North Shore Winter Whale Watch Sailing (from Haleiwa)
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Great Trip
Reviewed by: Dave, 2017/04/11Everything was great. The crew was very informative and answered all the questions we had. And since they new what to look for, we were able to see some whales off in the distance.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2017/04/04 |
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Whale watching
Reviewed by: Alice, 2017/03/18This by far was one of the most exciting excursion of the vacation. We saw a ton of whales. We would definitely do this again.
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| Activity Date: | 2017/02/23 |
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Super fun whale watching
Reviewed by: Kelsey, 2017/03/07We went out w Capt and Sammy and had such a fun day whale watching. It was an awesome experience and they really made us feel at ease. Mahalo!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2017/03/04 |
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Well worth it
Reviewed by: Julie , 2017/02/19We were lucky it was just the 3 of us. Like our own private boat. We saw whales even saw them breach. Loved it. We live here and plan on going again before the whales leave.
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Activity Date: | 2017/01/24 |
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Trip Highlight
Reviewed by: Ralph, 2017/01/20Our family did many things during our week on Oahu, but this was the highlight of our trip. We were on island for a very special and personal situation. All involved in booking the trip were very helpful and thorough. Great confirmation and follow up communication. Capt'n Mark and Sammy were fantastic hosts aboard the Ho'O Nanea. We sailed out on time and saw multiple whales, a Galapagos shark and had a very special visit from an Albatross. The sunset was spectacular and provided for a lot of great photos. Being out on the boat and seeing the island from this perspective along with the beautiful sunset is something to experience. I would recommend this trip to anyone. By the way, did I mention the sunset was spectacular!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2017/01/14 |
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Great Boat and Tour
Reviewed by: DeMayo Family, 2016/12/19The entire experience was FANTASTIC! The tour guide was fun, happy and so very informative. He played music, there was plenty of humor and attended to all ages! The boat was clean and loads of fun to be on! We saw a few whales in the distance, saw lots of turtles and even got to swim way out in the ocean as we sailed along! Our 4 yr old son LOVED the boat and couldn't get enough of swimming in the ocean all around the boat! December 2016
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2016/12/14 |
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Great Sunset Cruise
Reviewed by: Jon Fillmore - MI, 2015/05/02The whale watching cruise was a success. We saw some great whale activity. In addition to seeing several big whale tales splash in the water, we saw whales "log" and one breach the water and splash down.
Very knowledgeable and friendly crew. Great family experience. Would do it again in a heartbeat.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2015/04/07 |
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Amazing
Reviewed by: Jen, 2015/02/07Amazing and informative crew. Along with amazing wildlife and sunset!!! Can't wait to go again!!
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/18 |
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AMAZING FOR THE FIRST TIME
Reviewed by: Nasha Bahasoean, 2015/01/15We had a wonderful sailing adventure.The passenger on the boat was full, about 19 people, including me and my brother. As soon as we left the harbour, the sails were up, and we enjoyed 2+ hours of truly amazing sunset sailing. It was really fun to watch the whales for the first time! We had a perfect day for sailing with a very nice breeze that kept us sailing magnificently and a glorious sunset. We sat at the front of the catamaran (which is beautiful and big) where we had great views and got splashed by water, it was just really fun. Once we spotted a whale, they headed to it and we were able to follow it for a good length of time. Very cool. Overall, it was a great excursion for us. Warning - the bulk of the time is spent leisurely motoring the seas so relax and enjoy getting away from the city!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/10 |
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Excellent whale watching
Reviewed by: Chicago snowbirds, 2015/01/05We had a great trip. It was a little difficult to find the location to park and we had to circle the parking lot a few times to find the dock. Fortunately it was New Years Day and at 8:30AM so the dock was not too crowded. For reference, it is close to the rest room facilities.
The boat was clean and the sailing started on time. kipper tom was very entertaining and knowledgeable, and held a conversation throughout the trip. He provided information about the whales, and also about what to do and where to eat in Hawaii. We saw many whales and a turtle. Even though the catamaran was a small and low boat, the waves are huge so not suitable activity if you have motion sickness. I heard that some passengers took dramamine, which I highly recommend. Great for a family activity of good sailors.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/01 |
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Whale watching
Reviewed by: Tina, 2014/12/30If you take this whale watching cruise you will not be disappointed. We saw several whales breach along with spinner dolphins and sea turtles. We had a wonderful time!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2014/12/27 |
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Whale Watching
Reviewed by: Gus, 2014/03/08The crew was amazing! Very attentive and friendly. We look forward to doing it again.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2014/02/12 |
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Great Time
Reviewed by: Roterts, 2014/02/15We had a wonderful time, but wish we had remembered sunscreen. Staff was very laid back but informative. We saw quite a few whales. Would definitely go again!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2014/02/12 |
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Fantastic Experience
Reviewed by: The McCoy Family, 2014/01/08We thoroughly enjoyed our whale watching experience with Captain Don and Deck-hand Shane. We saw more whales than we had expected. The best part of the trip was when a whale surfaced right behind the catamaran. We were all stunned! Definitely a highlight of our Hawaiian vacation.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2014/01/02 |
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Great sail, saw both dolphins and whales.
