Family Cruise: Dolphin and Whale Watching

This is an excellent cruise for families and sailors wanting to relax and enjoy a beautiful afternoon in the sun. We’ll be keeping a sharp eye out for dolphins, whales and other sea life while getting as close as possible so you can get a great photo.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 2169 Kālia Rd - Experience a unique one and a half hour sail offering a fresh perspective of Oahu at an excellent value! Join this enchanting sail to observe the migratory route of magnificent humpback whales from December to early March, along with dolphins, sea turtles, and other intriguing marine life in their natural environment. While whale…
What's Included
  • Dry Storage
  • Reef Safe Sunscreen
  • Validation for parking at Embassy Suites Hotel ($15 for 4 hours)
  • Motion Sickness Aid
  • 1.5 hour sail
  • Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic Beverages Available For Cash Purchase
Additional Information
  • Guests must be able to walk on sand and up stairs when boarding from the shore
Location
2169 Kālia Rd
Kālia Road
Check-in: 30min BEFORE departure. 2169 Kalia Rd, Honolulu. Parking: 201 Beach Walk, Honolulu, $15/4hrs. ON TIME departure. No refunds for late arrivals.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Meganwu8826cy
Feb 19, 2025
Private Charter - We booked a private charter for our business event, and thanks to Holokai, it was a huge success. From the seamless communication to seeing dolphins and whales, the trip did not disappoint. So grateful for this time.
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Andrea_f
Feb 11, 2025
Recommend for lovely afternoon - Great experience! We saw a few whales and even some turtles! The drinks package was nice but you can have a great time without it. I went solo and enjoyed it but groups and families also had a great time.
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Scvalleygirl
Jan 29, 2025
Excellent sail with a professional crew. - The crew did not disappoint, and fun was had by all in attendance. This excursion is not to be missed. I highly recommend this tour company.
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L6831effionam
Jan 29, 2025
Best of Waikiki at Sea - Huge thanks to Captain Mina, and his worthy crew. You are such fun and professional people and an awesome crew to sail with. Best views, awesome whale sighting, and such a beautiful craft to skim across your glorious Waikiki waters. Thank you and highest recommendations for these guys xx Fi
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Canadianballfan
Jan 19, 2025
Nice ride and view - I think this activity depends on who you go with or who’s on your boat. We went on the 90 min whale watching ride and it was a very small, quiet group just happy to sit, enjoy the view and sunshine. I’m sure other boat rides have more of a party atmosphere as there is a bar on the boat. The whale tour basically sticks to the coast of Waikiki heading out toward Diamond Head and back so it provided a great backdrop to get some nice family photos. I think the odds of seeing a whale are slim but we got lucky and saw some humpbacks show their fins as they dove into the ocean. But that awesome experience was only a couple minutes of the 90 minute ride. The rest of the time was more of just a nice sail. Staff were very friendly and made the experience a lot of fun.
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Roam730085
Jan 18, 2025
Experienced travellers - Great experience,which was very relaxing. The crew were great and worked hard to ensure we had a great experience. Very much recommended
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A752ngsusanm
Dec 29, 2024
A great escape - This is a very nice afternoon sail. While there is no guarantee the whales will show themselves the crew makes you feel welcome and it is a beautiful break from the crowds on the beaches and in the pools. It is also less expense than other trips we did that weren't half as pleasant. I would highly recommend this cruise especially later in your trip when a little downtime might be welcome.
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Michael_c
Dec 16, 2024
Cruise was very nice - The crew were very friendly and helpful. But no whales in sight. But the cruise was very good. And seeing the whole wakikii was nice.
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Hisurfercindy
Feb 11, 2025
FYI - Cat does not sail but motors to where you'll see whales in the distance - My only comment is to let people know the boat does not sail is motors around. I get it since this is billed as a whale watching excursion but the photos show the cameraman under sail. As a sailor I was disappointed.
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Lauralee_b
Feb 20, 2025
Not Worth It - This was nothing more than a booze cruise. The captain/driver was clearly not looking for whales. He was busy chatting. I understand that whales are fickle and that you cannot count on them. He clearly didn't care or make it look like he was trying. Don't bother with this group. They did honor the no what try again policy. Not Not Not worth the money.
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From $59
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).