Waikiki Whale Watch: Adventurous 40' RHIB Coastal Sightseeing Ride with Experienced Crew
5.0
8 Ratings
Honolulu
Experience an adventurous 40' RHIB coastal sightseeing ride in Waikiki. Join our experienced crew for a thrilling and secure whale watch tour. Book now!
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Hawaii Ocean Charters - Embark on an epic whale-watching and coastal sightseeing experience on the south shore of Oahu. Thousands of North Pacific Humpback Whales migrate to their Hawaiian breeding grounds every year. Our high-speed adventure boat can cover more ground giving us the best possible chance to see these magnificent creatures. Our knowledgeable crew are experts at tracking these animals and communicate with a network of other companies to ensure that we can locate any whales in the area. Keep an eye out for Hawaiian green sea turtles, the occasional pod of Spinner Dolphins, and other marine life that calls Hawaii home. You’ll love cruising through the waves with an offshore view of Waikiki Beach, Diamond Head, and Oahu’s south coast. Our friendly staff loves to share their passion for the ocean with our guests and are sure to keep you entertained along the way.
What's Included
- Carbonated beverages
- Bottled water
- Local juices
Additional Information
Navigate the waters in our meticulously maintained 40’ Ridgid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB), identical to those utilized by navy seals, designed to offer a comfortable ride no matter the weather. With its open design, you’re guaranteed a breath of fresh air and unobstructed views from any seating position. Opt for the central benches or tube seating for an intimate experience near the water’s surface. Our boat also features a completely enclosed railing for enhanced safety. If you’re up for an adrenaline rush, take advantage of our high-speed cruising option.
Our crew consists of seasoned seafarers who are quite adept at navigating Hawaii’s unpredictable waters and imbibe the aloha spirit. Their friendly and patient demeanour invites you to join them for a coastal exploration. Rest assured, irrespective of the weather or wildlife conditions, we are committed to providing you with an enjoyable experience.
- You may get splashed during the trip!
- Please pack light as bag storage is limited
Location
Hawaii Ocean Charters
Ala Moana Boulevard
Please wait near the Gate entrance of Pier C. Check-in will start approximately 15 min
before departure. One of our crew members will come out to ask for your name to verify your ticket. Once everyone has arrived we will board the vessel together.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(8 Ratings)
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Toeternity
Apr 3, 2024
We saw whales… - The guys are friendly and very good at spotting and finding whales, the only thing is that they stay really far away from them…maybe all of them in Hawaii stay this far away, but in Alaska we were able to see the whales closer…other than that they are awesome…
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Bobbi_g
Mar 23, 2024
We saw 2 Whale breaches!! - Absolutely amazing tour! We got to see 2 Whale breaches, 2 huge pods of spinner dolphins and a couple giant turtles! Francesco and Nick were amazing hosts. They went out of their way to make sure we got to see as much as possible. Both of them were very knowledgeable in the sea life, and answered all of our many questions. The hospitality was outstanding! I’d recommend this tour operator %100! Thanks for the great memories!
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Charles_h
Mar 20, 2024
50 Whales - The crew are highly skilled at finding whales. We saw about 50 whales. Also, they found turtles and dolphins.
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Mancunianbandit
Feb 14, 2024
Fun whale-watching excursion! - The whale-watching excursion was great fun. The crew was friendly, chatty, and knowledgeable. As the whales arrived late to the party, the crew offered to extend our trip so we could get a couple more visits in. Even if the whales stand you up, it's well worth the cost just to get out on the water and enjoy the views of Oahu.
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Karen_b
Feb 11, 2024
The captain and first... - The captain and first mate were great trying to find whales! The boat was fast enough to get us around and yet large enough we were comfortable and stayed relatively dry!
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Nomad299750
Feb 2, 2024
Best experience you can get, great crew! - This was an awesome experience with a great crew! This is probably not a boat and/or excursion for everybody, their boat is a very maneuverable, fast, and open setup, with bench seats down the middle and areas you can sit on the inflatable RHIB inflatable tubes. There is no cover on this boat (yet), so you're open to the elements, but you'll be able to get to the whales quickly and the captain and mate know their stuff! We outran and got ourselves into much better positions than the huge boats that were clustered up. You'll have more space to walk around, you're closer to the water to see the fish/turtles, and if there are whales, this is the platform to be on! Overall, I think this was the best way to experience the whale watching. It's not a snorkeling boat, and you'll feel the ocean, but if you're into that, this is great! If we every come back we'll re-book!
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Esther_t
Jan 30, 2024
Fantastic experience - Francesco was a fantastic boat captain and tour guide. The zodiac boat we were on was the perfect size for a smaller group. Unfortunately, the whales were not cooperative that day, which is totally not in anyone’s control. But we did see a massive pod of dolphins and they hung out with us for about 20 minutes!! The water was so clear that it was super easy to see them and watch them playing. The seas were super calm that day so Francesco took us over to the cliffs, which he said almost never gets to happen because it’s usually too rough. That was beautiful!! Francesco was super knowledgeable about the island and even gave recommendations for food afterwards. I went to one of the places he recommended and it was amazing. I would highly recommend Francesco for a tour on the water.
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149tommih
Dec 17, 2023
Spectacular and one of a kind - The captain and deck hands were so delightful and talented. The whole experience was super organized. We got to see dolphins whales, turtles, fish all while having good music and fun people. I would highly recommend this excursion to family friends and people visiting the island for the first time. I learned different facts about the ocean, whales, birds and the list goes on!
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