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Hawaii Whale Watching - Oahu North Shore Catamaran Whale Watch Sail

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Enjoy an intimate experience with Hawaii's humpback whales aboard a smooth-riding catamaran on Oahu's beautiful North Shore!

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Location: Haleiwa, North Oahu
Time: Morning/Afternoon
Duration: 2.5hrs
Available: Daily (Dec-May)
Transportation: N/A

The North Shore of Oahu has more whale sightings than any other location on Oahu, and a cruise along Oahu's North Shore is almost like a trip back in time, with a panorama resembling a turn-of-the-century painting. The stage is set for a spectacular show – last season there were over 700 sightings and two double breeches in the Haleiwa Harbor Channel. Your friendly captain will share the history of the island with you as he searches for these majestic creatures. Whale sightings are guaranteed, or you get a free pass to cruise again!


Captain Ray Beatty

The Captain: Captain Ray Beatty, Naturalist, is an educated and knowledgeable guide for your Hawaii sailing adventure. Extremely knowledgeable about Hawaiian marine life, Capt. Ray provides a lively, informative narrative about the waters of Hawaii.

He was a pioneer on Oahu's North Shore, venturing out and riding the ferocious, unpredictable waves that pound the beaches throughout a great deal of the winter season. He knows the ocean like the back of his hand; is familiar with its rapid changes from ponderous surf to calm tranquil settings perfect for diving.

Captain Ray has lived on the North Shore of Oahu for over 40 years. He is highly respected for his rescue work during his 25 years in the Honolulu Fire Department. Captain Ray was photographed on one of the largest waves ever ridden at world famous Makaha Beach. He has also become an enthusiastic wind surfer. Unaffected by his notoriety as an incredible waterman, he is quiet, secure, peaceful and gentle-spoken.

Upon his retirement, Captain Ray has had an opportunity to achieve a lifelong goal of creating a business he could own and nourish. In 1988, Captain Ray found the boat of his dreams in Ventura, California- a 40' catamaran renamed Ho'o Nanea, which means, "to pass the time in peace and comfort". After remodeling the boat he sailed to Hawaii where he now operates his Hawaii sailing catamaran out of Haleiwa Harbor on the North Shore of Oahu.


Ho'o Nanea

The Boat: The Ho'o Nanea is a 40-foot sailing catamaran designed to cut through the water effortlessly, providing a stable and comfortable ride. The boat accommodates a maximum of 25 passengers, offering an intimate experience. Enjoy easy access in and out of the water and a fresh-water shower. The name Ho'o Nanea means "to pass the time in peace and comfort."

Location: Haleiwa Small Boat Harbor, Haleiwa, North Oahu

Time & Duration: *The times are approximate and are subject to change

Check-in Departure Duration Return
Morning Sail: 8:45am 9:00am 2.5 Hours 11:30am
Afternoon Sail: 11:45am 12:00pm 2.5 Hours 2:30pm

Days of Operation: 7 days a week (December 1st, 2007 – May 15th, 2008 ONLY)

Transportation: N/A

Whale Watch Guaranteed: If you did not see a whale, you will get to go again for FREE!

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Whale watching
This was so much fun. The kids had a blast. We saw the cutest pink spinner dolphin. Everyone loved the boat ride...the whales, sharks and dolphins we saw were a bonus!

North Shore Shark Adventure
This was the greatest! My 7 year old daughter had a great time and the crew was really caring about her experience. I will definitely do this again! I recommend this charter to everyone. Gives you a whole new perspective on sharks!

North Shore Catamaran
A great experience. Saw many whales and the crew was really great. I would recommend this activity to everyone.

Awesome!!
We took the catamaran trip to whale watch on the north shore of oahu and it did live up to it's promise. We saw not only whales but sharks and a large sea turtle. The crew was great, seems like a family business. We took the trip to cele ...More

Whale Watching
We had the good fortune to have a young whale in a frisky mood breaching several times. The staff was very thoughtful, one of them loaning his windbreaker to our 7 year old. A great outing!

Fun out in the ocean
This was an amazing experience. We saw the whales and we also got to see tons of sharks. The sail was great. Being that far out on the ocean was a wonderful experience.

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Cancellation Policy: Any cancellations made within 48 hours of the activity start time will be subject to a(n) 100% charge.
*This cancellation policy is set by the activity provider.
Cancellation Service Fee: No (0%) Cancellation Service Fee is applied for cancellations made outside of the above cancellation policy set by the activity provider.
*The prices are not inclusive of tax & fees
GE Tax (4.712%) , Harbor Fee (3.0%) will be added to the price above.