Whale Watching Sail in Waikiki on the Honu Lani with Optional Transportation Available [Dec–Mar]

Great experience

Reviewed by: Sarah

Magnifica mini crociera su catamarano, splendida esperienza e vista magnifica su diamond head e waikiki beach. Fantastico!!!

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Whale Watching Sail in Waikiki on the Honu Lani with Optional Transportation Available [Dec–Mar]

Good sail

Reviewed by: Janice Bryan

1st time to Hawaii and was a little disappointed had to cancel our whale watching trip the 1st time but was able to reschedule before we left. We saw one whale but wasn't fast enough to get a picture. Just saw a little bit of the hump and tail. But we had fun while we could.

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Whale Watching Sail in Waikiki on the Honu Lani with Optional Transportation Available [Dec–Mar]

Whale Watching on Catermarang

Reviewed by: Jane

We had a great time out with a fabulous, fun and friendly crew. We loved being on this particular boat. You can stand really close to the edge or laze out in the middle over the netting. Oh and the whales were entertaining too. We even saw one breech! Will definitely do this again.

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Whale Watching Sail in Waikiki on the Honu Lani with Optional Transportation Available [Dec–Mar]

Very Nice

Reviewed by: Mama

Very nice experience! I was going with my 8yd son. Very impressive!

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Whale Watching Sail in Waikiki on the Honu Lani with Optional Transportation Available [Dec–Mar]

FUN TIME!

Reviewed by: Stephanie M.

We went on the afternoon cruise on Valentine's Day 2016 that was suppose to leave at 3 p.m. We ended up leaving about 15 minutes late because we had to wait for a van coming from Waikiki with more riders and they were late. We did see whales about 2 miles off the Hilton Hawaiian Hotel. The crew was very friendly and we enjoyed the open bar. It was like a whale watching party on someone's private boat! We had so much fun, that we booked the 5:30 p.m. boat cruise that very same day! Again, the only disappointment was that the boat was suppose to depart at 5:30 p.m., but this time it did not depart until 6:15 p.m. (45 minutes later!) because again, we were waiting on a van that had gone to hotels in Waikiki to pick up more riders and they were late due to traffic. Our boat cruise was cut short by 45 minutes and we only stayed out on the ocean until 7 p.m. so we felt cheated out of ocean time. Again, the crew was friendly but when I pay to spend time on the ocean, I expect and want to spend the entire one and a half hours on the ocean. In the future, I would suggest to the boat company, not to wait for a late van of riders and penalize those who were on time. Or, make sure that your riders get their full time on the ocean by staying out longer if you depart late.

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Private Kaneohe Sandbar Speed Boat Rental with SUP & Snorkel – Captain Bruce

Outstanding Adventure

Reviewed by: DRL

Captain Carol was outstanding!!! Had a great time even though the weather was questionable. Great service, food, music and a lot of laughs. Even the turtles had a great time.

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Whale Watching Sail in Waikiki on the Honu Lani with Optional Transportation Available [Dec–Mar]

Nice people - no whales

Reviewed by: smdaniela

The crew were very pleasant and helpful, somewhat informative. Drinks were available to anyone who wanted them that early in the morning, and there were many who did. Unfortunately,only a few tails sighted. Boat/captain only went about 3 miles out, where every other boat had gone to whale watch - and no one had any luck. I'm guessing a combination of too many boats, too much noise, and the slight delay in migration everyone talked about b/c of el Nino.

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Whale Watching Sail in Waikiki on the Honu Lani with Optional Transportation Available [Dec–Mar]

Christmas in Hawaii

Reviewed by: Cyndi

We spent Christmas in Hawaii and went on this excursion and absolutely loved it!!! The crew was fabulous and we would do this excursion again!!!

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ホエールウォッチ　最大80名乗りのカタマラン船！ソフトドリンク飲み放題付き＜ワイキキ送迎可／12/1～3/31＞

I was able to see whales. クジラ見れました

Reviewed by: まりにゃん

It wasn't that close, but I was able to see the whales' spouts several times. The staff were very nice, and when I said I didn't understand English, they explained everything in Japanese. Even if I hadn't seen the whales, just cruising in the waters of Hawaii was very pleasant.

