Surf oahus worldfamous north shore, then kick back in historic haleiwa. There is a mandatory 14day selfquarantine for all visitors and residents of the state of hawaii. North shore catamaran charters snorkel, sailing, whale. North shore catamaran charters haleiwa, hi groupon. According to noaa, the peak season for whale watching in oahu is january to march. Maui whale watching guide humpback whales in hawaii. Hawaiian islands humpback whale get involved sanctuary. The scattering pineapple fields, coffee orchards, red volcanic dirt and. For a leisure midday whale experience, choose the stars popular premier whale watch cruise. Hawaiian islands humpback whale marine life top 10 whale. You may also spot kohola from the southern shores of oahu, especially at. We took a tour out from north shore to a popular fishing spot in oahu where the sharks gather. Whale tour haleiwa north shore best of hawaii tours. During the months from december to may, pods of humpback whales migrate through hawaiis warm waters, and this tour guarantees whale sightings.
But humpback whales visit the hawaiian islands every year from november to may, so its possible that you can see whales outside of. Don is the perfect guide and loves to share his knowledge of the north shore, the ocean, and what lives in the ocean. Scientists estimate that twothirds of the entire north pacific humpback whale. The north shore is considered to be the surfing mecca of the world. It was an awesome expreience being again to swim with the sharks and also got to see a whale underwater.
If you are very passionate about whale watching, but arent interested in a boat tour, you could consider spending the day in waipio valley, hiking to pololu valley, or having a sunset picnic in holoholokai beach park. Just head for haleiwa, which is the north shores main hub. Top 10 shoreline whale watching sites in hawaii hawaii aloha travel. Whale watching on oahu graceful and gentle giants of the ocean, arching, breaching, and frolicking, hawaiis humpback whales take center stage during whale season. Look for trail entrance on the right hand side of the road before the scenic lookouts. Whale watching oahucruises most of the cruises for whale watching on oahu include breakfast or lunch depending on the time of day you decide to go. And for those lucky enough to experience this once in a lifetime influx of such extraordinary creatures these sea stars offer performances worthy of oscars, it is truly a. We offer the best whale watching on oahu and the only whale watching tour on the north shore, sunset tours, snorkeling tours seasonal, and a sun and moon cruise. Afewartifactsarelabeledwhale fiji islands, respectively, north and west. Book your tickets online for the top things to do in oahus north shore, hawaii on tripadvisor.
In addition, its location just few minutes from honolulu and a convenient drive from the north shore puts. Hang out in haleiwa like a local, taking your choice of provided equipment to a couple of the most popular beaches in the world. Oahu whale watching tours are a particular delight for visitors coming to hawaii to escape the winter chill and the humpback whales seen on these whale watches can often be seen from the shoreline of waikiki in addition to the whale watching honolulu tours. Catamaran sailing is one of the most popular activities in hawaii. Both of these experiences are rewarding, so you really cant go wrong. This tour is for those wishing to experience the infamous north shore of oahu. Come aboard the hoo nanea, a spacious sailing catamaran, and enjoy a whale watch cruise along oahus scenic north shore. Great white shark spotted off the south shore eating a dead whale duration.
Sometimes, when you book a tour to swim with dolphins in oahu, it will also include other activities, such as turtle and whale watching, which is. North shore catamaran charters offers several types of tours that you are sure to enjoy. Relax under a palm tree and cast your eyes towards the horizon for one of natures most magnificent shows. For those who are planning on spending the bulk of their time on the north shore, it too is a good place to arrange whale watching tours in oahu. The type of boat can be a cruise ship or a catamaran of various types so it depends upon what type of experience you are looking for and how adventurous you want to be. There are numerous steep roads providing shore access up here, but my favorite place is kapaa beach park. During his 30 years in hawaii don has been surfing, diving, windsurfing, sailing, fishing, and anything else that seems fun on the ocean. But humpback whales visit the hawaiian islands every year from november to may, so its possible that you can see whales outside of that january to march peak whale season too.
