All Reviews for Whale Watching Tours in Oahu

We enjoyed a cruise with our family. We were very satisfied as we were able to see whales multiple times within the allotted time. The shuttle service was also clear and timely, which was great.

家族でクルーズ船に乗って楽しませていただきました。時間内に何度も鯨を見る事が出来てとても満足です。送迎車も時間内でわかりやすく良かったです。

Boat was nice and lots of room. Found a mom and baby whale and the captain did a good job of keeping us jn the right spot.

The morning meeting time was just right, and we were able to do the zipline option in the afternoon. The boat was large, so I didn't get seasick, which made it really enjoyable! I didn't see the big whale I was hoping for, but I did see a baby whale. Next time, I want to participate again hoping to see a big adult whale!

朝の集合時間も丁度よくて、午後からジップラインのオプションも行けたし、
船も大きくて船酔いしなかったのでとっても楽しめました～
期待してた大きいクジラは見れなかったけど、子供クジラは見れました
次は大きな大人クジラを期待して参加したいです！

I was able to see one blow, but I couldn't confirm anything else. I heard that two days before my experience, a relative who went on the same tour saw a mother whale and her calf, and they saw many blows and jumps, so I wonder if it varies by day. I hope to see more if I go again someday!

1回潮吹きが見れましたがそれ以外確認できませんでした、、体験2日前に親族が同じツアーに行った際はクジラの親子がいて潮吹き、ジャンプがたくさん見れたと聞いていたので日によるのかな、、またいつか行く時は見れればなと思います！

I was thrilled when I saw two whales swimming and spouting water just when I thought I wouldn't see any more whales towards the end of the tour.

ツアー終盤でもう鯨は見れないかと思ったときに、2頭の鯨が潮を噴きながら泳ぐ姿を見たときは感激しました。

I thought it would be difficult to see whales, but we were able to see them quite easily! It was a great experience with my child. I believe it will be a memorable cruise.

クジラはなかなか見れないのかなと思ってましたが、普通に見れました！
子供と一緒にいい体験が出来ました。記憶に残るクルーズになると思います。

I was a bit anxious because of the rain and wind, and I could feel the boat swaying, but I was able to see the tail fin and the back, as well as the spinning movements that I had seen in videos. I was really happy to capture the tail fin flapping on video while I was prepared to film! If the weather had been nice, I would have wanted to go outside to see, but since it was raining this time, I watched from indoors. However, it was still visible from inside, so the rain wasn't too much of a concern. In that sense, it was a fun activity even in rainy weather, so I was glad. I would like to go again when I visit in winter!

雨で風もあり少し船の揺れを感じていたのでどうなるかなと不安でしたが、なんども尾びれや、背中、動画などで見るようなばしゃんと回転するような姿もみれ、少し構えて動画撮影したいたら尾びれバタバタが撮られていてとても嬉しかったです！天気だったら外に出て見たかったですが、今回は雨だったので室内から見ました。でも、室内からでもみられるため雨でもそこまで気になりませんでした。そういう意味では雨天でも楽しめるアクティビティでしたので良かったです。また、冬にいくときは行きたいと思います！

I was able to see it right after we set out, and I got to see it many more times after that! It was amazing that it showed up again just when we were about to return to the port! It was also fun to see everyone moving along with the captain's announcements about the direction!

出向してすぐに見れてその後も何度も見れました！最後もう港に戻ると言う時にも姿を見せてくれて最高でした！キャプテンの何時の方向というアナウンスと共に皆んなが移動するのも楽しかったです！

We boarded the bus at the meeting point, but it took some time to pick up more passengers at a hotel along the way before reaching the boarding location. I had been on the ship before, but its aging was quite noticeable.

集合場所からバスに乗り込みましたが、途中のホテルでまた乗客を乗せ乗船場所には時間がかかりました。船は以前にも乗ったことがありましたが老朽化が目立ちます。

My mom had been wanting to do a whale watch cruise for a very long time now and she was very excited when I booked this tour to do with her. Once the boat had departed they had told us that lunch will be open the entire trip. We did not want to miss seeing the whales so we went to get lunch as soon as they announced that it was open. While eating our lunch the captain had announced that they had spotted a whale and that was the first time we were able to see whales on our tour. For the entire time we followed the same mother and calf whale that we had spotted in the beginning. We were able to spot them many times during the duration of the tour! My mom was also able to see some dolphins during the tour as well. It was such an amazing experience for both my mom and I and we both would love to go and do this tour again next whale watching season!

I was able to see the whales' spouts and backs! It was more fun than I expected to be so close to the whales. We also saw a turtle right after we set sail. Although we didn't see any jumps, the view of Waikiki from the ocean was very beautiful!

