Whale Watching Tour: Oahu's Gold Coast Adventure
4.8
68 Ratings
Honolulu

Experience the sight of humpback whales in their natural environment along the breathtaking golden shore of Oahu, just off Waikiki. Our dynamic team will captivate you with performances of hula and traditional chanting, all while you take in the magnificent morning vistas of Waikiki!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Kewalo Basin Harbor - We will cruise around the iconic Diamond Head monument in search of humpback whales. Keep an eye out for their tails, fins and blows of water.

Seeing whales up close will be an experience you will never forget!

What's Included
  • Wild humpback whale viewing
  • Listen to whale songs through an underwater hydrophone
  • Entertainment: Hula performance and traditional ‘E Ho Mai’ ceremony
  • Roundtrip Trolley Pick-up from select locations
  • Snacks, tea, coffee, and carbonated beverages
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information
  • Dolphins and whales are usually spotted, but there is no guarantee of sightings.
  • Children (2-11 years old) must be accompanied by an adult
  • Children under 2 are not allowed
Location
Kewalo Basin Harbor
Ala Moana Boulevard
Kewalo Basin Harbor Pier D: 1125 Ala Moana Blvd B1, Honolulu, HI 96814
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(68 Ratings)
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Nishanp2015
Jan 7, 2026
Great Experience - We had so much fun on this tour. We got picked up from our hotel and drive was smooth. Thanks to Mahea the driver. Tyler gave us all the instructions about what to expect on this tour and safety measures. Other wonderful crew on the tour were Cyre, Brandon, Flo, Kainoa, Ben and Tyler. Jerry the captain was so humble and let our little one drive the boat during calm water streams which our little one will talk about for next few days. Tyler took us many great pictures throughout the trip to ensure we have lots memories to remember. Highly recommended.
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Heathermw1716cx
Dec 30, 2025
Great experience! Great sights, good snacks, knowledgeable crew! - They were very communicative before the trip, telling us exactly where to go and when to be there. Since we did not see whales the first day, they allowed us to rebook for a time that worked in our schedule for free, which was appreciated by everyone. The crew on both tours seemed genuinely excited to be there and to try to help us find whales. Additionally, I appreciate their ethical approach even if that means you are not guaranteed to see whales. We ended up seeing quite a few whales on our earlier tour and we would do that again, if we are ever back. Shout out to Ryan for showing up to work on her birthday and to Zach for the mochi donuts!
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Anupam_s
Dec 29, 2025
Good - This is very good for experience with Family. Problematic for a person who has sea sickness because boat is moving too much. You will see some whales for sure.
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Adina_e
Dec 12, 2025
Capt Jeremy and amazing... - Capt Jeremy and amazing crew! We saw many whales and dolphin pod. So much gratitude!! Will def do again. No one had see. Anything for 4 days. Even with one annoying sonar submarine in the vicinity, we were blessed!
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Phoenix_c
Dec 12, 2025
Great experience - Booked early during our stay and didnt see any whales. The crew invited us for a free rebook which was an easy process. During our rebooked trip we saw whales and dolphins. The crew was great on both trips. Shout out to Captain Zack, Megan, Rian, and Kaipo
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Nancy
Mar 19, 2025
Whale watching on Spring break - Very kind and knowledgeable staff. We saw 4 whales and many dolphin. The boat is smaller and the water was calm the specific day we were out on our your. My daughter got sick and I almost did. Many people getting sick which makes for not as great of experience. Thank you for a very fun family experience.
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P7315epjennifero
Mar 2, 2025
A must do experience during whale season - We had an amazing day with the whales. The crew was great. Zach expertly navigated to the happiest whale ohana. They were super active with breaches, fin slaps, and even a spy hop or two. Ryan and Trevor were gracious hosts making sure everyone was well taken care of. Heidi was a fantastic narrator, encouraging us to sync our hearts with the whales while giving us great info about the habits and history of the whales.
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467karaleer
Feb 17, 2025
A big success! - We had a great time, & actually saw whales! We particularly enjoyed the hula dancing by the crew; it was a nice authentic touch. The crew was friendly & informative, & I felt like they took our safety seriously. I highly recommend this trip!
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Garyp1451
Feb 17, 2025
Great experience - Great experience. All the crew were amazing! We thoroughly enjoyed our whale watching trip. The hula by Ryan and Luke was a really fun wrap up to the ride.
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Dane_e
Dec 7, 2025
Nice adventure… - The boat trip was good, the crew was polite and knowledgeable. Even though we didn’t see any whales. It was for their efforts to location them. They were in communication with other boats the looking for whales. Sadly none spotted that morning. They bid offer a discount rebooking.
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