Whale Watching: Kohala Coast Adventure

Experience guaranteed humpback whale sightings in Kona Waikoloa between December and April. Cruise again for free if you don’t see whales. Book your eco-friendly whale watching excursion now!

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Kohala Coast - Sail along one of Hawaii’s most breathtaking coastlines, where the striking black lava fields contrast beautifully with the turquoise waters of the Pacific.
  • Kiholo Bay - Famous for its vibrant blue waters and regular sea turtle appearances
  • Mauna Kea - On clear days, witness Hawaii’s tallest volcanic peaks majestically towering over the island
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Soda
  • Juice
What's Not Included
  • Gratuity is suggested but is at guest’s discretion
Additional Information

Discover the enchantment of whale season in Waikoloa with a guided whale watching tour along the breathtaking Kohala Coast. Opt for the excitement of a small powerboat, bringing you closer to the water and the action, or enjoy the comfort of a spacious catamaran with ample space to unwind.
From December to April, humpback whales journey to Hawaii’s warm…

Location
69-1081 Ku'uali'i Pl
Ku'uali'i Place
Departure Point: Anaehoomalu Bay, Waikoloa Address: 69-1081 Kuualii Place Waikoloa, Hawaii 96738 Directions: Vessels depart from Anaehoomalu Bay at the Waikoloa Beach Resort. If driving, set your GPS to "69-1081 Kuualii Place Waikoloa, Hawaii 96738". This will take you toward the A-Bay beach and the Lava Lava Beach Club. Park at the A-Bay Beach Park parking lot, and walk along the beach toward the middle. Look for our orange Hawaii Nautical check-in banner near the two prominent coconut trees. We will come to get you there in our catamaran tender.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Kris_d
Jan 4, 2026
Great Captain - Captain was fantastic, she knew just where to go and we saw multiple humpbacks. Easy check in, covered boat was very clean.
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Sandy_s
Jan 3, 2026
This the only whale watch tour to do - Great time, great people. We saw many whales. They had a lot of informationabout the whales. A couple drinks and snacks included.
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Wayne_m
Jan 1, 2026
We all had a great time.... - We all had a great time. Everyone really enjoyed seeing the whales. Appreciate the extra time for some last minute whale watching as the trip ended.
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Matthew_f
Dec 23, 2025
Great guides, great boat,... - Great guides, great boat, great experience. I would definitely highly recommend this whale watching tour.
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Scott_r
Dec 19, 2025
The crew was friendly and... - The crew was friendly and informative. Hearing the whale sounds was amazing. We saw dolphins, but didn’t get to see whales today. They offered us a voucher for a future excursion or upgrade to a different excursion. I would do this again.
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Kris_j
Dec 16, 2025
The 4 crew members were... - The 4 crew members were awesome. They were friendly, informative, and enjoyable to be around. Even though we didn’t see any whales, the dolphins made the trip well worth he experience.
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Linda_f
Dec 9, 2025
Best tour ever - The crew was awesome. Boat was immaculate. Saw whales in first few minutes. We have been around the world and this was the best.
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Juan_m
Dec 9, 2025
Amazing boat ride and scenery - Awesome and clean boat, the crew was awesome in helping out anyway they could. U have to take off your footwear before loading the dock boat, I wear braces from my injury’s and can’t take them off. They made sure they went out of there way to help me get on the boat. A big thank you to the crew, a must do if you’re visiting the big island.
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Crickett_12
Jun 28, 2025
Must Do! - We really enjoyed our time on the boat. The whales put on quite a show for us and it was much different than seeing them off of Maine or in Alaska. I think the warmer water and gorgeous weather put us all in a good mood. We have been to Hawaii many times, but never did a whale watch. Definitely the best whale watch trip I have been on. Liked the morning time slot too.
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Donnae135
Dec 29, 2025
Great experience overall - We booked this as part of our family Christmas Eve activity and were hoping to see whales as we had been to Hawaii a few times, but on the wrong side of whale season. The whales did not disappoint this time! We saw multiple whales and, at one spot, saw five together. The captain and crew were knowledgeable and super friendly. The boat was clean and well maintained. After checking to make sure no one had a hard time commitment, they kept us out over the time allotted so that we could see as many whales as possible. It would have been nice to see a full breach but, as we understand, that is rare. The experience was a joy overall. My only complaint and the reason I did not give this a rating of five, and it's a small complaint, is that the tour is advertised as "Ages 0-99, max of 17 per group" which is why I booked this particular excursion. We looked specifically for small groups. There were 30+ on our tour. Everyone was nice and friendly and, as I said, the crew were outstanding. I would definitely recommend as long as you understand the possible group size is not limited to 17.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).