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Whale Watch Excursion from the Big Island: Hear Singing Whales Up-Close with a Certified Naturalist
4.3
251 Ratings
Kailua-Kona
Experience an unforgettable whale watch excursion from the Big Island. Get up-close to singing whales, capture stunning photos, and enjoy snacks and beverages. Guaranteed sightings or come again free!
Experience an unforgettable whale watch excursion from the Big Island. Get up-close to singing whales, capture stunning photos, and enjoy snacks and beverages. Guaranteed sightings or come again free!
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- 75-5629 Kuakini Hwy - Guests board at the Kailua Pier 30 minutes prior to departure. Cruise along the Kona Coast to view whales with an onboard naturalist. Listen for whale songs on the hydrophone. Light snacks and water, tea, coffee, sodas and juices are included and there’s a full service cash bar on board. Whale sightings are guaranteed or come again for free!
- 75-5629 Kuakini Hwy - Guests board at the Kailua Pier 30 minutes prior to departure. Cruise along the Kona Coast to view whales with an onboard naturalist. Listen for whale songs on the hydrophone. Light snacks and water, tea, coffee, sodas and juices are included and there’s a full service cash bar on board. Whale sightings are guaranteed or come again for free!
What's Included
- Beverages (purchase alcoholic drinks)
- All taxes and fees included
- Expert guidance from a professional
- Assortment of snacks and refreshments
- Complimentary parking near the pier
- Engaging live commentary onboard
- Beverages (purchase alcoholic drinks)
- All taxes and fees included
- Expert guidance from a professional
- Assortment of snacks and refreshments
- Complimentary parking near the pier
- Engaging live commentary onboard
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Guests must provide their own transportation to the Kailua Kona Pier.
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Guests must provide their own transportation to the Kailua Kona Pier.
- Gratuities
Additional Information
This certified naturalist-led whale watch tour takes off from the Kailua-Kona pier during the whale season, from December to April, and lasts for two and a half hours. Tune in to the PA system to listen to the songs of male whales, captured through a hydrophone, and seize the opportunity to take close-up pictures of the whales. Refreshments are provided…
This certified naturalist-led whale watch tour takes off from the Kailua-Kona pier during the whale season, from December to April, and lasts for two and a half hours. Tune in to the PA system to listen to the songs of male whales, captured through a hydrophone, and seize the opportunity to take close-up pictures of the whales. Refreshments are provided onboard (a cash bar is also available). Whale sightings are assured; otherwise, you get another tour for free!
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Wheelchair accessible via a customize boarding ramp with portable extensions that accommodates manual and electric wheelchairs and scooters. Please include in Special Requests at the time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required
- Boarding 30 minutes prior to scheduled departure time
- This adventure is on Hawaii Island in Kailua Kona.
- Liability waiver must be completed by all guests prior to boarding.
- Hotel pick-up is not available.
Location
75-5629 Kuakini Hwy
Kuakini Highway
All cruises board 30 minutes prior to departure. 75-5629 Kuakini Hwy, Kailua Kona, HI 96740 (Ilima Court Shopping Center) is the address for Body Glove Cruises main office where the closest free parking is located. Guests must walk one block to the Kailua Kona Pier for boarding.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.3
(251 Ratings)
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Will
Feb 21, 2025
Great cruise - Had a great time. We saw lots of whales. The staff were great, knowledgeable, and friendly. The boat was clean and comfortable,
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900morgano
Feb 15, 2025
A thrilling and memorable adventure! - A ride filled with over 20 whale breaches, a school of bottle nose dolphins, and flying fish. Our captain and crew provided expert guidance and care giving us a carefree boat ride… a thrilling and memorable adventure!
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Wendy
Feb 15, 2025
Whales! - Fantastic whale watching cruise with excellent marine naturalist. Easy and convenient departure right off the Kona pier. Large comfortable boat, and we had lots of room. Followed a mom, her calf and a bill whale for awhile as they frolicked in the water. Bottle nose and spinner dolphins made an appearance as well. Met and exceeded expectations. Super friendly crew.
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Castlechic
Feb 9, 2025
Amazing tour - Guide was friendly and knowledgeable, crew very attentive. We were very fortunate to see whales breaching, dolphins and flying fish.
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James
Feb 7, 2025
Best time yet! - One of the best whale excursions we have done. Great crew, boat facilities and program. Easy on and off. Very convenient location!
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Timrr4374nu
Feb 7, 2025
Couldn't ask for more. - Our crew was very professional, polite, and funny. We left Kona Harbour and spotted our first humpback whales within 20 minutes. The captain expertly tracked the whales for the rest of our experience and we were fortunate to have the whales surface multiple times within meters of us. We could see the whales through the crystal clear water. It was well worth the money.
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Jane_d
Feb 7, 2025
Excellent tour, well... - Excellent tour, well organised, made even better by the fact that whales swam directly underneath and alongside the boat. Absolutely brilliant !
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Jason
Feb 4, 2025
Awesome! - Such a great time! We saw whales, hammerhead sharks, and spinner dolphins - the crew was fantastic, attentive, and well informed. Highly recommend!
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Usna1978
Jan 29, 2025
Wonderful experience. If you’re prone to being seasick please take something before boarding- the staff was excellent - The boat was very clean. They offered three restrooms ADA for passengers. The entire staff, the wait staff, the captain. The biologist was excellent answering everyone’s questions about the whales. We even saw a whale breach we saw tail fins we saw dorsal fins Itwas excellent.
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Allan
Feb 19, 2025
Dull, Boring Whale Watching. - I have been whale watching for over 20 years. I love seeing these magnificent creatures. We left the dock and went a little ways out, we saw a whale way out from the boat and could see that it was going in for a dive. Let me mention here that I totally understand the rules for whale watching from a boat. You can not pursue a whale. You have to stay your distance. I so respect that. However, our captain stayed in one place well away from where the whale was, and we sat, and we sat, and we sat waiting for this whale to reappear. Time was about 40 minutes. Why? The captain could move about the ocean and see other whales, but no, we sat there. I talked to others on the boat who were wondering if this was what a whale watch was. I told them no. I even met a local on the boat who had friends from out of state. The local like myself felt this was a total waste. Her friends were happy to be here and see a distant whale because where they were from is freezing and snowing, so of course they were delighted to be in warm sunshine on the ocean. But many of the people were very disappointed. The boat was big and had 3 bathrooms. So what. It wasn't all that comfortable and a dull and boring whale watch. This place may be excellent for a dinner cruise and I would bet it is but I would opt for a smaller boat where the captain does adhere to rules and you get so amazing views on whales.
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