そんなに近くはなかったんですが、何度か鯨の潮吹き見れました。
スタッフさんもとてもいい方で、英語がわからないと言ったら日本語で説明してくれました。
クジラが見れなくてもハワイの海をクルージングしているだけでとても気持ち良かったです。

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ホエールウォッチ　最大80名乗りのカタマラン船！ソフトドリンク飲み放題付き＜ワイキキ送迎可／12/1～3/31＞

I enjoyed the scenery. 景色は楽しめました

Reviewed by: PINE

I was disappointed that I couldn't see any whales. The boat was quite rocky, and since the ride was long, I wouldn't recommend it for those who get motion sickness (I had hardly ever experienced seasickness, but I was completely affected this time). However, I did enjoy the scenery, so that was a positive aspect.

クジラが見れず残念だった。
船が揺れやすく、乗船時間が長いので、乗り物酔いをする人はおすすめできません（私は船酔いを殆どしたことがなかったのに、完全にやられましたから）。
景色は楽しめたのでその点は良かった。

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ホエールウォッチ　最大80名乗りのカタマラン船！ソフトドリンク飲み放題付き＜ワイキキ送迎可／12/1～3/31＞

Translation is not available because the original text is unclear. なんとか

Reviewed by: ありさん

I was able to see some whales in the distance. One of the staff members spoke Japanese and was very kind in assisting us. It was a lot of fun.

遠くのほうでなんとかクジラを見ることができました。スタッフも一人だけ日本語を話すことができ親切に対応してもらいました。非常に楽しかったです。

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ホエールウォッチ　最大80名乗りのカタマラン船！ソフトドリンク飲み放題付き＜ワイキキ送迎可／12/1～3/31＞

Rainbow watching instead of whale watching. クジラの代わりにレインボーウォッチング

Reviewed by: TKD

The season had just started, and due to bad weather with rain, we unfortunately didn't encounter any whales. However, a big rainbow appeared over the hotels at Waikiki Beach...! In a different way, we enjoyed the cruise.

Before disembarking, they gave us a "one more boarding ticket for this season." If you're really hoping to see whales, consider scheduling your trip early in your stay to allow for a re-challenge. (It seems that reboarding reservations can only be made by phone and are available in English.)

This time, the weather was rough, and the boat rocked quite a bit... It was easier to stand and hold onto the railing to manage the swaying rather than sitting down. The crew was very attentive to those who felt unwell.

シーズンに入ったばかり＆途中から雨という悪天候で、
肝心のクジラには出会えませんでしたが、
大きな虹がワイキキビーチのホテル群の上に・・・！
別の意味で、クルーズを楽しめました。

下船前に、「今シーズン中、もう一度乗船チケット」をくれました。
どうしてもクジラ・・・という場合は、滞在期間の早いうちにして、
再チャレンジできるスケジュールにしてみては？
（再乗船の予約は電話で、英語のみ対応のようです）

今回は天気が荒れ、船は結構揺れました・・・
座っているよりも、立って手すりにつかまり揺れに対応していた方がラクでした。
気分が悪くなった人には、クルーが丁寧に対応していましたよ。

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Whale Watching Sail in Waikiki on the Honu Lani with Optional Transportation Available [Dec–Mar]

Two tailfins and numerous whale blowouts

Reviewed by: Gunnar Durén

Given the early season we had low expectations on whale spotting, but we were at least looking forward to a great boat ride on the ocean. And we sure got that.
After about 20 minutes we spotted the first whale air blowout and there were many more. Finally two North Pacific Hump Back whales surfaced and dove down again, showing their tailfins. Great experience, great weather, great boat trip.

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ホエールウォッチ　最大80名乗りのカタマラン船！ソフトドリンク飲み放題付き＜ワイキキ送迎可／12/1～3/31＞

It was surprising. びっくりポンでした

Reviewed by: アントン蛇蝎

It was my first time whale watching, and it happened to be the first day of the season. Despite the light rain and high waves, I was starting to think it might not happen when a whale appeared. It was just a brief sighting, but I was lucky.

What surprised me even more was that all the staff and participants were foreigners. There were only two Japanese people, my wife and me. The foreign staff were chatting away before we set sail, but I couldn't understand a word.

Also, there was a couple with a 6-week-old baby and a 4-year-old child among the guests, and both of them were drinking champagne as soon as we set off. That’s something you wouldn't see in Japan. It was full of surprises!

