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: 1 day learn more
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 the year as we search for pilot whales, sperm whales, whale sharks, beaked whales, false killer whales, melon-headed whales, and many more!

Our search doesn’t stop at whales, as we often encounter spinner dolphins, bottlenose dolphins, mantas, turtles, flying fish, sharks, and a host of other marine life on the Kona Coast! Our 3-4 hour tours are designed for ample time on the water and the ability to cover a large range of offshore areas. Our vessels are a platform for comfort and education, as our onboard naturalists will talk about the whales, wildlife, and Kona coastline throughout the trip!

This tour is not recommended for children under the age of 10. If you show up to the dock with children under the age of 10, you may be turned away without a refund.

Tour Duration:
December 16 - March 23: 2.5-3 Hours
March 24 - December 15: 3-4 Hours

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 of the Big Island. The ocean provides new opportunities on every tour, so trust the guides who do this every day! Our crew works hard to show you the most wildlife on every trip, and we aim to leave you with a new appreciation for Kona’s whales, wildlife, and vibrant ecosystem. Come winter, spring, summer, or fall, our goal is to show you it all!

Departure Times
March 24 - December 15: 8:30 AM
December 16 - March 23: 7 AM, 11 AM, & 3:30 PM

  • Not appropriate for children under the age of 10
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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M3902qbjuliej
Jul 17, 2024
Great staff and beautiful boat…. - Andrew, Olivia and Kai were great! Professional but also fun. We saw pilot whales and spinner dolphins . Beautiful, clean boat. Would definitely recommend!
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Lisa_g
Jul 15, 2024
Amazing! - Watching the babies with their mothers was absolutely amazing! The crew was very knowledgeable as well.
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Matthew_b
Jul 13, 2024
WORTH THE $$$ - Great boat - great crew - new clean boat - Andrew, Olivia and Kyla were fantastic - no whales (not the season for it) - plenty of shade and drinks - saw quite a few dolphin - just nice to spend the day at sea - great price, too
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Bruce_s
Jul 7, 2024
Nature and marine biologist made our day - We really enjoyed seeing the large pod of pilot whales and a baby bottlenose dolphin with its mother! The crew were knowledgeable and very engaging. A great time was had by all 7 of us!
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Carolyn_l
Jun 30, 2024
Dolphin Wonder - Awesome cruise!!! We were nervous we weren't going to see anything, but all of a sudden we saw a huge pod of bottle-nise dolphins and one other kind of dolphin! It was an amazing experience and my daughter and I thoroughly loved it! In addition. Andrew was very energetic and an awesome captain and Olivia was very sweet and a great guide to explaining the dolphin pods we saw! Amazing time!!!
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Sheri_l
Jun 28, 2024
Dolphins - Comfortable boat ride. Saw a very large pod of dolphins that played near the boat. Really enjoyed seeing them.
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Shari_g
Jul 8, 2024
Very enjoyable! - We had a great time! Wished we could have seen a little more wildlife or diverse animals but it was very enjoyable
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Marianof_b
Jul 7, 2024
Pilot whales - Seeing the dolphins and the Pilot Whales. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable. The weather was optimal.
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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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