Winter Whale Watching Adventure in Kauai

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Kauai, USA

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Overview

Our Super Rafts, Kauai Voyager 1 and 2 are perfectly suited for whale watching with great comfort including a full restroom, unobstructed views, and speed to bring us to the whales. We also utilize a hydrophone to listen to the whale song and have very friendly and knowledgeable captains and crew.

What's Included

  • Snacks We provide light snacks and cold drinks on all of our tours.

    Meeting Location

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    4353 Waialo Road
    Eleele, HI 96705, USA

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    Our whale watching tours are fast, fun, and fully open-air, giving you awesome 360° views of Kauaʻi’s winter visitors. Conditions change daily — some calm, some a little bumpy — but our super rafts are built for adventure and our captains know where to look for breaching, tail-slapping, and cruising humpbacks. We also use hydrophones when conditions allow, giving you the rare chance to hear their beautiful underwater songs. Expect sun, sea spray, and fresh ocean air, so come dressed comfortably. Whale behavior and ocean conditions vary, but we adjust to the day’s conditions to give you the best experience possible while respecting all wildlife guidelines.
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    2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Guests with back, neck, or heart issues are not permitted to join this experience.
    • No recent surgeries that may be affected by jarring, bouncing, or high-impact activity.
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • Minimum age is 4 years, and all minors must be accompanied by a legal guardian.
    • Emergency life jackets onboard; standard life jackets are for children only.

    Frequently Asked Questions

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    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 Winter Whale Watching Adventure in Kauai. 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-314783P2

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    • SnacksWe provide light snacks and cold drinks on all of our tours.

    Additional Info

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Guests with back, neck, or heart issues are not permitted to join this experience.
    • No recent surgeries that may be affected by jarring, bouncing, or high-impact activity.
    • Expectant mothers cannot participate.
    • Guests with a history of seizure are not permitted to join this experience.
    • Guests must be fit to walk 200 yards to and from the boat.
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • Minimum age is 4 years, and all minors must be accompanied by a legal guardian.
    • Emergency life jackets onboard; standard life jackets are for children only.
    • No refunds for late arrivals or undisclosed health concerns.
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 28 travelers

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