Hawaii Oahu Star of Honolulu Whale Watch (Humpback Whale) Cruise
- Winter is the humpback whale season in Hawaii.
- Hawaii is the only region in the United States where humpback whales breed and raise their calves.
- Board the cruise during the winter season, when they return to give birth, and observe the whales.
Product Info
When winter arrives, Hawaii enters the humpback whale season.
Approximately 8,000 to 10,000 majestic humpback whales travel 3,000 miles from the cold Alaskan waters to arrive in the warm waters of Hawaii in the North Pacific.
Hawaii is the only region in the United States where humpback whales breed, give birth, and raise their calves.
Board a cruise during the winter season when they return to give birth and observe the whales.
It is a spectacular sight to see the whales breach with their massive bodies.
📢Important Information
• While whale sightings are common, they cannot be 100% guaranteed, and no refunds will be provided.
In such cases, you may re-book the tour (excluding shuttle) until you see a whale, but no refunds will be issued.
🐋Tour Information
• Operation Period: Jan 2, 27 ~ Mar 20, 27
• Operation Days
- 3 days a week (Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday): Jan 2, 27 ~ Jan 30, 27
- 7 days a week: Feb 1, 27 ~ Mar 20, 27
• Tour Duration - 9:15am~11:15am (2 hours)
• Check-in Time - 8:45am
🐋Inclusions
• Breakfast - Homemade pineapple banana bread, Kona blend coffee
🐋Exclusions
• Round-trip shuttle - Available as an add-on
• Personal expenses
• Crew tips
🐋What to Bring
• Comfortable clothing, light jacket, etc.
🐋Pickup Information
• Only for those who booked with the shuttle included.
• Please board the shuttle at the designated pickup location in Waikiki.
• If you provide the name of your hotel, we will arrange the nearest pickup location for you.
• Pickup is not available at The Kahala Hotel & Resort.
• Please check the pickup time and location stated on your voucher and arrive at the location 10 minutes in advance.
• When using the shuttle, look for the 'Premier Whale Watch' bus, confirm your name with the local driver, and board.
🐋Pickup Locations & Times
•Alohilani Resort - 8:10 AM
•Hilton Hawaiian Village - 8:25 AM
•The Ambassador Hotel of Waikiki, Tapestry Collection by Hilton - 7:55 AM
•Hyatt Regency - 8:05 AM
•Prince Waikiki - 8:30 AM
•Seaside Avenue - 8:00 AM
•Sheraton Waikiki - 8:20 AM
•Waikiki Beach Marriott - 8:15 AM
🐋Check-in Location for Independent Travelers
• Check-in Address: PIER 8, ALOHA TOWER MARKETPLACE, 1 ALOHA TOWER DR, HONOLULU, HI 96813
• Parking Locations: Piers 5 and 6 / Topa Financial Center / Pacific Guardian Center / Harbor Court / Harbor Square
• Parking Fees: Please inquire at each parking facility for their respective rates.
• Recommended Parking: IRWIN PARK PIER 8 86 ALOHA TOWER DR HONOLULU, HI 96813 USA
Purchase Notice
• The usage date is based on Hawaii time.
• Bookings made within 4 days of the tour date cannot be processed.
• Your reservation is not confirmed until you receive confirmation from the local operator in Hawaii.
If the booking cannot be made due to reasons such as being sold out, you must change the date or cancel.
• Infants under 24 months are free of charge and will not be provided with a separate seat.
• Pickup is not available at The Kahala Hotel.
• When using the shuttle, please look for the 'Premier Whale Watch' bus and confirm your name with the local driver before boarding.
• No refunds will be provided if you miss the tour due to late arrival for check-in or shuttle boarding.
• Due to the nature of wildlife observation tours, 100% sighting is not guaranteed.
In such cases, you may re-book the tour (excluding shuttle) until you see a whale, but no refunds will be issued.
• If you are prone to motion sickness, please take medication in advance.
• Prices are subject to change without notice due to tax increases or other factors.
• The tour may be canceled without notice due to weather conditions or local circumstances.
* Cancellation/change requests can only be made during business hours (09:00 - 17:00, excluding weekends and holidays).
* Requests made after 17:00 will be considered as received the following day, and requests made on weekends or holidays will be processed on the next business day.
Reminders
A minimum of 0 traveler(s) are required for the tour to depart. If the number of participants does not reach the minimum requirement, the tour will be canceled. An email regarding tour cancellation will be sent 0 day(s) before the departure date
