A whale watch from Kewalo Basin on a 65-foot double-deck catamaran at 8:00am or 10:00am, December 15 to April 15, with guaranteed sightings or a free return trip.
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Waikiki Whale Watching Cruise on a Double-Deck Catamaran: Whales Guaranteed
Highlights
- Whales guaranteed or ride again free
- 65-foot double-deck catamaran
- Two morning departures
- Optional Waikiki pickup
- Infants under 3 free
What’s Included
- Whale watch on a 65-foot catamaran
- Experienced crew
- Whale sighting guarantee
QUICK ANSWER
Waikiki Whale Watching Cruise on a Double-Deck Catamaran: a morning whale watch on a 65-foot double-deck catamaran from Kewalo Basin, with a whale sighting guarantee and optional Waikiki pickup.
Price: from $29 per person; confirm the live rate on the booking calendar.
Duration: About 2 hours; 8:00am or 10:00am.
Island: Oahu
Best for: Families who want a big, stable boat and a guarantee
Booking: instant confirmation.
WHAT DOES A WHALE SIGHTING GUARANTEE MEAN?
If you do not see whales on your trip, your next trip is free, as long as you book it within 7 days. It is a re-ride, not a refund.
HOW THE CRUISE RUNS
Board at 1025 Ala Moana Blvd, Slip F18, Kewalo Basin Harbor, or use the round-trip Waikiki pickup. The crew follows state and federal rules that protect humpbacks in the national marine sanctuary while looking for whales. Infants under 3 ride free.
PRICING
From $29 per person. Prices updated October 2026; confirm the live rate on the booking calendar above. Round-trip Waikiki pickup is about $10 per person.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
– Whale watch on a 65-foot catamaran
– Experienced crew
– Whale sighting guarantee
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
– Season: December 15 to April 15
– Departs Slip F18, Kewalo Basin
– Free re-ride must be booked within 7 days
– Infants under 3 free
– Cancellation: Check the cancellation terms on the booking calendar before you book.
WHO IT’S FOR
Families with young kids and first-time whale watchers who want a stable boat and a guarantee.
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What to Bring
- A light jacket
- Sunglasses and sunscreen
- A camera
- Cash for drinks
Important Information
- ⚠Season: December 15 to April 15
- ⚠Departs Slip F18, Kewalo Basin
- ⚠Free re-ride must be booked within 7 days
- ⚠Infants under 3 free
Cancellation Policy
Check the cancellation terms on the booking calendar before you book.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. If you see none, your next trip is free if booked within 7 days.
8:00am or 10:00am.
Slip F18, Kewalo Basin Harbor, 1025 Ala Moana Blvd.
Yes, round-trip Waikiki pickup for about $10 per person.
From $29 per person. Confirm the live rate on the booking calendar.
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