Humpback Whale Watch Tour

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Big Island of Hawaii, USA
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2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

Exceptional Crew
Hawaiian Adventures’ crew are true ocean experts. After thousands of tours, the most important is still yours. With years of experience on the water, your captains and guides are eager to share their knowledge and passion for the Big Island and its marine life.

Safe, Fast, Comfortable Boats
Artemis and Apollo are designed for adventure. Comfortable seats, onboard bathrooms, dry storage, great viewing, and spacious areas add to a premier experience. The vessels are offshore-certified, ensuring a safe journey exploring the Kona coast.

Wildlife and Tour Expertise
The ocean provides different opportunities on every tour, so trust the guides who do this every day! Located on the lee side of the Big Island, Kona’s calm and deep waters are home to unique species and diverse marine life. Your crew will be constantly searching for whales and dolphins throughout your tour. The goal is to leave guests with a new appreciation for Hawaii’s waters and wildlife.

What's Included

  • Professional Onboard Naturalist
  • Complimentary Cold Beverages
  • Guaranteed Whales

    Meeting Location

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    247 Kealakehe Parkway
    Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA

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    Honokohau Marina & Small Boat Harbor (pass by)

    Kona is the ultimate whale and wildlife destination. Kona’s calm waters, deep coastlines, and variety of marine life make the region a world-class wildlife location. Our tours leave out of Honokohau Harbor, which has access to both near-shore and pelagic zones. Exploring the near-shore zone, you have the opportunity to see humpbacks during the winter months, spinner dolphins, bottlenose dolphins, manta rays, and flying fish. With a US Coast Guard offshore certification, Hawaiian Adventures Kona can also reach the pelagic zone- something very few tours do. The pelagic zone expands the search into waters thousands of feet deep to look for pilot whales, beaked whales, sperm whales, spotted dolphins, whale sharks, and more! Hawaiian Adventures’ tour durations allow for a greater search range, more time with whales, and more wildlife encounters on every tour!
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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 42 travelers

    Frequently Asked Questions (9)

    Q: Do we get to swim with or touch the dolphins?

    A: As an active member of the Dolphin SMART program, we do not have physical contact with the dolphins on Humpback Whale Watch Tour. We watch them in their natural habitat from the boat. Read more Dec 2022

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the activity for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-287125P11

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    What's Included

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    • Professional Onboard Naturalist
    • Complimentary Cold Beverages
    • Guaranteed Whales

    Additional Info

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 42 travelers

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