North Shore Whale Encounters

North Shore Whale Encounters provides an exciting and exhilarating tour off the coast of Haleiwa town on the North Shore of Oahu. While majority of the whale watching companies operate off of Waikiki, the South Shore, we operate in a less crowded area which whales seem to favor due to less water vehicles in the area. Our tours can accommodate 12 to 24 passengers at a time, therefore, providing a m

ore personable experience and the ability for our crew to answer all your questions. Better yet, if you plan to take a day to rent a car and drive to the north shore to watch world championship surfing (seasonal), shopping, snorkeling, swimming, hiking, sky-diving, or sightseeing, you can make a stop at our location and all we'll take is 2 hours of your time. Stop by between November 15 and May 1 and we'll be more than happy to accommodate you. Currently we operate tours daily at 7:30 am, 9:30 am, and 4 pm: check-in 30 minutes prior. What happens on tour? We search for whales and approach as close as allowed by law. On most days, we usually don't have to travel far for they are found just outside the harbor. We witness breachings, tail slappings, calves and can sometimes hear them sing underwater. Parking is FREE and we accommodate infants, seniors, wheelchair, and most physical abilities. We've been based in Haleiwa Harbor for over 30 plus years. Contact us if you have any Q's and Mahalo for visiting our fb page.