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)

bhaustx

Dec 2022

A great opportunity to be on the water, the crew made it a great trip. They shared turtles, dolphins, a shark, and whales with us. All the while giving a great education on everything we experienced. Very well done!

Response from Host

Dec 2022

We’re glad you had a great time and appreciated your review! Sounds like the Kona Coast provided a ton of exciting marine life during your trip. Thanks for coming out!

FaithJ_Vancouver

Dec 2022

Big shout-out to the naturalist, Kelsey, who shared her wealth of knowledge with us. She obviously cared so much about the animals and their safety. We loved watching the sun come up over the volcano as we headed out. The early start meant we had the rest of the day to take in many other sights. It was a great morning on the water.

Response from Host

Dec 2022

Thank you for joining us! We’re so happy you had a great time and learned a lot about the island and wildlife from Kelsi! We appreciate your review and would love to see you again for another adventure!

LIONEL R

Feb 2025

Excellent visit, punctual, comfortable and professional so I highly recommend! In addition Whales , dolphins, rays and flying fish at the rendezvous!!

Response from Host

Feb 2025

We appreciate you joining our wildlife adventure!