Oahu: Private Whale Watching Trip from Ko Olina
Overview
6 Guests Maximum
Private + Exclusive
Unlike large group excursions, this experience is limited to just 6 guests aboard a 32-foot Sport Catamaran, ensuring a personalized setting perfect for families or small groups. The experience can be tailored to the preferences of your group!
Oahu’s Leeward Coast
Departing from Ko Olina Marina, this tour explores the calm and less crowded waters of Oahu's west side, offering panoramic views and an exceptional chance to see humpback whales in their natural habitat.
Local Commentary
Your knowledgeable crew provides insightful commentary about humpback whales' behaviors, migrations, and habitats, enriching the experience with educational value.
Eco-Friendly + Respectful
The tour emphasizes responsible whale + wildlife viewing, ensuring minimal disruption to the whales and respecting their natural environment.
What's Included
- Snacks
- Bottled water Coconut Water, Water & Hawaiian Juices
- Hydrophone: be fully immersed & serenaded by the Northern Pacific Humpback Whales with our Professional grade Hydrophone which provides superior audio quality
- Guide
- Gratuities
- Parking Fees
- Transportation to/from the marina
Meeting Location
92-100 Waipahe Place
Kapolei, HI 96707, 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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Ko Olina Marina
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- A maximum of 6 people per booking
- This experience requires good weather. If it's canceled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum drinking age is 21 years
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Oahu: Private Whale Watching Trip from Ko Olina?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-59384P8
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Average 5.00 out of 5 stars based on 2 traveler reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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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).
- Snacks.
- Bottled water. Coconut Water, Water & Hawaiian Juices.
- Hydrophone: be fully immersed & serenaded by the Northern Pacific Humpback Whales with our Professional grade Hydrophone which provides superior audio quality.
- Guide.
- Gratuities.
- Parking Fees.
- Transportation to/from the marina.
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: Private Whale Watching Trip from Ko Olina is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Oahu: Private Whale Watching Trip from Ko Olina 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
- Snacks
- Bottled waterCoconut Water, Water & Hawaiian Juices
- Hydrophone: be fully immersed & serenaded by the Northern Pacific Humpback Whales with our Professional grade Hydrophone which provides superior audio quality
- Guide
- Gratuities
- Parking Fees
- Transportation to/from the marina
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- A maximum of 6 people per booking
- This experience requires good weather. If it's canceled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum drinking age is 21 years
