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Waikiki, Oahu 2-Hour Whale Watching: Guaranteed Sightings

2 hoursFree Cancellation

from $53

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2-Hour Oahu Whale Watch from Ala Wai Harbor, Waikiki

2 hoursFree Cancellation

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This friendly whale approached our little raft! We don't permit touching the whales and do not approach the whales closer than 100 yards.

Maui is one of the best spots in the Pacific to spot whales in the wild. With this small group tour from Lahaina, you'll head out to sea, where you'll likely not only spot whales, but also dolphins. There's also a hydrophone on board if you want to listen to whale songs. And if for some reason you don't see any whales on the day of your adventure, you'll be invited to take another trip at no extra charge.

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Maui: Ultimate Whale Watch from Lahaina

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Small group family style Whale Watching tour on eco-rafts in Maui.

Off Lahaina, Maui, enjoy eye-level whale watching from December to April, or dolphin watching and coastal sightseeing during the summer months. Travel aboard a small zodiac raft for unobstructed views, marine naturalist narration, and hydrophone listening to whale songs in season. Tours depart from 1223 Front Street in Lahaina, with snacks included on dolphin tours for an intimate and eco-friendly ocean experience.

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Maui Eco-Raft Tour: Eye-Level Whale or Dolphin Watching - Lahaina

2 hoursFree Cancellation

from $85

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2 Hour Waikiki Whale Watching Cruise from Oahu

2 hoursFree Cancellation

from $40

Experience the joys of whale watching in Honolulu during this two-hour tour that guarantees sightings. Hop onto a modern trimaran boat with spacious seating, unobstructed views, and protective shade. Learn from onboard naturalists as you watch humpback whales breaching against the backdrop of Diamond Head. Conveniently located near most Waikiki hotels, you can bring your own drinks or snacks.

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Best Waikiki Whale Watching in Honolulu: Whales Guaranteed

2 hoursFree Cancellation

from $79

Humpback whales travel about 3,000 miles from Alaska to Hawaii each winter, one of the longest journeys of any land or sea animal. They arrive in December and depart in March!

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Whale Watching Tour - Big Island, Hawaii

2 hoursFree Cancellation

from $99

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West Oahu Deluxe Whale Watching Sail

2 hoursFree Cancellation

from $89

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Snorkel With Giant Manta Rays In Kailua Kona

2 hoursFree Cancellation

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Observe humpback whales in their natural habitat during their return migration to Maui’s waters December–April. This whale watching adventure by high-speed catamaran provides a front row seat to fin slaps, flukes, and breaches. Underwater hydrophones help you hear whale songs, while the captain and crew provide the commentary. Juices and sodas are available on board to keep passengers hydrated.

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From Maalaea: Whale Watching Tour Aboard the Quicksilver

2 hoursFree Cancellation

from $50

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2-Hour Maui Whale Watch from Lahaina Harbor, Maui

2 hoursFree Cancellation

from $70

Experience the magic of whale watching off the coast of Maui with this incredible tour from Ma'alaea Harbor. Spend two-hours cruising the waters with a team of certified marine naturalists and listen in as they unlock the secretes of humpback whales. You'll have the chance to hear whale songs through underwater hydrophones and learn about interactions between these giant marine mammals. Travelers are guaranteed to see whales on this is a once-in-a-lifetime tour or the next trip is free.

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Whale Watching from Ma'alaea Harbor

2 hoursFree Cancellation

from $100

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Sunset Whale Watch in Waikiki, Whales Guaranteed or Free Return

1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hoursFree Cancellation

from $54

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2 hour Lahaina Sunrise Whale Watch

2 hoursFree Cancellation

from $70

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Big Island: Manta Ray Night Snorkeling Adventure in Kailua-Kona

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $75

Our boat is really what sets us apart from other companies- we have a fast, fun and comfortable boat where everyone gets a cushioned seat, open viewing of the whales, onboard bathroom, lots of shade, and strong engines to help us maximize our time with the whales during your tour. Knowledgeable captains and crew who have worked among the whales for years will share whale facts and answer your questions. It's a great photo opportunity and most people who do it come back for more!

