Whale Watching: Guaranteed Sightings in Hawaii

Experience guaranteed humpback whale sightings in Kona Waikoloa between December and April. Cruise again for free if you don’t see whales. Book your eco-friendly whale watching excursion now!

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Hawaii Nautical - Cruise the scenic Kona-Kohala coast on a fast and nimble powerboat. See whales guaranteed or come back and cruise again free on a same- or lesser-value trip, including on Oahu. (Rerides only, no refunds). Or use reride ticket value toward the upgrade price of any higher-value trip. Soda, juice & water are served aboard. The…
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Soda
  • Juice
What's Not Included
  • Gratuity is suggested but is at guest’s discretion
Additional Information

See whales or be treated to another cruise for free! Offer stands everyday during the season from DECEMBER to APRIL,
Whales Guaranteed: If whales are unseen on any of our ‘WHALE WATCH’-specific journeys, get a complimentary ride for one more time! (Re-trips only, no cash-back. Your second ride will be of the same or lower cost). Every December to April,…

Location
69-1081 Ku'uali'i Pl
Ku'uali'i Place
Departure Point: Anaehoomalu Bay, Waikoloa Address: 69-1081 Kuualii Place Waikoloa, Hawaii 96738 Directions: Vessels depart from Anaehoomalu Bay at the Waikoloa Beach Resort. If driving, set your GPS to "69-1081 Kuualii Place Waikoloa, Hawaii 96738". This will take you toward the A-Bay beach and the Lava Lava Beach Club. Park at the A-Bay Beach Park parking lot, and walk along the beach toward the middle. Look for our orange Hawaii Nautical check-in banner near the two prominent coconut trees. We will come to get you there in our catamaran tender.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Christopher_g
Apr 2, 2025
Keep your eyes out to... - Keep your eyes out to help find the whales, and earn yourself a chance saying, "Thar she blows!" Great chance to enjoy time out on the water and see whales breach out into the air.
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Angela_c
Mar 29, 2025
Grandparents to young grandkids family whale trip - We went at the very end of the migration season knowing we might not see much and boy were we wrong. We got to see a mom and young calf several times and they were quick to spot and get our boat right to them. Our 6 year old had a ton of questions and Kyle was great with answering everything he had questions on.
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Meggan_p
Mar 27, 2025
Great crew saw whales and dolphins - It was probably one of the best crews in Hawaii! I've done other excursions and the crew just wasn't nice. So this crew was friendly and attentive. We saw whales and dolphins swam alongside the boat. It was worth the trip.
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P6842xomarks
Mar 20, 2025
Awesome trip - Saw so many whales and had a great time! The staff was super friendly and educational the entire time. Loved seeing so many different types of wildlife
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Icyhui
Mar 13, 2025
Wonderful whale trip - Kyle is very knowledgeable, captain knows where to take us to see whales, and we were very lucky to see a whale close to the boat. Weather was nice, windy so boat was little bumpy, if you are easy to get motion sickness, take some pills before boarding.
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Jcoutdoors
Feb 26, 2025
Epic! - Read reviews, was hoping for a great experience, see a few whales and check it off our bucket list. Hands down one of the best experiences ever. We understand it's not the norm but we saw whales from afar, we saw whales pretty close and we had a whale come and meet us! The boat, the crew and the experience, top notch! We ended up spend a good part of the rest of our day just hanging out on the beach they picked us up on because it was so nice.
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Navigate34606656297
Feb 24, 2025
Great Morning Whale Watching in Waikoloa - We had a great morning on the ocean looking for whales with Hawaii Nautical. We were picked up on the beach at A-Bay and saw our first whale in the distance within ten minutes. Over the next 90 minutes we saw several more, including a mother and baby. The crew went the extra mile for us, staying ten minutes late to see a couple of whales late in the trip.
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Crickett_12
Feb 24, 2025
Beautiful time on A-bay. - Captain Cash B was personable and professional. The whales put on a great show. We left on time and returned on time. Weather was perfect. Enjoyed the powerboat which was very comfortable. Wear casual clothes and sun glasses. Read the description so you know what to expect. Have to climb 3 steps ladder to get on boat. Beware if you have mobility issues. We had a blast and would go again.
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Twinsmama0
Feb 23, 2025
Whale galore with an amazing crew - This tour was absolutely incredible and the staff were fantastic! They were patient and knowledgeable and because of that we saw a plethora of whales! I highly recommend this tour!
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Tamara_w
Feb 22, 2025
What whales? - If you’ve used Triology nothing like it. Cost should be cheaper due to no food nor drinks served. Whale sighting of a blow or a tail over 100 yards for the price is not a whale sighting. Very disappointing .
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