Whale Watching: Kona Coast's Marine Giants

Experience the thrill of whale watching on the Kona Coast of the Big Island of Hawaii. Encounter a diverse range of whale species year-round, including pilot whales, false killer whales, and spinner dolphins. Join us for an unforgettable adventure!

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Kailua-Kona - 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 humpback whales during…
What's Included
  • Professional Crew
  • Whale Watching Tour
  • Cold Drinks – Soft drinks and bottled water
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off
Additional Information

Unique to the Big Island of Hawaii, over a dozen species of whales can be found on the Kona Coast year-round! Join us as we explore the offshore in search of pilot whales, false killer whales, whale sharks, spinner dolphins, sperm whales, and more!
Our Hawaiian Adventures crew is passionate about whales, and we pride ourselves on being the whale experts…

Location
275 Kealakehe Pkwy
Kealakehe Parkway
We recommend arriving 30 minutes prior to your tour. All guests need to meet at our company sign on the south-central side of the marina, 20 minutes prior to departure.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Lori_s
Dec 12, 2025
Lovely morning on the ocean - Lovely ocean journey, beautiful morning, the dolphins were so much fun to watch! Would do it again hoping to see whales.
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Sarah_g
Dec 12, 2025
Professional and Knowledgeable - The hosts of this trip were extremely professional, timely, and knowledgeable. We saw a few glimpses of a humpback whale and saw several dolphins. I would definitely do a trip with them again!
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Athomashall
Dec 12, 2025
Pelagic whale and dolphin watching adventure with outstanding crew and boat in Kona HI - Great experience, great crew and a super boat! Hawaiian Adventures Kona goes all out to make sure you have a great and memorable experience ! Would definitely do this excursion again!
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Dax_t
Dec 12, 2025
Whale and dolphin's - We had an amazing time. The crew were very knowledgeable and made our time worth every minute. We saw 5 different species of wildlife. We saw 3 different species of dolphins and sperm whales and humpback whales. I would highly recommend this to anyone.
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81timm
Dec 10, 2025
An awesome experience! - What a great experience! The boat/was comfy and the staff very knowledgeable and informative. In 4 hrs, we saw spinner, spotted and bottlenose dolphins. Along with sperm and humpback whales. The humpbacks were the stars of the show with tail slapping, fin slapping and breaches. Simply breathtaking! Trying to catch photos is tough so just experience it. You’ll never forget it.
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Swanhilda17
Dec 10, 2025
I think this is The One to take for whale watching in Kona! - Phenomenal trip. The boat is the cleanest, most immaculate boat I've ever been on - everything is neat as a pin and comfortable. The operators were a wealth of information, greatly enjoyed their insights and commentary and in no way did it feel like a canned speech - just info as sightings occurred. I think it was nearly a full house but it did not feel crowded. We had a beautiful day for cruising, saw several dolphins and even a few early humpback whales. The operators seemed respectful and idled and maintained distance from the animals. Really enjoyed it--and even if you don't see any whales, you are getting a very upscale boat cruise for a few hours in a beautiful place.
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J80lydavidh
Dec 8, 2025
Comfortable boat & guaranteed entertainment - Andrew & Olivia were great hosts and educators throughout the tour. The seats were comfortable and the journey was entertaining.
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Faraway68543666709
Dec 7, 2025
Fantastic whale watch tour! - Wonderful experience! Staff were super friendly and very knowledgeable. Saw incredible sea life, especially many amazing pods of spinner whales. They gave us quite the shows!
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Pamela_j
Dec 8, 2025
The trip was very nice . ... - The trip was very nice . We did get to see dolphins and sharks.There were some rude birdwatchers who hogged the view in the front of the boat and stood in front of everyone while moving through the water.
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Originalcoachmike
Dec 8, 2025
Morning boat ride. - Good vessel , pleasant crew , well run. Experience just ok. ...................................................
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From $129
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).