Kona: Humpback Whale Watch Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2h 30min
- Price from
- $119 / person
- Location
- Big Island of Hawaii, United States
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 78 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 42
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Hawaiian Adventures
- Meeting point
- Please meet by the white Hawaiian Adventures Kona sign located on the south-central side of Honokohau Harbor. Boarding begins 15 minutes prior to departure. We recommend arriving to the harbor 30 minutes before your tour to find parking.
Description
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.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 7:00 AM, 11:00 AM, and 3:00 PM
- Season
- Starts Dec 12
- Adult (ages 18+)
- $119
- Youth (ages 8–17)
- $119
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 15.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Honokohau Marina & Small Boat Harbor
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!
What's included
Included
Professional Onboard Naturalist
Complimentary Cold Beverages
Guaranteed Whales
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
78 reviews
How it compares in Big Island of Hawaii
- Rated higher than 77% of 301 reviewed tours in Big Island of Hawaii
- Starting price $119 is close to the typical $125 for tours of similar length in Big Island of Hawaii
Excurgo comparison of 525 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Kona: Humpback Whale Watch Tour take?
Kona: Humpback Whale Watch Tour lasts about 2h 30min. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Kona: Humpback Whale Watch Tour cost?
Prices start at $119 per person for this Big Island of Hawaii experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Kona: Humpback Whale Watch Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 7:00 AM, 11:00 AM, and 3:00 PM.
Can I cancel Kona: Humpback Whale Watch Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Please meet by the white Hawaiian Adventures Kona sign located on the south-central side of Honokohau Harbor. Boarding begins 15 minutes prior to departure. We recommend arriving to the harbor 30 minutes before your tour to find parking. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Kona: Humpback Whale Watch Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 42 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Kona: Humpback Whale Watch Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 78 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Hawaiian Adventures.
Reviews(78)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kona: Humpback Whale Watch Tour | 2h 30min | 5.0 (78) | $119 | |
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5.0(78) Free cancellation