Whale Watching Experience in Waikiki: Comfortable Moana Catamaran Tour
4.5
49 Ratings
Honolulu
Embark on a thrilling whale watching experience in Waikiki aboard the spacious Moana catamaran. Cruise along the coast, spotting majestic Humpback whales and learning about Hawaii's marine wildlife from our expert crew.
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 1099 Ala Moana Blvd - Experience Whale watching in Hawaii, one of the most popular activities in the winter! Cruise along Oahu’s south shore, in search of Hawaii’s annual visitors, the Pacific Humpback Whale, with beautiful views of the Ko’olau Mountains, Diamond Head, Koko Head, and Koko Crater in the backdrop.
    Cruises depart daily December 1st through April 1st from Kewalo basin Harbor, just 5-10 minutes away from Waikiki. This 2 hour excursion gives you the perfect opportunity to catch these majestic animals as they enjoy the beautiful Hawaiian waters. Sightings on all whale watch cruises are guaranteed, during the season or you’ll cruise again (based on availability)Valid December 1st to April 1st.
What's Included
  • Bottled water provided
  • On-board restrooms available
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

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.

Location
Kewalo Basin Harbor
Ala Moana Boulevard
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.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(49 Ratings)
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Leslie_c
Jan 17, 2023
Couldn't go but the company was very helpful and kind!! Full refund! - 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!!!
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Bluepointeshoes
Jan 4, 2023
Fun time - 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.
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Clyde_k
Jan 2, 2023
Kamaʻaina . Loved the Hawaiian music and crew. - 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!
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Deborah_w
Jan 2, 2023
1 st experience of the new year - 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
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Kerry_c
Jan 2, 2023
Great whale-watching tour - 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!
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Liz_h
Dec 22, 2022
Whales didn’t cooperate,... - Whales didn’t cooperate, but it was a very relaxing, enjoyable excursion. The crew was top-notch. Would definitely recommend the catamaran.
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John_m
Jun 27, 2022
Whale Watching On A 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!
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Charlotte_a
Mar 30, 2022
Awesome. The crew knew... - 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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Aussie1fan
Jan 21, 2023
A good way to spend a couple of hours - 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.
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Lexis_b
Feb 10, 2024
Disappointing - 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.
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