Private Whale Watching Adventure

Badge of ExcellenceOahu, USA

2 hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Venture off the coast of Oahu in a private boat in search of whales. Depart from Waikiki and set sail all along the southern coast in search of the majestic creatures. Your captain combs the coast for optimal viewing areas and teaches you about the migrating habits of the whales. Since this is a private tour, feel free to customize the trip as you wish.

Admire the coastal scenery while you sail
Choose from a morning or afternoon cruise
Enjoy light refreshments while you sail
A private boat means a personalized experience

What's Included

Bottled water

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

The Adventure Boat
1651 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA
Meet at the loading dock in Ala Wai Harbor. Look for a yellow booth. The boat will arrive at the dock a few minutes before your reservation start time.

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
Not recommended for travelers with back problems

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

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

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Featured review

Mario_T

Amazing experience and the crew was exceptional! We would do it again in a heart beat! Thank you for a great day!

Reviews

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22 reviews

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Amazing experience!

Wendy_G, Mar 2023

Just being out on the water was amazing. The whales were being shy but Captain Chris was willing to keep going until we found them!

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Mahalo, Wendy! We never know what we're going to find when whale watching, but we'll always do our best to find some! So glad to hear you guys had a great time!

Great whale watching experience!

Yvonne_F, Feb 2023

Crew was great for our whale watching tour even through the rainy weather! Saw whales, dolphins and a monk seal. Crew was knowledgeable and informative, would def do it again.

Response from Host, Feb 2023

Mahalo, Yvonne! We appreciate your family's adventurous spirit to endure a little tropical rain! Seeing that monk seal was an awesome bonus--three different mammal species on the same trip is quite a treat!

Absolutely wonderful safe and incredible

Gary_U, Feb 2023

Captain and crew were awesome Saw a mother whale and calf who let us observe for a long time Lots of sea turtles

Response from Host, Feb 2023

Mahalo, Gary! Thanks so much for sharing about your experience. That mother humpback whale and her new calf were super cool to see! Aloha!

Not worth extra for private tour

Gregory_H, Feb 2022

More of a ride in zodiac style boat than a true whale watching tour. They make you sit on the pontoon which is pretty uncomfortable. We did see a few whales and spinner dolphins. The mate was very nice and had some fun facts about the area. The captain was kinda rude. When we called saying we can’t find the boat launch he said “did you look at the directions we sent?” Didn’t seem to cater to the only 2 guests. Not worth the high price for a “private tour”. Not bad just not what we were expecting

Response from Host, Feb 2022

Thank you for joining us! We're sorry to hear that this trip didn't meet your expectations. It sounds like maybe you were expecting a different kind of boat? Tube seating is common, generally safer, and more comfortable than rigid seats on zodiac boats, especially at higher speeds or in bumpy sea conditions. These boats are ideal for whale watching as their speed and range allow us to cover more ground searching for whales, while the small size and quiet motors do not disturb wildlife like larger boats. We exclusively offer private tours, so we pride ourselves on catering specifically to each of our guests. If you have suggestions for how we could have done this better for you, please reach out directly at info@theadventureboat.com.

A whale of a time

Jordan_L, Jan 2022

We saw several whales. We were able to get closer than any tour boat. We also were able to follow two of them at a safe distance for quite a while. The guides were very knowledgeable and friendly.

Response from Host, Jan 2022

Mahalo, Jordan! Those humpback whales really are something to see! Thank you for sharing about your experience!

Amazing experience and the crew was exceptional! We would do it again in a heart beat!

Mario_T, Apr 2021

Amazing experience and the crew was exceptional! We would do it again in a heart beat! Thank you for a great day!

Response from Host, Apr 2021

Thanks again Mario! It was great having you and your family join us. The little ones really seemed to enjoy the whales and dolphins!

Awesome Time w/ a Great Crew

Robert_H, Dec 2020

Awesome time on the water with Captain Chris and Ryan. You could not ask for a better day, the seas were calm and you could see for miles...... We will definitely book this charter again

Response from Host, Dec 2020

You guys were great! Thanks for coming out with us, and we can't wait to see you again!

Whales, Dolphins and Turtles, Oh My!

Stephen_S, Dec 2020

My wife and I had a great private whale watching tour with Captain Chris. No sooner had we started our journey on his 30' Zodiac, then the largest pod (or should I say pods) of spinner dolphins greeted us. We were surrounded by more than 2 dozen spinners that swam with us and showed off every so often to ensure we got some great pics. We then encountered a few sea turtles that were nice enough to pose for some pics and then, after relentless searching for a whale sighting by Captain Chris (since this was the first outing of the season), he spotted not one but two (and possibly 3) humpbacks that spouted, jumped and waved their tales at us! A DEFINITE must do in Oahu and Captain Chris will guarantee a great time and some great sights!

Response from Host, Dec 2020

Thanks so much for sharing! It was great having you two aboard and we're so glad we were able to finally spot a few whales!

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