Whale Watching Tours in Oahu at a glance
- Our pick: Oahu Whale Watch: 2-Hour Waikiki Harbor Tour & Hydrophone, US$ 43 per person (2h, 4.62★ · 2,000).
- Top rated: Oahu: Sunset Whale Watch with Whales Guaranteed or Free Return, US$ 54 per person (1h 30m–2h, 4.76★ · 119).
- Also recommended: North Shore: Whale Watching & Marine Life Fast Boat Tour, US$ 105 per person (1h 30m, 4.64★ · 97).
Price per person across the 8 options priced per person: US$ 40–US$ 245 (median US$ 54). With 100+ reviews: 4 of 9.
Of the 9 options: 9 with live guides in English, 9 with free cancellation, 8 with instant confirmation, 1 with hotel pickup, 7 kid-friendly, 1 private and 6 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. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 100 reviews.
Whale Watching Tours in Oahu
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
9 options
Oahu Whale Watch: 2-Hour Waikiki Harbor Tour & Hydrophone 2-hour humpback whale watching from Waikiki's Ala Wai Harbor. Includes hydrophone audio, shaded cabin, multi-level viewing deck. Small groups, walking distance from resorts. Mon–Sat · 07:30, 09:45 and 12:15 · All ages ★ 4.62 (2,000 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · JA ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 43 per person
Oahu: 2-Hour Whale Watching with Guaranteed Sightings Humpback whales December to April on Oahu. Two-hour cruise with professional captain, dolphins and sea turtles possible. Free re-ride if no whales spotted. Every day · 08:00, 10:30, 12:30 and 14:30 · All ages ★ 4.60 (1,336 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 47 per person
Oahu Whale Watching Cruise: 2-Hour Waikiki Tour & Underwater Room 2-hour whale watching cruise from Waikiki with guaranteed sighting or free rebooking. Underwater viewing room, refreshments, and upper deck included. Departs Honolulu daily. Tue–Sun · 08:00 and 14:00 · All ages ★ 4.60 (193 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 40 per person
Oahu: Sunset Whale Watch with Whales Guaranteed or Free Return Winter humpback whales off Waikiki on a double-decker boat with Diamond Head views. Soda included, restroom on board. Free return trip if no whales spotted. Every day · 17:00 · From age 3 ★ 4.76 (119 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m–2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 54 per person
North Shore: Whale Watching & Marine Life Fast Boat Tour Feel the ocean spray on a fast boat tour along Oahu’s North Shore. Spot whales, dolphins, turtles & rays with a small group and local crew. Includes storage for bags. Every day · 6 start times, 07:00 to 17:00 · From age 3 ★ 4.64 (97 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 105 per person
West Oahu Whale Watching Sail from Waikiki: Guaranteed Sightings Whale watching tour from Waikiki on a small-group catamaran with guaranteed humpback sightings December through May: full bar, shaded seating. Every day · 13:30 · All ages ★ 4.72 (75 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 89 per person
Oahu: Dolphin & Whale Safari with Marine Biologists Small-group dolphin and whale safari off Oahu's west side with marine biologists. Max 10 guests, snorkeling included, 7am and 11am departures. Mon, Tue, Sat and Sun · 07:00 and 11:15 ★ 4.98 (80 reviews) Duration: 3h 15m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 245 per person
Snorkeling with sea turtles on Oahu's west coast Snorkel with sea turtles and tropical fish on Oahu's west coast by catamaran, with winter whale and dolphin watching plus Waikiki pickup. Every day · 12:00 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.58 (26 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · JA ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 166 per person
North Shore Oahu Fishing Charter: Catch and Whale Watch Fish the North Shore of Oahu on a private charter with captain and crew, gear and license included: cast for mahi mahi and ahi tuna in the morning. Every day · 6 start times, 06:00 to 16:00 Duration: 5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 650 per group
All 9 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oahu Whale Watch: 2-Hour Waikiki Harbor Tour & HydrophoneOur pick | US$ 43 per person | 2h | 4.62★ · 2,000 | Mon–Sat · 07:30, 09:45 and 12:15 | English, Japanese |
| Oahu: Sunset Whale Watch with Whales Guaranteed or Free ReturnTop rated | US$ 54 per person | 1h 30m–2h | 4.76★ · 119 | Every day · 17:00 | English |
| North Shore: Whale Watching & Marine Life Fast Boat TourAlso recommended | US$ 105 per person | 1h 30m | 4.64★ · 97 | Every day · 6 start times, 07:00 to 17:00 | English |
| Oahu: 2-Hour Whale Watching with Guaranteed Sightings | US$ 47 per person | 2h | 4.60★ · 1,336 | Every day · 08:00, 10:30, 12:30 and 14:30 | English |
| Oahu Whale Watching Cruise: 2-Hour Waikiki Tour & Underwater Room | US$ 40 per person | 2h | 4.60★ · 193 | Tue–Sun · 08:00 and 14:00 | English |
| West Oahu Whale Watching Sail from Waikiki: Guaranteed Sightings | US$ 89 per person | 2h | 4.72★ · 75 | Every day · 13:30 | English |
| Oahu: Dolphin & Whale Safari with Marine BiologistsGroup of up to 10 | US$ 245 per person | 3h 15m | 4.98★ · 80 | Mon, Tue, Sat and Sun · 07:00 and 11:15 | English |
| Snorkeling with sea turtles on Oahu's west coastPickup offered | US$ 166 per person | 3h | 4.58★ · 26 | Every day · 12:00 | English, Japanese |
| North Shore Oahu Fishing Charter: Catch and Whale WatchPrivate | US$ 650 per group up to 6 people · ≈ US$ 108 per person if 6 go | 5h | — | Every day · 6 start times, 06:00 to 16:00 | English |
By what you need
- Private (1): North Shore Oahu Fishing Charter: Catch and Whale Watch (US$ 650 per group)
- Small groups (up to 15) (1): Oahu: Dolphin & Whale Safari with Marine Biologists (US$ 245 per person)
- With pickup (1): Snorkeling with sea turtles on Oahu's west coast (US$ 166 per person)
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