Whale Watching: Humpbacks in Hawaii's Waters

Embark on a luxury sailing boat in Kona, Hawaii to witness the awe-inspiring migration of humpback whales. Guaranteed sightings or come back for free. Book now!

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Honokohau Small Boat Harbor - Embark on a Kona whale watching journey with the Spirit of Aloha! Sail along the coast, savor tropical beverages, and witness humpback whales up close - guaranteed sightings or enjoy another trip on us!
What's Included
  • Variety of beverages: soda, juice, and water included
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Each winter, countless humpback whales make their way back to the warm waters of Hawaii, and the Spirit of Aloha offers the perfect vantage point to observe them. Sail along the picturesque Kona Coast and marvel at these majestic creatures as they breach, slap their tails, and frolic on the surface.
The amiable and well-informed crew provide intriguing…

Location
Honokohau Small Boat Harbor
As you enter Honokohau Harbor, continue straight, do not turn right. Continue straight to the end of the road and on the right you will see a gravel lot to park and our sign at Outer Basin Slip #38.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Debra_f
Feb 1, 2026
Great crew! - Great crew! The whales cooperated and the coastline was gorgeous! Stan, John and James took good care of us!
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Will_d
Jan 26, 2026
Ocean Blue - Great Friendly Crew - Whales Too! - Very Relaxed Atmosphere with a capable crew. The crew constantly pointed out whale sprays, whale tail flips and offered and made us drinks. Just being out on the too blue ocean in the sun and Hawaiian breeze was amazing!
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O7849anlindseyr
Jan 25, 2026
👍 - Great experience. Crew was delightful. Saw whales and dolphins. Loved that it wasn’t a large or overcrowded boat. Just perfect. Thanks!
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Erika_b
Jan 25, 2026
Awesome experience - Great experience. The crew was very helpful and knowledgeable. The vessel itself was clean and well kept.
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Taylora71
Jan 16, 2026
Simply amazing whales! - We had the most amazing whale watching experience!
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Hatecapitalvaca
Dec 9, 2025
A wonderful experience with a fantastic crew - This is a great experience!! The entire crew is friendly, professional and helpful. They know how to treat their guests!!!! Our first encounter was without a sighting, but it was still a GREAT day on the water. Returned two days later (with complimentary voucher provided from the first outing) at NO additional expense and found what we were looking for. With or without a sighting, I recommend this to anyone!
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Crickett_12
Apr 25, 2025
Must do trip in Hawaii - We were not on a sail boat as described. It was motorized and a wonderful ride. There were whales everywhere and they put on quite a show for us on our excursion. We went in the morning around 10 AM and it was relatively calm. We departed from A bay after a brief walk up the beach. I have mobility issues and had no trouble climbing the ladder to get on the boat. The guides were informative an ddid a wonderful job to make this a great morning.
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L9312vwmariea
Apr 12, 2025
Beautiful day - Beautiful day on the water enjoying the breathtaking views and wonderful crew to make our day extra special and fun for us!
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Brettofferman
Mar 18, 2025
Awesome - Great trip, and the Captain spotted whale spouts quickly and we watched then dive. He then set a timer for 15 minutes and the whales resurfaced and gave us quite a show.
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Daytrip455671
Mar 16, 2025
Great whale watching - Fantastic! Although there weren't too many whales in the area the captain located a mother with her calf + escort. We were able to watch them for quite a while and enjoyed the trip a lot. Highly recommended!
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From $109
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).