Wake Up With the Whales Cruise: Experience Humpback Whales Through Close-Up Interaction
4.8
134 Ratings
Waikoloa Village
Experience the majesty of the Humpback Whales from our robust catamaran decks. Early dawn sea conditions are typically the most serene! Soft drinks and crispy appetizers included. Assured sighting - if no Humpback is seen, your next ride is on us!
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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69-1100 Ku’uali’i Pl - Ocean Sports’ Whale Watch Cruises set sail from two distinct embarkation points within the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary Waters, ensuring a short journey to witness the awe-inspiring Humpback Whales. Each tour is accompanied by knowledgeable marine naturalists who provide insightful commentary, alongside opportunities for exceptional photography, and the unique experience of listening to whale songs through an underwater hydrophone. Guests will experience the thrill on our stable, roomy, and cozy catamarans.
Ocean Sports is your go-to for whale sightings â with a history of tours along the Kohala Coast dating back to 1981!
Experience the Humpback Whales up close, with the chance to see, listen, and capture their magnificence from the comfort of our catamaran’s decks. The ocean is typically most tranquil in the early morning, making it an ideal time for a cruise. The excursion includes beverages, tasty granola bar treats, and complimentary beer and wine. We offer the best guarantee on the island â spot a Humpback Whale or you’re invited to cruise again at no extra charge until you do â or opt to upgrade to a Snorkel Adventure Cruise or Pau Hana Sunset Cruise by simply paying the fare difference!
What's Included
- Beers, Wines and Soft Drinks
- Light refreshments
- Live commentary on board
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
ʻAnaehoʻomalu Beach
Waikōloa Beach Drive
Check in at the Ocean Sports Beach Hut at Anaeho'omalu Bay.. We'll send directions via Viator,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(134 Ratings)
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Alice_d
Mar 22, 2024
A wonderful experience! - Seeing the whales in the group. I would just recommend better instructions for getting to your location.
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Adrienne_z
Mar 20, 2024
Enjoyed waking up with the whales! - Wonderful crew with great whale spotting talent! Had a lot of sightings and learned so much about humpback whales from Kai and Dave! Goid refreshments. Very comfortable boat and trip. Highly recommend their tour! The tour office staff were very helpful when my plans changed thanks to a power outage at my hotel, thanks to her, I did not miss an amazing experience!
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Frankfellows
Mar 17, 2024
Great experience, highly recommend - Great tour, boat was nice and it was easy to find a good vantage point to see the whales. And see the whales we did. They did a great job of getting us to the area where the whales were. Highly recommend.
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David_h
Mar 16, 2024
Superbly Bad Ass - The Baby Whales coming up for air right by us, we saw many Whales for the First Time. Our Experience is something that is now Checked off of our Bucket List. I would definitely recommend going out to Waking up with The Whales 1st thing in the morning.
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Jessica_b
Mar 12, 2024
AMAZING WHALE SIGHTINGS - Our tour guide DJ was Amazing, he was fun and very informative. Caption Will was awesome & friendly, he was fun to visit with about island life. We saw so many whales this trip we were entertained the entire time. Mia Tia’s we’re awesome too. I highly recommend this tour.
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Seth_w
Mar 12, 2024
Super cool experience! - Super cool experience! Got to see over 2 dozen whales, full breaches, Mom and calf, tail slaps, pectoral slaps... it was really incredible!
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Anurag_k
Mar 9, 2024
Amazing excursion….. from... - Amazing excursion….. from instructions to the staff to seeing an incredible amount of whales to safety and drinks.
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Jessie_f
Mar 5, 2024
Great tour - Attentive and friendly crew, easy boarding process. Tons of whales! Very convenient if you are staying in Waikoloa Beach.
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William_w
Mar 4, 2024
Excellent - We saw dozens of whales and the captain and crew were informative and helpful. The juice and drinks offered were very tasty
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Greg_c
Feb 26, 2024
Lots of whales and staff was awesome - The crew was amazing. They kept us informed and stayed longer as we saw some more whales. The check in was simple and had breakfast as Lava Lava right next door.
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