. Whale sightings are guaranteed - if you don't see one, come again for free (re-ride only, no refunds)! Morning sails are 2 hours; afternoon sails are 1.5 hours of pure ocean magic.
**MUST choose pricing with shuttle to be picked up** Additional pickup details PLEASE NOTE: Hotel Specific Information Twin Fin formerly Waikiki Beach Hotel (Paoakalani Ave) Hyatt Regency (Meet on Koa Ave) Sheraton Waikiki (Meet at Aloha Landing) La Croix (Mete on Olohana Street) Hale Koa Hotel (Port e chochere) Grand Islander Bus Depot (Hilton Hawaiian Village) Ala Moana Hotel (Meet on Mahukona Street) Guests should arrive at pickup locations 5 minutes before departure time. Please allow up to 10 minutes of flexibility in actual departure time due to traffic conditions, construction, and location issues. A short walk may be required. Shuttle services provided by Fly Shuttle Tours and Transportation ***MUST choose pricing with shuttle to be picked up***
Waikiki Deluxe Catamaran Whale Watch lasts about 2 hours.
Prices start at $89 per person for this Oahu experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 4 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. **MUST choose pricing with shuttle to be picked up** Additional pickup details PLEASE NOTE: Hotel Specific Information Twin Fin formerly Waikiki Beach Hotel (Paoakalani Ave) Hyatt Regency (Meet on Koa Ave) Sheraton Waikiki (Meet at Aloha Landing) La Croix (Mete on Olohana Street) Hale Koa Hotel (Port e chochere) Grand Islander Bus Depot (Hilton Hawaiian Village) Ala Moana Hotel (Meet on Mahukona Street) Guests should arrive at pickup locations 5 minutes before departure time. Please allow up to 10 minutes of flexibility in actual departure time due to traffic conditions, construction, and location issues. A short walk may be required. Shuttle services provided by Fly Shuttle Tours and Transportation ***MUST choose pricing with shuttle to be picked up*** Pickup points include MEET_AT_DEPARTURE_POINT, CONTACT_SUPPLIER_LATER, LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyN4CLHlonhARZJYOddNfrg0=.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 80 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 652 verified reviews; it is run by Hawaii Nautical. Most-mentioned highlights: Guaranteed whale sightings! If no whales are seen, enjoy another trip on us (re-ride only); Educational narration from our knowledgeable crew; Shaded and open-air seating.
We loved our trip. Joey, Andrea and Nick were awesome, informative and attentive. Andrea was especially wonderful, bringing us drinks on while we were underway and sharing the scenery and pointing out sea life. We will return!
Very comfortable cruise on a catamaran. No too crowded. Good beef/chicken/fish bowl with rice. A little whale watching then onto fireworks on the water at Hilton Hawaiian Village beach. Nice Captain and crew. A peaceful evening on the ocean.
We had a good time on a great boat with a wonderful captain and crew! While we didn’t see whales, we say a very large pod of dolphin on the way out and had great weather!
We unfortunately did not see whales during our tour. Captain Chris and crew tried very hard to find the whales. They gave us a voucher to return anytime. Unfortunately we are from Texas and going home in a couple of days so that was no use to us. The ride was great and we enjoyed it very much.
Great Experience The Water Is Beautiful, Free Drinks On The Boat. Saw A Mom Whale And Her Calf A Few Times
Captain Chris and his Crew Natalie and Clay were very informative and provided alot of information about the Whales. We were able to get some good videos and pictures. The bar drinks were amazing! We'd definitely book with them again.
It was so relaxing and fun at the same time! Getting to see the whales with a mai tai in hand? Heck to the yeah. This was a highlight of my mom and I’s yearly trip, this time to Hawaii. The crew was so informative and kind; Chase and Topher rock, we will be coming back from Texas!
The bust and crew were wonderful!! So accommodating with drinks and snacks!! Saw a number of whales….would loved to have been closer but laws are laws. All in all very satisfied
My husband and I had a fantastic time on this tour! Captain Joey and his crew were super cool and together they made the cruise fun and enjoyable. Not many whales, but we did see several brief sightings, still, enjoyed the day and the crew!
Great crew and a beautiful boat. The whales did not cooperate, but we were given a voucher to use another time at no charge. We did get to see spinner dolphins and flying fish. A good time.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waikiki Deluxe Catamaran Whale Watch | 2 hours | 4.5 (652) | $89 | |
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