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Honolulu Whale-Watching Raft Tour 1 hr 45 min

TourTruth score 6.9 out of 10

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  • Oahu
  • 1 hr 45 min
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Race along Honolulu’s coast on a small-group raft tour, scanning the water for migrating humpback whales, dolphins, and sea turtles.

About this tour

Feel the ocean spray as your raft skims the water off Honolulu in search of migrating humpback whales. This small-group Honolulu Whale-Watching Raft Tour carries no more than six guests, offering an intimate view of the coastline and the wildlife that gathers offshore.

Depart from Pier A at Kewalo Basin Harbor with a certified captain and guide, then head out along the Waikiki coast. The nimble raft can cover more water as the crew searches for whales, whose appearances are always unpredictable. Keep watch for breaches, tail slaps, and pectoral waves, as well as dolphins, sea turtles, and other marine life. Humpbacks visit Hawaii from December to April, with peak sightings from January to March.

The 1-hour-45-minute trip includes bottled water, local Hawaiian juice, snacks and beverages, plus a cooler with ice. You can also bring your own snacks and drinks. Meet at Gate A, where the crew will come to greet you. Choose this Honolulu Whale-Watching Raft Tour for a lively, close-knit outing on the water, and get ready to scan the horizon for a whale’s first splash.

Highlights

  • Race along the Waikiki coastline aboard a nimble raft
  • Watch for humpback whales during their winter migration
  • Look for dolphins, sea turtles, and other marine life
  • Enjoy an intimate outing with no more than six guests

What's included

Included

  • Certified captain and guide
  • Bottled water
  • Local Hawaiian juice
  • Snacks and beverages
  • Cooler with ice

Not included

  • Food
  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Gratuities

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Important information

  • Departure: Pier A, Kewalo Basin Harbor, 1125 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96814
  • Meet at Gate A; the crew will come to meet you
  • Paid public parking is available near the harbor entrance
  • Bring your own snacks and drinks if desired
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  • Children under 5 years are not permitted
  • People prone to seasickness should consider the raft ride before booking
  • Do not touch marine life
  • Bring a camera and sunscreen
  • Wheelchair accessible; transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Infants must sit on an adult’s lap
  • Nearby public transportation is available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts 1 hour and 45 minutes.

How many guests can join?

The raft accommodates a maximum of 6 guests.

When is whale-watching season?

Humpback whales visit Hawaii from December to April, with peak sightings from January to March.

What wildlife might I see?

You may spot humpback whales, dolphins, sea turtles, and other marine life.

Where is the meeting point?

Meet at Gate A at Pier A, Kewalo Basin Harbor, 1125 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu.

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.71 on Viator and 5.00 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

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  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 6.9.

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