Oahu: Moana’s Waikīkī Whale Watching Exploration

We were cancelled without notice 3 hrs before a 8 am tour from the tour operator. They DID not contact viator to get in touch with us. Totally irresponsible. We spent $ 46.00 on cab fair. Which was NOT refunded by Viator. We're going to take this further. We will never trust Viator again. Watch for a negative review.

The crew was great, the boat was clean and comfortable. We didn’t get close to any whales but could see a few tails in the distance. We also saw a few dolphins from a distance. On the return to to harbour, we went past Turtle Canyon and saw a couple of turtles and a variety of fish. We enjoyed our time and would recommend this company.

Unfortunately, there was a maintenance issue with the boat so we were notified by phone the night prior to our tour. We had an option for a full refund or rescheduling for the next day. Since we wanted to go pretty badly, we said we would like to go the next day. But the maintenance guy couldn't get it fixed in time and it had to be cancelled. The company was in touch the entire time and they ended up giving us the full refund due to our time constraints. I was impressed they were so helpful and absolutely apologetic for an issue that they really couldn't control. I've owned boats for over 20 years at home, so I understood that some stuff just happens! Can't wait to come back to Hawaii and get to utilize their service in the future!!!

Fun morning on the Moana Catamaran watching for whales and sea turtles! Saw some calves and a mother and 3 sea turtles. Wear slip on shoes as you will have to take off your footwear once you board. Sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat are recommended.

We are from here and have been on MANY whale watches.. It was great to have Hawaiian music and a wonderful crew. Wish we had seen more whales!!!! Aloha!

Beautiful voyage! Shared the experience with family, 9 of us and three were children ages 10 and two 6 year olds. Saw whales, dolphins, sea turtles and stingrays. Would definitely recommend

Great company, great excursion! The catamaran is well-maintained and comfortable. Having two restrooms onboard, as well as beverages is a huge plus (water is free, non-alcoholic drinks are three dollars and alcoholic beverages are six dollars each as of late 2022). The crew is capable, friendly and kind. We had a great time (family of four including two teens) and would recommend this company to anyone! And yes, we saw whales!

Whales didn’t cooperate, but it was a very relaxing, enjoyable excursion. The crew was top-notch. Would definitely recommend the catamaran.

Heart skipping excitement upon the beautiful waters of Waikiki, as we kept a watchful eye out for the unbelievable whales. The crew was friendly and patience and taught us to be the same.Lol! Finally, we saw the awesome creatures in the water! Well worth the wait!

Awesome. The crew knew right where the whales were. We saw about 20 whales consistently for about an hour! It was such a great experience. The catamaran was clean and comfy!

It’s a catamaran boat which was nice. You should wear a bathing suit. Put on lots of sunscreen. Only negative when we did see whales felt the boat should have gone closer to where they were seen. The boat kept its distance.

Great experience. Very friendly captain and crew. We ran on engines to the end of Duamond Head, where we found some whales, then drifted back with the engines cut using the wind to push the catamaran along, following the whales. We weren't lucky enough to see a whale fully jump out of the water, but we did see a boat a dozen whales, three or four tails out of the water, and a 40 footer swam right alongside the boat at one point. Highly recommended.

We lucked out and had only a few people on the boat. Made it easier to move around to see whales/dolphins. The boat was nice comfortable. The crew was knowledgeable and friendly. I liked seeing the crew get just as excited as we were at the sightings. We had sightings of whales and dolphins (spinners). It was all round a great day. I wish we could add video as the dolphins put on a show and we’re right up on the boat.

Friendly and efficient crew. An enjoyable time even though the whale sightings were minimal. Crew was very helpful with carrying my things for me.

We had a wonderful whale watching experience. The catamaran was so comfortable and fun and Captain Johnny and his crew were great spotters and very informative. We definitely recommend this experience!

We saw so many whales! Our trip was March 3rd! Even a few breaching! Our captain and crew where very knowledgeable and fun! Great trip! We saw whales within the first 10 mins!

Saw multiple moms and babies playing. Very personal and comfortable experience! Mahalo Johnny and crew!

Saw so many whales in a short time and did not have to go very far!! Crew was great and the ocean was calm!! Great trip!!

We went on the “3 hour whale watching trip.” However, after seeing a few whales, with less than two of the three hours gone, we were driven near the Waikiki shores to look for turtles and the skyline, and slowly made our way back towards the harbor. This was a whale-watching tour, not a turtle-watching tour. We didn’t pay $100 each to see turtles. At some point, my husband had seen some spouting and so was trying to get the captain’s attention, but the captain was too busy on his phone to pay attention. Instead, we lolligagged along the shore for about 45 minutes. With about 20 minutes to go, he made a token effort to drive out to open waters, but came right back, because by then our 3 hours were up. I realize that we’re not constantly going to see whales, but he could have stayed out in the open waters longer, instead of wasting time near the shoreline. If you want to see turtles, go on a turtle-watching tour. We paid to see whales. Disappointed.

This was such a cool experience! We saw a couple of whales, and were able to follow along with them for quite a while! We watched those whales breach surface many times and a sea turtle as well. The crew was great, very helpful and fun in spotting sealife. It was one of our favorite experiences in Hawaii!

The crew really went out of their way to ensure we saw whales and other sea creatures...and we did!!

We did not see whales or dolphins, just a lonely little turtle. But the crew was so kind and helpful. I have some mobility issues, so always appreciate a little extra help. The sails were up, the music was good and the water was lovely. I just wish we had known more ahead of time that we could bring adult beverages on board.

