Waikiki Best Whale Watching in Honolulu: Whales Guaranteed
Overview
Guaranteed whale sightings*
Spacious and modern Trimaran with unobstructed open air views as well as ample seating and shade on board.
Knowledgeable staff with plenty of interesting whale information
Convenient location walking distance to most Waikiki hotels.
BYOB Bring your own food and beverages allowed on board
*Our crew will do our very best to make sure that every passenger on board will have the chance to see a whale on every trip that we offer. However if no passengers on board see a whale during your trip, we will offer 1 free return trip for passengers based on availability. This guarantee has no cash value, and does not entitle a guest to any refund or portion thereof if schedule or availability cannot accommodate a return trip.
What's Included
- Bottled water Bottled water provided as well as a cooler full of ice for BYOB
- Guaranteed Whale sightings*
- Clean and hygienic restrooms onboard.
- Informative whale information from our knowledgeable crew and on board naturalists
Meeting Location
95 Holomoana Street
Honolulu, HI 96815, 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
Embark on a two-hour ocean adventure like never before with our thrilling Waikiki Whale Watching. Climb aboard our sleek and modern trimaran, where comfort meets excitement, as we set sail on a stunning journey.
Witness the awe-inspiring beauty of humpback whales in their natural habitat. Our experienced crew and on board naturalists will guide you to the best vantage points, ensuring you see these gentle giants breaching and frolicking in the sparkling Hawaiian waters. The trimaran's spacious deck offers unobstructed views, allowing you to snap photos of these magnificent creatures with Diamond Head in the background.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Please arrive at the meeting point 30 minutes prior to the scheduled activity.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 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-375179P4
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Frequently Asked Questions (10)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours 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 Best Whale Watching in Honolulu: Whales Guaranteed. 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 tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (HST).
- This tour 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.
- Bottled water. Bottled water provided as well as a cooler full of ice for BYOB.
- Guaranteed Whale sightings*.
- Clean and hygienic restrooms onboard.
- Informative whale information from our knowledgeable crew and on board naturalists.
This tour 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 tour 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 Best Whale Watching in Honolulu: Whales Guaranteed is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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 Best Whale Watching in Honolulu: Whales Guaranteed will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. 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
- Bottled waterBottled water provided as well as a cooler full of ice for BYOB
- Guaranteed Whale sightings*
- Clean and hygienic restrooms onboard.
- Informative whale information from our knowledgeable crew and on board naturalists
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Please arrive at the meeting point 30 minutes prior to the scheduled activity.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travelers