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WHALES GUARANTEED Maui Whale Watching Makai Adventures

2 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation

from $97

Increase your chances of spotting the Kona coast’s most spectacular marine wildlife on a dolphin- and whale-watching excursion. Set off with a skipper and naturalist guides who know exactly where the best observation areas are. Marvel at more than a dozen species of whales and dolphins all year round. Take in views of the coastline and snap photos while you learn about the Kona ecosystem.

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Guaranteed Dolphin and Whale Watch

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

from $129

Increase your chances of seeing humpbacks as they travel through Maui’s warm waters on a whale-watching excursion that gets you closer to the majestic beasts than possible on shore. Hop aboard a sturdy raft in Kihei with an expert naturalist as your guide, and jet to the southern coastline, which hosts one of the highest whale populations in Hawaii. Your guide provides commentary about these fascinating creatures along the way.

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Maui: Guaranteed Whale-Watching Tour by Raft from Kihei

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $100

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Traverse Nā Pali Coast State Wilderness Park with a guide on this group snorkeling and wildlife-watching tour. Let your guide sail you to see cliffs, waterfalls, and maneuver into hidden caves aboard a zodiac raft. Head to some of the best spots on the water for snorkeling, and get a chance to spot dolphins, sea turtles, and possibly even humpback whales at the right time of year. Your guide brings the coast to life with history, stories, and insights into the landscape.

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Kauai: Nā Pali Coast Zodiac Raft Expedition and Snorkeling

4 hoursFree Cancellation

from $255

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Luxury Catamaran Whale Watch

2 hoursFree Cancellation

from $119

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1.5 Hour Waikiki Whale Watching with E Sea Diver (Shuttle Option)

1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hoursFree Cancellation

from $29

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Oahu: Swim with Dolphins on the West Coast

4 hoursFree Cancellation

from $187

Get the chance to see whales up close on a whale-watching trip off the coast of Hawaii’s Big Island. Keep a look out for migrating pods of humpback whales, which often breach as they build up energy for their northward migration. This narrated tour brings you to some of the best viewing grounds aboard a catamaran. You’re able to hear the whales singing through the provided hydrophones.

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Whale Watching On The Big Island

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $109

A protected marine sanctuary with crystal-clear visibility.
Depth ranging from 10 to 70 feet (3 to 21 meters), catering to both beginners and experienced snorkelers.

Check out the volcanic Molokini Crater and the reefs around it on this group snorkel and whale watching adventure from Kihei. Your captain and crew take care of logistics, like finding the best snorkel spots, all your gear, refreshments, and your speedboat. See how many stingrays, starfish, and other wildlife you can spot underwater, and between December 15 and March 30, keep your eyes peeled for migrating whales.

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Molokini Crater Snorkeling Trip 2-Hour 10:30am Start

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Maui: Ultimate Whale Watch from Lahaina

Fran_L, Apr 2026

Granny Franny

This was the most awesome experience of our trip! We were fortunate to have a young whale perform for us (and other boats) for at least an hour!! This is the closest that I’m sure I will ever have in my life with such a magnificent creature! Our captain and marine expert were very knowledgeable and friendly. I will always remember this unique and wonderful experience! Thank you team viator!

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From Maalaea: Whale Watching Tour Aboard the Quicksilver

Kip_K, Apr 2026

Under-promised, over-delivered

We were at the tail-end of the whale migration season and still saw 5 whales and some flying fish too. There were a group of 3 whales, a mom, calf and a male escort. We followed them for a while as they stayed on the surface. The tour boat crew dropped a microphone into the water so we were even able to hear the whales. It was a great and memorable experience!

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Oahu: Submarine Scooter Adventure

Veronica_M, Apr 2026

Just do it!!

This was the coolest experience ever! Couldn’t recommend it enough! My fiancé and I were so excited to do this on our week long vacation in Hawaii and it didn’t disappoint!! You go in the water in the scooter for 20 minutes and you get to see turtles and they have a bag of fish food attached to your scooter and it makes all the fish come real close and swarm around it’s so awesome! We even got to see some dolphins while we were out there.

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Kona Snorkel Tour: Captain Cook Reef Snorkel, Dolphin & Sea Caves

Marina_C, Apr 2026

Very fun and exciting...

