Midday Whale Watching in Kona

Overview

It is finally that time of year where the beautiful humpback whales make their return to the Hawaiian islands after migrating from Alaska! Step aboard the Kibou and explore the incredible Kailua-Kona coast while searching for our seasonal humpback whales! Learn about the majestic creatures and the local area with our experienced and knowledgeable crew! Bring your own beverages, sit back, and enjoy the view with Iruka Hawaii Dolphin!

City: Big Island of Hawaii

Sun 08 Mar

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Starting at $99.00

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Sun 08 Mar

Starting at $99.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Bottled water

Snacks

Bathroom onboard

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (83)

N4649UDscottg

Mar 2025

We had an amazing trip! Captain Amy, scott and Mitch were very nice and provided great education about the humpback whales. We saw humpback whales! An infant humpback breaching and also a very active group of males showing their flukes. It was an amazing trip and would highly recommend Iruka tours.

Ann_F

Mar 2025

It was educational, fun, plenty of drinks and snacks, good music. Ginger chews and ginger ale if you got nausea. Great crew!Amy Scott and I can't remember the other fellow. Would recommend!!! Great boat with shade.plus we did see lots of whales.

Fredrika_K

Mar 2025

We had a party of about 20 people and there was room so we weren’t too crowded. Trevor, Mitch and the young lady were awesome guides. The water was very choppy but they handled the boat well and shared fascinating knowledge about the whales. Such as the escorts that travel with new mother’s are typically a female sister or aunt and that scientists discover this by taking samples of dna that whales spout from their noses. My biggest appreciation is that there were three other boats on the water with us, two were around the same size. Once reaching a common area our captain veered away from the others and patiently watched as I observed the other boats turning away. Because of his patience we were able to see a mother, baby and an escort. The majesty of it all brought tears to my eyes. This was a wonderful experience for myself and my two teenage daughters. Due to it being their winter season still, the water was super choppy but they offered ginger ale and ginger chews to help with those of us that got sea sick. Very great experience and very tip worthy. Thanks Guys!!