Sunset Whale Watch: Majestic Whales at Dusk

Join our 5:00PM Sunset Cruise & Whale Watch from Oahu. Witness majestic whales and stunning sunsets. Book now for an unforgettable adventure.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Pink Sails Waikiki - This two-for-one cruise package combines two of our most popular excursions into one tour. Our spectacular Waikiki Sunset Cruise and our exhilarating Whale Watching Adventure. Experience the thrill of watching majestic Humpback Whales frolic in the beautiful waters off Waikiki as our guides educate you on their migration…
What's Included
  • 2 Hours Adventure
  • Whale and Dolphin Sightings
  • Amazing Hawaii Sunset Colors
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Refreshments Available for Purchase
Additional Information

Experience the breathtaking beauty of nature with our Sunset Whale Watch excursion. Join us for an unforgettable journey as we set sail into the golden hues of the evening sky, where you’ll have the chance to witness majestic whales gracefully gliding through the waters against the backdrop of a stunning sunset. Embark on this magical adventure and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Location
Pink Sails Waikiki
Holomoana Street
Our boat launch site is located at 1 Holomoana Street. A good landmark reference point is the Prince Waikiki Hotel. Our boat slip is located just West (Ewa) of the Waikiki Prince valet area. Look for our large Pink Sails banner.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Danielledi357vv
Feb 3, 2025
Great overall experience & value - The cruise was a great overall experience and value. The crew was entertaining and helpful (s/o to Captain Jamie, Peter, & Ryan). The boat had plenty of space to move around, as well as enough seating for everyone on board (I recommend the front of the boat if you get there early). The boarding process was simple, and my limited mobility father had plenty of help getting on board and had no issues finding a seat that worked. We saw quite a few whales on our way out, and the sunset on the way back was absolutely unreal. The only negative for me was the drink situation.. I wanted to have a birthday drink & had planned on getting a seltzer, but when I saw a 12 oz can was the same price ($8) as their classic cocktails, I opted for a mai tai instead. The mai tai tasted & looked absolutely nothing like a mai tai and was such a bad pre-mixed cocktail that I couldn't take more than two sips. *note* I did not bring this up to staff, but I'm guessing they would have happily made another - unfortunately I wasn't optimistic that a fresh one would be the solution as their margarita was also undrinkable for me. Upgraded mixes or fresh ingredients are probably the only solution to this; and at $8 per 12 oz cup, I'd say it would be warranted & still profitable. Overall, our group had a blast on our trip and very much enjoyed the crew and the views. I typically don't repeat "experiences" on vacation, but this is one I'd definitely book again!
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Jolene_t
Jan 22, 2025
Wonderful experience…seen... - Wonderful experience…seen a couple of breaches and a momma with baby. Very cool and great captain and staff. Absolutely loved it!
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R4194masarahw
Jan 21, 2025
Amazing views plus whales and dolphins! - This was definitely a highlight of my trip! From our amazing crew (Alec, Shamus, and Tyler) to seeing whales and dolphins!! Plus the views during sunset were incredible. Highly recommend adding this to the to-do list while in Oahu!
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Cathy_p
Jan 20, 2025
Good liquor and good times. - Enjoyed the historic information information of the humpback whales. The sunset backdrop for photos was amazing along with the crew. One guy was funny.
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L768rbnikkis
Jan 16, 2025
Entertaining - I was originally signed up for a different trip - which unfortunately had to be cancelled. The Team was apologetic, communicative and offered this trip at no extra cost. Additionally, the Crew were very experienced, friendly and funny. I had an amazing sail.
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Trip689078
Jan 16, 2025
Excellent sunset evening! - !! Fantastic !! We had a great time with Jamie, Peter, Ryan and Ariana. The crew made the evening extra special! Can't wait to do it again.
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Cheryl_b
Feb 7, 2025
whale watching and sunset tour - captain Jaime very entertaining!! wish we could have gotten closer!! experienced other tours where we were able to get closer for better photos.
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Briandana13
Feb 7, 2025
Fun Ocean Experience - We were fortunate to see four whales The views of the city with a rainbow was gorgeous. The sunset on the water was stunning. The crew members Jamie, Alex and Mike were professional and fun!
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Jay_f
Feb 2, 2025
Sunset Cruise - The cruise was great & the 3 crew members where very helpful. They made it a great experience & would do this cruise again.
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470jenniferb
Jan 19, 2025
Better for younger adults looking for a floating bar experience - My husband and I recently went on the sunset cruise with Pink Sails Waikiki. After strugggling to find parking in the lot they share with hotels and other harbor patrons, we managed to arrive about 25 min early and still nearly missed our boat as they were getting ready to depart when we hurried over. It seems they changed the departure time without any sort of notice. Seating at the front was full, so we went to the back. Unfortunately, we weren't able to see much from this side of the boat. (this isn't the crew's fault, as obviously wildlife is unpredictable and they have no control over where whales are going to pop up) There is a bar inside the boat, and the crew was lively and entertaining, though the overall experience felt more catered towards younger adults. There was a group of teenagers goofing around and actually break dancing across from us, which was both dangerous for them and annoying to those of us trying to actually enjoy the views out there, yet none of the crew ever said anything to them about it. In general it wasn't a bad experience, it just wasn't the peaceful, romantic sunset cruise I expected.
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