Whale Watch Cruise Aboard The Majestic
Oahu, USA
Whale Watch Cruise Aboard The Majestic
Badge of Excellence
Oahu, USA
- 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Offered in: English
Overview
Maximize your chances of seeing whales off the coast of Oahu with this whale-watching cruise from Honolulu that guarantees sightings. Glide past Diamond Head and Waikiki Beach while listening to insightful commentary from the on-board naturalist. Look out for other marine life—such as sea turtles, porpoises, and Hawaii spinner dolphins—while searching for humpback whales. If you don't see whales during the cruise, receive a complimentary return trip.
- Set out onto the water for your best chance of seeing whales
- See migrating humpback whales in their natural habitat off Hawaii
- Don't worry about potential disappointment: Enjoy a free return cruise if you don't see whales
- Learn about whale behavior from your naturalist guide
Why Travelers Choose This Tour
This is a super-comfortable way to see massive humpback whales—guaranteed! Choose between cool indoor viewing areas with picture windows or spacious outdoor decks.
What's Included
Meeting and Pickup
Itinerary
Additional Info
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Traveler Photos
Reviews
4.4
based on 197 reviews
Diane_F, Mar 2026
Wonderful time out on the water. Enjoyed seeing the whales. Also saw sea turtles. I would recommend this.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Aloha Diane!
What an amazing adventure aboard the Majestic by Atlantis Cruises Whale Watch.
We’re happy to hear you enjoyed exploring a part of Oahu that most people don’t get to see and are excited you saw some astonishing marine life! That is truly a lifetime experience only few can witness. We're also happy to hear the staff was informative and nice.
Thank you for sharing your experience with us and taking part in the Aloha spirit. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future aboard one of our submarines and/or the Majestic by Atlantis Cruises for another Atlantis adventure; an underwater journey, sunset cruise, or seasonal whale watch cruise.
Feel free to follow us on social media at #atlantishawaii.
A hui hou (until next time).
Michael_P, Jan 2026
We went in late January, peak season for whale migration. Boat was comfortable, guide was knowledgeable. We saw at least a dozen whale sightings. All in all a great experience!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Aloha Michael!
Thank you for joining us for cocktails on the sea aboard the Majestic by Atlantis Cruises.
We're happy to hear that you enjoyed our sleek and comfortable vessel with three levels to explore Waikiki's beautiful sunset views.
We appreciate you sharing your experience. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future aboard one of our submarines and/or the Majestic by Atlantis Cruises for another Atlantis adventure; an underwater journey, sunset cruise, or seasonal whale watch cruise.
Feel free to follow us on social media at #atlantishawaii.
A hui hou (until next time).
Alison_W, Mar 2025
You will definitely see lots of whales and other marine life and get a great view of the harbour as well
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Aloha Alison !
Mahalo for your 5-star review! We are happy to hear you enjoyed your recent experience aboard the Majestic by Atlantis Cruises, from the spectacular views of Waikiki to the sight seeing of whales. We love hearing from our guests and are thrilled to know you had a fantastic time aboard Hawaii's best yacht cruise experience! Thank you very much for sharing your experience We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future aboard one of our submarines and/or the Majestic by Atlantis Cruises for another Atlantis adventure; an underwater journey, sunset cruise, or seasonal whale watch cruise.
Feel free to follow us on social media at #atlantishawaii.
A hui hou (until next time).
Brooks_H, Feb 2025
We loved the large boat, the extended time on the sea, the live Hawaiian music, and the detailed information from the guide. And the whale pods "cooperated" very nicely.
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Aloha Brooks!
Thank you for your five-star review. What an amazing adventure aboard the Majestic by Atlantis Cruises. We are excited our captain and naturalist spotted whales. That is truly a lifetime experience only few ever have the opportunity to witness. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future aboard one of our submarines and/or the Majestic by Atlantis Cruises for another Atlantis adventure; an underwater journey, sunset cruise, or seasonal whale watch cruise. Feel free to follow us on social media at #atlantishawaii. A hui hou (until next time).
Chris_S, Feb 2025
This was a great experience.
The operator's office departure location was easy to find. The boat was really nice with plenty of room to move around to obtain he best views. The crew were very helpful. Knowledgeable and professional. We saw lots of whales and a great experience all round.
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Aloha Chris!
