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Whale Tail and Sunset Sail
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Tour details
Easy
Difficulty Level
Snacks
Food Included
Small Group
Group Size
Yes
Guided
Pregnancy, back problems, heart conditions
Health Restrictions
No
Hotel Pickup
Local drinks and snacks, Biologist crew narration, Tour in English
Included
Not allowed
Infant Policy
79 years
Maximum Age
10 people
Maximum Group Size
85-491 Farrington Hwy, Waianae, HI 96792, USA
Meeting Location
Gratuity
Not Included
Low
Physical Intensity
Yes
Pregnancy Restricted
Yes
Private Option Available
No
Swimming Required
3 hours
Total Duration
Meet at location
Transport Included
18 years
Unaccompanied Minimum Age
34-ft power catamaran
Vessel
10 passengers
Vessel Capacity
Catamaran
Vessel Type
Yes
Weather Dependent
Sunscreen, Water Bottle, Camera, Reef Safe Sunscreen, Light Jacket, Hat
What to Bring
Humpback whale, Spinner dolphin
Wildlife Likely
About this experience
The Whale Tail and Sunset Sail departs from Waianae on Oahu's west side and heads toward Ka'ena Point, a remote stretch of coastline where humpback whales gather during breeding season. The boat is a shaded power catamaran with a small group capacity, so the experience stays calm and unhurried. A hydrophone lets passengers listen to whale vocalizations directly from the water.
Local drinks and snacks are included.
Come prepared with reef-safe sunscreen applied before boarding, sun protection like a hat or rashguard, and a light jacket for wind on the water. Anyone prone to seasickness should take motion-comfort medication before arriving at the meeting point on Farrington Highway. The crew does not control wildlife behavior, so whale sightings depend on conditions that day.
Meeting point
Waianae
What's included
- Local drinks and snacks
- Biologist crew narration
- Tour in English
- Gratuity
Why book this operator
- Local operator in Waianae
How booking here works
We do not take your payment or set prices, and no operator pays for placement here. What changes is who holds your booking, not what you pay.
Frequently asked questions
How long is Whale Tail and Sunset Sail?
Whale Tail and Sunset Sail lasts about 3 hours.
How much does Whale Tail and Sunset Sail cost?
Whale Tail and Sunset Sail costs $1750.
Where does Whale Tail and Sunset Sail meet?
Whale Tail and Sunset Sail meets at 85-491 Farrington Hwy, Waianae, HI 96792, USA.
What is included with Whale Tail and Sunset Sail?
Whale Tail and Sunset Sail includes Local drinks and snacks, Biologist crew narration, and Tour in English.
What is the cancellation policy for Whale Tail and Sunset Sail?
Cancellations with less than 10 days notice and "No Shows" are subject to full charge.