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

Fri 16 May

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Starting at $119.00

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Fri 16 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)

385kimbers

Jan 2023

Tour operators were great with the boat operation, reading their audience and educating us. The tour guides and us looked hard for the whales. Had to go far north to find them but found a completion pod and stayed with them for a while and the found a couple whales we watched for a while. Didn’t have time for hydrophone or to spot dolphins but it was a beautiful day and saw some good activity. Snacks/drinks and a bathroom was much needed and thankful for.

Response from Host

Jan 2023

Thank you for joining us on a whale watch! We're so glad you had a great time and got to see humpback whales! We appreciate your review and thank you for coming out with us!

A8345TXellens

Jan 2023

Wonderful adventure. Andrew and Kelsey were excellent and very informative. We spent about 45 minutes watching a mother, baby and escort up close.

Response from Host

Jan 2023

Mom & calf pairs are absolutely our favorite to see! Thank you for coming out with us and we're happy you got to experience the magic of the humpback migration to Hawaii!

Alabdali2

Dec 2022

We saw a mom and a calf then we saw 2 humpbacks who were being escorted by 2 dolphins. The crew was friendly and experienced so I booked a manta ray swim with them

Response from Host

Dec 2022

Thanks for coming out with us! We love spotting new mom and calf pairs and it’s always exciting to see different species interacting. We hope you had a great time and appreciate your review!