Moana’s Waikīkī Whale Watching Exploration

Recommended by 90% of travelers

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Oahu, USA

2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Set sail on the Pacific—and see if you can spot whales, dolphins, sea turtles, and other marine life—on this family-friendly catamaran cruise. In the morning, head to the Honolulu waterfront, hop aboard your vessel, and set sail along the Waikiki shore. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the views over the water, all while your guide looks out for migratory humpback whales.

See a new perspective on the Waikiki coast on this catamaran tour
Look out for humpback whales, plus dolphins, sea turtles, and more
Enjoy a comfortable and tranquil way to explore
Spot landmarks like the Koʻolau Range and Diamond Head as you go

What's Included

Bottled water
Restroom on board

Alcoholic Beverages
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Kewalo Basin Harbor
1125 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96814, USA
The Moana Catamaran is located on the south end of Kewalo Harbor, at slip D 108.we recommend arriving 30 minutes prior to departure time. Boarding begins 15 min prior to departure time. Best parking is located on the north and east and south ends of the harbor.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.8:00 am

What To Expect

Diamond Head State Monument

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation

Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 47 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Featured review

John_M

Heart skipping excitement upon the beautiful waters of Waikiki, as we kept a watchful eye out for the unbelievable whales. The crew was friendly and patience and taught us to be the same.Lol! Finally, we saw the awesome creatures in the water! Well worth the wait!

Reviews

4.5

based on 49 reviews

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Disappointing

lexis_b, Feb 2024

We were cancelled without notice 3 hrs before a 8 am tour from the tour operator. They DID not contact viator to get in touch with us. Totally irresponsible. We spent $ 46.00 on cab fair. Which was NOT refunded by Viator. We're going to take this further. We will never trust Viator again. Watch for a negative review.

Couldn't go but the company was very helpful and kind!! Full refund!

Leslie_C, Jan 2023

Unfortunately, there was a maintenance issue with the boat so we were notified by phone the night prior to our tour. We had an option for a full refund or rescheduling for the next day. Since we wanted to go pretty badly, we said we would like to go the next day. But the maintenance guy couldn't get it fixed in time and it had to be cancelled. The company was in touch the entire time and they ended up giving us the full refund due to our time constraints. I was impressed they were so helpful and absolutely apologetic for an issue that they really couldn't control. I've owned boats for over 20 years at home, so I understood that some stuff just happens! Can't wait to come back to Hawaii and get to utilize their service in the future!!!

Kamaʻaina . Loved the Hawaiian music and crew.

Clyde_K, Jan 2023

We are from here and have been on MANY whale watches.. It was great to have Hawaiian music and a wonderful crew. Wish we had seen more whales!!!! Aloha!

1 st experience of the new year

Deborah_W, Jan 2023

Beautiful voyage! Shared the experience with family, 9 of us and three were children ages 10 and two 6 year olds. Saw whales, dolphins, sea turtles and stingrays. Would definitely recommend

Great whale-watching tour

Kerry_C, Jan 2023

Great company, great excursion! The catamaran is well-maintained and comfortable. Having two restrooms onboard, as well as beverages is a huge plus (water is free, non-alcoholic drinks are three dollars and alcoholic beverages are six dollars each as of late 2022). The crew is capable, friendly and kind. We had a great time (family of four including two teens) and would recommend this company to anyone! And yes, we saw whales!

Whales didn’t cooperate,...

Liz_H, Dec 2022

Whales didn’t cooperate, but it was a very relaxing, enjoyable excursion. The crew was top-notch. Would definitely recommend the catamaran.

Whale Watching On A Catamaran

John_M, Jun 2022

Awesome. The crew knew...

Charlotte_A, Mar 2022

Awesome. The crew knew right where the whales were. We saw about 20 whales consistently for about an hour! It was such a great experience. The catamaran was clean and comfy!

It’s a catamaran boat...

Robin_T, Mar 2022

It’s a catamaran boat which was nice. You should wear a bathing suit. Put on lots of sunscreen. Only negative when we did see whales felt the boat should have gone closer to where they were seen. The boat kept its distance.

One of those lifetime experiences highly recommended

Darren_H, Mar 2022

Great experience. Very friendly captain and crew. We ran on engines to the end of Duamond Head, where we found some whales, then drifted back with the engines cut using the wind to push the catamaran along, following the whales. We weren't lucky enough to see a whale fully jump out of the water, but we did see a boat a dozen whales, three or four tails out of the water, and a 40 footer swam right alongside the boat at one point. Highly recommended.