Tons of whale watching tours and cruises depart from ports along oahus southern and western harbors. Whales can be seen quite easily from most shorelines around the hawaiian islands. Closer to the modern honolulu, whales can be seen off the cliffs surf break near diamond head. For the big island you will have best chance of seeing whales in the north kona, and north and south kohala districts. Im sure it could have been a fun experience, but i only saw part of a whale and you could barely see it. Since the early 1970s, the north pacific humpback whales megaptera novaeangliae have been under protection by a variety of national and international. Wild side whale watching tours west oahu whale watching excursions on a catamaran sailboat based at the waianae boat harbor on the western leeward side of oahu island. Try handson hawaiian culture activities such as lei making, ukulele and hula lessons.
Hiking enthusiasts can usually spot whales from the islands southeastern coast. The name north shore is spoken in the same sentence as surfing. Located on the south shore of oahu between sandy beach and sea life park, the short, paved trail is a relatively easy hike with good views of koko head crater, the windward oahu coast and molokai on the far horizon. Adults will blow every 10 to 15 minutes, and calves every 3 to 5 minutes. Whales belonging to the north pacific whale population swim an average of 6,000 miles a year. Many of these whale watches are offered at discount pricing. On the big island, you can spot whales from various beaches along the. Makapuu lighthouse and hanauma bay offer several seaside overlooks that provide a distant vantage. Up to 19 passengers sit comfortably on north shore catamaran charters 40foot sailing vessel, the hoo nanea, which captain don germain steers along oahus scenic shores. Dec 26, 2017 great white shark spotted off the south shore eating a dead whale duration. The mainand onlyresort on the north shore fosters a lowkey vibe throughout its 850 acres, which include pools, restaurants, a spa, and about five miles of coastline. Our whale watching tours in oahu are a mustdo on your hawaiian vacation, and with our convenient and frequent departure times, our tours are the perfect choice for your whale watching adventure.
During this time literally thousands of pacific humpback whales make their journey from the cold waters off alaska to hawaiis warm waters to mate, breed and raise their young. The three mens competitions are the hawaiian pro, the oneill world cup of surfing, and the billabong pipeline masters. A humpback whale breaches off the coast of oahu in hawaii. Shoreline spotting is best from january to march when humpback activity is at its peak alert.
Once over the quaint bridge you enter a different oahu. Whale and dolphin watching from shore on big island hawaii. Enjoy the comfort and safety of the kama hele kai, a double hulled, power catamaran designed to handle the winter time ocean conditions of the north shore with ease. As the captain shares the history of the island, the underwater hydrophone lets you hear singing and clicking between the groups of humpbacks. The pipe masters was founded in 1971 and is regarded as the. Shark cage diving and one whale north shore oahu, hawaii. The whale watching season in north shore oahu, hawaii is during the months of november to december, with peak season starting from january to march. Enjoy some of the best whale watching in oahu and learn about humpback whales from our naturalist crew. Go whale watching off the coast of oahu on this excursion from waikiki or ko olina. Depending on what time of year, your days photography adventure may include pounding shore breaks, pristine beaches, beautiful waves, local daredevils, and the hawaiian agreen sea turtle. Book the only whale watching tour departing from haleiwa on oahu s north shore.
Whale watching on oahu, hi turtle bay rentals beach. Mar 21, 2015 we took a tour out from north shore to a popular fishing spot in oahu where the sharks gather. The south shore is a prime location for kauai whale watching due to the deeper waters that are closer to the shoreline. The slapping of a whales fin against the waters surface. A number of speedboat, pontoon, and sailboat tours depart from areas around waikikiespecially from kewalo basin harbor opposite ala moana beach parkas well as from the north shore and the western leeward side of the island. Whale watching tours and cruises depart from various ports along oahus southern and western harbors. The north shore has more whale sightings than any other location on oahu, and cruising along the coastline provides panoramic views of the famous surfing spots and picturesque mountains.
