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Waikiki: 2 Hour Whale Watching Cruise from Oahu
Overview
Guaranteed whale sighting or enjoy a complimentary rebooking within 5 days of your original tour!
Enjoy unique underwater views from our underwater viewing room so you can experience this adventure from above and below the surface
Kama'aina and Military pricing available- Must present a valid Hawaii State ID or military ID upon check in
What's Included
- Complimentary refreshments and light snacks
- Underwater viewing room
- 2 Restrooms on board
- Upper and lower deck for optimal visibility
- FREE for children ages 0-3
- Guaranteed whale sighting or enjoy a complimentary rebooking within 5 days of your original tour.
- Informative Tour Guide
- All Fees and Taxes
- $9.00 fuel surcharge per person
Meeting Location
1025 Ala Moana Boulevard
Honolulu, HI 96814, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Join us for an unforgettable whale watching adventure departing from Waikiki, Honolulu, where you’re guaranteed to see these magnificent creatures in the wild or we’ll rebook you on another one of our whale-watching tours for free! Humpback whales migrate to Hawaii every winter to mate, give birth, and raise their young in the warm, shallow waters. Along the way, you might also encounter other local wildlife such as dolphins, sea turtles, and even native fish from our second story deck or our underwater viewing room
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 70 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (10)
Q: Do we get to swim with or touch the dolphins?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-393002P6
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Average 4.74 out of 5 stars based on 180 traveler reviews collected by Cool Hawaii and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (10)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Hawaii customers.
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As an active member of the Dolphin SMART program, we do not have physical contact with the dolphins on Waikiki: 2 Hour Whale Watching Cruise from Oahu. We watch them in their natural habitat from the boat.
Dec 2022If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the activity start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the activity start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the activity local time (HST).
- This activity requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Complimentary refreshments and light snacks.
- Underwater viewing room.
- 2 Restrooms on board.
- Upper and lower deck for optimal visibility.
- FREE for children ages 0-3.
- Guaranteed whale sighting or enjoy a complimentary rebooking within 5 days of your original tour.
- Informative Tour Guide.
- All Fees and Taxes.
- $9.00 fuel surcharge per person.
This activity requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This activity requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Waikiki: 2 Hour Whale Watching Cruise from Oahu is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Waikiki: 2 Hour Whale Watching Cruise from Oahu will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Hawaii. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Complimentary refreshments and light snacks
- Underwater viewing room
- 2 Restrooms on board
- Upper and lower deck for optimal visibility
- FREE for children ages 0-3
- Guaranteed whale sighting or enjoy a complimentary rebooking within 5 days of your original tour.
- Informative Tour Guide
- All Fees and Taxes
- $9.00 fuel surcharge per person
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 70 travelers