クジラの潮吹きと背中を見ることができました！思っていたよりも近くにクジラがいて楽しかったです。出航してすぐに亀も見れました。
ジャンプは見れませんでしたが、海側から見るワイキキの風景はとても綺麗でした！！

I was surprised to see whales so close to the coast. I was also happy to see them spouting several times. The ship was large and impressive, and I didn't get seasick.

海岸からあれほど近くに鯨がいるなんて驚きでした。潮吹きも何度も見られて嬉しかったです。
船は大きくて立派で、船酔いもしませんでした。

I participated in early February. Unfortunately, we didn't see any whales and just ended up cruising. I was really hoping to see whales, so it was disappointing. They did issue a free boarding ticket for the next time, but it only covers the boarding, and you have to pay for the trip to the location yourself. Due to scheduling conflicts, I had to give up on it. I think those who are planning to participate should consider their schedule in case they don't see any whales.

2月上旬に参加しました。クジラは見れずただクルーズして終わりました。
クジラを見たい！との思いで参加したので残念でした。
一応、次回乗船無料券の発行がありましたが、これ乗船のみで、現地迄は自腹との事。スケジュールの都合もあるので断念しました。
これから参加の方は見れない時の為の考慮して日程を組んだ方が良いと思います。

I read in the reviews that it could be far away or hard to see, so I planned the next day as a backup just in case I couldn't see anything. At first, the blowhole was far away, and I couldn't really understand what I was supposed to be looking at, but while I was eating, I saw a whale very close by. When I hurried outside, a mother and calf showed themselves to us. On the way back, I also saw a turtle, which was very lucky. I chose not to use the shuttle service and got off at Kakaako on the high bus and walked, but the breeze felt nice, and I was able to make good use of my time, so it was great.

口コミに遠かったり見られない事も多いと書いてあったので、見られなかった時の為に次の日を予備日として、計画をたてました。
はじめは潮吹きも遠く、言われたところを見てもよくわからなかったのですが、ご飯を食べていたら、すぐ近くにくじらが見えて、急いで外へ出たら親子で姿を見せてくれました。帰りにはカメも見られて、とてもラッキーでした。
送迎なしを選んで、ハイバスのカカアコで降りて歩いていきましたが、風が気持ち良くて時間も有効利用出来たので良かったです。

It was a bus pickup at Hilton Grand Vacations. The woman who confirmed the reservation didn't understand any Japanese at all. We managed to grasp the meaning through some words, but those who only understand Japanese seemed confused. For tours with many Japanese reservations, it might be reassuring to have someone who can speak even a little.

Since the pickup time for the tour was a bit late, by the time we arrived at the boarding area, all the spots with a good view outside were taken. However, since it was a bit cold this season, we took seats indoors on the second floor and had lunch before going outside to take a look.

They also make announcements in English when a whale approaches, so you can stick to the glass window and watch (laughs). This time, it was a smaller whale, so we couldn't see it clearly, but we were able to see it nonetheless.

ヒルトングランドバケーションのバス駐車場ピックアップでした。
予約確認の女性は、全く日本語わかりません。
私たちは、単語などでなんとなく意味わかりましたが日本語しかわからない方は、戸惑ってました。日本人の予約が多いツアーは、少しでいいから話せる方だと安心できるかもと思いました。
ツアーの方は、迎えの時間が遅めのため
乗り場に着いた時は、外の眺めのよさそうなとこは全部埋まってました。
でも、この季節は、寒めなので二階の室内で席を取って昼食も食べてから
外に出て見に行っても大丈夫です。
ホエールが近づいたら放送もしてくれるので(英語)
ガラス窓にピタッてくっついて見ても見れます(笑)
今回は、小さめなのではっきり見えませんでしてが一応見ることできました

Since I went to Hawaii in February, I decided to go whale watching, which is something you can only do during this time of year.

I read many reviews saying that people didn't see any whales, so I boarded the boat with a mindset of "Well, it would be nice to see a whale if we do." However, my skeptical expectations were wonderfully betrayed, and I was able to encounter a mother and calf whale multiple times!! Their synchronized swimming was truly moving, and I absolutely recommend it! Thank you for a truly wonderful experience!

It was a valuable tour. Thank you!