The best whale watching in hawaii often happens on oahus shores. There is also diverse marine life up to 10 fathoms and 0. This year, the humpback whales took their time arriving in hawaiian waters. The 15 best things to do in oahus north shore 2020 with. Join nani kai ocean adventures, a top rated oahu ecotour company, for the best whale watching experience on oahu. Every december, the area hosts three competitions, which make up the triple crown of surfing. The majestic whale watch lunch cruise is 2 12 hours long from 11. It was an awesome expreience being again to swim with the sharks and also got to. Where to watch humpback whales from shore across hawaii. Ocean joy cruises ko olina marina ko olina, hi leeward oahu mailing address. North shore oahu 2020 all you need to know before you. Bucketlist tour, guided snorkeling on oahu s west side on private, or up to six passenger semiprivate charter. On an oahu dolphin swim tour, you can either swim with wild dolphins, or you can opt to get into the water with trained animals. North shore winter whale watch sailing from haleiwa, oahu.
The catamaran is just the right size to keep you close to the ocean and also big enough to be a safe and stable viewing platform. Marine biologist crew offers guided photo tours, 12 or full day, late afternoons or multiple day trips to the most whale intensive areas of hawaii. North shore catamaran whale watching cruise hawaii discount. Breaching refers to a whale launching itself out of the water, and falling back with a massive splash and is a common sight from shore. These months are the greatest times to go to oahu to watch humpback whales swimming and playing with one another. Go whalewatching off the coast of oahu on this excursion from waikiki or ko olina. Best known as the surfing mecca of the world, the neighborhood offers an extraordinary panorama of turquoise waters swelling with huge waves. The trail, leading to a picturesque lighthouse, offers great views and in the winter wild whales will be playing in near shore waters. Enjoy a day on the ocean with an oahu whale watching excursion during your. The whole family will enjoy it with our educational kids. The crew was very nice and made the ride enjoyable but i didnt really see any whales.
Whether youre of the mind that the early bird gets the worm or whale, in our case and want to set sail in the morning, or whether you. Whale watching hawaii oahu year round whale watch oahu. For your personal whale tale, book a tour on a whale watching cruise. Renowned for its legendary beaches, haleiwa is a favorite refuge for hawaiis residents and a mustsee for visitors. Take a trip to the beach or a scenic lookout and watch for the blows, pec slaps, flukeup dives, and breaches of hawaiis humpbacks. Enter now to schedule whale tour haleiwa north shore. Sailing along the beautiful coast of the north shore and watching the giant humpback whales is something you do not. About 450 feet from the shoreline and at a depth of 2 fathoms, the bottom composition is predominantly limestone. The north shore in the island of oahu is where country living meets tropical island scenery. Jan 18, 2017 breaching refers to a whale launching itself out of the water, and falling back with a massive splash and is a common sight from shore. The lookout is just off kalanianaole highway after waimanalo approaching from the north and sandy beach approaching from the south. North shore catamaran charters whale watching cruises on the 40foot hoo nanea sailing catamaran. Nowhere else on oahu will you find quaint shops and cafes housed in plantationera buildings less than five miles from worldfamous surf spots. The catamarans name means to pass the time in ease and comfort, an apt phrase, as guests will find the day quickly and serenely passes when theyre onboard.
North shore roughly an hour from waikiki your first stop along the north shore will be charming haleiwa, about a onehour drive from waikiki. The trail, leading to a picturesque lighthouse, offers great views and in the winter wild whales will be playing in nearshore waters. Cruises depart from the haleiwa small boat harbor on the north shore of oahu. You can also spot whales from oahus many beaches and from southeastern oahu spots like the scenic makapuu lighthouse, hanauma bay, and along the seaside overlooks near leahi diamond head. Where to whale watch in hawaii fodors travel guide. Shorebased whale watching in the north is particularly good along the northwest kohala coastline. Start your day off right at the green world coffee farm.