Private Whale Watching Charter off Waikiki on the Catamaran Keanuenue

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Private Whale Watching Charter off Waikiki on the Catamaran Keanuenue: a private whale watching charter on the 30-foot catamaran Keanuenue from Kewalo Basin, for 2 or 3 hours, with optional snorkeling.
Price: From $649 for the boat, per the operator’s site.
Duration: 2 or 3 hours.
Island: Oahu
Best for: Families and photographers who want flexibility and space
Booking: instant confirmation.

IS A PRIVATE WHALE WATCH WORTH IT?
For a group of four to six, a private charter often costs little more than shared seats, and you can stay with a whale longer, change plans and add a snorkel stop.

HOW THE CRUISE RUNS
Drive or walk to the last pier toward the ocean at Kewalo Basin and go to the pick-up dock at the end, 15 minutes before departure. The crew searches for humpbacks off the south shore, staying as long as your group wants, with optional snorkel time.

PRICING
From $649 for the boat, per the operator’s site. Prices checked October 2026 on the operator’s own listing; confirm the live rate on the booking calendar.

WHAT’S INCLUDED
– Private catamaran for your group
– Whale spotting crew
– Optional snorkel time
– Water and soft drinks

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
– Seasonal: winter whale season
– Pick-up dock at the end of the last pier, Kewalo Basin
– All ages welcome
– Price is for the whole boat
– Cancellation: Check the cancellation terms on the booking calendar before you book.

WHO IT’S FOR
Families with young children, photographers and groups who want whales on their own schedule.

BROWSE MORE
See more Oahu whale watching tours, alongside the wider Oahu collection. Planning ahead? Read Oahu private tours. Planning ahead? Read shared vs charter boat tours on Oahu. Comparing boats? See Oahu whale watching tours compared.