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

Sat 17 May

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Starting at $119.00

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Sat 17 May

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)

O842APsarahb

Mar 2023

Great experience! Crew and captain were knowledgeable and friendly. We managed to find a whale and calf at the tale end of the season! Would go again!

Response from Host

Apr 2023

We're glad you had a great time and enjoyed our awesome crew! Humpback season in Kona is spectacular and encounters with mom & calf pairs are especially heartwarming. Mahalo for coming out with us!

burntbiscuitlady

Mar 2023

The staff was very informational and professional. I would highly recommend them. They really tried hard to find the whales for us.

Response from Host

Apr 2023

Mahalo for coming out with us! Our crew works hard to find as much wildlife as possible on every trip. We're glad you had a great time on your whale watch!

daviddK6952GX

Mar 2023

While the seas were relatively calm, the large boat was a nice to level things out. Andrew and Kelsey were awesome. Having someone ask "how far away are those whales we are hearing in the hydrophone" to which Kelsey replied "These are pretty close (as a mother and baby surfaced about 20 yards away)". Lots of whales despite the late season.

Response from Host

Mar 2023

Thank you for joining us for a whale watch! We're glad you had a great time aboard Those Guys and got to see and hear a few humpbacks!