2.5 Hour Whale Watching Experience in Kona

Overview

Unique to the Big Island of Hawaii, over a dozen species of whales can be found on the Kona Coast year-round! Join us as we explore the offshore in search of pilot whales, false killer whales, whale sharks, spinner dolphins, sperm whales, and more!

Our Hawaiian Adventures crew is passionate about whales, and we pride ourselves on being the whale experts of the Big Island. The ocean provides new opportunities on every tour, so trust the guides who do this every day! Our crew works hard to show you the most wildlife on every trip, and we aim to leave you with a new appreciation for Kona’s whales, wildlife, and vibrant ecosystem. Come winter, spring, summer, or fall, our goal is to show you it all!

Departure Times
March 24 - December 15: 8:30 AM
December 16 - March 23: 7 AM, 11 AM, & 3:30 PM

City: Big Island of Hawaii

Mon 01 Dec

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Starting at $119.00

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Mon 01 Dec

Starting at $119.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Whales!

Professional Crew

Cold Drinks – Soft drinks and bottled water

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not appropriate for children under the age of 10

What To Expect

Kailua-Kona

Kona is the ultimate whale and wildlife destination. Kona’s calm waters, deep coastlines, and variety of marine life make the region a world-class wildlife location. Our tours leave out of Honokohau Harbor, which has access to both near-shore and pelagic zones. Exploring the near-shore zone, you have the opportunity to see humpbacks during the winter months, spinner dolphins, bottlenose dolphins, manta rays, and flying fish. With a US Coast Guard offshore certification, Hawaiian Adventures Kona can also reach the pelagic zone- something very few tours do. The pelagic zone expands the search into waters thousands of feet deep to look for pilot whales, beaked whales, sperm whales, spotted dolphins, whale sharks, and more! Hawaiian Adventures’ tour durations allow for a greater search range, more time with whales, and more wildlife encounters on every tour!

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (467)

G6603IJjeffn

Mar 2025

From start to finish their was multiple sightings of whales, dolphins,sharks and turtles. The boat was very nice and the crew was amazing. Highly recomend this tour. 5 star

Response from Host

Mar 2025

It was a great day on the water, Mahalo!

Judy_A

Mar 2025

Great trip Lots of whales and dolphins Captain and biologist were very informative Great boat, very clean Saw turtle in the habour

Response from Host

Mar 2025

Thank you for coming out with us and your review!

daniellemL1583YG

Mar 2025

My husband and I went to Kona to celebrate our 10 year wedding anniversary and booked this tour. The three crew members on the boat were extremely knowledgable and respectful of the wildlife we encountered. They kept the whole 3+ hour tour engaging from start to finish even between wildlife encounters (yes, we saw plenty of whales!) Additionally, I was very impressed at how patient and accommodating the crew was as we had several older couples on our tour with mobility issues. The crew did everything possible to make sure everyone was comfortable and had a positive experience. The boat is only around 2 years old and was built specifically for whale watching which really enhanced the experience. The boat is clean and well maintained. The crew even vacuumed the deck in between the first and second tour groups! There were not kids on our tour, but I would have no hesitations taking my kids on this tour. If we ever return to Kona we will definitely book another whale watching tour with Hawaiian Adventures Kona. I wish I had booked our manta ray tour with them as well. We booked with another company to try and save a little money and it was a big mistake - complete cluster!

Response from Host

Mar 2025

We so appreciate your review and are glad you were able to celebrate your wedding anniversary with us! We hope to see you again in the future!