Oahu Whales

Wild Side Specialty Tours    

sailhawaii.com
4.9/5
(1.8K) · Tours in Waianae, United States
Address: 85-491 Farrington Hwy, Waianae, HI 96792
Phone: (808) 306-7273
Website: sailhawaii.com
Hours: Open · Closes 8 PM
Days of weekOpen hours
Thursday
5 AM - 8 PM
Friday
5 AM - 8 PM
Saturday
5 AM - 5 PM
Sunday
5 AM - 5 PM
Monday
5 AM - 8 PM
Tuesday
5 AM - 8 PM
Wednesday
5 AM - 8 PM
Service Areas: Honolulu · Pearl City · Ewa Beach · Waipahu · Aiea · Kapolei · Waianae · Pearl Harbor · Hickam Afb · O‘Ahu
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Offering unforgettable experiences exploring the breathtaking wild side of Oahu, Hawaii since 1996. Embark on an intimate 6-guest boat tour led by experienced local naturalists. From year-round …
Offering unforgettable experiences exploring the breathtaking wild side of Oahu, Hawaii since 1996. Embark on an intimate 6-guest boat tour led by experienced local naturalists. From year-round whale watching to snorkeling with wild dolphins and swimming with giant sea turtles over coral reefs, every tour offers National Geographic-like encounters. Through your participation in these excursions, you'll support conservation efforts for some highly endangered, all unique to Hawaii, marine species. Come and be a part of an extraordinary journey that is truly on the Wild Side!

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Mar 20, 2025
Connor, Bethany, and Heidi were amazing! We had a blast on our “Best of the West,” snorkeling and wildlife charter. We loved how invested they were in helping us see all the beautiful creature we des…Full review by Courtney H
Mar 12, 2025
I had the best time on this tour! We saw short finned pilot whales, spotted dolphins, and humpback whales!! Conner was so accommodating and so knowledgeable about Hawaiian wildlife. He was a great to…Full review by Nicole M
Mar 5, 2025
The tour offered breathtaking views of the stunning coastline and crystal-clear waters. We were fortunate enough to encounter a pod of playful dolphins that swam alongside our boat, leaping and twirl…Full review by Alison S
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Aloha. What is your policy regarding a no dolphin swim trip? Meaning that that the guests don't go into the water with …
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Aloha. What is your policy regarding a no dolphin swim trip? Meaning that that the guests don't go into the water with them? Is there a voucher for a second try at all? Mahalo
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The tour was phenomenal! Great people, 15-20 whales, 50 + Spinner Dolphins, many sea turtles. We were not able to get in with the spinners because there were 2 whales fighting …
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The tour was phenomenal! Great people, 15-20 whales, 50 + Spinner Dolphins, many sea turtles. We were not able to get in with the spinners because there were 2 whales fighting over a female and the spinners were quite upset. Swimming with the dolphins is totally dependent on the environment. Still very worth while
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What is the likelihood of encountering dolphins and whales in August on the Best of the West tour? Does day of the …
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What is the likelihood of encountering dolphins and whales in August on the Best of the West tour? Does day of the week make any difference, i.e. weekday or weekend?
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I’m honestly not qualified to answer that question. I would check directly with the tour company for more information. They were very quick to respond to my email questions before I …
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I’m honestly not qualified to answer that question. I would check directly with the tour company for more information. They were very quick to respond to my email questions before I booked the tour. Hope that helps!
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Hello, How can I reserve my spot? Do you have for tomorrow? At what time does it start? Or some number I could call.
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Call the tour office in the morning. They open 8am local time. (808) 306-7273
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We are visiting Honolulu first time in April. We have two 6.5 year old boy. Are they able to join the tour? How can we …
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We are visiting Honolulu first time in April. We have two 6.5 year old boy. Are they able to join the tour? How can we reserve the spot? Thanks
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Our 8 year old loved it. He’s a strong swimmer though. I would ask the tour company rep.
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Hello, We will be visiting end of April beginning of May and are interested in your adventures. I have a little problem with …
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Hello, We will be visiting end of April beginning of May and are interested in your adventures. I have a little problem with sea sickness and was wondering what the incidence of that is and if there is land in sight at all times during the tour?
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Hi - yes there was land in sight at all times at least for for our trip in Feb but I think this is typical. I still got sea sick. I took gravol but too late (I took it while on the boat when I was starting …
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Hi - yes there was land in sight at all times at least for for our trip in Feb but I think this is typical. I still got sea sick. I took gravol but too late (I took it while on the boat when I was starting to feel a little off - I brought it but didn’t take it earlier because I was worried about being groggy- the side effect from the meds). The captain said that the patch usually helps. I would take this advice because I found that watching the water and waves for whales in choppy waters unsettling after an hour or so. We got out twice to snorkel so that helped but the second time I definitely was not feeling 100% and couldn’t enjoy the experience as much. The experience was really amazing and if I could do it again I would definitely take something for sea sickness ahead of time. Being sick off the side of the boat (gross) was the only thing that helped me, but April and the captain were super understanding. There was one other person who was a little sea sick but everyone else was totally fine. They have natural remedies on the boat.
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