Whale Watching Tours in Kauai at a glance
- Our pick: Winter Whale Watching in Kauai: 360° Views from Super Rafts, US$ 137 per person (2h, 4.70★ · 355).
- Best value: Kauai Whale Watch Cocktail Tour: Humpback Whales & Drinks, US$ 136 per person (2h, 4.68★ · 422).
- Also recommended: Kauai Whale and Dolphin Zodiac Tour: 25-Foot Adventure Boats, US$ 158 per person (2h 30m, 4.55★ · 168).
Price per person across the 3 options priced per person: US$ 136–US$ 158 (median US$ 137). With 100+ reviews: 3 of 4.
Of the 4 options: 3 with live guides in English, 4 with free cancellation, 2 with instant confirmation, 3 kid-friendly, 1 private and 1 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Prices are per person, except options priced per group: that price is for the whole group, and the per-person figure assumes the group is full.
Whale Watching Tours in Kauai
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4 options
Winter Whale Watching in Kauai: 360° Views from Super Rafts Watch humpback whales breach and tail-slap from an open-air super raft with 360° views and a hydrophone to hear their underwater songs. Every day · 08:00, 10:30 and 13:30 · From age 4 ★ 4.70 (355 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 137 per person
Kauai Whale Watch Cocktail Tour: Humpback Whales & Drinks Whale watching tour on Kauai's south shore aboard the 'Imiloa catamaran. Search for humpback whales and dolphins while enjoying mai tais, beer, wine and light snacks. Every day · 09:00, 12:00, 13:00 and 15:00 · From age 3 ★ 4.68 (422 reviews) Duration: 2h ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 136 per person
Kauai Whale and Dolphin Zodiac Tour: 25-Foot Adventure Boats Whale and dolphin watching tour off Kauai's south side on twin 25-foot Zodiac boats, December through May. Maximum 14 passengers per boat with Coast Guard certified captain. Every day · 08:30 and 15:45 · From age 5 ★ 4.55 (168 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 158 per person
Snorkeling and whale watching off Kaua'i: Private boat Private whale watching and snorkeling off Kaua'i with English-speaking guide, snorkel gear and snacks included. You control how much time goes to whales versus the reef. Next departure: 22 Jan 2027 ★ 5.00 (5 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 1,300 per group
All 4 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Whale Watching in Kauai: 360° Views from Super RaftsOur pick | US$ 137 per person | 2h | 4.70★ · 355 | Every day · 08:00, 10:30 and 13:30 | English |
| Kauai Whale Watch Cocktail Tour: Humpback Whales & DrinksBest value | US$ 136 per person | 2h | 4.68★ · 422 | Every day · 09:00, 12:00, 13:00 and 15:00 | — |
| Kauai Whale and Dolphin Zodiac Tour: 25-Foot Adventure BoatsAlso recommendedGroup of up to 14 | US$ 158 per person | 2h 30m | 4.55★ · 168 | Every day · 08:30 and 15:45 | English, Spanish |
| Snorkeling and whale watching off Kaua'i: Private boatPrivate | US$ 1,300 per group up to 6 people · ≈ US$ 217 per person if 6 go | 5h | 5.00★ only 5 reviews | Next departure: 22 Jan 2027 | English |
By what you need
- Private (1): Snorkeling and whale watching off Kaua'i: Private boat (US$ 1,300 per group)
- Small groups (up to 15) (1): Kauai Whale and Dolphin Zodiac Tour: 25-Foot Adventure Boats (US$ 158 per person)
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