Oahu Whale Watch Tour & Waikiki Sunset Boat Tour
Overview
Humpback whales have journeyed thousands of miles to the warm waters of Hawaii to give birth to their calves. If we're fortunate, we might even catch a glimpse of a newborn calf swimming alongside its mother.
What's Included
- Water, tea, & hot cocoa
- English, Japanese guide
- Gratuity
Meeting Location
1125 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
Experience the beauty of humpback whales as they return to the Hawaiian Islands after migrating from Alaska! Learn about these majestic creatures and the local area from our experienced and knowledgeable crew. Enjoy either a morning or sunset cruise, offering breathtaking views of the famous Waikiki coastline. Feel free to bring your own food and beverages (alcohol is allowed, but no glass bottles).
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 are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Wild animal sightings are natural and cannot be 100% guaranteed
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 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-337841P12
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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 Oahu Whale Watch Tour & Waikiki Sunset Boat Tour. 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.
- Water, tea, & hot cocoa.
- English, Japanese guide.
- Gratuity.
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 Oahu Whale Watch Tour & Waikiki Sunset Boat Tour 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 Oahu Whale Watch Tour & Waikiki Sunset Boat Tour 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
- Water, tea, & hot cocoa
- English, Japanese guide
- Gratuity
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 are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Wild animal sightings are natural and cannot be 100% guaranteed
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
