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Summary of Watamu Whale Watching
Watch humpback whales off Watamu Marine Park from a licensed boat with lunch on board. Take a private boat for up to six guests, or join a shared whale watching trip and reserve your places first.
Humpback whales travel this coast in the cooler months, usually July to October. A whale watching day leaves from Watamu, stays with a licensed captain, and keeps lunch on the boat so you can remain on the water while the animals are active. Sightings are wildlife, not a show, so we plan the day around sea conditions rather than a fixed clock.
The same package is offered in two ways. A private boat is for a group that wants the whole boat, at $720 USD for up to six guests. A joining trip is for guests who want to share a boat and pay per person, from $120 USD. Both include lunch on board. The maximum on one boat is six people, and larger groups are split across extra boats.
Full itinerary
- Choose a joining trip or a private boat, your number of guests and a preferred date.
- Send the short reserve form with your name, phone and email.
- We reply within 24 hours. Joining guests stay flexible within that week so we can confirm a boat day.
- If the trip is confirmed, we send a payment link with the meeting details.
- Whale watching day from Watamu with a licensed captain and lunch on board, planned around sea conditions.
Inclusions
- Licensed whale watching boat in Watamu
- Maximum of six guests on each boat
- Lunch on board
- Crew and safety briefing
Exclusions
- Kenya Wildlife Service park entry, if required for your route
- Hotel pickup (can be arranged when we confirm the trip)
Frequently asked questions
Clear answers before you book Watamu Whale Watching.
What happens on this full day Watamu marine trip?
Seasonal humpback whale watching off Watamu with lunch on board. Join a shared boat or take a private boat for up to six guests.
What is included in Watamu Whale Watching?
This package includes: Licensed whale watching boat in Watamu, Maximum of six guests on each boat, Lunch on board, Crew and safety briefing. Optional Watamu hotel pickup and Kenya Wildlife Service park entry are charged separately unless your booking confirmation says otherwise.
Are Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) park fees included?
No. Any Kenya Wildlife Service conservation tickets for this trip are paid separately at the gate or via eCitizen, according to current citizen, resident or non-resident tariffs.
Is this a private or shared boat?
You choose. A joining trip shares the boat with other guests at a per-person rate; a private boat is for your group only, up to 6 guests per boat. Every trip runs with a licensed captain and crew.
How do I book and pay for Watamu Whale Watching?
Reserve first: choose your date, guests and trip type on the booking form. We check the boat and reply within 24 hours, then send you a secure payment link.
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Watamu Whale Watching Joining Trip Prices
Joining prices drop as the group on your reservation grows, up to six guests on one boat. Groups larger than six are split across extra boats.
| Guests | Price each | Group total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $250 | $250 |
| 2 | $250 | $500 |
| 3 | $220 | $660 |
| 4 | $180 | $720 |
| 5 | $150 | $750 |
| 6 | $120 | $720 |
Watamu Whale Watching FAQ
When is whale watching in Watamu?
Humpback whales usually pass the Watamu coast from July to October. Sightings depend on sea conditions and wildlife, so we treat whale watching as a seasonal trip rather than a guaranteed sighting.
What is a private whale watching boat?
A private boat is yours for the day. The boat fee is $720 USD, lunch is included, and the maximum is six guests. If your group is larger than six, we schedule a second boat at the same boat fee.
How does a joining trip work?
A joining trip shares one boat with other guests. Choose how many people you are and a preferred date, then fill the reserve form. Stay flexible within that week. We reply within 24 hours with confirmation and a payment link if the trip can run.
Do I pay online when I submit the form?
No. This trip is reserved first. After we confirm the boat and the date, we send a payment link. An empty boat does not leave for whale watching, so confirmation comes before payment.
What is included?
The quoted price covers the boat trip and lunch on board for the guests you reserve. Kenya Wildlife Service park entry, if required for your route, is separate. Hotel pickup can be arranged when we confirm the trip.
What if we are more than six people?
Each boat holds six guests. Groups of seven or more are split across extra boats and the quote updates to match. We still confirm the schedule with you within 24 hours.
Ready to book Watamu Whale Watching?
Confirm your date, guests and residency, then secure this full day Watamu marine trip online.