Enjoy an eco-friendly 2-hour boat cruise off the west coast of Oahu and reconnect with nature as you look for the humpback whales that migrate to the warm waters of Hawaii in the winter months.

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Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
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Duration 2 hours: Check availability to see starting times.

Highlights

See whales off the west coast of Oahu or get another trip for free
Cruise the stunning coastline near Ko Olina
Relax aboard a spacious catamaran with a great viewing platform

Full description

Look for whales in their natural habitat aboard a beautiful catamaran or mono-hull powerboat. Set sail from Waianae Harbor and cruise the shallow waters off the west coast of Oahu in comfort. Soak up the fantastic weather, just as the warm waters surrounding the main islands attract humpback whales in large numbers. Scientists estimate that two-thirds of the entire humpback whale population of the North Pacific travel over 3,000 miles from the Gulf of Alaska to Hawaii in order to breed, calve, and nurse their young. Get served complimentary sodas, chips, and cookies as you look for the magnificent creatures frolicking off the shores from December to May.

Includes

Free pickup from hotels in Ko Olina
2-hour whale watching cruise
Sodas
Chips
Cookies

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned

Meeting point

Meet at Waianae Boat Harbor, 85-491 Farrington Highway, Waianae.

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Important information

Know before you go

The vessel used is a spacious catamaran every day except Mondays and Wednesdays. On Mondays and Wednesdays you will travel by mono-hull powerboat
Sightings cannot be guaranteed, but in the event that no whales are spotted you will be offered another cruise for free. No refunds are given

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4.5 /5

based on 19 reviews

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Value for money
4.3/5
Safety
4.5/5
Service
5/5
Organization
4.3/5

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We had perfect weather and smooth seas. A blow was sighted soon after we left the harbor. We followed two different mothers with calves. Another bonus was a large group of spinner dolphins who played around the catamaran as we returned to the harbor. It us something I will never forget!!

February 3, 2021

An experience my kids haven’t stopped talking about

Crew was great and accommodating. Catamaran was fun to ride on. This was my family’s first time whale watching and it didn’t disappoint. We saw several whales during our 2 hours on the water, with one particular baby whale putting on a show for our boat. Within about a 30 minute time frame, this baby whale jumped out of the water, breached, about 20 plus times. I would definitely do this tour again.

March 21, 2019

February 14, 2022

Oahu: Eco-Friendly West Coast Whale Watching Cruise

Oahu: Eco-Friendly West Coast Whale Watching Cruise

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An experience my kids haven’t stopped talking about