Very fun and exciting boat ride. Everything was on time and efficient without feeling rushed. Captain Rory and Luke were terrific, knowledgeable, and friendly. Snorkeling was amazing, but all the stories and legends about the area that Captain Rory shared with us made for a very interesting boat ride back. The smaller size speed boat was not only fast and fun but enabled us to go right up to the lava tubes and rock coves that made this return the most memorable.

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Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel

elizabeth_o, Apr 2026

Choose The Best Night Manta Ray Snorkle

Spectacular. We fully enjoyed the night manta ray tour. The vibe started with the owners, truely helpful warm people. The crew kept us entertained. Can’t say enough about the manta ray sighting. We added the go pro choice investment. Keeps the memories captured. So worth it. Be sure to book it when you visit.

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Waikiki, Oahu 2-Hour Whale Watching: Guaranteed Sightings

Marcelino_M, Mar 2026

Wildlife outta control !!!!

We didn't see 🐋 🐳 🐋 but we did see flying fish and dolphins. They allow you to book as many trips needed to see whales. However, we didn't have time, with other activities already booked. I was so disappointed!!! They have NO control of wildlife!!! And they depend on guests to call the whales to the boat. Other than that Crew was awesome true masters of the tour. Fun trip great for all ages. I would highly recommend.

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WHALES GUARANTEED Maui Whale Watching Makai Adventures

Carrie_L, Mar 2026

Albert see whale. Albert like whale.

We had a lot of surface activity. It was amazing. Levi and Allie were wonderful guides. They were fun and took good care of us. We had a member of our group start to feel oogey. Levi jumped in and got her in the back of the boat before things got any worse. So thoughtful and aware.

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Maui Eco-Raft Tour: Eye-Level Whale or Dolphin Watching - Lahaina

Lindsay_A, Mar 2026

Whales Everywhere!

This tour was excellent! We went March 16, 2026, immediately following the massive Kona Low storm that caused flooding and closures throughout Maui (and all the islands). The weather had been terrible the days leading up to it, and we thought it would be canceled. But thankfully, the storms let up just in time for us to go out on the water, and we're so glad because this was our ONLY excursion that week that wasn't canceled. This was definitely the highlight of our trip. Captain Jack was a knowledgeable and experienced guide. We saw whales within minutes of leaving the dock, and then saw them pretty much the entire 2 hours of our journey, including babies learning how to breach and 10 males fighting over a female. At one point there were multiple whales on both sides of the boat and we didn't know where to look! The marine biologist Meredith shared tons of interesting information about the whales, and we learned a lot! Jack and Meredith were both super kind, professional, and engaging. As you're planning your trip, they told us that February usually has the most whales present, but March usually has more breaches as the newborn babies are gaining strength and learning how to breach before their long migration. I definitely recommend this tour!

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Oahu: Swim with Dolphins on the West Coast

Taylor_F, Feb 2026

An amazing experience

The tour was phenomenal! They mention their success rate and the crew really strives to give you the best chances to see what you set out to see! We did the dolphin tour and managed to see them 2 of the 3 drops and then also 5 very large sea turtles! Our group also had some anxiety about the fear of the deep ocean and then a few who had sea sickness the crew were amazing and kind about helping the one who had anxiety see the sights and then get back on board and then providing everything they could to our friends who got sea sickness! The crew made the trip 20x more special with all the jokes and conversations we had! Can’t speak highly enough about our experience that I will remember for a lifetime! I hope to come back but if I don’t I will definitely be sharing this with all my friends and family who are out here!

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Luxury Snorkel Cruise, Local Buffet with Whale & Dolphin Watch

Karieanne_E, Feb 2026

Top excursion I’ve ever done (and I travel a lot)

Easily the best excursion we have ever done. Crew was amazing, food was awesome. We saw whales and 2 types of dolphins and that wasn’t even the snorkel part! The told us to get back on the boat but in that moment they saw an eagle ray and told me to get back in the water. I’ve never had a tour care as much about our experience. I cannot recommend enough. Get the photos!!! Tip the crew and book this excursion!

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Pacific humpback whales are drawn to Hawaii’s shallow, warm waters—especially around Maui—making it a perfect place for whale watching in Hawaii (November–May is the prime season.). Tours go out on a variety of boats, from catamaran to raft. Hawaii whale watching is a family-friendly experience, and be sure to have your cameras and binoculars ready for when the humpback whales surface to say hello.

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