ちょうど2月にハワイに行ったので、この時期しか見ることの出来ないホエールウォッチングに行く事にしました。

クジラに会えなかったという口コミもたくさん読みましたので、「まぁクジラが見れたらいいか」みたいな気持ちで船に乗り込みましたが…。
私の半信半疑の期待は見事に裏切られ、何度もクジラの親子に遭遇する事ができました！！
並んで泳ぐ姿は心から感動しましたし、絶対オススメします！
本当に素晴らしい経験をありがとうございました！

価値のあったツアーでした。ありがとうございました！

I was wondering if I wouldn't be able to see it until halfway through, but I was able to watch it towards the end. I'm glad I could see it because they searched for it until the very last minute. I can hardly speak any English, but the staff were kind, and I had a great time.

途中まで見れないかな？と思ったのですが、最後の方に見ることができました。時間ギリギリまで、探してくれたため、見ることができてよかったです。英語がほとんど話せないのですが、スタッフは優しく、楽しめました。

I signed up for my two sons who love sea creatures! We were able to see a whale right after we set off. I think we were very lucky to see it as a family. The kids were also thrilled, so I'm glad we participated!

海の生き物が大好きな息子二人のために申込みました！出発後すぐにくじらに会えました。
親子で見れたので、とてもラッキーだったと思います。子供たちも大喜びだったので参加してよかったです！

I was able to see a mother and baby whale together, with continuous spouting and jumping! The boat was also large, so it was comfortable to spend time on!

クジラが親子でいたのか、連続して潮吹きとジャンプが見れました！船も大きい為快適に過ごせよかったでふ！

I waited for the bus on the first day, but I was left behind. I left a voicemail, but I didn't get a response... I'm glad I was able to participate the next day, but I couldn't see the whales as well as I wanted from the photos. However, I felt good about the cruise! I thought it might be better if the duration was a little shorter.

バスに1日目待ってたのに、おいてかれてしまいました。
留守電いれたけど、連絡なく。。
翌日参加できたから良かったけど、、
クジラは写真見たいにはみれません。
クルーズするのは気分が良かったです！
時間もう少し短くても良いかなと思いました。

We participated as a family!
It was everyone's first time whale watching, and we had a wonderful experience encountering humpback whales jumping up close!
Thank you very much! ^_^

家族で参加しました！
みんな初めてのホエールウォッチングでしたが、間近でジャンプするザトウ鯨に出会う事ができ、素敵な経験になりました！
ありがとうございました^_^

This was just such a great experience. We got incredibly lucky with active whales during our trip. We saw two set of mothers with their calves. The calves breached multiple times and we even got to see one of the mothers breach! Even just the scenery during the sail up the coast was amazing. The crew was incredibly fun and nice, everyone was very accommodating. I would definitely recommend using this company for your whale tour.

Meeting a large mother and baby whale was truly moving. At the same time, I thought about how the approaching boats must be a nuisance for the mother whale caring for her newborn, which left me with somewhat mixed feelings. What is the ideal way for modern humans to connect with the natural world? While we understand this in our daily lives, we often don’t think deeply about it. I realized that we need to reconsider the power of humans and civilization that has even pushed the largest mammals in Earth's history, the whales, to the brink of extinction.

A beautiful world should remain beautiful.
A wonderful nature should remain as it is.
This tour taught me the preciousness of simply connecting lives.

大きなクジラの親子に会えたのはやはり感動がありました
と同時に生まれたばかりの子供の世話をしているお母さんクジラにとってはボートで近づいてくる人間は迷惑なんだろうなと思い、少々複雑な感情にもなりました。
自然界と現代人の繋がりかたの理想とはどんなものなのか。普段の生活では理解していても深くは考えないものですが、地球史上最大の哺乳類と言われるクジラさえも絶滅の危機に追いやってしまった人間の力、文明の威力を改めて考える必要があると実感しました。
綺麗な世界が綺麗なままで。
素晴らしい自然がありのままで。
命をただ繋ぐ尊さを教えてもらったツアーでした。

I had very little experience with boarding a ship, but there were staff members who spoke Japanese, and the other staff were also kind, which made me feel very at ease. There was a wide variety of alcoholic beverages and soft drinks, which was enjoyable. Although the chances of seeing a whale were low, they searched diligently, and I was able to see its tail. I also got to see dolphins up close for a long time, which I didn't think would be possible. It was a very enjoyable plan.

船に乗る経験もほとんどありませんでしたが、日本語を話せるスタッフがいたり、他のスタッフも親切でとても安心して過ごせました。
アルコール類やソフトドリンクも豊富で楽しかったです。
鯨も確率は低いそうですか、熱心に探してくれ、尻尾を見ることができました。また、見れないと思っていたイルカを近くで長時間見れました。
とても楽しいプランでした。

I was satisfied to see them jumping and swimming with their families up close! It would be nice if we could choose items like a ballpoint pen or a T-shirt instead of a revenge ticket. The revenge is quite difficult.