Mahalo for your 5-star review! We are happy to hear you enjoyed your recent experience aboard the Majestic by Atlantis Cruises, from the spectacular views of Waikiki to the entertaining music. We love hearing from our guests and are thrilled to know you had a fantastic time aboard Hawaii's best yacht cruise experience! Thank you very much for sharing your experience We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future aboard one of our submarines and/or the Majestic by Atlantis Cruises for another Atlantis adventure; an underwater journey, sunset cruise, or seasonal whale watch cruise. Feel free to follow us on social media at #atlantishawaii. A hui hou (until next time).
Scott_J, Jan 2025
Very comfortable and well equipped boat. Very friendly and helpful staff. The naturalist on board was quite knowledgeable and contributed greatly to the enjoyment of the trip.
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Aloha Scott!
What an amazing adventure aboard the Majestic by Atlantis Cruises. We’re happy to hear you enjoyed exploring a part of Oahu that most people don’t get to see and are excited you saw some astonishing marine life! That is truly a lifetime experience only few can witness. We're also happy to hear our crew took great care of you. We’ll be sure to share your comments with them. Thank you for sharing your experience with us and taking part in the Aloha spirit. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future aboard one of our submarines and/or the Majestic by Atlantis Cruises for another Atlantis adventure; an underwater journey, sunset cruise, or seasonal whale watch cruise. Feel free to follow us on social media at #atlantishawaii. A hui hou (until next time).
Donna_A, Jan 2025
Big vessel is comfortable to ride in, with various places to sit and observe. Good food and beverage service.
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Aloha Donna!
Thank you for taking the time to share your review. We are sorry to hear you saw whales at the end of your cruise. We are happy to hear you enjoyed our beverage and food service.
We hope to see you again soon.
A hui hou (until next time).
Wrestling_F, Dec 2024
Felt it was a big sells push to buy pictures and lots of little kids running around all over the place
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Aloha, and thank you for sharing your review. We are very disappointed to learn that your overall experience was less than exceptional and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience you experienced. We will be sure to share your feedback with our leadership team.. Mahalo!
Gina_D, Apr 2024
This tour was a great experience. We saw alot of whales, especially given it was the last day of the "season".... the staff was knowledgeable and friendly and the service was great. The boat was much larger than we expected so but ended up being one of the better whale watching experiences we have had vs some of the smaller boats. Highly recommend to others!
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Aloha Gina!
What an amazing adventure aboard the Majestic by Atlantis Cruises. We’re happy to hear you enjoyed exploring a part of Oahu that most people don’t get to see and are excited you saw some astonishing marine life! That is truly a lifetime experience only few can witness. We're also happy to hear our crew took great care of you. We’ll be sure to share your comments with them. Thank you for sharing your experience with us and taking part in the Aloha spirit. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future aboard one of our submarines and/or the Majestic by Atlantis Cruises for another Atlantis adventure; an underwater journey, sunset cruise, or seasonal whale watch cruise. Feel free to follow us on social media at #atlantishawaii. A hui hou (until next time).
Melinda_Z, Mar 2024
We love to whale watch whenever the humpback are back in Hawaii (usually Sept/Oct thru Mar/Apr. This is one of the better ones we've been on on O'ahu. The personnel all wore smiles, live entertainment (single performer with guitar and, sometimes ukulele) provided a nice background of music (loud enough to hear, but can still hear your conversations. We sat on the second deck - mostly in the wonderful air conditioning, and ventured outside when whales were spotted. The naturalist was informative. Liked there were amenities on all decks, and food was available for purchase. We saw about 3 small pods; wasn't able to take pics of all, but the boat's photographer had pics for purchase. I got them emailed to me.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Aloha Melinda!
What an amazing adventure aboard the Majestic by Atlantis Cruises. We’re happy to hear you enjoyed exploring a part of Oahu that most people don’t get to see and are excited you saw some astonishing marine life! That is truly a lifetime experience only few can witness. We're also happy to hear the staff was informative and nice. Thank you for sharing your experience with us and taking part in the Aloha spirit. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future aboard one of our submarines and/or the Majestic by Atlantis Cruises for another Atlantis adventure; an underwater journey, sunset cruise, or seasonal whale watch cruise. Feel free to follow us on social media at #atlantishawaii. A hui hou (until next time).
Lori_D, Mar 2024
Taking the picture before boarding the staff was 😊 bartender made a nice drink I think we could have gone out a little further
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Aloha Lori! Thank you for taking the time to review your recent experience with us. We're sorry to hear that it wasn't as exciting as you had hoped. The ocean is often quite unpredictable, and sightings of marine life vary. We appreciate your valuable feedback and will be sure to share it with our team. Mahalo!
linda_d, Mar 2024
I loved the entire crew.
It was fun, educational and I loved the music.
