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)

VacaBound31

Jan 2023

Had the pleasure of sailing with Andrew, Olivia & Sam on the 7AM whale watch tour. The crew was so friendly & very knowlegable. We saw a pod of false killer whales that the crew got very excited about. I learned that they are endangered and rare to see where we were at, so we spent a lot of time watching and interacting with them. Olivia even got in the water with an amazing camera to document their markings. After our extensive time with the false killer whales, we were able to watch a humpback whale breech several times. We got quite the show. The boat was a perfect size, as was our small group on board. We've done whale watching on a zodiak raft and a bigger boat, and our boat "Those Guys" was very comfortable. It had a few different seating options, a restroom and included snacks & drinks. Overall, it was a great morning with Hawaiian Adventures and our crew! Highly recommend!

Response from Host

Jan 2023

We appreciate you joining us for a trip and are glad you had a great experience! Spotting the false killer whales was very exciting along with a breaching humpback! Mahalo for going out with Those Guys, we loved having you join us for an adventure on the water!

runfastiowa

Jan 2023

The group leaders were very knowledgeable and engaging. Great fun. We saw false killer whales up close and several humpback whales breaching the water surface!

Response from Host

Jan 2023

Thank you for joining us! That was an amazing trip and we’re so thrilled you got to see both humpbacks and another whale species! The Kona coast is home to over 12 species of whales, and false killer whales are an amazing sight. Thank you for coming out with us!

Wander49404674698

Jan 2023

Great whale watching experience. Morning tour from 7 to 10. Captain Andrew, and naturalists Sam and Olivia were awesome. Saw false killer whales; apparently a rare sight, and awesome humpback whales breaching. Wonderful experience with a great crew.

Response from Host

Jan 2023

Thank you for joining us! That trip was amazing and it’s true that false killer whales are one of the more rare species we encounter! We’re glad you also got to experience the humpbacks and appreciate your praise of our awesome crew. Thank you for your review!