Kawaihae Harbor Whale Watch: Experience Majestic Humpback Whales in Hawaiian Islands Sanctuary
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50 Ratings
Kawaihae
Embark on a thrilling whale watching adventure at Kawaihae Harbor in the Hawaiian Islands. Get up close to majestic Humpback Whales, enjoy expert interpretation, and capture stunning photos. Book now!
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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61-3643 Kawaihae Rd - Ocean Sports’ Whale Watch Cruises depart from the heart of the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary Waters, so you won’t have to travel far to see the majestic Humpback Whales. Tours include expert interpretation from marine naturalists, great photo ops, and an underwater hydrophone to hear the whales as they sing. You’ll enjoy the adventure from aboard our stable, spacious, and comfortable catamarans.
Ocean Sports KNOWS where the whales are - we’ve been running cruises on the Kohala Coast since 1981!
The morning light makes for great photos, and the experienced Captains of our stable, spacious and comfortable catamarans will get you right to the action! This trip includes crunchy snacks, tropical juices, and soft drinks.
Best Guarantee on the island
- see a Humpback or ride again for FREE until you do
- or choose to upgrade to a Snorkel Adventure Cruise or Pau Hana Sunset Cruise for just the difference in fares!
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Snacks
- Complimentary soft drinks, beers, and wines
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Starting directly from Kawaihae Harbor inside the boundaries of the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary Waters, this whale watch ensures a short travel distance to sight the magnificent Humpback Whales. The tour includes knowledgeable commentary from on-board marine specialists, tremendous photography chances, and an undersea hydrophone allowing you to listen to the whales’ songs. Included in the journey are crispy snacks, exotic juices, and non-alcoholic beverages. The morning sunlight creates a perfect setting for photography! We guarantee a sighting of a Humpback or your next trip is on us!
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
Kawaihae
Please meet us at our shop at Kawaihae to check in: 61-3655 Akoni Pule Highway, Waimea, HI 96743 at 10:00 AM. Please note that though our Post Office address lists "Waimea" we're actually at Kawaihae Harbor.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(50 Ratings)
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Beth
Mar 22, 2024
Mama and Baby Whale Playtime - Excellent experience… organized and courteous… saw Mama and Baby Whale Breach and Play… comfortable boat plenty of seating… drinks and snacks provided… knowledgeable naturalist on board… heard underwater whales singing… Highly recommended!!
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Beth_w
Mar 22, 2024
Mama Baby whale Play time - Excellent tour—Saw Mama and Baby whale breach … very informative naturalist on board… heard whales singing to each other underwater … snacks and drinks provided comfortable boat seating. Would highly recommended this local watch tour group.
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Katherinehf9273ko
Mar 15, 2024
So many whales! - My first whale watching trip and my spouses second. Ocean sports spoiled me for all other whale watching trips. The crew was amazing, informative and attentive.
We saw whales within the first 10 min of our trip. In the two hours we were out we saw so many breaches and were surrounded by 6 whales around the boat towards the end of our trip. The crew was very respectful in making sure we kept a safe distance from the whales as not to disturb them and when they surrounded us, turned the boat off until they moved on and we could safely move back to shore. This trip was incredible. I know I will probably never have an experience like this one again but I highly recommend Ocean Sports. They will take good care of you!
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204nealm
Mar 2, 2024
Must do tour while in Kona area! - Well organized and comfortable. Accommodating crew and very customer oriented. Saw whales very quickly into trip and periodically throughout. Mother and calf Humpback came within 100 feet of boat. Way cool experience. Must do tour while in Kona area!
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Barbara_f
Feb 26, 2024
The crew was great. The... - The crew was great. The whale guide was great. A very pleasant experience. The whales and the dolphins were all cooperating.
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Anna_g
Feb 9, 2024
Fantastic first time whale watch tour! - The crew knew where whales had been spotted before we embarked, and we went right to a group of four humpbacks- a mother, calf, and two adult males sparring for the mother’s attention, according to our guide. We followed the foursome for the full duration of the tour until it was time to head back to shore. The crew was great- informative and attentive with refreahment offerings. Overall a fantastic experience for a first time whale watching!
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Courtney_j
Feb 2, 2024
Great Whale Watch - Boat was great, snacks and drinks available. Saw more whales than we could count. Everything was set up on time.
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Dianejg6811yo
Jan 12, 2024
So many whales! - We really enjoyed our whale watch tour. Saw many whales without having to travel much distance. One whale came up right next to the stern of the boat. Great crew. The captain did a very good job navigating the swells to keep the boat as level as possible. Would definitely go again. Well organized, nice boat, knowledgeable crew.
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Alexandra_r
May 1, 2023
Great tour - The crew on our boat was fantastic, very helpful and informative! We saw lots of whales, had drinks, and learned lots of fun facts.
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Jan_d
Jan 8, 2024
JD - Had some good sightings. Was a nice placid morning
Friendly cree
Could not hear announcements when boat was running
Check in process needs to be at boat dock
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