Whale Watching: Kona Coast's Marine Giants

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
  • Professional Crew
  • Whale Watching Tour
  • Cold Drinks – Soft drinks and bottled water
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off
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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Ray_f
Mar 2, 2026
A must do activity! - Wonderful boat & crew. The naturalist knew so much about whales & their behaviors. Boat is comfortable, clean & roomy. Saw 11 whales & spinner dolphins. A fun day!
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Shari_r
Feb 22, 2026
Fun morning of whale... - Fun morning of whale watching . Saw a momma and baby humpback briefly, and spinner dolphins. Very educational.
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Lori
Feb 20, 2026
Unbelievable! - We scheduled this adventure with the hopes of seeing a whale or two. Nature came through I a big way. Within minutes of leaving the harbor, we came across a pod of spinner dolphins. The captain then took us to an area where he had previously encountered whales. We saw several whale spouts and then some beautiful whale flukes. We then moved on and came across a mother and baby. The baby proceeded to circle the boat to get a good look at us! Onboard, we had wonderful narration explaining the whale behavior. This was a great experience and I would definitely do it again.
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Rick_m
Feb 19, 2026
Kona Whale Watching - Nice two-deck 45 ft boat. Comfortable seating. The three-person crew keeps a steady lookout to locate all sea life. We saw numerous dolphins and probably 8 to 10 different humpback whales. They share lots of info during the 2:30 to 2:45 trip. Nice experience for the four of us.
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Stacy_m
Feb 18, 2026
Fun trip!! Staff was very... - Fun trip!! Staff was very friendly and knowledgeable! Saw lots of whales. I would recommend this trip!
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Debjane27
Feb 14, 2026
Enjoyable whale watch - From the start this was a well organised and slick operation. The Captain and naturist on board were friendly and knowledgeable. We saw spinner dolphins before leaving the harbour and once out to sea we were treated to several humpback whale sightings of mother and calf and other adult whales. It was a very enjoyable trip. I was also impressed by the respect the Captain had for the whales by not getting too close to them once sightings were made.
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Kengk742eh
Jan 31, 2026
Heard the humpback whales singing - Saw a bunch of whales and other sea life. Good crew. Nice clean boat. Listened to humpback when crew dropped microphone into the water.
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Emily_c
Jan 23, 2026
A great day on the water - Such a great experience with Hawaiian Adventures. They work so hard to deliver an exceptional experience. On our trip out we saw spinner dolphins, bottle nose dolphins, whales, and even manta rays. While the whales were what drew me to the tour, the massive group of spinner dolphins was the star of the day. Simply incredible to see the bow riding dolphins. What really made this tour great was Dennis. All the employees were knowledgeable, but having a naturalist share so much knowledge really enhances the experience and was a big reason I chose this tour. I appreciate the expertise and passion they all provided in on the tour.
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Jen_s
Jan 11, 2026
Awesome! - I'm not going to lie, we got lucky. I've been on whale tours in the past at other destinations and haven't seen anything. But on this day, two humpbacks gave us the show of a lifetime. Breeches! Chin slaps! Spying! Swimming right beneath us! It was awesome! And by the way, how did I learn all of those terms? Olivia and Andrew! They provided such incredible insight into whale behavior. Our safety and the whales' safety was priority. They are insanely passionate about what they do and it shines through. I recommend this tour, especially during humpback season. This is something I will never forget.
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Wander761574
Jan 7, 2026
Animal Lover Dream! - Loved it!!! Saw so many whales, many types of dolphins, and manta rays. I had such a great time— staff was amazing. The boat ride was relaxing and overall everyone was just excited and feeling lucky to see all these animals so close up!! We saw baby dolphins which I’ll never forget
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From $129
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).