Whale Tail & Sunset Sail: Private West Oahu Whale Watch Charter

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Whale Tail & Sunset Sail: a private late-afternoon charter dedicated to whale watching on Oahu’s west side, finishing with the sunset, with the boat reserved for your group.
Price: from $1,750 for the private charter; confirm the live rate on the booking calendar.
Duration: Late afternoon into sunset; check-in 4:00pm.
Island: Oahu
Best for: Whale lovers who want a private, dedicated trip
Booking: instant confirmation.

WHAT IS A DEDICATED WHALE WATCH?
Unlike combined snorkel or sunset trips, this charter spends its time looking for humpbacks, then turns for home at sunset, so the whales are the whole point.

HOW THE CRUISE RUNS
Check in at the A pier gate 15 to 30 minutes before the 4:00pm departure; the crew wears orange Wild Side shirts and leaves on time. The boat heads out along the west coast to find humpbacks in season, then you watch the sun go down on the water.

PRICING
From $1,750 for the private charter. Prices updated October 2026; confirm the live rate on the booking calendar above.

WHAT’S INCLUDED
– Private boat for your group
– Naturalist crew
– Whale spotting in season
– Sunset at sea

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
– Seasonal: humpbacks roughly December to April
– Check in at the A pier gate 15 to 30 minutes early
– The boat leaves on time
– Whales are wild and not guaranteed
– Cancellation: Check the cancellation terms on the booking calendar before you book.

WHO IT’S FOR
Couples, families and photographers who care most about whales and want the boat to themselves.

BROWSE MORE
See more Oahu whale watching tours, alongside the wider Oahu collection. Planning ahead? Read our Hawaii whale season guide. Planning ahead? Read Oahu private tours. Comparing boats? See Oahu whale watching tours compared.