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title: "Best Waikiki Whale Watching in Honolulu: Whales Guaranteed"
lang: en
type: tour
city: Oahu
country: United States
price: 72
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.65
reviews: 251
duration_minutes: 120
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 14 of 19 (Whale & Dolphin Watching)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-21
data_updated: 2026-10-21
canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/oahu/tours/best-waikiki-whale-watching-in-honolulu-whales-guaranteed/
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# Best Waikiki Whale Watching in Honolulu: Whales Guaranteed

In our comparison: #14 of 19 in Whale & Dolphin Watching, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Guaranteed whale sightings*

Spacious and modern Trimaran with unobstructed open air views as well as ample seating and shade on board.

Knowledgeable staff with plenty of interesting whale information

Convenient location walking distance to most Waikiki hotels.

BYOB Bring your own food and beverages allowed on board

*Our crew will do our very best to make sure that every passenger on board will have the chance to see a whale on every trip that we offer. However if no passengers on board see a whale during your trip, we will offer 1 free return trip for passengers based on availability. This guarantee has no cash value, and does not entitle a guest to any refund or portion thereof if schedule or availability cannot accommodate a return trip.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: We are located in the Northwest corner…
- Starts 08:30, 11:00: 2 departures a day
- Strollers OK: infants accepted

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €72 per person
- Duration: 2h
- Rating: 4.65/5 from 251 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Three Tiki Sailing
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 08:30, 11:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21

## Reviews

4.65 from 251 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
91% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 229 of 251.

- 5 stars: 205 (82%)
- 4 stars: 24 (10%)
- 3 stars: 8 (3%)
- 2 stars: 8 (3%)
- 1 star: 6 (2%)

## What's included

- Bottled water provided as well as a cooler full of ice for BYOB
- Guaranteed Whale sightings*
- Clean and hygienic restrooms onboard.
- Informative whale information from our knowledgeable crew and on board naturalists

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 08:30, 11:00
- 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

We are located in the Northwest corner of Ala Wai Harbor, behind the Prince Waikiki Hotel. Look for our signs that say “Three Tiki Sailing Check-In.”

 Google Maps Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ySWmAFFtH2nVoNSh9


Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please arrive at the meeting point 30 minutes prior to the scheduled activity.

## Compared with other Whale & Dolphin Watching

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #14 of 19** | €72 | 2h | 4.65 (251) | 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 #14 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.

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