Waikiki Bay Tour: Scenic Views and Whale Watching

Our excursion provides an abundance of magnificent sights including Waikiki bay, Diamond head crater (Lē‘ahi), azure blue sea, a stunning sunset, and between December-March, the yearly migration of humpback whales!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Iruka Hawaii Dolphin Snorkeling Tours - Looking to catch a beautiful sunset on the Waikiki horizon? Step aboard the Island Princess and enjoy exquisite views of Waikiki and Diamond Head (Lē‘ahi) crater, while potentially seeing turtles, dolphins, and whales! Save money by bringing your own drinks (BYOB) and ensure you enjoy your favorite beverage…
What's Included
  • Tea and coffee
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
What's Not Included
  • Other
Location
Iruka Hawaii Dolphin Snorkeling Tours
Ala Moana Boulevard
Meet us at Iruka Hawaii Dolphin Snorkeling Tours marina office: 1125 Ala Moana Blvd Kewalo Basin Harbor Slip F-16 Honolulu, HI 96814 Only a 10 minute drive from Waikiki, with free parking at the marina and neighboring Ala Moana Beach Park. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to departure.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Ruben
May 12, 2025
Absolutely Gorgeous - Absolutely beautiful, I mean what more could you ask for. My party and I were able to have a boat to ourselves, and we were able to get a beautiful, clear view of the sunset. The Captain also delivered perfectly by making some detours before the sun set, giving us a history lesson on some of the buildings and beaches along the coast. On top of this, we were given complimentary hot chocolate of green tea, which I've never seen before but was a great addition to the cool temperature at that time. 5/5 would definitely book another trip the next time I come to Hawaii!🎖
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Anikab910
Apr 1, 2025
Awesome adventure - The best adventure we had in Hawaii! We saw so many whales—they put on a real show for us! An incredible experience filled with emotions! A huge thank you to our captain, Ryan, and to Emily, who took such great care of us throughout the journey. Sipping warm tea at sunset was truly a gift! Thank you so much for this trip—everything was absolutely amazing! Mahalo! Iryna and Anika.
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Nhd8920ns
Feb 17, 2025
Great time on sunset tour with whales seen and dolphin bonus - Great guys who were super friendly and informative. Very chill vibe and offered tea or hot chocolate towards the end. Had some snacks and water on board if needed. Saw dolphins pods twice which was neat and several great views of whales. They even offer a repeat customer discount for other outings they do.
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Elizabethbdc
Aug 19, 2024
Soothing with Great Views - The cruise took off around 5:30pm. Nolan and Sarah were both great. We really enjoyed the trip … it was very relaxing. Had some great chats with family and newly met friends on the boat. Music (chosen by Sarah) was soothing and tropical. No drama. Unbelievable views of Diamond Head.
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758kaliak
Feb 22, 2024
Magical. Memorable. Much Aloha. - The entire crew was full of aloha & made our experience delightful! I enjoyed the Hawaiian chant, seeing the whales, turtles & rainbows! Magical. Memorable. Will definitely be back again. You won’t be disappointed!
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40yamamama
Feb 20, 2024
Amazing experience with wonderful crew. - The whale watching tour was amazing! Not only did we see whales, but there were turtles and both spinner and bottlenose dolphins. Brin was such a fun person and really helped take the tour to the next level! I also appreciated starting the tour with a traditional oli.
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Barbara_d
Jan 16, 2024
The crew was so fun! - Captain Nolen and Brynn made the experience a lot of fun! We didn’t get to see any whales up close, but the dolphins we saw were amazing! They swam with the boat for a long time. We had a great time! Be sure you wear a jacket!
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Erica_w
Jan 16, 2024
Worth it! - Captain Nolan and Bryn were excellent hosts! While we didn’t see whales, we had an incredible dolphin show! They came right up to the boat! The music was fun and it was a great vibe!
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236ke
Jan 22, 2024
Friendly crew and nice atmosphere - A great boat to get out on the water. Friendly staff, provided snacks and some beverages. Crew Sarah (we forget skippers name sorry!) was very friendly and they were determined to find us some whales and we eventually saw some tale flukes. Good atmosphere watching the sunset as we made our way back to the harbor.
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Alex_r
Apr 27, 2025
Poor Communication and Untrustworthy - They waited til the last moment and cancelled our cruise when they didn’t get more passengers. I would not trust this company.
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From $83
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).