人生初のホエールウォッチング、しかも今シーズン初日との事。
小雨降る中、波も高く、うーんだめかなって思ってたら、クジラ君現れました。
ほんのチョットでしたが、運が良かったです。
その他にびっくりしたのが、スタッフも参加者も全部外人。日本人は私と家内の2人のみ、スタッフの外人さんが出航前に色々喋ってるけど、ちんぷんかんぷん。全く分かんない。
あと、お客の中に生後6週間の赤ちゃんと4歳の子供を連れた夫婦もいましたが、彼ら2人とも出航と同時にシャンパン飲みっぱなし。日本じゃありえないね。
びっくりポンだらけでした

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Whale Watching Sail in Waikiki on the Honu Lani with Optional Transportation Available [Dec–Mar]

Great Time

Reviewed by: HulaHoney

My mom and I are seasoned travelers to Hawaii. We enjoy whale watching but this was our first time on this Waikiki Whale Watch Sail.

Our driver picked us up on time and was courteous and professional.

We sailed on the Honi Olani. It is a 45 passenger boat but for our tour there were only a dozen or so guests. We were given safety instructions and then we headed out to search for whales!

Captain Chad seemed very experienced and knowledgeable about the humpback whales and their patterns. He knew how long they would be down and which direction they were headed.

We spotted 2 whales and stayed with them most of the tour. The whales dive down and then come back up every so often for air. We saw the other large whale watching boats but we were closer than them and able to turn quicker and get to the whales when they popped back up.

We also saw green sea turtles, spinner dolphins and flying fish.

The boat has bathrooms on board and snacks were provided. There was fresh orange and apple, chex mix and granola bars. There is a covered area in case of inclement weather. The drinks were free for sodas and $1 or $2 for alcohol.

The crew was great. Chad, Jacob and Chad were more than happy to talk to you about the beautiful Hawaiian Islands and all they have to offer.

Our tour lasted a few minutes longer than expected because we came upon the pod of spinner dolphins. Nobody on board had conflicting plans so we were able to prolong the tour a bit.

Upon arrival to Waikiki our drive was able to drop us at a different location to do some shopping! It wasn't far from our hotel yet it saved our tired feet and legs.

I do recommend this tour to others. It would be great for any age. There were senior and young children alike on our sail. The little ones enjoyed the nets in the front of the boat. And the seniors were able to sit in the covered area to rest. I'll definitely be going out on the boat again on my next visit to Waikiki.

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Boom Boom Sport Fishing Shared & Private Charter (from Waianae Harbor)

I'd do it again!

Reviewed by: Richard Conaway

The captain was professional, first mate was friendly, they were qualified, they tried several ways for us to catch fish, but it just wasn't the day for fishing! We stayed out longer to compensate for fish not biting ~~ the crew gave it their all!

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Whale Watching Sail in Waikiki on the Honu Lani with Optional Transportation Available [Dec–Mar]

Great time

Reviewed by: Steve

I recommend the whale watching with Hawaii Nautical. The crew was fabulous and very friendly. We got lucky because our family was the only one on board that day. We saw some green sea turtles and some spinner dolphins but the whales were very elusive that day. The captain tried his best and even gave us some extra time to try and catch sight of some whales. He felt very bad that we did not get to see some whales up close. We were not disappointed, we just enjoyed the cruise. But he gave us some coupons for another free trip with them anyways. Next time we are in Hawaii, we will go with them again for sure!

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Whale Watching Sail in Waikiki on the Honu Lani with Optional Transportation Available [Dec–Mar]

Waiiki Whale Watch Cruise

Reviewed by: Sharon & Jim

Dave and the crew of the Honi Olani catamaran were very friendly and welcoming to their tour guests. We enjoyed our late morning cruise on a bright, sunny day which featured panoramic views of Honolulu, Waikiki and Diamond Head.
Unfortunately, following a through search with all eyes focused on the horizon, we did not see any whales during our late in the season (end of March) cruise. We did see several sea turtles which thrilled the children on board.
At the end of the cruise we received vouchers for another Hawaii Nautical tour which we plan to use on our next visit to Hawaii.
Although we didn't see any whales we would recommend this tour - how often do you have the opportunity to take a catamaran cruise in Hawaii!

