Waikiki Whale Watch Sailing Tour on a Luxury Yacht: 6 Guests Max

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Waikiki Whale Watch Sailing Tour on a Luxury Yacht: a 2-hour whale watching sail on the yacht Universe off Waikiki, semi-private at $109 per person or private for up to 6.
Price: $109 per person semi-private or $599 for a private charter, per the operator’s site.
Duration: 2 hours; 11am, 1pm and 3pm.
Island: Oahu
Best for: Couples who want a quiet sail rather than a big boat
Booking: instant confirmation.

SEMI-PRIVATE OR PRIVATE WHALE WATCH?
Semi-private seats share the yacht with up to six guests in total. If your group is five or six, the $599 private charter usually works out cheaper per person.

HOW THE CRUISE RUNS
The Universe sails from Waikiki along the coast toward Diamond Head and the Kahala Gold Coast in search of humpbacks, with an eye out for spinner dolphins and turtles. Water, chips, crackers and cold soft drinks are provided, and you can bring your own drinks and food.

PRICING
$109 per person semi-private or $599 for a private charter, 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
– Luxury sailing yacht
– Water, chips and crackers
– Cold soft drinks
– USCG licensed captain

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
– Minimum 2, maximum 6 guests
– Departures at 11am, 1pm and 3pm
– BYOB welcome
– Seasonal whale schedule
– Cancellation: Check the cancellation terms on the booking calendar before you book.

WHO IT’S FOR
Couples and small groups who want a relaxed, small-boat whale watch from Waikiki.

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