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Whale Watching: Kohala Coast Adventure
4.6
129 Ratings
Waikoloa Village
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!
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
- Kohala Coast - Sail along one of Hawaii’s most breathtaking coastlines, where the striking black lava fields contrast beautifully with the turquoise waters of the Pacific.
- Kiholo Bay - Famous for its vibrant blue waters and regular sea turtle appearances
- Mauna Kea - On clear days, witness Hawaii’s tallest volcanic peaks majestically towering over the island
- Kohala Coast - Sail along one of Hawaii’s most breathtaking coastlines, where the striking black lava fields contrast beautifully with the turquoise waters of the Pacific.
- Kiholo Bay - Famous for its vibrant blue waters and regular sea turtle appearances
- Mauna Kea - On clear days, witness Hawaii’s tallest volcanic peaks majestically towering over the island
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Soda
- Juice
- Bottled water
- Soda
- Juice
What's Not Included
- Gratuity is suggested but is at guest’s discretion
- Gratuity is suggested but is at guest’s discretion
Additional Information
Discover the enchantment of whale season in Waikoloa with a guided whale watching tour along the breathtaking Kohala Coast. Opt for the excitement of a small powerboat, bringing you closer to the water and the action, or enjoy the comfort of a spacious catamaran with ample space to unwind.
From December to April, humpback whales journey to Hawaii’s warm…
Discover the enchantment of whale season in Waikoloa with a guided whale watching tour along the breathtaking Kohala Coast. Opt for the excitement of a small powerboat, bringing you closer to the water and the action, or enjoy the comfort of a spacious catamaran with ample space to unwind.
From December to April, humpback whales journey to Hawaii’s warm waters, offering you the opportunity to observe their magnificent breaches, tail slaps, and songs. With a knowledgeable crew providing insights into whale behavior and the local marine life, this adventure is both thrilling and educational—an unforgettable way to appreciate Hawaii’s natural splendor.
Sightings are guaranteed.
- Hotel details and/or customer contact number required at time of booking
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(129 Ratings)
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Loves2plan_vacations
Mar 13, 2026
Great tour! - We took the 1 1/2 hour tour. Saw at least 6 humpbacks. They were breaching and diving. One even swam near our boat. Awesome experience! Brooke and Gail were fantastic. Very knowledgeable. The captain did something we had never seen on these kinds of tours-she put down a microphone into the water so we could hear the whales we were looking at. Definitely would recommend.
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Lou_v
Mar 10, 2026
See whales with great views of the coast in the background - This was a great day on the water with lots of whales. Great tip from John on how to get a better picture of the whales.
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Sinthiar2026
Feb 23, 2026
Informative and a lot of whales! - Book in advance, we went sunday morning and saw so many whales! Brooke and Gail were so informative and passionate about helping us see whales. And we ended up seeing so many :))
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Adventurelady930
Feb 10, 2026
One of the top 5 tours we have ever taken - Our guides, Brooke and Ian, were friendly and went the extra mile to make sure we saw the whales. It was the best tour of our entire stay!
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Hsiu_t
Jan 25, 2026
Great first whale watching outing with family - Well organized, clean vessel. Crew tried their best to bring us to areas of whale activity. Lots of tails, started with a breach and ended with another breach. Fantastic morning 👍
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Janice
Jan 23, 2026
Great first whale watching tour with family - Well organized, clean vessel. Crew tried their best to bring us to areas of whale activity. Lots of tails, started with a breach and ended with another breach. Fantastic morning 👍
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893ss
Jan 19, 2026
Great whale watching tour! - We had a great experience with Hawaii Nautical. We saw many mothers and babies frolicking in the water. We would scour the water looking for signs of activity and then the captain, Brook, would steer us toward the whales for a closer look. Brook also put a microphone into the water for us to hear the sounds the whales were making. That was really cool! The only thing I would recommend to change is that it was difficult to hear her what she was saying about the whales because we were in the front of the boat and she was in the back. It would be nice if she could use a microphone so we could hear her. I would highly recommend taking this tour!
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Sylvia_c
Feb 20, 2026
Recommend some scripted commentary - Great small boat experience. Maybe 20 people total on the boat. Easy access on and off. We were fortunate to see several whales, one of which traveled back-and-forth under our boat. Would have given it five stars, but there was little to no narration by the guides. While we were sitting and waiting to spot whales, ithere was total silence. Would have appreciated some comments or script about whales. The guide did not even ask if there were any questions. She had no mic so if she was at the back of the boat talking, it was a little difficult to hear her. We’ve been on several while watching trips so we had no questions, but there were several kids that I believe would have been interested in hearing some facts. In fact, the woman behind me was asking some questions and it was her seatmate who was answering them.
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B8520kqshawna
Feb 15, 2026
Honest observation of experience - The captain and 1st mate were good.
We did find whales to view.
The boat was crowded and viewing was very difficult depending on where whales were. 4 wide seating. Unless in front of boat. 40 or so people on crowded bench seating. If people stood to look, blocked views for otters.
The advertisement on the page indicated we would be tendered to a larger craft. We were not. Were informed at boarding that it was the afternoon cruise that tendered. There was also no description of boat we were taken out on.
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Y1521pethomasf
Jan 13, 2026
Tour has been cancelled- TripAdvisor is not in touch. - Unfortunately no whales seen because the tour was cancelled by the organizer Hawaii Nautical at short notice unfortunately without any information about the reason. We suspect there were too few bookings.
TripAdvisor continued to send information and ticket vouchers and was or is not informed about them. Didn't know that the tour was postponed weeks ago from morning to afternoon. Tour was paid in advance. Various messages to TripAdvisor and organizers, regarding refund no feedback so far. Instead, we are sent an email asking for a review. Pure comedy. Absolutely unprofessional and unfortunately totally out of line.
Too bad, but that was certainly the last time we booked anything through TripAdvisor!
If we do not receive our refund in the foreseeable future, we know what to do.
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