Kona Whale Watching
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Who this tour fits
Age bands that meet this tour's minimum age.
- Minimum age
- 0 years
- Swimming ability
- none
- Physical intensity
- low
- Group type
- Yes
- Duration
- 120 minutes
- What's included
- Snacks, Safety Briefing
Verified Sep 9, 2026. Confirm with the operator when booking.
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)
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.
What's included
Included
- Snacks
- Safety Briefing
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
- Guided
- Yes
- Hotel Pickup
- No
- Includes
- Snacks, Safety Briefing
- Meeting Location
- Honokohau Marina, 74-380 Kealakehe Parkway, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
- Minimum Age
- 0 years
- 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.
Is there a minimum age for Kona Whale Watching?
There is no minimum age for Kona Whale Watching, so all ages are welcome.
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 and Safety Briefing.
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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