Kona All-Season Whale Watching: Encounter Diverse Species on the Big Island of Hawaii

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
  • Whales!
  • Professional Crew
  • Cold Drinks
    Soft drinks and bottled water
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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Jasonb3115
Jul 13, 2025
Awesome time - Awesome crew! We saw Pilot Whales, Bottlenose Dolphins, Monk Seals and Oceanic White Tip! Smooth ride and nice vessel!
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Globetrotting149428
Jul 3, 2025
Great tour! - Spent 10-15 minutes alongside 6-8 pilot whales less than 100 feet away. Nice! Spent 30-45 minutes with about 10 bottlenose dolphins that swam right up to the boat! Got to lean over the front of the boat and look the dolphins in the eye from about 6 feet away. Amazing! The boat was very nice. The captain and guide were very informative. Bonus - There is a beach right next to the marina with several turtles. Very cool! Highly recommend this tour!
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Travel4fun2023
Jun 30, 2025
Ocean trip to not miss!! - Andrew and Olivia made a great team!! Beautiful day and we saw pilot whales and spinning dolphins! Definitely a trip that shouldn’t be missed in Kona!!
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Scottft7226nv
Jun 27, 2025
A fantastic time on the ocean. - We had a great day on the ocean thanks to our captain Dan, and our ocean naturalist Brittany! Calm ocean waters lended to a smooth ride and being able to see Pilot Whales, faux Killer Whales and Monk seals. We were out in the ocean for 3 hours and it was a fantastic excursion.
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Brianna_e
Jun 18, 2025
Excellent tour - This excursion was excellent. The guides were knowledgeable, personable, and kind (especially to those of us prone to seasickness). My family loved this. Saw several pods of dolphins & whales, flying fish, and got lots of fun local info.
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Joanne
Jun 17, 2025
Great experience. - Nice captain and crew made for a fun trip. Boat very clean. Left on time. Lots of interesting things I learned from naturalist about the ocean, and creatures. Saw lots of pilot whales, dolphins, with beautiful view of the coast line. Would recommend! 😊🏝️🏝️
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Jansarat
Jun 15, 2025
Recommend this trip! - Wonderful trip! The guides, Andrew and Olivia were great! Saw two different large pods of pilot whales and some dolphins. Very memorable experience.
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Alan_l
Jun 2, 2025
Great Tour! - Our guides were very knowledgeable of both marine life and area history. Constantly providing commentary throughout the exploration. We saw pilot whales and a whale shark (very rare during)! Highly recommend.
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Sunshine38551405998
May 28, 2025
Amazing experience! Must do when you are in Kona! - What an amazing day we had with Andrew and Olivia. They are so enthousiastic about what they are doing and telling! We had the luck to see multiple Sperm Whales on multiple occasions and Spinner Dolphins on our way back. Also thanks to Andrew, who gave us some tips, we later saw multiple Turtle om the beach and visited a great spot for Snorkeling in the reef with beautifull fishes!
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Dawn_l
May 29, 2025
Beautiful day and... - Beautiful day and beautiful scenery with knowledgeable guides. Saw spinner dolphins and a baby hammerhead shark. Sadly no whales.
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From $119
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).