Reviewed by: jpendleton4, 2013/04/29Great time on the ocean. We saw both dolphins and whales and the weather was perfect.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2013/04/25 |
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Wow - What a trip!
Reviewed by: Dan from England, 2013/04/13If your thinking of watching whales in Oahu look no further! Do not be fooled by the big excursions with hundreds of other whale watchers obscuring your view. This trip is exactly as described. Very personal crew who clearly love their work along with a great boat. We enjoyed many sightings including an extremely close up encounter which will stay with us forever. Thank you.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2013/04/09 |
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Family Fun!
Reviewed by: Jamie, 2013/03/19My family is in town visiting so we decided to take a trip to North Shore for the day and found an awesome whale watch tour to partake in! Once we left the harbor we saw a few whales breaching out in the distance, but unfortunately we were not going out that far.
We stayed in about a mile or two offshore and let the whales come to us, and we saw quite a few up close. While none were jumping or dancing too close, there were a lot out that day and we could see some on all sides of the boat enjoying the sunshine, like us! All in all, a great day and a fun time on a beautiful boat, the perfect way to show visitors the aloha spirit.
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actually saw whales!
Reviewed by: protomex, 2012/03/16it rained the whole time we were in hawaii. but not on this day! we went out on the bay in haleiwa a short distance and saw many, many whales, not just the spouting blow holes, but actually jumping out of the water and splashing around. make sure you book while the whales are in town, from november to april, according to the guide.
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Wonderful Experience
Reviewed by: The Neely Family, 2011/02/26We have never been whale watching before - we loved this first time experience! Captain Ryan and crew were great! They not only managed to help us see several whales (one baby just kept breaching - we have great pictures!) but we also were treated to turtles and spinner dolphins! When they lowered their microphone into the water and we heard the whales talking - it was just a huge bonus to a wonderful trip! We will definitely look them up if we get back to Oahu!!
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Beautiful, Gorgeous, Lovely .......
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous, 2009/12/20Thank you to the crew for such an amaaaazing sailing trip!!! I can't say enough about it, sometimes these whale watching tours can be a bit cliche, I've been on a few in my lifetime, but this one surely takes the cake. And whales whales whales! An experience well worth the money and time.
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Wonderful trip! Highly reccomend!
Reviewed by: Mr and Mrs Evans, 2009/12/20My husband and I travel to Hawaii every year and during our many trips, we have been on countless whale watching tours, but this one definitely stands out from the crowd. Rather than being shuffled onto a huge ship and being an anonymous passenger, being on this catamaran allowed for a much more personal interaction. On top of all this, the ocean was amazing and seeing the the whales was, as always, and amazing and unforgettable experience. When we got home, I told all of our friends and hope that they will be able to make it to Hawaii so they can check out this tour out :)
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Great!
Reviewed by: Kansas Cowboy, 2008/12/20We saw at least three whales in one spot where they were congregating. Such a majestic animal. The captain was funny and informative. The boat is well maintained and in a good shape. I totally recommend this one.
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Whale watching
Reviewed by: lsg family, 2008/03/25This was so much fun. The kids had a blast. We saw the cutest pink spinner dolphin. Everyone loved the boat ride...the whales, sharks and dolphins we saw were a bonus!
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North Shore Shark Adventure
Reviewed by: Joni Giacomino, 2008/03/23This was the greatest! My 7 year old daughter had a great time and the crew was really caring about her experience. I will definitely do this again! I recommend this charter to everyone. Gives you a whole new perspective on sharks!
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North Shore Catamaran
Reviewed by: Joni Giacomino, 2008/03/23A great experience. Saw many whales and the crew was really great. I would recommend this activity to everyone.
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Awesome!!
Reviewed by: Vicki from Roseville CA, 2008/03/15We took the catamaran trip to whale watch on the north shore of oahu and it did live up to it's promise. We saw not only whales but sharks and a large sea turtle. The crew was great, seems like a family business. We took the trip to celebrate my mom's birthday and let's just say....she is still talking about it!!
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Whale Watching
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous, 2007/12/31We had the good fortune to have a young whale in a frisky mood breaching several times. The staff was very thoughtful, one of them loaning his windbreaker to our 7 year old. A great outing!
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We are so happy you all had fun! I will forward this to our crew! They love their job and they love sharing it with people! Thank you! Have a wonderful Holiday! ;)