Waikiki Whale Watching Cruise with Snack & Trolley Transportation
Overview
View wild humpback whales in their natural habitat on Oahu's stunning gold coast off of Waikiki. Our energetic crew will entertain you with hula and cultural chant performances, and you’ll enjoy the beautiful morning views of Waikiki!
What's Included
- Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
- Snacks Poi donuts from Liliha bakery and coffee or tea (morning tour)/ Snacks(afternoon tour)
- Carbonated beverages Complimentary Soft Drinks
- Listen to whale songs through an underwater hydrophone
- Wild humpback whale viewing
- Roundtrip Trolley Pick-up from select locations
- Entertainment: Hula performance and traditional "E Ho Mai" ceremony
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Once your booking is confirmed, our reservation team will send you a confirmation email with the pickup location and time. Please check the confirmation email for this information. If you have not received an email from us, please contact us via email or call us.【Tour Hotel Pickup】 7am Tour Twin Fin (6:10am) DFS (6:20am) Aqua Palms Waikiki (6:30am) Kewalo Harbor (6:45am) - Self Drive1pm Tour Treasures and You (11:35am) Twin Fin (1:45am) Aqua Palms Waikiki (12:00pm) Kewalo Harbor (12:15pm) - Self Drive
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.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
We will cruise around the iconic Diamond Head monument in search of humpback whales. Keep an eye out for their tails, fins and blows of water.
Seeing whales up close will be an experience you will never forget!
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Dolphins and whales are usually spotted, but there is no guarantee of sightings.
- Children (2-11 years old) must be accompanied by an adult
- Children under 2 are not allowed
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 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-18676P5
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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 Whale Watching Cruise with Snack & Trolley Transportation. 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.
- Tea and coffee. Coffee and/or Tea.
- Snacks. Poi donuts from Liliha bakery and coffee or tea (morning tour)/ Snacks(afternoon tour).
- Carbonated beverages. Complimentary Soft Drinks.
- Listen to whale songs through an underwater hydrophone.
- Wild humpback whale viewing.
- Roundtrip Trolley Pick-up from select locations.
- Entertainment: Hula performance and traditional "E Ho Mai" ceremony.
- Gratuities.
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 2025The minimum age to participate is 2. 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 Whale Watching Cruise with Snack & Trolley Transportation is as follows:
- 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 Waikiki Whale Watching Cruise with Snack & Trolley Transportation 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
- SnacksPoi donuts from Liliha bakery and coffee or tea (morning tour)/ Snacks(afternoon tour)
- Carbonated beveragesComplimentary Soft Drinks
- Listen to whale songs through an underwater hydrophone
- Wild humpback whale viewing
- Roundtrip Trolley Pick-up from select locations
- Entertainment: Hula performance and traditional "E Ho Mai" ceremony
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Dolphins and whales are usually spotted, but there is no guarantee of sightings.
- Children (2-11 years old) must be accompanied by an adult
- Children under 2 are not allowed
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
