Oahu: Whale Watching Adventure -Speed Boat & Small Group
Overview
This isn’t your average whale watching tour. Forget the crowded decks and slow-moving boats—this is whale watching with a shot of adrenaline. Hop aboard our high-speed inflatable boat and experience Waikiki’s coastline like never before as we search for the majestic Humpback Whales that migrate to Hawai‘i each winter.
Whales can surface anywhere, at any moment. That’s where we shine. Our fast, nimble vessel lets us cover more ocean and get to the action quicker than the big boats ever could.
Every trip is different, every encounter is thrilling, and every moment is yours. This is more than a tour—it’s a front-row seat to nature at its wildest.
Don't miss the prime whale watching season from December to April, with peak sightings from January to March.
Snacks and drinks are provided on your tour!
What's Included
- Snacks and beverages
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
1125 Ala Moana Boulevard
Honolulu, HI 96813, 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
Kewalo Basin
Pier A Slip A15
Boat Name - Maori Warrior II
This is a 2 hour cruise on a zodiac style speed boat. Being fast on the water means getting to the breach sites faster to view whales before they go down. Refreshments included.
We are located at Pier A Right across the street from public restrooms and open parking area.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 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-116199P2
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Average 4.90 out of 5 stars based on 20 traveler reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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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 Watching Adventure -Speed Boat & Small Group. 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).
- Snacks and beverages.
- 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 1..
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 Watching Adventure -Speed Boat & Small Group is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- 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 Watching Adventure -Speed Boat & Small Group 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 and beverages
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
