--- title: 2-Hour Oahu Whale Watch from Ala Wai Harbor, Waikiki lang: en type: tour city: Oahu country: United States price: 39 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.62 reviews: 2000 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [ja, en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 16 of 19 (Whale & Dolphin Watching) schedule_checked: 2026-10-21 data_updated: 2026-10-21 canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/oahu/tours/2-hour-oahu-whale-watch-from-ala-wai-harbor-waikiki/ --- # 2-Hour Oahu Whale Watch from Ala Wai Harbor, Waikiki In our comparison: #16 of 19 in Whale & Dolphin Watching, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview *WALKING DISTANCE FROM MOST WAIKIKI RESORTS & ACCOMMODATIONS* *Hawaii Ocean Project has been providing outstanding ocean activities to over a million visitors for over 30 years!* **Booking this tour, you are supporting an impacted Lahaina, Maui Wildfire tour company whose home harbor was destroyed.** - Our comfortable, spacious, vessel often attracts whales led by our expert captains & experienced crew who have studied these animals. Our crew will explain the Humpback whales’ actions between breaches, flukes, tail slaps, movements in the water and more! We have reduced the passenger capacity, so that there's more space for guests. - We are one of the only vessels that allow you to bring your own snacks and beverages! - We offer snacks, beverages, gifts & other retail items for purchase. - If you're lucky enough to be on Oahu during the Humpback Whale migration, it's a must do adventure and experience. These tours book up quickly so book in advance and reserve your spot! ## Before you book - Meeting point: Slip 497 at Ala Wai Boat Harbor ----… - Starts 07:30, 09:45, 12:15: 3 departures a day - Food not included: We allow BYOB (and your own snacks). - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €39 per person for the 09:45 option; other options up to €45 - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.62/5 from 2000 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Lahaina Cruise Company / Hawaii Ocean Project - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: Japanese, English - Start times: 07:30, 09:45, 12:15 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21 ## Reviews 4.62 from 2000 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 90% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 1805 of 2000. - 5 stars: 1574 (79%) - 4 stars: 231 (12%) - 3 stars: 108 (5%) - 2 stars: 39 (2%) - 1 star: 48 (2%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | 09:45 | €39 / person | English | - | | Oahu Whale Watch 2-Hour Tour | €45 / person | English | Newly 2024 Renovated Vessel!: The 65' Lahaina Princess, is as stable and comfortable as they come. Hosting multi-level panoramic viewing! Duration: 2 hours 65' Stable Single Hull Vessel | ## What's included - (2024) Newly renovated boat for maximum comfort! - Underwater HYDROPHONE - used to hear the whales under the boat! - Shaded main cabin with window viewing! - Marine bathroom on board. - Multi-Level vessel to give you uninterrupted panoramic viewing! ## Not included - Gratuities - We allow BYOB (and your own snacks). - Hotel Pick-up/ Drop-off. ## Itinerary 1. **Waikiki Beach** (pass by, no stop) - Enjoy the stunning views of Waikiki & Waikiki Beach from the water with a unique perspective to showcase the island city! 2. **Diamond Head State Monument** (pass by, no stop) - View the iconic Diamond Head dormant volcano from the water! ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 07:30, 09:45, 12:15 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-21 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Slip 497 at Ala Wai Boat Harbor ---- WHERE AT HARBOR: Slip 497 of Ala Wai Harbor; Check-in at the dock. Boat name: Lahaina Princess. Steps away from Hilton Hawaiian Lagoon, check-in station in front of the boat! ---- (See booking confirmation ticket voucher for more information.) Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - This tour operates in most weather conditions, dress appropriately. - For comfort we max capacity at 80 passengers; Coast Guard Certified for 115 passengers. - Tour operator reserves the right to substitute vessels, routes and destinations based on vessel operations, weather and sea conditions without notice. - All passengers must be able to provide identification upon the request of vessel personnel as proof of his/her identity. Due to these changes it is imperative that each guest have a valid ID with them at all times. - Check-in minimum 30 minutes prior to departure of tour at the Lahaina Princess dock at slip 497 of the Ala Wai Boat Harbor. - Tour boarding begins 30 minutes prior to departure and closes 5 minutes before departure. - Departures leave promptly at designated times to avoid delays on return times. - Full refunds are eligible with 24-hr notice. Less than 24-hr notice due to medical circumstances may require a doctor's note for a full refund. - Restrictions • Generally, this activity is not wheelchair accessible. Some restrictions may apply for Wheelchair accessibility - call us for further details before booking. - Near public transportation. - Release of Liability Waiver must be acknowledged for all members of group at check in. ## Compared with other Whale & Dolphin Watching | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #16 of 19** | €39 | 2h | 4.62 (2000) | shared | | [Wild Dolphin Watching and Snorkel Safari Off West Coast of Oahu](/usa/oahu/tours/wild-dolphin-watching-and-snorkel-safari-off-west-coast-of-oahu/?format=md) | €176 | 3h | 4.9 (877) | shared | | [Swim With Dolphins & Turtles in West Oahu (Semi-Private Tours)](/usa/oahu/tours/swim-with-dolphins-turtles-in-west-oahu-semi-private-tours/?format=md) | €181 | 3h | 4.92 (243) | shared | | [Oahu: Swim with Dolphins on the West Coast](/usa/oahu/tours/oahu-swim-with-dolphins-on-the-west-coast/?format=md) | €170 | 4h | 4.83 (1207) | shared | Ranked #16 of 19 in Whale & Dolphin Watching by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €36 to €222, median €151; typical length 3h. 0 of 19 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/usa/oahu/oahu-whale-dolphin-tours/?format=md ## More in Oahu - All Oahu tours: https://guidekin.com/usa/oahu/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/usa/oahu/tours/2-hour-oahu-whale-watch-from-ala-wai-harbor-waikiki/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/usa/oahu/?format=md