Kona: Humpback Whale Watch Tour

5.0 (78 reviews) 2 h 30 min Free cancellation

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78 reviews

5.0

Kona: Humpback Whale Watch Tour — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

Exceptional Crew

Hawaiian Adventures’ crew are true ocean experts. After thousands of tours, the most important is still yours. With years of experience on the water, your captains and guides are eager to share their knowledge and passion for the Big Island and its marine life.

Safe, Fast, Comfortable Boats

Artemis and Apollo are designed for adventure. Comfortable seats, onboard bathrooms, dry storage, great viewing, and spacious areas add to a premier experience. The vessels are offshore-certified, ensuring a safe journey exploring the Kona coast.

Wildlife and Tour Expertise

The ocean provides different opportunities on every tour, so trust the guides who do this every day! Located on the lee side of the Big Island, Kona’s calm and deep waters are home to unique species and diverse marine life. Your crew will be constantly searching for whales and dolphins throughout your tour. The goal is to leave guests with a new appreciation for Hawaii’s waters and wildlife.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 42 people
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: Hawaiian Adventures

Ages: Youth (8–17 years) · Adults (18–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Professional Onboard Naturalist
Included: Complimentary Cold Beverages
Included: Guaranteed Whales

Itinerary

Honokohau Marina & Small Boat Harbor

Passing by

Kona is the ultimate whale and wildlife destination. Kona’s calm waters, deep coastlines, and variety of marine life make the region a world-class wildlife location. Our tours leave out of Honokohau Harbor, which has access to both near-shore and pelagic zones. Exploring the near-shore zone, you have the opportunity to see humpbacks during the winter months, spinner dolphins, bottlenose dolphins, manta rays, and flying fish. With a US Coast Guard offshore certification, Hawaiian Adventures Kona can also reach the pelagic zone- something very few tours do. The pelagic zone expands the search into waters thousands of feet deep to look for pilot whales, beaked whales, sperm whales, spotted dolphins, whale sharks, and more! Hawaiian Adventures’ tour durations allow for a greater search range, more time with whales, and more wildlife encounters on every tour!

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Please meet by the white Hawaiian Adventures Kona sign located on the south-central side of Honokohau Harbor. Boarding begins 15 minutes prior to departure. We recommend arriving to the harbor 30 minutes before your tour to find parking.

End point

Please meet by the white Hawaiian Adventures Kona sign located on the south-central side of Honokohau Harbor. Boarding begins 15 minutes prior to departure. We recommend arriving to the harbor 30 minutes before your tour to find parking.

Using your ticket

Boarding Instructions

We recommend arriving 30 minutes prior to your tour. Please meet at the location above 20 minutes prior to departure for boarding and a pre-trip orientation. There’s no need to print off email confirmations or tickets –– we’ll check you in electronically with the last name on your reservation!

Sunscreen

Being sunburnt on your vacation is no fun! While our vessel Artemis has lots of shaded areas, you never know when you’ll be in the sun! The best time to apply sunscreen is either before getting to the marina or before boarding the vessel. **Spray-on sunscreen is not allowed onboard.**

Shoes Optional!

Artemis was built for comfort! Our vessel features SeaDek, a state-of-the-art closed-cell foam, that is most comfortable when barefoot. Upon boarding our crew will have a bin for shoes, so plan your footwear choice accordingly (sandals recommended).

Motion Sickness

For our whale watching tours, we often head into open water. If you’re prone to motion sickness, please take motion sickness medication the morning of your tour before arriving at the marina.

Snacks

All Hawaiian Adventures Kona tours have complimentary cold beverages available onboard. We recommend leaving the snacks at home and showing up for the tour with a full belly! Due to the speed of the vessel, it’s extremely hard to eat while we’re underway. **Please do not bring snacks onboard.**

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.