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Humpback Whale Watching: Calm Morning Catamaran
4.9
161 Ratings
Waikoloa Village
Experience the majesty of the Humpback Whales from our robust catamaran decks. Early dawn sea conditions are typically the most serene! Soft drinks and crispy appetizers included. Assured sighting - if no Humpback is seen, your next ride is on us!
Experience the majesty of the Humpback Whales from our robust catamaran decks. Early dawn sea conditions are typically the most serene! Soft drinks and crispy appetizers included. Assured sighting - if no Humpback is seen, your next ride is on us!
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- 69-1100 Ku’uali’i Pl - Ocean Sports’ Whale Watch Cruises set sail from the beach at Anaeho’malu Bay, located within the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary Waters. This means you won’t have to venture far to witness the magnificent Humpback Whales. The tours feature expert insights from marine naturalists, excellent photo…
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69-1100 Ku’uali’i Pl - Ocean Sports’ Whale Watch Cruises set sail from the beach at Anaeho’malu Bay, located within the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary Waters. This means you won’t have to venture far to witness the magnificent Humpback Whales. The tours feature expert insights from marine naturalists, excellent photo opportunities, and an underwater hydrophone to listen to the whales’ songs. Enjoy the journey aboard our stable, spacious, and comfortable catamarans.
Ocean Sports is well-versed in whale locations – having operated cruises on the Kohala Coast since 1981!
Experience the sight, sound, and photography of Humpback Whales from our stable, spacious, and comfortable catamaran decks. Early morning ocean conditions are typically the calmest! The tour includes soft drinks, crunchy granola bar snacks, and complimentary beers and wines. We offer the best guarantee on the island – see a Humpback or cruise again for FREE until you do – or opt to upgrade to a Snorkel Adventure Cruise or Pau Hana Sunset Cruise for just the fare difference!
What's Included
- Beers, Wines and Soft Drinks
- Light refreshments
- Live commentary on board
- Beers, Wines and Soft Drinks
- Light refreshments
- Live commentary on board
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Additional Information
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
ʻAnaehoʻomalu Beach
Waikōloa Beach Drive
Set your GPS to “69-1081 Kuualii Place Waikoloa, Hawaii 96738”. Park at the A-Bay Beach Park parking lot. Head toward the beach, once you reach the sand, take a right and walk along the beach. About halfway down the beach, you will see our beach hut -- check in with our friendly crew!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(161 Ratings)
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Mike_h
Feb 27, 2026
Great Experience - I would highly recommend. The captain and his crew are very hard working and provided a lot of interesting information. We actually had a whale come right up to our boat which was an added bonus to the experience.
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Dee_r
Feb 24, 2026
Fun whale sighting experience! - We had a fabulous time aboard the SeaSmoke. The crew was very pleasant, attentive and accommodating. The staff member narrating had lots of fun sea life jokes. We saw lots of whales and some spinner dolphins. Very enjoyable time!
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Risa180
Feb 1, 2026
Lots of whales - We had a fabulous trip with Captain Will and his crew. We were so lucky to see a lot of whales. One breached right in front of us! It was amazing and probably once in a lifetime. Also saw dolphins. We were able to listen to the whales singing with the underwater microphone., which was a bonus. The crew was very knowledgeable (Sophia and Gosh were our naturalists), and accommodating. They provide drinks and snacks. We highly recommend this trip!
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Rajesh_s
Dec 30, 2025
Loved the tour and defy go again !! - Excellent tour with very knowledgeable and lively guides. The best part was that we were staying at Mariott resort and the tour starts from the beach that is adjacent to mariott. We were lucky to spot couple of whales although it wasn’t the peak migration season.
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Ilya_i
Dec 26, 2025
We had a great and... - We had a great and friendly crew. Highly recommended. Saw whales and had a great tour guide who explained everything.
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Kelly_w
Jul 20, 2025
Fantastic Adventure! - This was a totally amazing experience. We saw whales, dolphins, and other wildlife all while getting to know The Big Island from the water. We even saw a whale breach - what an adventure!
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Jdhelgestad
Mar 11, 2025
Whales Galore - Great fun for the entire family! Lots of whales, great boat, fantastic staff. Would do this trip again
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Samantha_b
Mar 9, 2025
Amazing experience! - We couldn’t have asked for more! This was a great tour on a catamaran. We saw about 5 whales, and it was a truly magical experience. The captain and crew were really great hosts, and there was plenty of food and drink. We had a little bit of a hard time finding the beach hut, which made us nearly late for the boat. It would be great to provide some more instructions on the ticket.
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Jason_g
Mar 2, 2025
Awesome trip - Awesome trip. Crew was great. Lots of mobility on the ship. Was able to move around to get good views. We got amazingly lucky, lots of whales, some dolphins, just a great experience.
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Sabra_w
Feb 28, 2025
Must do - Beautiful, calm morning. The crew was great. We saw a bunch of whales. Having the microphone below the water to hear them was awesome. Fantastic cruise.
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