Whale Watch West Oahu in Waianae, HI

Hawaii Nautical • 85-491 Farrington Hwy. • Waianae, HI 96792

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Whale Watch West Oahu in Waianae, Hawaii

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Covid Policy: Your safety is a top priority! To help keep you and our staff healthy and maintain Hawaii as the safest U.S. state for visitors and locals alike, Hawaii Nautical strictly adhere to every possible precaution against the transmission of COVID-19:

All guests must submit a health-screening form prior to boarding, online no more than 24 hours prior and no less than 6 hours prior. https://fs16.formsite.com/coleacademy/knwbtzpapq/index.html
The City and County of Honolulu require all employees and customers (12 years and older) to have proof of COVID-19 vaccination to enter indoor areas. This rule applies to the indoor (cabin) areas of boats on Oahu (not applicable on the Big Island). Those 12 and older who wish to spend more than 15 minutes in the cabin must verify vaccination or negative test was taken within 2 days prior to the voyage by displaying proof to a crew member. Dates of either vaccination or testing must also be entered on the e-health screening and waiver form.
You MUST have cleared the State's mandatory 10-day quarantine after airplane travel (Hawaii residents and visitors alike), or have a pre-travel negative test waiver validated by the State or full-vaccination waiver..
Guests and staff must wear cloth face masks in fully enclosed areas of the boats.
Hand-washing sinks are available so all guests and staff can sanitize their hands.
All handheld surfaces are disinfected before and after each trip.
Buy or bring your snorkel and mask, or sanitized re-usable sets are available as a backup.
Any trips that include food are prepackaged & single-serve. All consumption must be outside of the cabin area. Guests may not bring their own food or beverage aboard, except for infants & toddlers. No alcohol may be brought aboard.

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Offered by Hawaii Nautical, the two-hour Whale Watch West Oahu trip allows guests of all ages to enjoy an eco-friendly adventure to spot the majestic humpback whales that roam the Hawaiian waters. Each catamaran tour departs from the Waianae boat harbor daily at 1:30 pm (except on Mondays and Wednesdays) and guarantees a whale sighting or a second tour will be given!

up to 2 hrs 1 or more people

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from Ashley, one of our Waianae Travel Experts

Whale sightings guaranteed, or re-ride one more time for free if you don't see any.
Tour is approx. 2 hours. Arrive at least 20 minutes prior to tour.
View the whales right along their migration routes! (seasonal December - March)
Bring anti-seasickness medication if easily nauseated.
Bring a camera, sunglasses, and a light jacket.
All guests must submit a health-screening form prior to boarding, online no more than 24 hours prior and no less than 6 hours prior.

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Every December through March, thousands of Humpback whales migrate to the warm waters of Hawaii. Come along see catch these beautiful mammals at their best on our exciting eco-friendly whale watching excursion.

This is a 2-hour whale watch tour departing from Waianae boat harbor. Whales guaranteed or come again free! Sailing catamaran daily at 1:30 pm, except Mondays/Wednesdays (Mon/Wed excursions go out on powerboat monohull).

Light snacks, sodas, and juices are included.

See magnificent humpback whales during Hawaii's whale season December through April in West Oahu

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Whale Watch West Oahu is located at Hawaii Nautical • 85-491 Farrington Hwy. • Waianae, HI 96792

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Frequently Asked Questions about Whale Watch West Oahu

Where does the cruise depart from?

The cruise departs from the Waianae Harbor located at 85-491 Farrington Hwy, Waianae, HI 96792. You should arrive 30-45 minutes prior to your selected cruise time to allow plenty of time to find parking if you opted out of the shuttle service. Please call the phone number on your E-ticket at least 24 hours prior to the tour to confirm the check-in details.

How long is the tour?

The entire Whale Watch West Oahu tour is 2 hours long.

Is hotel transportation available?

Yes, hotel pick-up and drop off is available from Ko Olina hotels only if you select the tickets that include transportation. Please note, the shuttle is only provided if choosing the tickets with shuttle pricing included above per person.

What happens if we don’t see a whale?

If you don't see whales on your trip, Hawaii Nautical will allow you to come back again one more time for free! (Re-rides only, no refunds).

Is this cruise appropriate for children?

Absolutely. Children love spotting the whales out in the ocean. Kids 3 years old and under can come on board for free!

What do I bring?

Guests may not bring their own food or beverage aboard, except for infants and toddlers. No alcohol may be brought aboard.

Are there any safety regulations to note of?

To help keep you and their staff healthy, and maintain Hawaii as the safest U.S. state for visitors and locals alike, Hawaii Nautical adheres to every possible precaution against the transmission of COVID-19, including: - All guests must submit a health-screening form prior to boarding. Check your e-ticket once you book for full details. - Buy or bring your snorkel and mask, or sanitized re-usable sets are available as a backup. - Any trips that include food are prepackaged & single-serve. Guests may not bring their own food or beverage aboard, except for infants & toddlers. No alcohol may be brought aboard. - Hawaii Nautical maintains a strict no-work-while-sick policy.