KAUAI
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The 4 most popular whale watching tours in Kauai. Here's what they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.
2-hour Kauai whale watch and cocktail tour with humpback sightings potential, onboard Mai Tais, snacks, and expert captain spotting tips.
“Such a wonderful day! The whales were showing off, breaching, rolling, tail slapping and fin slapping. An amazing experience!”
Fast, open-air Kauai whale watching from Eleele with 360 views, hydrophones when conditions allow, and a small-boat feel for humpbacks and dolphins.
“My wife became sick the night before our tour, so I reached out to the company to see if we could reschedule. I understood that a refund wasn’t an option given the 48-hour policy, and I even offered to pay to reschedule. Unfortunately, there was no flexibility at all. The response was essentially “too bad,…”
Kauai South Shore small-group Zodiac tour from Poipu for humpbacks, dolphins, turtles, and Spouting Horn, with safety gear, snacks, and a fast ride.
“Jared and Lindsay were fantastic guides! The Kodiak boat is perfect for whale-watching. Compared to large ships, it allows for a much more intimate experience with the wildlife and the people on board.”
A short Kauai raft whale watch with expert spotting, hydrophone whale songs, and included snacks, plus a wet-and-wild ride.
“Not good unless you like bouncing ( the boat gets up to speed and really bangs down on the waves ). This was the catamaran though, as our raft trip was canceled and we were upgraded. We saw some spouts and tails in the distance but nothing up close.”
