According to noaa, the peak season for whale watching in oahu is january to march. The star of honolulu allows you to enjoy a delicious fivecourse meal including complimentary cocktails and champagne to make your oahu whale tour an elegant and luxurious experience. Hawaii discount offers the best whale watching cruises in hawaii at discounted rates. We are sure, you heard about whale watching tours on maui happening during winter months decembermay. You can also spot whales from oahu s many beaches and from southeastern oahu spots like the scenic makapuu lighthouse, hanauma bay, and along the seaside overlooks near leahi diamond head. Will be in oahu for a short three day stay in march 2017. See the magnificent humpback whales during the winter months. Oahus only marinebiologist founded and led ocean wildlife tours. Schedule a tour or charter a boat to spot these magnificent creatures.
Deemed one of the top 5 whalewatching companies in america by cbs, wild side specialty tours. On this oahu whale watching cruise, youll get to see some of these whales travel through the waters while you also enjoy scenic views of oahu s beautiful beaches and skyline. Cruise in the comfort of hawaiis largest vessel with hightech stabilizers for smooth cruising and the most outdoor. Island divers brought whale listening to the tour industry in the 201112 season. Deemed one of the top 5 whalewatching companies in america by cbs, wild side specialty tours offers an intimate whalewatching experience with charters of only six to 10 guests. Whale watching tours and cruises depart from various ports along oahus southern and western harbors. Whale season is in full swing by november and winds down with the majority of whales departing by april. The star of honolulu is one of the better ones because it has other entertainment besides looking for whales i live on oahu and you cannot count on seeing whales from any whale watching cruise on. Each year, thousands of humpback whales migrate to hawaii between december and april for mating and childrearing purposes. Wild side whale watching tours west oahu whale watching excursions on a catamaran sailboat based at the waianae boat harbor on the western leeward side of oahu island. Their captains know how to carefully share the waters with these.
Island divers hawaii whale watching charter is the only charter on oahu which conducts their tours inside the hawaiian islands humpback whale national marine. If youll be viewing whales by boat, opt for an early. Jul 03, 2014 you can also spot whales from oahus many beaches and from southeastern oahu spots like the scenic makapuu lighthouse, hanauma bay, and along the seaside overlooks near leahi diamond head. Take your adventure to the next level with nearby snorkeling.
Maui whale watching tours and snorkeling closest encounters in. Wintertime is whale watching season in hawaii, as thousands of north pacific humpback whales wind up in the warm south pacific waters, having traveled 3,500 miles from alaska. The best whale watching in hawaii often happens on oahus shores. Enjoy your hawaii whale watch cruise when you board 230foot star of honolulu. Oahu whale watching, swimming with wild dolphin tours. Their captains know how to carefully share the waters with these amazing sea mammals and can provide educational information about the whales on all of the tours.
I would suggest taking a snorkeling trip out of koolina on oahu. Whale watch in style with kauai sea tours on our deluxe catamaran built for kauais waters. Ambiance plus,very similar to the best of the west with 10 passengers max, and focus on nature connections dolphins, turtles, whales. Oahu whale watching tours are a particular delight for visitors coming to hawaii to escape the winter chill and the humpback whales seen on these whale watches. North shore winter whale watch sailing from haleiwa, oahu. Book the only whale watching tour departing from haleiwa on oahu s north shore. Whale watching tours and cruises depart from various ports along oahu s southern and western harbors. North shore catamaran charters offers several types of tours that you are sure to enjoy. Most of the whale watching cruises offer a free return trip if you do see any whales.
Whale sharks wild side specialty tours, oahu, hawaii. Whale watching in oahu is an activity many visitors look forward to, and for good reason. If you dont see whales on any of our whale watchspecific trips, come back again 1 more time for free on trip of equal or lesser value. Whale watching in oahu a breathtaking adventure in hawaii. If you dont see whales on any of our whale watchspecific trips. Try handson hawaiian culture activities such as lei making, ukulele and hula lessons.
Head out on an intimate whale watch from oahu s remote north shore and sail in search of the majestic and elusive hawaii winter visitors, the humpback whales. Hawaii whale watching tours hawaiian island travel network. A number of speedboat, pontoon, and sailboat tours depart from areas around. North shore winter whale watch sailing from haleiwa.
Kauai whale watching tours whale watching kauai capt. Whale watching oahu, swimming with wild dolphins, snorkeling. Whalewatching tours are the best way to learn about and get great photos of these breaching behemoths up close. Theres still time to plan a hawaii vacation and pay these magnificent creatures a visit hop a flight to honolulu, and theyre everywhere to be seen, right offshore.
