• Bookings are essential at least 72 hours in advance
• Select your requested date/time and enter your email, phone number and accommodation location in the comment field
• Please note: Your booking request is NOT CONFIRMED until Hawaii Nautical has confirmed it. They will do this within 3 business days of your request being received

Things don’t always work out, so enjoy peace of mind knowing that the following cancellation options are available to you.

• Up to 1 day before your chosen date - 100%
• Up to 7 days after purchase - 100%
• Cancellations made more than 24 hours before tour departure date: no cancellation fees apply
• Cancellations within 24 hours of tour departure date, late arrivals and no-shows: 100% cancellation fee applies

Changes to Booking

24 hours’ notice is required to change a booking you have made

Every day

Availability:

• Available every day in season: 1.30pm–3.30pm
• Bookings available from 1 December 2025
• Not valid: Christmas Day and New Years Day
• Departure Point: Check in at Port Waikiki Kiosk – 2005 Kālia Rd, Honolulu
• Please check in at least 20 minutes prior to your cruise departure time. Boarding commences 15 minutes prior to cruise departure time
• During busy periods such as school holidays and weekends, please allow extra time for parking at your departure location

Important:

• This tour travels into open waters, which may be choppy at times; taking motion sickness tablets is recommended
• Bookings are limited and subject to availability. Please book early to avoid disappointment
• Unlimited soft drinks, juice and drinking water are included in your cruise. Meals, additional drinks and transfers are not included. Any excess amount is payable directly to Hawaii Nautical

Terms & Conditions:

• Wildlife sightings are guaranteed. In the event you do not see whales, you are invited to travel again for free on a trip of the same or lesser value from Maui, Big Island or Oahu OR apply the value of your ticket to upgrade to any Hawaii Nautical trip. Wildlife guarantee is valid for a one-time re-ride only. No refunds will be given
• Child rate applies for children aged 4–12. Children aged 3 and under are considered to be infants and are free of charge but are still required to be listed when booking
• Cruises are minimum number and weather dependent and may be cancelled at the discretion of Hawaii Nautical. Participants will be informed within a reasonable timeframe of a cancellation with the option of a transfer or refund
• Cruise dates and times may be changed or cancelled due to weather and passenger numbers
• Vessel is subject to change depending on availability
• Late arrivals and no-shows void offer

Please Note:

• Bookings for this offer are limited and subject to availability. Not valid with any other offer
• Entire value must be used in one visit; any unused portions will be forfeited, and cannot be used at a later date

Important:

• The destination you are travelling to may have health, insurance and vaccination requirements in place. Please ensure you stay up to date with any requirements prior to your visit
• Full terms and conditions are located on the terms and conditions page of our website

Hawaii Nautical

A once-in-a-lifetime ocean experience is waiting for you at Hawaii Nautical, where every trip is an adventure. With a fleet of vessels island-wide, head on a whale watching, snorkelling or scenic tour across Oahu, Maui or the Big Island.

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