Guaranteed Whale Watch in Kona

Overview

From December through March/April, the magnificent Humpback whales make their yearly migration from Alaska to Hawaii. Join us for a 2.5-hour tour on a comfortable, roomy boat and experience a close encounters with some of the biggest creatures in the ocean. Whale sightings are guaranteed, or you will be given a voucher for another tour.

City: Big Island of Hawaii

Sun 18 May

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Starting at $110.00

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Sun 18 May

Starting at $110.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Professional guide

Bottled water

Snacks

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Children under the age of 5 must provide their own life vests
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
Collapsible-wheelchair accessible—if assistance is required, passenger must provide their own assistant
It's extremely rare, but if we do not see any whales on our tour, you are welcome to come back again during the same vacation, based on availability, free of charge. We recommend you book early in your trip so if you need to take advantage of the guarantee, you'll have more flexibility.

What To Expect

Honokohau Marina & Small Boat Harbor

Whale watching is seasonal between mid December through mid March.

Bite Me Sportfishing

Whale watching is seasonal, we run charter mid December though mid March

Ocean Encounters

Whale watching is seasonal. We run charters mid December through mid March.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (37)

Madison J

Mar 2023

I highly recommend going on a whale-watching tour with ocean encounters. The crew was very knowledgeable and friendly. We got to see a ton of whales and a pod of what we assume to be over 100 dolphins.

Patty_S

Mar 2023

Took 2 hours to find some whales but finally saw. So awesome! Saw dolphins as well. Captain and assistant were very nice and informative. Would do again.

niccolehenry

Mar 2023

We saw spinner dolphins, tiger sharks, a giant squid, turtles, and of course whales! We watched a momma whale and her calf for quite some time. What a great experience! It was so exciting! First mate Maddie and Captain Shilo were top notch! Note: if there is a chance that you may get sea sickness, take a Dramamine or something and don't vomit in the trash can.... and listen to all of the instructions given and follow said instructions. It sucks when one person does the exact opposite of what they were told. And the crew doesn't deserve to be cleaning up after someone who chooses not to do what they were told. Otherwise, enjoy this incredible experience and have fun!