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Whale Watching: Hawaii's Majestic Giants
4.2
17 Ratings
Kailua-Kona
Embark on a thrilling 2.5-hour whale-watching adventure in Hawaii aboard our luxurious 41ft Super-Raft. Get up-close encounters with majestic humpback whales and capture lifelong memories on this unforgettable journey!
Embark on a thrilling 2.5-hour whale-watching adventure in Hawaii aboard our luxurious 41ft Super-Raft. Get up-close encounters with majestic humpback whales and capture lifelong memories on this unforgettable journey!
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- UFO Parasail Kailua Kona - Embark on an incredible whale-watching adventure aboard our 41ft Super-Raft. Experience up-close encounters with majestic humpback whales in their natural habitat. With unmatched speed and agility, our Super-Raft ensures you won’t miss a moment of this awe-inspiring spectacle. Enjoy knowledgeable commentary, unobstructed…
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UFO Parasail Kailua Kona - Embark on an incredible whale-watching adventure aboard our 41ft Super-Raft. Experience up-close encounters with majestic humpback whales in their natural habitat. With unmatched speed and agility, our Super-Raft ensures you won’t miss a moment of this awe-inspiring spectacle. Enjoy knowledgeable commentary, unobstructed views, and comfortable amenities on this unforgettable journey. Witness the grandeur of these gentle giants and capture lifelong memories aboard our remarkable Super-Raft. Guests must be agile to board the vessel. This event is not suitable for guests who are under five years old, pregnant or have neck or back problems.
Boarding video: https://cdn.filestackcontent.com/eprprIIlSqulzFk14K5Y
What's Included
- Guidance from an experienced naturalist
- Complimentary bottled water
- Reef-safe sunscreen provided
- Assortment of snacks included
- Guidance from an experienced naturalist
- Complimentary bottled water
- Reef-safe sunscreen provided
- Assortment of snacks included
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Guests must provide their own transportation to the Kailua Kona Pier.
- Gratuities
- Guests must provide their own transportation to the Kailua Kona Pier.
Additional Information
A Whale of a Time in Hawaii!
Step aboard our luxurious 41ft Super-Raft for an exciting adventure on the water. Experience the thrill of a raft ride without any of the usual drawbacks. Our vessel offers plenty of seating, shade, and even a bathroom!
Set out on an amazing whale-watching journey on our 41ft Super-Raft. Get up close with magnificent humpback…
A Whale of a Time in Hawaii!
Step aboard our luxurious 41ft Super-Raft for an exciting adventure on the water. Experience the thrill of a raft ride without any of the usual drawbacks. Our vessel offers plenty of seating, shade, and even a bathroom!
Set out on an amazing whale-watching journey on our 41ft Super-Raft. Get up close with magnificent humpback whales in their natural environment. With exceptional speed and agility, our Super-Raft ensures you won’t miss a single moment of this breathtaking spectacle. Enjoy insightful commentary, clear views, and comfortable amenities on this unforgettable trip. Witness the splendor of these gentle giants and create lasting memories aboard our extraordinary Super-Raft.
- Due to extreme exposure to Fun & Excitement, we unfortunately cannot welcome children five years and younger.
- Hotel pick-up is not available.
- Guest must be agile to board. https://cdn.filestackcontent.com/eprprIIlSqulzFk14K5Y
- Due to extreme exposure to Fun & Excitement, we unfortunately cannot welcome children five years and younger
Location
75-5629 Kuakini Hwy
Kuakini Highway
All cruises board 30 minutes prior to departure. 75-5629 Kuakini Hwy, Kailua Kona, HI 96740 (Ilima Court Shopping Center) is the address for Body Glove Cruises main office where the closest free parking is located. Guests must walk about one block to the Kailua Kona Pier for boarding.
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
4.2
(17 Ratings)
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Scottymcraig
Feb 9, 2026
Best water tours in Hawaii - The Body Glove team gave us the best experience of our trip. Number one their boat is very comfortable and fun. It was fast enough to give us an exciting ride, but comfortable enough that we didn't feel like we were going to fall off or had trouble holding on. The team was super friendly and knowledgeable about the area as well as the dolphins and whales that we saw. Not only did we get to see a lot of both of them, we actually found a spot where we heard a whale singing through the hull of the boat. So many good memories.
They have about 15 people on board, but there is plenty of room for everyone. The fee was not cheap, but I feel it was very appropriate for what we got. Even if the service hadn't been great, the fee would have been appropriate for what we received. I paid more for other tours and had way less fun.
After we got back to the bay, the captain did some fun stunts with the boat which was a nice added perk. The whole team was awesome and they know their stuff. I wish I had booked all of my other tours with Body Glove and next time around, I will! Definitely recommend this company 1000%!