Whale watching

Bruce_M, Mar 2022

Friendly and efficient crew. An enjoyable time even though the whale sightings were minimal. Crew was very helpful with carrying my things for me.

Fantastic Whale Watching in Oahu

Mariclaire_J, Mar 2022

We had a wonderful whale watching experience. The catamaran was so comfortable and fun and Captain Johnny and his crew were great spotters and very informative. We definitely recommend this experience!

Whale of a trip!

Sheila_A, Mar 2022

We saw so many whales! Our trip was March 3rd! Even a few breaching! Our captain and crew where very knowledgeable and fun! Great trip! We saw whales within the first 10 mins!

Saw multiple moms and...

Stephanie_S, Mar 2022

Saw multiple moms and babies playing. Very personal and comfortable experience! Mahalo Johnny and crew!

Whales everywhere!!!

Steven_R, Feb 2022

Saw so many whales in a short time and did not have to go very far!! Crew was great and the ocean was calm!! Great trip!!

This was such a cool...

Marisa_B, Feb 2022

This was such a cool experience! We saw a couple of whales, and were able to follow along with them for quite a while! We watched those whales breach surface many times and a sea turtle as well. The crew was great, very helpful and fun in spotting sealife. It was one of our favorite experiences in Hawaii!

Fabulous day, fabulous experience!

Kyra_D, Feb 2022

The crew really went out of their way to ensure we saw whales and other sea creatures...and we did!!

Lovely Day to Sail

Willa_B, Feb 2022

We did not see whales or dolphins, just a lonely little turtle. But the crew was so kind and helpful. I have some mobility issues, so always appreciate a little extra help. The sails were up, the music was good and the water was lovely. I just wish we had known more ahead of time that we could bring adult beverages on board.

Beautiful day on the water.

Dolores_J, Feb 2022

We had a lovely time. We saw lots of whales and two turtles. The crew was very nice. This was not a party cruise. Just a lovely 3 ours on the water enjoying the peace and beauty. My husband has mobility issues and the crew were very kind and helpful. That being said the dock is long, narrow and does not have a railing. My husband's wheel chair did not fit. With the help of the captain and a fellow passenger that was a nurse and very strong We walked him on and off the boat. If mobility is an issue this may not be the cruise for you.

Great scenic cruise,...

Elton_J, Feb 2022

Great scenic cruise, fantastic crew, good fellow passengers and visit. Saw multiple whales toward end of cruise.

Fun Sail !

Diane_W, Jan 2022

We appreciated the captain and staff giving us an opportunity to have sails raised ; it was a highlight for us to sail in the beautiful Hawaiian waters with the views on land.

Perfect laid back whale watching trip

Robert_P, Jan 2022

We had great weather and only 11 people on the boat Plenty of room for everyone Got to see numerous baby humpback whales coming up for air Then mommy whale gave a show two wonderful jumps!!!

Horrible

Cornelius_B, Jun 2021

Horrible only seen 2 turtles the whole ride not one whale in sight, should offer some type of snacks or food

A must do in Waikiki!!

Jose_R, Apr 2021

Amazing tour! Up close and personal with the whales! Must do! Friendly crew! A+! This was the highlight of our trip!

Very good

Baigalmaa_C, Mar 2021

We couldn’t see whale. But Captain Johnny was awesome. The service is great. I’m happy for recommending everyone

Whale Watch

Traveler, Mar 2021

We did not see whales or dolphins but that wasn’t the issue. The captain/ crew were not personable and acted like they didn’t really want to be there. It made it have a cold feeling/not fun. There wasn’t an effort to make it a great experience for the guests at all and I have been on several similar trips where it was a blast and guests were treated much better. For this price they need to step it up.

No sea life, horrible motion sickness

Ryan, Mar 2021

We didn't see any sea life except a few fish, and the motion sickness was really bad for all of us despite taking dramamine. I vomited early on and wound up sleeping the rest of the trip. Didn't miss anything though.

A Favorite Activity

Taura_H, Mar 2021

This was one of our favorite activities. Our group of 6 ranged in age from 16 to 52. Captain Jonny dropped us a pin that made finding the boat easy. Seeing the whales was so exciting. We felt we were well taken care of and that we got a real value for our money.

Whales Amazing!

Kolleen_K, Mar 2021

It was great seeing the turtle and the dolphin but the most magnificent thing was seeing the two whales.

A Wonderful Experience

Marianne_D, Mar 2021

The staff made our experience fun. Although we didn't see whales - we saw dolphins. The catamaran was clean and there was plenty of room for all passengers. It was very nice experience.

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