The Kauai Whale Watching Tour with Blue Dolphin Charters is a seasonal ocean cruise along Kauai’s scenic south shore. This tour operates during Hawaii’s whale season, which usually runs from December through March. First, board a spacious 65-foot catamaran and enjoy beautiful coastline views as you head out in search of humpback whales.
During the cruise, guests can watch for whales, dolphins, sea turtles and other marine life. In addition, the catamaran is equipped with a hydrophone, which gives guests the chance to listen to whale sounds underwater when conditions allow. As a result, the tour offers both great viewing and a more memorable whale-watching experience.
This Kauai whale watching cruise also includes appetizers, water, juice, soft drinks, beer, wine and Mai Tais. Guests age 21 and older may enjoy alcoholic beverages during the tour. Overall, the Kauai Whale Watching Tour is a fun seasonal activity for visitors who want ocean views, marine life and a relaxed cruise along the south shore.
For more tours from the same operator, visit the Blue Dolphin Charters page. You can also browse more evening ocean options on the Kauai dinner cruises page or compare this cruise with the South Side Sunset Tour.
Tour Highlights:
- Enjoy a seasonal whale-watching cruise along Kauai’s south shore
- Travel aboard a spacious 65-foot catamaran with scenic coastline views
- Watch for humpback whales during Hawaii’s winter whale season
- Look for dolphins, sea turtles and other marine life during the cruise
- Listen for whale sounds with the onboard hydrophone when conditions allow
- Bring your camera for ocean, coastline and wildlife photo opportunities
Tour Inclusions:
- Appetizers served during the cruise
- Water, juice and soft drinks
- Unlimited beer, wine and Mai Tais for guests age 21 and older
Special Instructions
Where & When
December through January 14: Check in at 1:00 pm
January 15 through January 31: Check in at 1:15 pm
February 1 through March 31: Check in at 1:30 pm
Location: Port Allen Harbor in Ele'ele View Map
Directions: Take Hwy 50 toward Ele'ele to Hwy 541, turn left at McDonald's toward the ocean. Check-in and retail office is located in the industrial complex on the right.
Restrictions
For parties of 10 or more guests, this tour has a 72-hour cancellation policy to receive a full refund. Our standard 48 hour cancellation policy applies to parties of 1-9 guests.
Children under the age of 2 years as well as pregnant women may not participate in this tour.
Passengers must be able to walk onto boat and up or down ladder stairs unassisted (no wheelchairs).
All Blue Dolphin Charters cruises require barefoot boarding. If you have a medical issue that requires shoes, please tell us ahead of time.
Operation Days
January to March: Available daily