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Haleiwa Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour

Location: North Shore, Oahu
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Tour Highlights

Speed across Oʻahu’s legendary North Shore on a fast, agile ocean raft designed for thrill-seekers and wildlife lovers alike. This high-energy tour takes you into the remote blue water where dolphins, sharks, rays, turtles, and during winter breaching humpback whales roam. It’s part marine safari, part Hawaiian rollercoaster, and all-around unforgettable.

  • Blast offshore at high speeds on a Hawaiian rollercoaster–style raft built for adventure
  • Search remote wildlife zones unreachable by slower boats
  • Watch dolphins, sharks, rays, turtles, and more in their natural habitat
  • Experience humpback whales in winter—tail slaps, breaches, and blowhole spouts
  • Soak in iconic North Shore scenery from a thrilling ocean-level vantage point

Quick Local Tip: As you head offshore, watch for sudden, shimmering “whitewater splashes” in the distance—not from waves, but from spinning dolphins launching out of the water. These pods often reveal themselves long before the boat gets close, and locals use that telltale sparkle on the horizon to spot dolphins before anyone else.

What to Expect

We depart from the quaint Haleiwa Harbor, on the North Shore of Oahu. As our captain throttles the engines we speed off to our consistent marine life viewing zones, such as the shark breeding area, three miles off the coast. After that we cruise closer to shore in search of pods of dolphins who frequent the area as they prefer being near land during the day for their safety from predators. 

During this portion of the tour, we'll keep our eyes out for Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles who stay close to shore in order to feed on the green algae that grows on the rocky coastline. 

During the winter and early spring months (December - April) it won't be hard to spot our annual Humpback Whale migration. Our captain and crew will be on the lookout for the slapping of tails and fins, blowhole spouts, and even the occasional full breech! Once spotted, they will slowly motor closer to the gigantic mammals who grow 50 feet in length for a closer, but passive, look. 

This tour was created for animal and ocean lover alike, who would like a fast and fun boat tour out to see the variety of marine life who live around the Hawaiian Islands.

Included

  • Views of a variety of marine life, mountainous background, and North Shore Beaches
  • Friendly and knowledgeable Captain and crew
  • Bathroom onboard boat
  • Fast and thrilling boat ride

Duration

1.5 hours

Address

Haleiwa Harbor - 66-105 Hale'iwa Rd. Haleiwa, HI 96712.

Cancellation Policy

24 hour notice is required for a full refund on standard tours; cancellations within 24 hours or no-shows are charged in full. Private charters require five days’ notice for a full refund; cancellations made between five days and 48 hours forfeit the trip deposit (or 20% of the total). Cancellations within 48 hours or no-shows may be charged in full. The credit card on file will be charged for any balance due at the time of cancellation.

Tours operate rain or shine and may be changed or canceled at any time due to weather or unforeseen circumstances. The operator has sole discretion to cancel for safety reasons. If the company cancels, guests may reschedule or receive a full refund. Although notice is given when possible, cancellations may occur up to the activity start time.