Has anyone done the waianae coast snorkel cruise with dolphin and. Go here from your mobile device and click your account to create a user login. Whale watching tours on maui with stardust hawaii easy. Wild side specialty tours waianae 2020 all you need to. During this time literally thousands of pacific humpback whales make their journey from the cold waters off alaska to hawaiis warm waters to mate, breed and raise their young.
Kauai whale watching tours captain andys has years of whale watching experience having been exploring the na pali since 1980. Its closest relatives are the leopard and nurse sharks. In fact, whale watching is one of oahus main attractions, drawing onlookers from across the world. The north shore is highly acclaimed for having the most whale sightings than any other oahu location and gliding along its coastline in the 40 ft catamaran belonging to north shore catamaran makes your whale watching tour a comfortable and satisfying one.
Both tours are truly dedicated to the oahu whale watching experience, and expert naturalists share insightful information and educational commentary on the humpback whales behavior and biology. Round trip transportation from waikiki and a freshly made local lunch are included, choose from menu at spinners cafe. You can also spot whales from oahus many beaches and from southeastern oahu spots like the scenic makapuu lighthouse, hanauma bay, and along the seaside overlooks near leahi diamond head. This is due to the 60foot high observation deck and 4 walkaround decks.
Experience dolphin and whalewatching with some of the best snorkeling on oahu. We went out on feb 1118 and saw humpback whales, spinner dauphins which we swam along side, pilot whales, and got to snorkel with green sea turtles at a turtle cleaning. Whale watching oahu, best swimming with wild dolphins charter on oahu, guided snorkeling with marine biologist crew, small groups for a true. Enjoy a morning whale watch cruise along waikiki beach. Our small groups get close with mauis whales and dolphins.
A number of speedboat, pontoon, and sailboat tours depart from areas around waikikiespecially from kewalo basin harbor opposite ala moana beach parkas well as from the north shore and the western leeward side of the island. Try familyfriendly cultural activities such as making leis, dancing hula or playing ukelele. Round trip transportation from waikiki and a freshly made. Both tours are truly dedicated to the oahu whale watching experience, and expert naturalists share insightful information and educational commentary on the humpback whale s behavior and biology. Portion of proceeds donated to marine conservation orgs. Despite its name and size, the whale shark is not a whale but classified in a family of its own rhincodontidae. Waikiki tours offers a variety of waikiki whale watching tours to choose from. Waikiki whale watching tour cruise excursion in oahu. Whalewatching cruise with optional breakfast or lunch viator. Cruises depart from the haleiwa small boat harbor on the north shore of oahu. Oahu whale watching whale watching honolulu barefoot tours.
Whale sharks giants of the deep whale sharks have been in hawaiian waters for as long as anyone here can remember. Enjoy one of our hawaii whale watching tours where you can have a spectacular and upclose experience with these incredible creatures and save big with. If one is seeking to enjoy an encounter with the species, there are myriad options available. But humpback whales visit the hawaiian islands every year from november to may, so its possible that you can see whales outside of that january to march peak whale season too. Courtesy of a research hydrophone, you can listen to live whale song through the vessel stereo system. Make your selection from these exciting hawaii whale watch tours below. An exciting whale watch tour on the remote west shore of oahu, dolphin excursions hawaii guests will cruise on the calmest and clearest waters on the entire. Maui activities whale watching maui whale watching. Jun 28, 2010 i would only suggest doing this if you happen to be staying there. For a leisure midday whale experience, choose the stars popular premier whale watch cruise.
Dec 15, 2015 a whale watch on pride of maui begins at maalaea harbor and includes a barbecue lunch, mai tais, beer and two and a half hours at sea. Oahu whale watching tours the whale watching season is usually under way by the 15th of december and usually lasts through april. A whale watch on pride of maui begins at maalaea harbor and includes a barbecue lunch, mai tais, beer and two and a half hours at sea. The north shore is highly acclaimed for having the most whale sightings than any other oahu location and gliding along its. Hiking enthusiasts can usually spot whales from the islands southeastern coast. Treat yourself to scenic ocean views as expert guides take you to the best spots to observe. I live on oahu and you cannot count on seeing whales from any whale watching cruise on oahu. Whale watching oahu, best swimming with wild dolphins charter on oahu, guided snorkeling with marine biologist crew, small groups for a true sense of place. To me this is meaningless because 95% do not have the time to take them up on the offer. Oahu whale watching tours whale watching tours on oahu if youre fortunate enough to be visiting oahu during the months of novembermay give or take a couple of weeks either way, you absolutely must plan a whale watching tour. Whale watching tours are the best way to learn about and get great photos of these breaching behemoths up close. More than just seeing amazing and indigenous creatures, deep connections and a true sense of place are gained. We offer the best whale watching on oahu and the only whale watching tour on the north shore, sunset tours, snorkeling tours seasonal, and a sun and moon cruise. Whale watching cruises are some of the most popular and fun things to do in hawaiis whale season, which runs from december through april.
