Hawaiian Adventure: Kona Marine Life Exploration

Join expert guides on a thrilling Humpback Whale Watch Tour in Kona’s calm waters. Experience marine life up close on safe, comfortable boats.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Honokohau Marina & Small Boat Harbor - Kona is a premier destination for whale and wildlife enthusiasts. The region’s tranquil waters, deep coastlines, and diverse marine life make it a top-tier wildlife location. Tours depart from Honokohau Harbor, providing access to both near-shore and pelagic zones. In the near-shore zone, visitors can witness…
What's Included
  • Professional Onboard Naturalist
  • Complimentary Cold Beverages
  • Guaranteed Whales
Additional Information

Exceptional Crew

Hawaiian Adventures boasts a team of true ocean specialists. With thousands of tours under their belt, they prioritize each one as the most important. The captains and guides, with years of experience on the water, are enthusiastic about sharing their knowledge and passion for the Big Island and its marine life.

Safe, Fast,…

Location
Hawaiian Adventures Kona
Kealakehe Parkway
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.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Dennis_w
Jan 14, 2026
Very modern, clean and... - Very modern, clean and comfortable boat. Staff were pleasant and knowledgeable. The boat has two levels.
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Almenj
Jan 14, 2026
Wow! Whales and Dolphins - You never know on these types of tours, sometimes hit or miss. This trip was all hits. Multiple humpback whales, dozens of spinner dolphins up close. Smooth ride and very knowledgeable staff.
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Roving23160202820
Jan 10, 2026
Whales and more! - The mid-day whale watching trip was fantastic. The ship is modest in size but comfortable and didn't feel crowded. Captain Andrew, Olivia and Dennis took great care of us, knew their marine mammals and really knew where to find the whales. They found a pod of Humpbacks being 'teased' by bottle nose dolphins with lots of actions akin to irritating younger siblings. The dolphins were also playing around the boat. We also saw flying fish and an endangered scalloped hammerhead shark cruising the surface. Great fun
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K5757dpjanets
Jan 10, 2026
Awesome Tour. - Excellent tour! Saw 6 whales and some dolphins. Fun, friendly and extremely knowledgeable. What go on this tour again. Not to many people on the boat great viewing.
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Wuk209
Jan 9, 2026
Perfect day! - Very knowledgeable crew that took great care of us! Explained in great detail about all the animals we were seeing and the migration of the whales. Got to see several whales, spinner dolphins, bottle nose dolphins, and flying fish along the way! Perfect sunny day with clear royal blue water all around us! Thanks Captain Andrew, and crew - Dennis & Olivia!
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F187brmariam
Jan 9, 2026
Amazing!! - Although it was an early morning start it was all worthy. We had an amazing experience with a nice, funny and knowledgeable crew, fantastic and comfortable boat, several whales. The cherry on top an amazing impromptu dolphin show that no one was expecting! Loved it.
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Cindy_c
Jan 8, 2026
We had an awesome... - We had an awesome experience!!! You never know what you will see, but we were blessed to see spinner dolphins, manta rays, bottlenose dolphins, but the best of all, the humpback whales put on a show for us. The came up to our boat and swam around us. We had the best experience with our guides. Thank you!
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976becky
Jan 6, 2026
Highly recommend this tour! - Great trip! Excellent captain and guide. Saw spinner dolphins, a whale shark close up and three humpback whales... including one breaching! Highly recommend!
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773deant
Jan 4, 2026
Wonderful time viewing majestic whales - Great time. Crew was informative and made the trip fun. They went above and beyond on extending the trip when we found humpbacks at about the time we were scheduled to turn back. We got back to the dock about an hour later than advertised to give us time with the whales. Clearly the crew values the experience. We will bring friends back in the near future
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543kaee
Dec 29, 2025
What a way to spend my morning. - Wonderful. Boat is so clean, staff is so knowledgeable. Saw and heard whales. Got in the middle of a 100+ pod of dolphins. Everyone really enjoyed our trip. Dont miss it.
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From $119
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).