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Oahu Whale Watch Tour & Waikiki Sunset Boat Tour

Recommended by 100% of travelers
Oahu, USA
  • 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.9
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· MICHEAL_P ·
Jan 2026
"We had an incredible time on the water! Captain Ryan was a wealth of knowledge and taught us so much about the whales and local sea life. First Mate Wylie was such a joy to talk to—so friendly and kept the vibes high with an absolutely amazing playlist. To top it all off, we saw two whales and a breathtaking sunset. Highly recommend this crew!
· carollassley ·
Feb 2026
Beautiful views. Sunset and Rainbow. Saw momma and calf. She sprayed and we saw her tail. It’s close to end of season so we were pleased to see that much. Ryan and Christen were helpful and informative about whales etc.

Overview

    What's Included

    • Water, tea, & hot cocoa
    • English, Japanese guide
    • Gratuity

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Iruka Hawaii Dolphin Snorkeling Tours
      Kewalo Basin Harbor, 1125 Ala Moana Blvd Slip F16, Honolulu, HI 96814, USA

      Meet us at Iruka Hawaii Dolphin Snorkeling Tours marina office: 1125 Ala Moana Blvd Kewalo Basin Harbor Slip F-16 Honolulu, HI 96814 Only a 10-minute drive from Waikiki, with free parking at the marina and neighboring Ala Moana Beach Park. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to departure.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    What To Expect

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Featured review

    ANNEKARIN_N
    Our expectations were low, as nature Cannot be predicted. Just hoping for a pleasant boat trip. The Captain, Ryan was so knowledgeable and informative about whales and their behaviors. His Crew, Tanner, was so helpful and kind. They both did their best to make it memorable and enjoyable. The whales came and put on a great show!!! We saw them breach three times. After that amazing show, we saw an enormous whale shark.. the sunset was gorgeous as well. Would not hesitate to book with them again.

    Reviews

    4.9
    based on 15 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    Amazing whale tour

    Ivy_K, Mar 2026
    Tanner and Bryan were amazing tour guides! They were very knowledgeable about the history of the island and the whales. They’re also very funny and chill. Would definitely recommend to tour with them

    Ryan and Tanner were...

    Rob_H, Mar 2026
    Ryan and Tanner were friendly and knowledgeable. They did a great job of spotting the whales for us. So excited to have dolphins swimming around us

    Amazing company and fantastic whale watching and sunset

    Christine_B, Mar 2026
    The whale watching was amazing. We were very lucky to see lots of humpback activity! There was a sunset was also very pretty. If you are prone to seasickness, be sure to take Dramamine ahead of time. You are allowed to bring your own food and drinks on this tour. The crew were stellar!!! They were very friendly, informative, and entertaining. I highly recommend this company and I have been on lots of whale watching trips in the past.

    Thrilling Whale Watch Trip!!!

    ANNEKARIN_N, Feb 2026
    Our expectations were low, as nature Cannot be predicted. Just hoping for a pleasant boat trip. The Captain, Ryan was so knowledgeable and informative about whales and their behaviors. His Crew, Tanner, was so helpful and kind. They both did their best to make it memorable and enjoyable. The whales came and put on a great show!!! We saw them breach three times. After that amazing show, we saw an enormous whale shark.. the sunset was gorgeous as well. Would not hesitate to book with them again.

    Great Times!!

    carollassley, Feb 2026
    Beautiful views. Sunset and Rainbow. Saw momma and calf. She sprayed and we saw her tail. It’s close to end of season so we were pleased to see that much. Ryan and Christen were helpful and informative about whales etc.

    Excellent whale watching excursion

    Yvonne_C, Feb 2026
    It has been extremely windy the whole time we’ve been here and the tour company that we went with for while watching has had to cancel multiple excursions due to the wind. We got lucky and we’re able to go out and we did see many many whales. At the end of the evening as the sun was setting, we were headed back in to the dock and in the distance we saw two whales breach. They serve hot tea, hot chocolate, and water during the excursion. The captain of the boat and Kristen the one crew member were both excellent. We were very pleased with this and we would schedule with this company again.

    Whales and Beautiful Sunset

    Jessica_G, Jan 2026
    We had a fabulous time. Capt Ryan and his partner Wiley did a fabulous job making sure everyone was enjoying themselves but more importantly spotting whales. We were extremely lucky and saw so many whales blow, roll over and show their tails. The whole evening was wonderful. The beautiful sunset was a bonus!!

    Response from Host, Feb 2026

    Aloha! Thank you for joining our Oahu Whale Watch Tour and Waikiki Sunset Boat Tour. We’re thrilled Capt Ryan and Wylie made your evening fun and memorable while spotting so many whales, and that you enjoyed the beautiful sunset. Thank you for choosing us for your ocean adventure, mahalo!

    Highly recommend!!!

    MICHEAL_P, Jan 2026
    "We had an incredible time on the water! Captain Ryan was a wealth of knowledge and taught us so much about the whales and local sea life. First Mate Wylie was such a joy to talk to—so friendly and kept the vibes high with an absolutely amazing playlist. To top it all off, we saw two whales and a breathtaking sunset. Highly recommend this crew!

    Response from Host, Feb 2026

    Aloha! Thank you for joining our Oahu Whale Watch Tour and Waikiki Sunset Boat Tour. We’re thrilled Captain Ryan and First Mate Wylie made your experience fun, informative, and memorable, and that you enjoyed the whales and sunset. Thank you for choosing us for your ocean adventure, mahalo!

    Best day ever!

    Karissa_M, Jan 2026
    Fun excursion. We saw the whales and this is the main reason for our visit. It was the best moment in my lifetime.

    Response from Host, Feb 2026

    Aloha! Thank you for joining our Oahu Whale Watch Tour and Waikiki Sunset Boat Tour. We’re thrilled that seeing the whales made it the best moment of your lifetime. Thank you for choosing us for your ocean adventure, mahalo!

    Small group, not crowded,...

    Jocelyn_R, Mar 2025
    Small group, not crowded, great sunset, a nice complementary hot drink on the ride back, knowledgeable staff & great show by the whales!

    Response from Host, Apr 2025

    Aloha! Thanks for sharing your experience! We're glad you enjoyed the small group, beautiful sunset, and whale watching. Hope to see you again soon!

    Iruka whale watch and sunset cruise.

    Phillip_T, Feb 2025
    Captain Ryan was very knowledgeable and navigated us well. Amily was very friendly and helpful. We seen several whales and a beautiful sunset. Would recommend

    Response from Host, Apr 2025

    Aloha! Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad you enjoyed the tour and had a great experience with Captain Ryan and Amily. We appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you again soon!

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