Kona Whale Watching
4.9· 1,114 reviewsKailua-Kona
From
$79/ person
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Duration
2 hours
Group size
small
Cancellation
Full refund if cancelled by calling 48 hours before the tour
Departs
1:30 PM and 2:00 PM
Who this tour fits
- Swimming ability
- none
- Physical intensity
- low
- Group type
- Yes
- Duration
- 120 minutes
- What's included
- Snacks, Safety Briefing, Marine Life Spotting, Equipment
Verified Jul 16, 2026. Confirm with the operator when booking.
About this tour
Cruise the Kona Coast aboard the KIBOU for a 2-hour whale watching tour with Iruka Kona. Departing from Honokohau Harbor, this family-friendly trip searches the calm western waters of the Big Island for humpback whales during the seasonal migration.
The tour includes snacks, juice, soda, and water. You're welcome to bring your own food and drinks - alcohol is allowed as long as it's not in glass bottles. Life jackets are provided.
Check-in is 30 minutes before departure at Honokohau Harbor (74-380 Kealakehe Parkway, Kailua-Kona). Free parking is available. All ages are welcome, including infants.
Whales are wild animals and sightings are not guaranteed, but if no whales are spotted, Iruka Kona offers a free rain check to reschedule for another day.
Why book this operator
- Local operator in Kailua-Kona
- 4.9 out of 5 (1,114 Google reviews)
What's included
Included
- Snacks
- Safety Briefing
- Marine Life Spotting
- Equipment
Not included
- Gratuity
- Transport
Tour details
- Departure Time
- 1:30 PM and 2:00 PM
- Departure Times
- afternoon
- Difficulty Level
- Easy
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Equipment Provided
- life jacket
- Food & Drinks
- snacks, water, soft drinks
- Food Included
- snacks
- Free Cancellation Window
- 48 hours
- Gear Included
- flotation
- Guided
- Yes
- Hotel Pickup
- No
- Includes
- Snacks, Safety Briefing, Marine Life Spotting, Equipment
- Meeting Location
- Honokohau Marina, 74-380 Kealakehe Parkway, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
- Not Included
- gratuity, transport
- Physical Intensity
- low
- Private Option
- Yes
- Private Option Available
- Yes
- Swimming Ability Required
- none
- Swimming Required
- No
- Total Duration
- 120 minutes
- Transport Included
- meeting_point_only
- Vessel
- KIBOU
- Weather Dependent
- Yes
- What to Bring
- Sunscreen, Camera, Light Jacket, Hat
- Wildlife Likely
- humpback_whale
- Wildlife You May See
- whales
Frequently asked questions
How long is Kona Whale Watching?
Kona Whale Watching lasts about 120.
How much does Kona Whale Watching cost?
Kona Whale Watching ranges from $79 to $99 per person, depending on the option you choose.
Where does Kona Whale Watching meet?
Kona Whale Watching meets at Honokohau Marina, 74-380 Kealakehe Parkway, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740.
What is included with Kona Whale Watching?
Kona Whale Watching includes Snacks, Safety Briefing, Marine Life Spotting, and Equipment.
What is the cancellation policy for Kona Whale Watching?
Full refund if cancelled by calling 48 hours before the tour. Private Charter: cancel by 5 PM 7 days before. No refund for no-shows (doctor's note exception). No whale sightings result in a free rain check, not a refund. Operator cancellation due to weather results in full refund.
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4.9· 1,114 reviews
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