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Whale Watching Sail in Waikiki on the Honu Lani with Optional Transportation Available [Dec–Mar]

Everything Hoped For -The Perfect Experience

Reviewed by: Susan

This was exactly what my husband and I had hoped for in a whale watching experience. By being on a sailing craft we were able to enjoy a sail as well as watching for those amazing humpback whales. The crew was fantastic and very informative. Our driver Shannon picked us up at our hotel and was delightful. Chad the captain of the catamaran was most interesting and had a lot to share about the island and the activities.
After hearing that Hawaii was the place to see the humpbacks during the winter months this was a "must do activity", we were not disappointed.
Great Experience - We would do it again.

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Whale Watching Sail in Waikiki on the Honu Lani with Optional Transportation Available [Dec–Mar]

Such a great experience!

Reviewed by: brittany

My husband and I had such a great experience! The catamaran was huge and very clean. The crew was very knowledgeable and always made sure your drink was full (did I mention that beer and wine drinks were only $1?? Can't beat that!) We felt that we were on a private, luxury tour the way that we were treated! Not to mention that we got up close and personal with an entire family of humpback whales!!! We followed them for awhile, watching them play and jump. It was the best tour we did in Hawaii and will definitely be doing it again next time we visit Hawaii!

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Whale Watching Sail in Waikiki on the Honu Lani with Optional Transportation Available [Dec–Mar]

Nice Cruise

Reviewed by: zenm

My family and I went to a afternoon 2 hours whale watching. We couldn't see whales this time but we all enjoyed on catamaran cruise.
I love this catamaran, we sat on front of boat most of the time. We saw great views of the ocean, harbor, beach, diamond head,
coco head, and building of waikiki city. We also saw beautiful rainbow.
The captain and crew were very friendly and knowledgeable. They provided us free snack and soft drinks, you can get beer if you pay $1 that is good deal.
The captain gave us a free ride ticket because we did not see whales. So, we definitely come back to tour again when we come back to Hawaii!!
I also satisfied customer service of Hawaii activities when I book this tour. They also called me for remind the tour the day before,which is help us.
I definitely recommend this whale watching tour book by Hawaii activities.

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Whale Watching Sail in Waikiki on the Honu Lani with Optional Transportation Available [Dec–Mar]

Best whale watch in Honolulu

Reviewed by: Unju Rogers

This is by far the best whale watch in Honolulu. I've been on both Navatek and Star of the Sea whale watches and they do not compare to the experience you get with this whale watch. The catamaran is very clean and the crew was great! They were not only observant to everyone's safety on board they were hilarious! My family (including a two year old toddler) had an amazing time. I was very fortunate to have found this activity through Veltra. I was hosting a friend who had never been on a whale watch and it was an amazing experience. We chose the late morning tour and it was perfect. The boat went out and the crew was able to find whales within 30 minutes from take off. There were an estimated 5 male humpback whales swimming together and we circled them while they dove. They were so magnificent and during the time we were watching them the crew members told us much about their behaviors. they told us why it wasn't unusual that a group of males would be traveling together and they also told us what would've been different if we had spotted a mama and her calf. Although none breached out of the water we saw them come to the surface many times. It was so amazing to see so many of them at once! At one point we saw all five come to the surface and blow water from their backs at the same time. Talk about a magical vacation moment!

I'd book this again in a heartbeat!!

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Whale Watching Sail in Waikiki on the Honu Lani with Optional Transportation Available [Dec–Mar]

Whale Watch Sailing Cruise

Reviewed by: Iowa Family

Great afternoon with a wonderful crew. The boat was wonderful, the crew was very nice and helpful and we totally enjoyed ourselves. Would give the whole experience and A+++. Enjoyed the drinks and snacks. Drinks very very affordable and snacks were free and good. We also got to see whales so that made it even better.

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Whale Watching Sail in Waikiki on the Honu Lani with Optional Transportation Available [Dec–Mar]

Great Activity, a couple whales and some dauphins.