I will definitely share my experiences with my friends when I go back.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Aloha Linda !
Mahalo for your excellent review! We are excited to hear you enjoyed your whale watch cruise aboard the Majestic by Atlantis Cruises. We are happy to hear you found our captain and crew a valuable aspect of your experience. Thank you for your kind words and recommendation. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future aboard one of our submarines and/or the Majestic by Atlantis Cruises for another Atlantis adventure; an underwater journey, sunset cruise, or seasonal whale watch cruise. Feel free to follow us on social media at #atlantishawaii. A hui hou (until next time).
Christopher_N, Mar 2024
Bill, the guide, was great. The whole crew was very attentive from start to finish. We saw 3 separate whale pods which included a 2 week old calf. Also saw a turtle. Very comfortable trip.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Aloha Christopher!
What an amazing adventure aboard the Majestic by Atlantis Cruises. We’re happy to hear you enjoyed exploring a part of Oahu that most people don’t get to see and are excited you saw some astonishing marine life! That is truly a lifetime experience only few can witness. We're also happy to hear our crew took great care of you. We’ll be sure to share your comments with them. Thank you for sharing your experience with us and taking part in the Aloha spirit. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future aboard one of our submarines and/or the Majestic by Atlantis Cruises for another Atlantis adventure; an underwater journey, sunset cruise, or seasonal whale watch cruise. Feel free to follow us on social media at #atlantishawaii. A hui hou (until next time).
William_F, Mar 2024
Didn’t see much kinda a bust but it was a fun boat ride. Weather was amazing but only got to see two distant whales.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Aloha William!
Mahalo for your 5-star review! We are happy to hear you enjoyed your recent experience aboard the Majestic by Atlantis Cruises, from the spectacular views of Waikiki to the entertaining music. We love hearing from our guests. We are sorry you did not see as many whale sittings as you had hoped for. Thank you very much for sharing your experience We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future aboard one of our submarines and/or the Majestic by Atlantis Cruises for another Atlantis adventure; an underwater journey, sunset cruise, or seasonal whale watch cruise. Feel free to follow us on social media at #atlantishawaii. A hui hou (until next time).
Sharon_W, Mar 2024
Great experience. Even if we had not seen whales, everything was well done, very professional. The naturalist was teaching throughout the trip and directing us towards sightings. Great value for the money.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Aloha Shannon!
Mahalo for your excellent review! We are excited to hear you enjoyed your whale watch cruise aboard the Majestic by Atlantis Cruises. We are happy to hear you found our captain and crew a valuable aspect of your experience. Thank you for your kind words and recommendation. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future aboard one of our submarines and/or the Majestic by Atlantis Cruises for another Atlantis adventure; an underwater journey, sunset cruise, or seasonal whale watch cruise. Feel free to follow us on social media at #atlantishawaii. A hui hou (until next time).
Mary_G, Mar 2024
Finally seeing a whale. I’m use to seeing the whales off Maui. They are always abundant. It was very windy and quite cold.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Aloha Mary!
Thank you for taking the time to share your review. We are sorry to hear you did not experience the adventure you had hoped for. Our team strives to exceed expectations. Your feedback will be shared with our management to learn from your experience and make necessary improvements.
Mahalo,
Micah_C, Feb 2024
Lots of whales, knowledgable biologist, great crew, and nice, spacious boat. Highly recommended........
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Aloha Micah!
What an amazing adventure aboard the Majestic by Atlantis Cruises. We’re happy to hear you enjoyed exploring a part of Oahu that most people don’t get to see and are excited you saw some astonishing marine life! That is truly a lifetime experience only few can witness. Thank you for sharing your experience with us and taking part in the Aloha spirit. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future aboard one of our submarines and/or the Majestic by Atlantis Cruises for another Atlantis adventure; an underwater journey, sunset cruise, or seasonal whale watch cruise. Feel free to follow us on social media at #atlantishawaii. A hui hou (until next time).
Barb_H, Feb 2024
Sat around in same spot in high winds and rough seas to see a mom/calf pair and a couple of turtles. No whale watch we’ve ever been on (in Hawaii or anywhere else in the world) just sits and hopes whales come to the boat. With the rough seas and high wind, they should have cancelled it. Only good thing was the musician.
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Aloha and thank you for sharing your review. We are very sorry that you did not receive the level of service you expected. We hope to offer all of our guests an enjoyable time and we thank you for sharing the details about areas that we may improve.
Mahalo,
Fredrick_W, Feb 2024
Great boat and whale watching. Crew was excellent. Saw some excellent whales. Could not have asked for a better cruise.
