See Humpback Whales Up Close
If you’re visiting between December and April, we highly recommend you consider joining us for the up-close whale watching North Shore visitors talk about for a lifetime. During the winter season, humpback whales migrate to our area to birth and begin raising their young. Native Hawaiians and locals are used to seeing marine life routinely, but even they take time to go whale watching in Oahu. Hawaii’s best whale watching Oahu tour truly is an amazing experience.
You can join one of our North Shore whale watching tours as an individual, family, or small group. In addition, you can also charter the entire boat for a private experience. No matter how you do it, don’t miss the chance to see these majestic creatures in their natural habitat. It’s an ideal ocean adventure for the entire family. For more information on booking an Oahu whale watching tour contact us today!
Why Go Whale-Watching with Banzai Adventures Out of the North Shore?
- -Experienced local captains who can take you to the best spots to see more whales
- -Enjoy a safe, secure boat ride aboard our smooth, agile Zodiac watercraft
- -Watch humpback whales of all ages and sizes in their natural habitat
- -Stay dry and comfortable even when cruising over waves in our advanced tour boat
- -Learn more about humpback whales and their annual migration to the Oahu North Shore
- -Take an ocean adventure the whole family will enjoy; also ideal for business outings
- -No wasted time “chugging” out and back to the grounds – Banzai is fast!
Enjoy the Best Whale Watching North Shore Boat Tour
With Oahu tours available at almost any time of the day, visitors can book a tour with us to go whale watching. Honolulu is only a short drive away from Oahu’s pristine North Shore. Although scheduling is flexible, most people prefer earlier mornings and the time around sunset when there may be more activity. No two days are alike, and when you visit during the December through April time frame, you’re virtually guaranteed of seeing whales. Our Oahu whale watching tours have experienced captains. These skilled professionals take people out daily and make a note of the optimal spots for activity depending on the time of day.
Everyone on our Banzai Adventures team lives in the area and knows the right places to go whale watching. Honolulu visitors looking for adventure can travel to the North Shore’s Haleiwa Boat Harbor to experience Oahu’s best locations to watch whales. Humpbacks are majestic creatures and are awe-inspiring to watch when they are active. It’s exciting for everyone and particularly those who have a particular interest in marine life. Whale-watching tours in Oahu are some of the best in the world. You may also see other marine life on your trip to and from the whale’s favorite locations.
Top 10 Humpback Whale Facts
- Record-breaking travelers: Humpbacks hold the record for the longest migration of any mammal, covering an astonishing 5,000 miles.
- Sonic maestros: Male humpbacks create and sing intricate songs that can be heard up to 20 miles away. These melodies can last up to 30 minutes.
- Massive size: These giants of the sea can grow up to 60 feet in length and weigh as much as 80,000 pounds.
- Impressive flippers: Humpbacks have the longest flippers of any whale species, reaching lengths of 16 feet.
- Long-lived: Humpbacks enjoy a considerable lifespan of 80 to 90 years.
- Survivors: Since the ban on whaling in 1970, their population has rebounded to around 10,000.
- Global residents: Humpbacks can be found worldwide, with 14 distinct populations.
- Doting parents: Humpback mothers nurse their calves for up to a year, producing 120 gallons of milk a day.
- Hawaiian vacationers: Humpbacks don’t feed when they visit Hawaii. They come for breeding and birthing.
- Lengthy gestation: Humpbacks have a gestation period of 11 months. Their newborns measure between 13 to 16 feet at birth and weigh in at around 3,000 pounds.
Charter a Shared or Private Whale Watching Adventure
Go whale-watching yourself or with family and friends at the time of your choosing, or get in touch to schedule a whale-watching adventure on Oahu’s North Shore. We’re trying to accommodate your date and time request and take you to some of the best spots to see humpback whales in Hawaii.