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

Tue 13 May

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Starting at $119.00

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Tue 13 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)

Kenneth_L

Mar 2025

The Captain was really good at spotting the whales and dolphins. He was fun. The lady biologist was a wealth of information and excitement!

Response from Host

Mar 2025

We appreciate that! Our team loves what we do!

Frank_H

Mar 2025

Excellent whale watching cruise! The naturalist was so informative and knowledgeable. The captain did a wonderful job of getting us to some great viewing sites!

Response from Host

Mar 2025

We're glad you enjoyed our awesome crew and our whale and wildlife sightings!

Kecooper

Mar 2025

Whales! From a beautiful clean like new boat we saw mamas and calves doing there thing. The crew was super professional and shared fascinating expert information. Great trip lasting about 3 hours. The trip advisor tour description and directions could be improved. The name of the tour company ‘Hawaiian Adventures’ is buried in the description instead of the title. It would have made arrive less unnerving if there was an image or description of the meet up sign and to have an Uber friendly address. We managed but felt very unsure of how to get to where we needed to be.

Response from Host

Mar 2025

Mahalo for your feedback and we're glad you had a great time!