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Aloha Fredrick!
What an amazing adventure aboard the Majestic by Atlantis Cruises. We’re happy to hear you enjoyed exploring a part of Oahu that most people don’t get to see and are excited you saw some astonishing marine life! That is truly a lifetime experience only few can witness. We're also happy to hear our crew took great care of you. We’ll be sure to share your comments with them. Thank you for sharing your experience with us and taking part in the Aloha spirit. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future aboard one of our submarines and/or the Majestic by Atlantis Cruises for another Atlantis adventure; an underwater journey, sunset cruise, or seasonal whale watch cruise. Feel free to follow us on social media at #atlantishawaii. A hui hou (until next time).
Giorgina_S, Feb 2024
Of course the whales, but honestly
Everything's, thank you for your
Kind hospitality.
The staff was very attentive, and we
really enjoyed the live music.
Well done, hope we will be coming back soon..
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Aloha Georgine!
What an amazing adventure aboard the Majestic by Atlantis Cruises. We’re happy to hear you enjoyed exploring a part of Oahu that most people don’t get to see and are excited you saw some astonishing marine life! That is truly a lifetime experience only few can witness. We're also happy to hear our crew took great care of you. We’ll be sure to share your comments with them. Thank you for sharing your experience with us and taking part in the Aloha spirit. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future aboard one of our submarines and/or the Majestic by Atlantis Cruises for another Atlantis adventure; an underwater journey, sunset cruise, or seasonal whale watch cruise. Feel free to follow us on social media at #atlantishawaii. A hui hou (until next time).
Maria_S, Feb 2024
While we enjoyed being on the water and the staff taking good care of us, we saw a lot of whale activity but it was all too far away to appreciate. No fault to the crew... We were supposed to be on a small craft out of the North Shore. It unfortunately canceled due to the anticipation of massive, 30-foot waves. So to be on this big ship instead of on a small craft trying to see whales was a bit of a let down. Again, the staff was great, the captain did a great job of TRYING to get close to the whales, nature just did not cooperate. We didn't have any children with us but I thought it was pretty cool that they had coloring pages, word searches, and other activities to keep the littles busy and entertained. They even provided the littles with whale watching binoculars. We did enjoy being on the water and relaxing.
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Aloha Maria!
Thank you for taking the time to share your review. We are sorry to hear you did not see whales as close as you had hoped for.
We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future aboard one of our submarines and/or the Majestic by Atlantis Cruises for another Atlantis adventure; an underwater journey, sunset cruise, or seasonal whale watch cruise.
A hui hou (until next time).
Clare_M, Feb 2024
Have been many times on The Majestic whale watching cruise but never seen a whale breach multiple times.
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Aloha Clare! It is an honor to have you as a returning guest, and we greatly appreciate your lovely review. We're thrilled you enjoyed the whale watch cruise aboard the Majestic by Atlantis Cruises! It is indeed often a once-in-a-lifetime experience to see marine life up close and we're happy to know you've had a positive experience on your tours. Thank you for your kind words and recommendation. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future aboard one of our submarines and/or the Majestic by Atlantis Cruises for another Atlantis adventure; an underwater journey, sunset cruise, or seasonal whale watch cruise. Feel free to follow us on social media at #atlantishawaii. A hui hou (until next time).
Mark_S, Feb 2024
Wonderful experience - just being out on the water and taking in a different view of Waikiki and Diamond Head was so refreshing! Spotting whales with commentary from our naturalist (and very relaxing live Hawaiian music during “down time”) was superb. The whole process was very smooth - from booking, directions, parking (though fair warning the parking spaces are REALLY narrow in the lot adjacent to the dock), boarding, cruising, spitting whales, and returning we could not have asked for a better experience. Staff on board were friendly and attentive and we felt truly welcomed by the spirit of Hawaiian ohana. Definitely recommend!
Susee_K, Feb 2024
This is a DO NOT MISS adventure. We saw pods of whales! So close at times to hear the blow. You have to remember, these are wild animals in their own habitat! The captain of the vessel will do his best, but you’re at the mercy of these massive mammals to participate.
Mahalo!
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Aloha Susee!
Mahalo for your excellent review! We are excited to hear you enjoyed your whale watch cruise aboard the Majestic by Atlantis Cruises. We are happy to hear you found our captain and crew a valuable aspect of your experience. Thank you for your kind words and recommendation. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future aboard one of our submarines and/or the Majestic by Atlantis Cruises for another Atlantis adventure; an underwater journey, sunset cruise, or seasonal whale watch cruise. Feel free to follow us on social media at #atlantishawaii. A hui hou (until next time).
