Kona All-Season Whale Watching: Encounter Diverse Species on the Big Island of Hawaii

Experience the thrill of whale watching on the Kona Coast of the Big Island of Hawaii. Encounter a diverse range of whale species year-round, including pilot whales, false killer whales, and spinner dolphins. Join us for an unforgettable adventure!

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 247 Kealakehe Pkwy - Join us as we explore Kona’s offshore! Unique to the Big Island of Hawaii are over 12 species of whales that can be found year-round. Kona’s rich coastal environment and deep offshore waters provide the best opportunity for the most potential encounters. Enjoy the magic of the winter humpback migration, or join us the rest of…
What's Included
  • Whales!
  • Professional Crew
  • Cold Drinks
    Soft drinks and bottled water
Additional Information

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…

Location
275 Kealakehe Pkwy
Kealakehe Parkway
We recommend arriving 30 minutes prior to your tour. All guests need to meet at our company sign on the south-central side of the marina, 20 minutes prior to departure.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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369lancet
Sep 20, 2024
Whales, dolphins, seabirds, and fishes. - I've been on a number of whale watch outings led by Andrew and Olivia. Whales, dolphins, seabirds, and fishes on EVERY trip. The boat and narration are EXCELLENT. Looking forward to the next trip.
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84karenl
Sep 19, 2024
This is a top notch outfit!!! - Andrew and Olivia were awesome, the boat was immaculate and comfortable, great views everywhere and we were able to pull up to pods of pilot whales and spinner dolphins and cut the engines. It was a magical experience and I’m thinking of doing their nighttime Manta Ray snorkel. Thank you, Artemis!!!
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Dave_r
Sep 14, 2024
Whales & Sharks - Crew and boat were top notch. Saw Pilot Whales & Tiger Sharks. We travel often & this was one of our best memories.
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Mary_v
Sep 11, 2024
Almost an epic experience 😎 - It was a very pleasant excursion.. The only recommendation I’d give is; your marine biologist needs to use a microphone. Because we couldn’t hear very well. That would have made the experience EPIC!
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Sean_b
Sep 11, 2024
Must See - Beautiful weather and very relaxing. Our tour guides were very knowledgeable and nice. They’re very prompt with staying on track. First we took a long 45 min to an hour ride into the ocean. Saw the whales and dolphins. I will say the experience alone was very relaxing. Provided drinks. The boat is very comfortable and roomy. Highly recommend
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Susan_h
Aug 31, 2024
Great fun. Enjoyed the ride and the sights! - Great trip. Enjoyed it very much. Our guides were very nice and the Captain made sure he went everywhere he could to get us some good sightings. Saw a white tipped shark, spinner dolphins, green turtle, and short finned pilot whales. One thing I liked, was that the captain, eventhough he was young, didn’t try to show off or pilot to impress. He was very professional. I suffer from sea sickness and had to take anti nausea medicine. Still felt a little queasy, but they made it a very enjoyable trip. I mention this because I’ve been on a trip before where it wasn’t so easy. Hope to do Manta Ray night swim next time I’m here.
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Teresa_u
Aug 20, 2024
Breathtaking Sperm Whale Sighting - Really enjoyed the rare sighting of the Sperm whale and calf. Crew was knowledgeable and very friendly.
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Queen
Jul 23, 2024
Don't waste your money - Don't waste your money unless you go from December to March. We paid $470 for 4 people including my granddaughter for her birthday and we saw nothing but blue water, they guaranteed us we would see some sea life, but we didn't even see fish! That was a pretty steep price for just a 2-hour choppy boat ride 😡
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Queen_p
Jul 23, 2024
It sucked - This by far was the worst tour, they guarantee to see whales and dolphins, what a crock of BS, we feel cheated and want a refund..and the nerve to offer 50% off the next time like I would ever go again... just so you know, you won't see any whales or dolphins In July...don't waste your money...my grand-daughter was do disappointed it was her birthday and nothing.
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Matt_c
Sep 11, 2024
Not for me - Disappointing really didn’t see any whales as promised. We did see dolphins, but it took a really long time to get there
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