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 23 Feb

Other dates

You can choose the date already on the booking website

Starting at $115.66

Make a reservation

Sun 23 Feb

Starting at $115.66

Make a reservation

New York City Tours

Unique Activities (21) Transfers & Transportation (103) Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises (113) Entry Tickets (47) Sporting Events (1) Good for Small Groups (6) Seasonal & Holiday Tours (41) Walking Tours (697) Outdoor Activities (20) Limitied Availability Tours (6) LGBT Friendly Tours (4) Family-friendly Activities (7) Solo Travelers' Tours (147) Food & Drinks (27) Travelers recommend (73) Good for Groups (8) Top Activities (18) Guided Audio Tours (3) Art, Culture & History (135) Attractions to explore (38)

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
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

Cancellation Policy

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

Traveler Photos

Reviews (198)

Voyager524004

Jul 2022

Tour was great! Loved having a smaller group on board. We were lucky enough to see a group of male whales showing off for a single female. Lots of breaching and slapping.

670trishg

Apr 2022

Captain Shaggy and Erin gave us a great experience. He is an able and safe captain, yet still gave us some fun speed and spins. His knowledge and love of the islands and the sea is infectious and entertaining. We saw dolphins and pilot whales up close. If in doubt, book it! You won’t regret it.

Elise_G

Apr 2022

Unfortunately, I was so disappointed. The Captain and his Mate, were very nice. I questioned the safety of the children under 15yrs old, the youngest was 5yrs old, none of them had a life vest on. That bothered me a lot. But if there parents where ok with it, who am I to insist on it. The water was extremely choppy that day. The captain kept on going full throttle, the only time we really stopped was when they had snacks for everyone. Once we started up again, we went full throttle again, not stopping till we got back to the dock. The ride would have been so much better if it ended an hour sooner. Due to the winds, and choppiness of the water, I know we all would have love to have been done with this trip. Hopefully safety will be a bigger factor in the future..........Oh I forgot to mention, we didn't see any whales or dolphins. So disappointed

Response from Host

Apr 2022

Aloha Elise, We are sad to hear how poorly you thought of your experience! Safety is always our top priority. We have lifejackets on board for everyone to wear. It is not required so this is absolutely the guest as well as parents choice whether or not they want to wear them. I can say with confidence that we do not lose guests over the side of the raft but are always more than happy to provide life jackets. It sounds like you must have gone out with us at the end of our whale season. The best and worst thing about whales is that they are wild animals. So while that makes them incredibly special to see we get unlucky a couple times a year towards the beginning and end of their time here. Seeing as we sometimes find whales toward the end of a trip and get spectacular shows we do not typically cut our tours short but instead like to give our guests what they paid for. The tour isn't for everyone but we appreciate you taking the time to provide feedback. Aloha!