Wendy_W, Feb 2024
Crew is very friendly and knowledgeable. They were very accommodating since my original scheduled tour with another company canceled on me upon arrival due to engine trouble. Highlight of the day is we saw multiple whale sightings including sighting a breaching whale. The whole experience was beyond my expectations.
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Aloha Wendy!
What an amazing adventure aboard the Majestic by Atlantis Cruises. We’re happy to hear you enjoyed exploring a part of Oahu that most people don’t get to see and are excited you saw some astonishing marine life! That is truly a lifetime experience only few can witness. We're also happy to hear our crew took great care of you. We’ll be sure to share your comments with them. Thank you for sharing your experience with us and taking part in the Aloha spirit. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future aboard one of our submarines and/or the Majestic by Atlantis Cruises for another Atlantis adventure; an underwater journey, sunset cruise, or seasonal whale watch cruise. Feel free to follow us on social media at #atlantishawaii. A hui hou (until next time).
John_J, Feb 2024
Excellent tour with three breaches and several pods soon after leaving harbor. Friendly staff and tasty and reasonably priced food. Will definitely take guests on this tour again
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Aloha John!
What an amazing adventure aboard the Majestic by Atlantis Cruises. We’re happy to hear you enjoyed exploring a part of Oahu that most people don’t get to see and are excited you saw some astonishing marine life! That is truly a lifetime experience only few can witness. We're also happy to hear our crew took great care of you. We’ll be sure to share your comments with them. Thank you for sharing your experience with us and taking part in the Aloha spirit. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future aboard one of our submarines and/or the Majestic by Atlantis Cruises for another Atlantis adventure; an underwater journey, sunset cruise, or seasonal whale watch cruise. Feel free to follow us on social media at #atlantishawaii. A hui hou (until next time).
Tamia_J, Jan 2024
Casey made us feel very good and welcome. The naturalist identifying the whales was extremely knowledgeable and so much fun. The whole experience was absolutely wonderful.
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Aloha Tamia!
What an amazing adventure aboard the Majestic by Atlantis Cruises. We’re happy to hear you enjoyed exploring a part of Oahu that most people don’t get to see and are excited you saw some astonishing marine life! That is truly a lifetime experience only few can witness. We're also happy to hear Casey was informative and welcoming. Thank you for sharing your experience with us and taking part in the Aloha spirit. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future aboard one of our submarines and/or the Majestic by Atlantis Cruises for another Atlantis adventure; an underwater journey, sunset cruise, or seasonal whale watch cruise. Feel free to follow us on social media at #atlantishawaii. A hui hou (until next time).
Lisa_L, Jan 2024
I found out first hand why it is called whale watching and not whale seeing! Although they will let you come back for free. Unfortunately, we were at the end of our trip so werent able to take advantage of this.
Our original booking was canceled due to lack of people so we were discouraged by this as well. They did put us on a dinner cruise that we did do the same day as our original whale watch; so that was nice. We rebooked the first available whale watch as this was something we really wanted.
I know nothing is guaranteed, but this was like "top of my list" so of course I was disappointed.
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Aloha Lisa!
Thank you for taking the time to share your review. We are sorry to hear you did not see any whales during your cruise. I am not certain your review is meant for our tour. We do not offer dinner cruises. In any case, we regret your disappointment and hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future aboard one of our submarines and/or the Majestic by Atlantis Cruises for another Atlantis adventure; an underwater journey, sunset cruise, or seasonal whale watch cruise.
Feel free to follow us on social media at #atlantishawaii.
A hui hou (until next time).
Robert_D, Jan 2024
Seeing whales and we were told that we were lucky because the last 4 days they Didi not see any
Nice crew and friendly
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Aloha Robert!
What an amazing adventure aboard the Majestic by Atlantis Cruises. We’re happy to hear you enjoyed exploring a part of Oahu that most people don’t get to see and are excited you saw some astonishing marine life! That is truly a lifetime experience only few can witness. We're also happy to hear the staff was informative and nice. Thank you for sharing your experience with us and taking part in the Aloha spirit. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future aboard one of our submarines and/or the Majestic by Atlantis Cruises for another Atlantis adventure; an underwater journey, sunset cruise, or seasonal whale watch cruise. Feel free to follow us on social media at #atlantishawaii. A hui hou (until next time).
Joe_D, Dec 2023
We didn't see one whale. The crew claims there was a small whale that spouted, but no one else on board saw it. No other marine life was seen. Waste of over 2.5 hours.
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