BEST WHALE WATCHING IN HAWAII Honolulu
BY LAND OR SEA
HERE ARE THE BEST PLACES TO WATCH WHALES
We’re comfortable saying it — whales are the BIGGEST attraction in Hawaii during the winter months. (We’re being literal. They are VERY big.) And as with any attraction, it pays a lot to know a little about the humpback whales’ migration before you embark on some whale watching in Hawaii. Here are some fun tips to get you started .
HAWAII NAUTICAL
THE MODERN HONOLULU concierge will gladly arrange your whale watching excursions with the hotel’s preferred partner, Hawaii Nautical, which offers pick-up and drop-off transportation for guests. The outfitter’s motto: “Whales Guaranteed, or Come Again Free.” The two-hour excursion offers three different Waikiki departure times..
SOUTHEASTERN COAST
The best whale watching in Hawaii often happens on Oahu’s shores. Hiking enthusiasts can usually spot whales from the island’s southeastern coast. Makapuu Lighthouse and Hanauma Bay offer several seaside overlooks that provide a distant vantage. Closer to THE MODERN HONOLULU, whales can be seen off the “Cliffs” surf break near Diamond Head.
PROTECTED WATERS
Humpback whales are an endangered species. former Hawaii Governor Benjamin Cayetano and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration designated portions of the waters surrounding Oahu, Kauai, Maui County and the Island of Hawaii as the Hawaiian Island Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary to protect this species in 1997.
Insider Tips
HAWAII NAUTICAL
- Address: 1125 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu, HI 96814
- Phone: 808.234.7245
- Web Address: www.hawaiinautical.com
- Distance/Drive: Several locations in Waikiki, Hilton Hawaiian Village and West Oahu
- Brief directions from THE MODERN HONOLULU:
Winter Activities
Whale Watching Oahu
Hanauma Bay Hawaii
Waimea Falls Hike
Diamond Head Hike
Hawaii Fishing
Snorkel + Scuba Diving