Reviewed by: Gilles

we just went to this activity last Wednesday 8.30 am and it was great! We arrived a bit early and just took a walk around the park. very nice area. They have easy parking next to the Marina where you can park for $1.00/ hour. The crew on the cruise was very nice and made us feel welcome right away. We were only 6 on the cruise witch made it very intimate. I think that is one of the great advantages of the morning cruise, We took a drink and sat on the front nats until we saw turtle and dauphins and finally on the way back a couple whales. The whales were the least impressive as you stand far away and they don t really jump out of the water as you see on TV. It was one mother and one maybe and they basically just came up to the surface to breath every so often. Everything considering, this was a great way to spend morning. Maybe a bit overpriced but the crew and amenities were great.
Compare to the huge ships, I would choose this one every time just so you actually feel like you are on a boat .
Snacks could use improvement and the way back to marina was a bit rushed

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Whale Watching Sail in Waikiki on the Honu Lani with Optional Transportation Available [Dec–Mar]

Wonderful crew, Dolphins and sea life up close

Reviewed by: Tina

The catamaran was the perfect vessel to get up close to Dolphins, turtles and other sea life. From the minute we got on board the entire crew had welcomed us and made us feel comfortable. The captain explained what we would see and the rules of the vessel and was ready and willing to answer any questions or address any issues. I was impressed that they offered sunscreen to use and oil for motion sickness. It was thoughtful of them and they really cared about their passengers having a good trip. They had refreshments and juices for free. They offered beer for ($1) and mixed drinks for ($2). The drinks were strong, too. : ) We saw several pods of Dolphins, turtles and a whale. It was an awesome experience. I would take my children next time we go to Hawaii. Thank you to all the crew. You were the best!

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Whale Watching Sail in Waikiki on the Honu Lani with Optional Transportation Available [Dec–Mar]

Great family trip!

Reviewed by: Josh

My family of four had a great time on this cruise. We did have some trouble finding the boat in the slip at the harbor. Directions could have been better. Once we were on the boat, everything was what was expected. The crew was very nice and helpful. We found a pod of whales right away and then went and snorkeled at a reef because we had time. Drinks were great along the way.

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Whale Watching Sail in Waikiki on the Honu Lani with Optional Transportation Available [Dec–Mar]

Excellent day watching whales

Reviewed by: Roy and Trish Brooks

Roy and I really enjoyed ourself, the guys were all great, we have been on a few different whale watch tours thru out the years, and by all means this was the best, we got to experience at least 40 sightings of whales, was simple wonderful. Will tell all our friends that visit Oahu, while we were on the boat we first saw several turtles, had to laugh cuz the guys said to look for trash cans lids, that was the green sea turtles and we saw about five of them, also the snacks they served were great I ate a lot of the fresh fruit and had a beer that they had available on tap. We will be sure to pass the word on of the great time we had and have passed out a few of the extra business cards we had. Great time.
Mahalo. Roy and Trish brooks

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Whale Watching Sail in Waikiki on the Honu Lani with Optional Transportation Available [Dec–Mar]

Not a good experience

Reviewed by: Lina

This was not a good experience for me because one of the crew members was rude at the beginning so it kind of ruined my trip. There was no lunch, they had some chips, an assortment of drinks and granola bars. We did not see too much whales but I guess it's not up to the crew, it is whenever whales want to get out of the water which in our case there wasn't that much to see. The boat was nice and I like the nets in the front, it was kind of fun to sit and watch the ocean from there. Drinks were good too. Captain was very good at maneuvering the boat. The boat was clean and acceptable. I think they could work on better manners for the crew and it won't be too bad.

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Whale Watching Sail in Waikiki on the Honu Lani with Optional Transportation Available [Dec–Mar]

Awesome

Reviewed by: Hanna Zezula

Our whale excursion was a great experience. Our crew, Anthony, Carlos and Bret were very knowledgeable, friendly and fun. We saw two pods of whales. All in all, it was a great day. I would highly recommend this activity to anyone.

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Whale Watching Sail in Waikiki on the Honu Lani with Optional Transportation Available [Dec–Mar]

Wow... I saw Whales

Reviewed by: Bonnie Michael

On February 6, we went on the late morning whale watching tour. The winds had been 20 - 30 MPH earlier that week and the water had not settled down. In spite of this, Captain Josh and the crew gave us a great time. We were close enough to the humpback whales that I could catch their bodies with my camera. Plus it was fun seeing the whales blow water into the air.

I was impressed by the captain knowing both fluent English and Japanese and being very safety conscience.

The Crew was great. They pointed out whales, got us drinks and gave us great info on the whales. I also appreciated the shuttle picking us up and dropping us off.

All in all, it was a great trip. If I go Back to Hawaii, I will probably book another trip on this boat. I would highly recommend this captain and crew to anyone who wants a great day on the water.

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