Sound of the Ocean Whale Watch Sail
Overview
Step aboard a boat and experience whale watching like never before. On this special cruise, see humpback whales in their natural habitat and hear them too.
With a partnership with the award-winning immersive experience “Sounds of the Ocean,” be immersed in the hauntingly beautiful songs of the humpbacks as they echo through the Pacific. For twenty-five unforgettable minutes, everything else fades away and you’re transported into the whales’ world of sound with onboard hydrophone technology and personal headphones.
Along the way, expert naturalists will share the classic PacWhale Eco-Adventures experience you love — breathtaking encounters, small group interpretation, and fascinating whale behavior — but with a special focus on the incredible role sound plays in the lives of these ocean giants.
Discover how whales communicate, court, navigate, and even share cultural traditions through song. Learn about the growing challenges of noise pollution in the oceans.
What's Included
- Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
- Underwater hydrophones to hear whale songs
- Onboard Jr. Naturalist Program for kids
- Whale sightings guaranteed or go again free
- Filtered water
- Snacks Available for purchase onboard
- Meals
- Alcoholic beverages Available for purchase onboard
- Carbonated beverages Juices, sodas available for purchase onboard
Meeting Location
Maalaea Road
Wailuku, HI 96793, 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
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 55 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Sound of the Ocean Whale Watch Sail?
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Activity code: C-15807P54
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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If 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.
- Tea and coffee. Coffee and/or Tea.
- Underwater hydrophones to hear whale songs.
- Onboard Jr. Naturalist Program for kids.
- Whale sightings guaranteed or go again free.
- Filtered water.
- Snacks. Available for purchase onboard.
- Meals.
- Alcoholic beverages. Available for purchase onboard.
- Carbonated beverages. Juices, sodas available for purchase onboard.
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..
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 Sound of the Ocean Whale Watch Sail is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Sound of the Ocean Whale Watch Sail 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
- Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
- Underwater hydrophones to hear whale songs
- Onboard Jr. Naturalist Program for kids
- Whale sightings guaranteed or go again free
- Filtered water
- SnacksAvailable for purchase onboard
- Meals
- Alcoholic beveragesAvailable for purchase onboard
- Carbonated beveragesJuices, sodas available for purchase onboard
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 55 travelers