かなり近くでジャンプや親子連れで泳ぐ姿も見れて満足！リベンジ券ではなく、ボールペンやTシャツかを選べると良い。リベンジはかなり難しい。

You shouldn't have overly high expectations, as you won't be able to take flashy whale photos like those seen in tour advertisements. Also, the breakfast is similar to that of a budget hotel, so it might be best not to include it in your plan.

ツアー写真のような派手な鯨の写真は撮れませんので過度な期待は持たない方が良いですね。
また朝食も格安ビザナスホテルの朝食みたいな感じなのでプランに含まなくても良いかと

I woke up early with the kids and was excited to go.

I had heard that the captain would let us know if there were whales, but I couldn't understand in English, so I hurried to follow everyone else. Unfortunately, we didn't get to see any whales. It's a natural occurrence, so I understand, but I started to think that maybe I don't need to try again.

However, the staff was kind, and the boat was wonderful!

子供達と朝早起きしてワクワクしていきました。

くじらがいたら、キャプテンがお知らせしてくれると聞いていたけど
英語で分からず、皆が動く方へ急いでついて行ったけど
くじらの姿は見れなくて残念でした。
自然のものなので、仕方ないけど
リベンジはもういいかなって思ってしまいました

でもスタッフさんは親切で素敵な船でした！

We gathered in the morning and took a bus to the dock. The boat was large and impressive, and it was great that it didn't sway much. Fortunately, we encountered a pod of whales several times. Although we were a bit far from them, we could definitely feel their presence, which was very fulfilling. It seems that the encounter rate is high, so I think it's worth going during whale season.

朝集合し、バスで船着場から船へ。大きくて立派な船で、そんな揺れもなくてよかったです。
幸いクジラの群れに何度も遭遇できました。船からの距離は少し離れていたものの、その存在はしっかり感じられて、充実感がありました^_^
遭遇率も高いようなので、クジラのシーズンには行って損はないと思います。

We boarded a large ship and headed offshore from Honolulu. We could see the Honolulu skyline and Diamond Head, and we searched for whales at a distance quite close to the land.

When a whale is spotted, there’s an announcement on the ship saying, “There it is at the direction of ◯ o'clock,” so we can move smoothly. (laugh)

In the first half, the whales were so far away that we couldn’t see them at all without binoculars, and I wasn’t excited at all. However, in the second half, suddenly two whales came close to the ship! I was thrilled to see them spouting water and their fins with the naked eye! I felt the grandeur of nature. I highly recommend it! 😊

大きな船に乗ってホノルルの沖合へ。
普通にホノルルのビル群や、
ダイヤモンドヘッドが見える、
陸からかなり近い距離でくじらを探します。

見つかったら船内アナウンスで、
◯時の方向にいますよー
って放送があるので、
スムーズに移動しましょう。笑

前半はまったく近くに見えず、
双眼鏡が必要なレベルの遠い距離にいるだけで、
まったくテンション上がりませんでした。
しかし、後半になって、急に二頭のクジラが
船のそばへ！
肉眼で潮を吹く様子や、ヒレが見えて感動！
自然の雄大さを感じました。
とてもオススメです(^^)

It was my first whale watching cruise. Since you can't guarantee a sighting, I was nervous, but I'm glad we were able to see them safely.

We didn't see the spectacular jumps like in the photos, but a baby whale popped its head up several times, and it was very cute. I wonder if it was practicing its jumps?

The cruise was longer than I expected, and even if we hadn't seen any whales, I think I would have been fully satisfied just enjoying the beautiful sea and scenery of Hawaii.

By the way, we took the bus from our hotel in Honolulu to the meeting point, and even as a first-time bus rider in Hawaii, I arrived safely. However, the bus frequency is low, so be careful with the timing.

Next time, I hope to see some impressive jumps!

初めてのホエールウォッチングクルーズでした。必ず見れるわけではないので、ドキドキでしたが、無事に見れて良かったです。
写真で見るような豪快なジャンプは見れませんでしたが、赤ちゃんクジラが何度も顔を出してくれて、とても可愛かったです。ジャンプの練習してたのかな？
思ったよりクルージングも長く、もしクジラが見れなかったとしても、ハワイの綺麗な海と景色が見れて充分満足だったと思います。
ちなみに、集合場所までは自分たちでホノルルのホテルからバスで行きましたが、ハワイのバス初体験の私でも無事に到着できました。ただし、バスの本数は少ないので、時間には要注意です。

次回は、豪快な迫力あるジャンプが見れれば良いなと思います。