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Storyteller768901
Jan 5, 2026
Amazing day and highlight of trip. - I’m honestly still buzzing from our trip with Body Glove. It was easily the highlight of our time on the water. We didn't just see a whale or two; we saw so many different humpbacks, and one actually breached right near the boat—it was incredible to see that kind of power so close up. To top it off, we even spotted a whale shark, which I know is a rare treat, and had spinner dolphins jumping and playing around us all morning.
The whole vibe on the boat was spot on. The music was fantastic and kept the energy up the whole time. Captain Erica was awesome and really knew how to find the action, while the naturalist and the rest of the crew were so accommodating and actually knew their stuff, answering all our questions without missing a beat.
Bottom line: If you’re looking for a tour that genuinely delivers, this is it. We had so many opportunities to see the wildlife and felt taken care of the whole way. Thanks for an unforgettable day!
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David_k
Jan 5, 2026
Great day with amazing memories! - I’m honestly still buzzing from our trip with Body Glove. It was easily the highlight of our time on the water. We didn't just see a whale or two; we saw so many different humpbacks, and one actually breached right near the boat—it was incredible to see that kind of power so close up. To top it off, we even spotted a whale shark, which I know is a rare treat, and had spinner dolphins jumping and playing around us all morning.
The whole vibe on the boat was spot on. The music was fantastic and kept the energy up the whole time. Captain Erica was awesome and really knew how to find the action, while the naturalist and the rest of the crew were so accommodating and actually knew their stuff, answering all our questions without missing a beat.
Bottom line: If you’re looking for a tour that genuinely delivers, this is it. We had so many opportunities to see the wildlife and felt taken care of the whole way. Thanks for an unforgettable day!
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Christie
Jan 2, 2026
Good value and highly entertaining - We really enjoyed our experience. The fact that it was a smaller sized boat made it feel more personalized. McKenna, the naturalist on board, knew a lot of information and answered all of our questions. The snacks were perfect. We enjoyed drinks like ginger beer, iced coffee, water or coconut water or root beer. Most importantly, e saw several whales. One or two gave us a great show with many beaches and tail slapping.
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Sunnysz7352bg
Jan 1, 2026
Great Guides! - Olivia was a great guide! She is a wealth of information! There was someone on our boat that seemed unrealistically upset that we did not spot a whale within the first 20 minutes of our excursion. Olivia treated him with patience & kindness. While he was complaining to her, we saw a humpback whale! No more complaining after that. That made me think that maybe these tours should remind people when they are boarding that these "Whale Watching" tours can not possibly guarantee that they will see a whale, since these excursions are based on animal behavior out in the wild! If you want a guarantee whale performance....go to Sea World! With that said - I would definitely go on this excursion again with this company! I 1000% recommend!
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Lauryn1999
Dec 30, 2025
Wonderful tour - Our team was so fabulous! Lots of whales! So many good vibes and so much good energy and information from our naturalist Lauren!!!!!
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973sck
Feb 12, 2025
Don't Miss this Experience! Super Raft Whale Watching - Highly recommend Body Glove. Staff was informative, fun, and professional. Makenna, Tyler, Craig (I think I have the names correct) and any other crew I missed were as excited about our experience as we were. Fortunately, we saw many whales, almost continuously throughout our 2.5 hour boat ride. Makenna provided so many facts about the whales whenever there was a pause in the action. She explained what we were seeing and why whales were doing what they were doing that day. When in Kona, don't miss this experience.
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Kyliebl6702gs
Mar 11, 2024
Definitely worth doing! - We had such an amazing time it was our first time seeing any whales and it was very special! We had a very charismatic Captin and the two other crew were amazing too we learned so much and would love to come again!
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Passport25807814768
Feb 24, 2024
Great Whale Experience - Great boat, with comfortable seating! Wonderful, knowledgeable capitán and first mate Kosmos. We received clear instructions where to meet and were asked several times to be 30 minutes early. My family of six and two others followed these and were greeted by Britney. She told us not to get in line until others came and then walked off to find then. When she came back with the other 30 guest, she lined the up and the told us to join the line. We boarded last and were unable to sit together. Upon returning, we were seated at the exit point ( from boarding last), she stood here and blocked our exit so the others could get off first! Maybe it was old friends visiting her, but the experience would have been better if we could have enjoyed it as a family instead of being seated next to random people.
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Christophermv5978go
Jan 22, 2026
If you even get slightly seasick, this is not the cruise for you. Bad Customer service. - Body Glove Hawaii assured our company that there would be smooth sailing even though we had asked prior due to high winds. It was so choppy that many of our colleagues vomited from the back of the boat. When we asked Body Glove Hawaii to make it right, they responded that the conditions were smooth and safe... as if we hadn't just experienced it. We had to cut the trip short and return due to the waves; no refund of any kind was offered.
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