Whale Watching: Oahu's Premier Ocean Adventure

Experience comfortable and safe whale watching with Hawaii Ocean Project Oahu. Support local Maui-owned company while enjoying up-close encounters with humpback whales. Book now!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Waikiki Beach - Experience breathtaking views of Waikiki and Waikiki Beach from the water, offering a distinctive perspective of the island city!
  • Diamond Head State Monument - Admire the renowned Diamond Head dormant volcano from the water!
What's Included
  • Marine bathroom on board
  • Local knowledge about the islands & what you’re seeing
  • Expert Captain & experienced crew for your safety
  • Multi-Level vessel for uninterrupted panoramic viewing
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Hotel Pick-up/ Drop-off.
Additional Information

WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE FROM MOST WAIKIKI RESORTS & ACCOMMODATIONS
For over 30 years, Hawaii Ocean Project has been delivering exceptional ocean activities to more than a million visitors!
By booking this tour, you are supporting a Lahaina, Maui Wildfire tour company affected by the destruction of their home harbor.

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Location
Hawaii Ocean Project - Waikiki, Oahu
Ala Moana Boulevard
Slip 497 at Ala Wai Boat Harbor ---- WHERE AT HARBOR: Slip 497 of Ala Wai Harbor; Check-in at the dock. Boat name: Lahaina Princess. Steps away from Hilton Hawaiian Lagoon, check-in station in front of the boat! ---- (See booking confirmation ticket voucher for more information.)
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Laurietashley
Mar 16, 2025
Amazing experience! - What an amazing excursion! Saw many whales. Mom and calf...calf breached! The crew were so helpful. The captain was very knowledgeable. Highly recommend!!
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H5302ovheatherm
Mar 16, 2025
Wonderful crew! - This was a great whale watching experience. The crew was exceptional and extremely knowledgeable. We saw whales and some dolphins, all with the beautiful island backdrop. I would recommend this tour!
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Mombutt
Mar 15, 2025
Great tour! - Wonderful tour. Lots of whale sightings. Captain was informative and funny at times. Very prompt at departure and arrival. Enjoyed our tour!!!
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Bethany
Mar 14, 2025
An absolutely fantastic... - An absolutely fantastic tour! The crew was knowledgeable, friendly and fun! They made our experience a delight and knew exactly where to take us to find whales.
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Tina_b
Mar 14, 2025
We saw whales! - We had a great experience on the Whale watch tour! The crew was friendly and knowledgeable and engaging. We saw whales! The boat was spacious and clean and the weather was beautiful! We highly recommend!
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M276wvcarolinew
Mar 13, 2025
An adventure - It was an excellent experience even though we did not see any whales. The crew was wonderful and very knowledgeable and entertaining.
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399katiey
Mar 12, 2025
Great Wildlife Watching - We had a great time! The views were amazing and the captain did a wonderful job pointing out other wildlife and scenery along the way. The whales weren't super active, but the captain went out of his way to chat with other crews in the area to give us the best viewing opportunities possible. Whenever we did see the whales or signs of them, he also did a great job educating us on the behaviors exhibited.
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Hollycm519mc
Mar 12, 2025
Awesome experience whale watching - We had so much fun, it was so exciting to see whales. The captain was informative, funny, and a very cool guy. He said he's been doing it since 1969, so he's an old pro. He also spotted a couple surfers out too far and rescued them. It was an awesome experience.
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Anita_c
Mar 16, 2025
Relaxing Cruise - The captain was very knowledgeable about the whales. Although nature can be unpredictable, I wish there had been more whales rising higher out of the water.
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Cari_s
Mar 12, 2025
The captain of boat is... - The captain of boat is very knowledgeable about whales and he did his best to get us to view whales. I would have given 5 stars but because of the seating situation on boat I can only give 4. It booth style seating which makes it difficult to move around boat to see whales.
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