We had a lovely time. We saw lots of whales and two turtles. The crew was very nice. This was not a party cruise. Just a lovely 3 ours on the water enjoying the peace and beauty. My husband has mobility issues and the crew were very kind and helpful. That being said the dock is long, narrow and does not have a railing. My husband's wheel chair did not fit. With the help of the captain and a fellow passenger that was a nurse and very strong We walked him on and off the boat. If mobility is an issue this may not be the cruise for you.

Great scenic cruise, fantastic crew, good fellow passengers and visit. Saw multiple whales toward end of cruise.

We appreciated the captain and staff giving us an opportunity to have sails raised ; it was a highlight for us to sail in the beautiful Hawaiian waters with the views on land.

We had great weather and only 11 people on the boat Plenty of room for everyone Got to see numerous baby humpback whales coming up for air Then mommy whale gave a show two wonderful jumps!!!

Horrible only seen 2 turtles the whole ride not one whale in sight, should offer some type of snacks or food

I've gone on the sunset sail and the whale watching experience with this boat, and I am always blown away by the exceptional service they provide! The crew is attentive and we always have a blast. On my last trip, one crew member, Bella, went out of her way to make sure our bags stayed dry, pointed out whales, and took photos of our friend group for us. Can't wait to go back!

Amazing tour! Up close and personal with the whales! Must do! Friendly crew! A+! This was the highlight of our trip!

We couldn’t see whale. But Captain Johnny was awesome. The service is great. I’m happy for recommending everyone

We did not see whales or dolphins but that wasn’t the issue. The captain/ crew were not personable and acted like they didn’t really want to be there. It made it have a cold feeling/not fun. There wasn’t an effort to make it a great experience for the guests at all and I have been on several similar trips where it was a blast and guests were treated much better. For this price they need to step it up.

We didn't see any sea life except a few fish, and the motion sickness was really bad for all of us despite taking dramamine. I vomited early on and wound up sleeping the rest of the trip. Didn't miss anything though.

This was one of our favorite activities. Our group of 6 ranged in age from 16 to 52. Captain Jonny dropped us a pin that made finding the boat easy. Seeing the whales was so exciting. We felt we were well taken care of and that we got a real value for our money.

It was great seeing the turtle and the dolphin but the most magnificent thing was seeing the two whales.

The staff made our experience fun. Although we didn't see whales - we saw dolphins. The catamaran was clean and there was plenty of room for all passengers. It was very nice experience.

We saw the whales a few times, the crew was alert and point at them right away. Johnny, the captain, texted ahead with very clear instructions. The crew in general was very helpful and friendly. They offered us water and kept us safe. We loved the experience and highly recommend.

We had a great time on this tour! The catamaran is small and intimate, and feels less commercial than some of the others we saw at the marina. The crew is great, the drinks were yummy, and most importantly the whales were amazing! We weren’t sure we would see any since it took about 1.5-2 hours for them to show up. But they finally did! Even though it is hard to guarantee seeing any wildlife, I still highly recommend. If nothing else, you get to soak up the sun with an amazing vantage point of Honolulu and Diamond Head while on the crystal blue waters of the Pacific. The whale sightings were just a bonus!

The trip was great - we didn't see any whales. But, it was not from lack of trying on the part of the captain and crew. We did see a whole school of spinner dolphins though - that made the whole trip. The reason that they did not get a 5-star is because we had a very hard time finding the boat. There are no signs as to how to find them, nobody at the docks had any idea of where they were. This caused us a considerable amount of stress pre-boarding.

Amazing crew and Captain, spacious boat, great hammocks to lounge on and get wet, good drinks, amazing views and sightings of wildlife (whales and turtles -no dolphin sightings today)

The crew was wonderful and its a nice boat. Though at the end of their season here, the whales came to say hello and were so majestic!

Whale watching with this crew was amazing. We learned facts about different marine species and saw a sea lion, dolphins, turtles, and whales basically the entire trip. The vessel was also nice and clean. The trip was not overcrowded.

If you are looking for the most amazing experience of sailing along the majestic Humpback pods around Oahu, you have to go no further! These guys were amazing, they knew exactly where to go and once we tagged two adult humpacks, they turned off the engine and sailed along with them for almost 2 hours. I would love to go back and try this again any time! Thanks Kane, Jhonny, Kikei and especially super cool Jane!

Our whale watching tour was nothing short of amazing. We left with the hopes of seeing some turtles and perhaps sighting a whale or two off in the distance. Instead, we had whales come up and swim near us for over an hour. It was truly incredible. They swam back and forth under our boat, surfaced many, many times and seemed to be playing. We have so many good photos and videos to share with friends. In addition to all that, our tour guides were laid back, friendly and knowledgable. We packed a picnic lunch and ate it on the boat and were supplied with as much water as we needed. The on-board restroom was clean and adequate. It was the perfect tour for us.

Was great the crew was helpful the weather was great everyone was treated with respect the crew was very informative about the marine life and where to look over all the trip was awesome beatiful day the boat waa shipwortky dare and felt very comfortable

Great crew, very helpful. Saw several cows and calves. Boat was clean, multiple places to sit and view the whales.

Staff very helpful and attentive . Above and beyond made the trip very enjoyable. Weather was nice very windy but made it fun

Nice crew. With wildlife there are no guarantees so we were a bit disappointed. We saw the spout of 1 whale and saw the back come out of the water for about 2 seconds. Not enough to get a picture. That is not the fault of the crew, of course, but it was not worth the money.

The crew was amazing. We seen several whales and baby whales, even seen 2 aerial breaches. Truly amazing and a must do tour.