Whale Watching: Kona Coast's Marine Wonders

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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Lynn_l
May 14, 2026
Our experience was cut... - Our experience was cut short due to an issue with the vessel but the crew was exceptionally professional about the whole situation. We had a refund before we were even back on shore. I wish we would have had another day on the Big Island to try again as this is a first class outfit with a great crew and a beautiful vessel. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for this type of excursion. I know we will definitely book with them when we return.
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Tracygf9798jw
Apr 29, 2026
Amazing experience! - Amazing experience! We saw pilot whales and spinner dolphins. Olivia and Andrew were amazing. We learned a lot from them. Highly recommend this outing.
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Caren_w
Apr 28, 2026
It was amazing! They... - It was amazing! They found a pid of whales and dolphins! The boat was very clean and the operators were very nice and accommodating!
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Susan_b
Apr 28, 2026
Great trip! - Comfortable seats, knowledge skipper and naturalist You will see whales and dolphins! Take the kids!
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Anarthesia_s
Apr 28, 2026
Whales And Dolphin spottings - My family and I enjoyed this activity. We ere able to spot whales and dolphins by going deep out into the ocean. Alcohol free drinks were provided but no food. And request to not bring personal food on boat. Lasted 3 hrs. Boat was clean and the guides were friendly and knowledgeable!!!
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Barb_n
Apr 27, 2026
Excellent cruise - Great booking experience . Clean and comfortable boats and seats. The naturalist on board was very informative
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F661zoandreah
Apr 22, 2026
great company to book with - This was such an amazing tour! i'm horrible with names but the 2 people who took us were so knowledgeable about all the whales we saw and the island in general. They really tried to make sure we seen as much as possible. We even got to see 2 humpback whales at the tail end of season due to them trying even tho there wasn't much of a chance. We'd definitely recommend this company if your wanting to do something like this
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Kimharper325
Apr 18, 2026
Best whale watching tour - Absolutely the best tour we have done we saw pilot whales 2 humpbacks and beaked whales. The tour guides were amazing so much good information. I would definitely recommend this tour
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Heathernj8693uw
Apr 14, 2026
Amazing experience - Absolutely amazing! We saw 4 different species of whales and 2 different sharks! They were very knowledgeable and we defiantly learned a lot. 100% recommend
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Debra_a
Apr 13, 2026
Whale Watch Disappointment - The whale watch was mostly spent going to and from where the whales were at. Hardly spent any time there. The tour says it's 3-4 hours but we were brought back in 3 hours and didn't get to see many whales. We expected way more for the price we paid!
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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).