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title: Imiloa Express Whale Watching Cocktail Tour
slug: whale-watch-cocktail-cruise-kauai-sea-tours
type: attraction
sub_type: whale watching
source_url: https://www.tripster.com/detail/whale-watch-cocktail-cruise-kauai-sea-tours
city: Eleele, Kauai
state: HI
country: US
address: 4353 Waialo Rd Suite 2b-3b, Port Allen Marina Center
geo:
  lat: 21.90199
  lng: -159.58645
duration: up to 2 hrs
cancellation_policy: All sales are final. No cancellations or changes.
extracted_at: 2026-06-16T21:57:07.290Z
availability: SoldOut
rating:
  value: 4.5
  count: 3604
  scale: 5
---
## Overview

Witness migrating humpback whales on a Kauai whale watching and cocktail cruise off the South Shore aboard the Imiloa Express catamaran. Enjoy complimentary drinks as whales breach and dive nearby, with onboard hydrophones playing humpback songs and the crew sharing insights into whale behavior and migration.

## What's Included
- Complimentary drinks and snacks
- Narrated whale watching aboard the Imiloa Express catamaran
- Hydrophones to hear humpback whale songs

## What's Not Included
- Beer, wine, and mai tais available for purchase with a valid ID

## Good to Know
* Tour duration: approx. 2 hours.
* Food and beverages provided onboard.
* Tour operates 3 days a week at 1:15 pm and 3:30 pm.
* Children under the age of 3, pregnant women, and those with a recent injury/surgery are not permitted onboard for safety reasons.
* Guests are recommended to wear beach attire.
* Bring sunscreen, hat and/or sunglasses, and a towel.
* Cameras and phones can be brought but are at guest's own risk if they become wet.
* Aboard the vessel are cushioned forward-facing seats, a shaded cabin, and two restrooms.
* No children under 3 years old, no pregnant women, or those with serious health conditions allowed.

## FAQs

### What should I wear?
They highly recommend wearing beach attire.

### When should I arrive?
Check-in is 30 minutes prior to departure. They recommend arriving just before your check-in time for the best experience.

### Should I bring anything on the cruise?
They recommend guests bring the following items: - Sunscreen - Hat and/or Sunglasses - Towel. You may bring cameras and phones. However, the captain and crew are not responsible should they become wet.

### Is this cruise appropriate for all ages?
Children under the age of 3 are not permitted on the cruise. Additionally, pregnant women or those with serious health conditions will not be allowed on the cruise.