Zodiac Raft Whale Watching Adventure

Overview

The experience of watching 40 foot (12 meter) whales from a 24 foot (7 meter) Zodiac raft is something you'll never forget! Following Hawaiian Marine Park laws of stopping at least 100 yards (90 meters) away from these magnificent animals, you get a close up look at the migrating humpback whales. It is not uncommon for them to be curious about the raft and come right under the boat!

City: Big Island of Hawaii

Sun 22 Jun

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Starting at $126.47

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Sun 22 Jun

Starting at $126.47

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What's Included

Beverages (sodas, fruit juices and bottled water) and snacks

Rafting expedition

Local taxes

Additional Info

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age is 4 years

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (416)

Jean_F

Mar 2025

Jason & Liz were excellent aboard the Interceptor! Their whale and ocean knowledge was top notch. The ride on a raft Is what you want to get to the whales quickly. Jason asked everyone on the excursion if we had time commitments before he said-“Great let’s follow this ‘heat run’!” Experience of a lifetime!

Response from Host

Mar 2025

Sounds like Jason, an a few other captains like myself that just love seeing the whales even if it means getting back late. Thankfully our bosses don't mind a late charter if we are all having fun. Thank you for going out with us on the whale watching adventure.

JoannahR_12

Mar 2025

Sandy was a great captain! I always felt safe with her at the helm. We were lucky to see quite a bit of whale activity and she was always ready to describe what was happening. And she welcomed questions.

Response from Host

Mar 2025

All questions are welcomed! We love sharing any and all knowledge with our guests to give them the best understanding of these beautiful creatures. We love welcoming them every year to share with guests. Whale watching in Hawaii can be a great addition to any vacation.

zekevt

Mar 2025

First-class experience. Saw lots of whales exhibiting various behavior, including several breaches. Captain Sandy was awesome!

Response from Host

Mar 2025

So happy you got a great whale watch in this long season we are having here. We absolutely love that we have so many whale around still. This year has been so great for our guests and crew. We are sad they will be leaving soon but looking forward to what next season has in store for us!