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

Sun 30 Nov

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Starting at $119.00

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Sun 30 Nov

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)

bethkE5562MX

Aug 2023

It was perfect! Here is what I loved: you could move about freely, there was an excellent bathroom!, plenty of cold water/soda, the captain/crew was extremely knowledgable and the boat was not crowded and we did see whales! Highly recommend!

Response from Host

Sep 2023

We're thrilled to hear that you had a great time on your whale-watching trip and enjoyed the comfort of our new boat Artemis! We appreciate you joining us for a wildlife adventure on the Kona coast!

Susan_G

Aug 2023

Was fun at first but then got tired of seeing same group of marine life. Ship was clean and crew accommodating.

Response from Host

Sep 2023

Thank you for coming out with us on our whale and dolphin trip! What we see on our trips varies every day, and our team works hard to find the most wildlife on every adventure. We hope you were still able to enjoy your encounter with Kona's marine life, and we're glad you enjoyed your ride on Artemis!

djp702

Jul 2023

Hawaiian Adventures Kona provided us with an amazing experience and we will use them again. Their beautiful, clean, safe tour boat brought us up and down the Kona coast. We saw 20+ Pilot Whales! It was totally worth it and the experience was memorable!

Response from Host

Jul 2023

Thank you for coming out with us! We appreciate your review and are glad you enjoyed our new vessel! Pilot whales are one of the whales that frequent the coast, and every encounter with them is special! We look forward to seeing you again for another adventure in the future!