Also, like the best of the west, includes snorkeling gear and instruction, bbq lunch, onboard edutainment on hawaiis unique ocean creatures. Whale and dolphin tracker pacific whale foundation. Whale watching island divers hawaii oahus friendliest. Viewing whales up close on an oahu vacation is a real treat, especially if you get to see humpback whales breaching, in which they leap out of the water and return with an explosive splash.
From december to may of every year maui is graced with presence of the majestic pacific humpback whales. Small group 610 passengers charters include yearround whale watching, swimming with dolphins, and snorkeling with giant sea. And even then i dont know if there are whale watching tours specifically for them. Closer to the modern honolulu, whales can be seen off the cliffs surf break near diamond head. You can also spot whales from oahus many beaches and from southeastern oahu spots like the scenic makapuu lighthouse, hanauma bay, and along the seaside overlooks near leahi. Head out on an intimate whale watch from oahus remote north shore and sail in search of the majestic and elusive hawaii winter visitors, the humpback whales. The whole family will enjoy it with our educational kids. Whale watching in maui is one of the most unique opportunities to take advantage of. Enjoy some of the best whale watching in oahu and learn about humpback whales from our naturalist crew. Makapuu lighthouse and hanauma bay offer several seaside overlooks that provide a distant vantage.
Wild side specialty tours, oahu, hawaii whale watching oahu. In fact, whale watching is one of oahu s main attractions, drawing onlookers from across the world. Tours last 3 hours and include all your snorkeling gear, snacks, and drinks. Enter now to schedule whale tour haleiwa north shore. Oahu s only marinebiologist founded and led ocean wildlife tours. Whale tour haleiwa north shore best of hawaii tours. The very best months are february and march when whale sightings. I would only suggest doing this if you happen to be staying there. Waikiki whale watching each year, thousands of humpback whales migrate to hawaii between december and april for mating and childrearing purposes. But humpback whales visit the hawaiian islands every year from.
Viewing whales up close on an oahu vacation is a real treat, especially if you get to see humpback whales breaching, in. If no whales are sighted during your cruise guests can go out again for free. Captain andys has years of whale watching experience having been exploring the na pali since 1980. With four different hawaii whale watching tours to choose from, youre sure to find the ideal oahu whale watching tour for your travel group. Experience whale watching in hawaii, one of the most popular activities in the winter. Whale watching cruises on the 40foot hoo nanea sailing catamaran. We offer the best whale watching on oahu and the only whale watching tour on the north shore, sunset tours.
Small group 610 passengers charters include yearround whale watching, swimming with dolphins, and snorkeling with giant sea turtles and endemic tropical reef fish. Kauai whale watching tours whale watching kauai capt andys. These tours can range from the coast of kona to kauai and onto the big island. Theyre small a little bigger than good sized dolphins. Catamaran sailing is one of the most popular activities in hawaii.
Oahu whale watching tours whale watching tours on oahu if youre fortunate enough to be visiting oahu during the months of novembermay give or take a couple of weeks either way, you absolutely. Upgrade to include a breakfast or lunch buffet, or hotel transport. Mar 19, 2020 with four different hawaii whale watching tours to choose from, youre sure to find the ideal oahu whale watching tour for your travel group. Which tour company would you recommend for whale watching. Has anyone done the waianae coast snorkel cruise with dolphin and whale watching. The crew was very courteous and knowledgeable about the marine life we were lucky enough to see andor snorkel with, which included 56 sea turtles, pacific bottlenose dolphins and a humpback whale out of season. North shore catamaran charters snorkel, sailing, whale.
In fact maui is the indisputable epicenter for whale watching tours in hawaii. View all images join the friendly crew of the hoo nanea as you sail along the north shore looking for humpback whales. Voted hawaiis most popular whale watching cruise several years in a row, the star of honolulu is a fantastic viewing for whales. Boat tours and whale watching cruises, for instance, have become increasingly popular, with both commercial and private tour companies offering all. By simplicio paragas on 12012017, updated on 03142018. Learn about hawaiis marine animals from the onboard naturalist.
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