Pelagic Whale Watch
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$129/ person
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Duration
3-4 Hours
Group size
large
Who this tour fits
0-23-67-1112-1718+
Age bands that meet this tour's minimum age.
- Minimum age
- 10 years
- Swimming ability
- None
- Physical intensity
- Low
- Group type
- No
- Duration
- 3 hours 30 minutes
Verified Sep 9, 2026. Confirm with the operator when booking.
Confirm with the operator when booking.
About this tour
Go beyond the typical whale watch with Hawaiian Adventures' Pelagic Whale Watch - a 3- to 4-hour expedition that ventures into Kona's deep offshore waters in search of over a dozen species of whales and dolphins.
While most whale watches stay near shore, Hawaiian Adventures holds a US Coast Guard offshore certification, allowing their boats to reach the pelagic zone where pilot whales, beaked whales, sperm whales, spotted dolphins, and even whale sharks roam. In the near-shore zone, you may also encounter spinner dolphins, bottlenose dolphins, flying fish, and surface-feeding mantas.
The extended tour time means more search range, more time with wildlife, and more encounters per trip. Every tour includes a professional onboard naturalist, complimentary cold beverages, and a whale sighting guarantee - if you don't see a whale or dolphin, your next tour is 50% off.
Tours depart from the south-central side of Honokohau Harbor aboard Artemis or Callisto, comfortable vessels with onboard bathrooms, dry storage, and spacious viewing areas. Ages 10 and up. Arrive 30 minutes before departure for parking. This pelagic tour runs April through November; the humpback-focused Humpback Whale Watch runs December through March.
Why book this operator
- Local operator in Kailua-Kona
- 4.9 out of 5 (427 Google reviews)
How booking here works
We do not take your payment or set prices, and no operator pays for placement here. What changes is who holds your booking, not what you pay.
Tour details
- Difficulty Level
- Easy
- Food Included
- Drinks only
- Guided
- Yes
- Hotel Pickup
- No
- Meeting Location
- Honokohau Harbor
- Minimum Age
- 10 years
- Physical Intensity
- Low
- Private Option
- No
- Swimming Ability Required
- None
- Total Duration
- 3 hours 30 minutes
- Transport Included
- Meet at location
- Vessel
- Artemis
- Weather Dependent
- Yes
- What to Bring
- Sunscreen, Hat
- Wildlife Likely
- Humpback whale, Spinner dolphin, Manta ray
Frequently asked questions
How long is Pelagic Whale Watch?
Pelagic Whale Watch lasts about 3 hours 30 minutes.
How much does Pelagic Whale Watch cost?
Pelagic Whale Watch costs $129 per person.
Is there a minimum age for Pelagic Whale Watch?
The minimum age for Pelagic Whale Watch is 10 years old.
Where does Pelagic Whale Watch meet?
Pelagic Whale Watch meets at Honokohau Harbor.
From$129/ person
4.9· 427 Google reviews
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