Whale Watch Adventure
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Who this tour fits
- Swimming ability
- none
- Physical intensity
- low
- Duration
- 150 minutes
Verified Jul 16, 2026. Confirm with the operator when booking.
About this tour
Experience humpback whales up close on this 2.5-hour whale watching adventure with Kona Ocean Adventures. Running from December through April, the tour takes you into the waters off the Kona Coast where humpback whales return each year from their feeding grounds in southeastern Alaska to give birth, breed, and nurse their young in Hawaiʻi's warm 75-degree waters.
What sets this tour apart is the use of hydrophones on board, allowing you to hear the whales' haunting songs beneath the surface as you watch them breach, tail-slap, and interact with their calves above. The knowledgeable crew shares fascinating facts and local knowledge about these gentle giants - including details about the longest known mammalian migration.
Departs from Honokohau Marina in Kailua-Kona. A minimum of 4 guests is required for the tour to operate - if the minimum isn't met, you'll be rescheduled or offered a full refund. Cancellation requires 48 hours' notice for groups of 6 or fewer, or 72 hours for groups of 7 or more. Optional tour insurance allows cancellation up to 12 hours before departure.
Why book this operator
- Local operator in Kailua-Kona
- 4.9 out of 5 (479 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
- Duration
- 2.5 Hours
- Guided
- Yes
- Physical Intensity
- low
- Swimming Ability Required
- none
- Swimming Required
- No
- Total Duration
- 150 minutes
- Weather Dependent
- Yes
- Wildlife Likely
- humpback_whale
- Wildlife You May See
- whales
Frequently asked questions
How long is Whale Watch Adventure?
Whale Watch Adventure lasts about 150.
How much does Whale Watch Adventure cost?
Whale Watch Adventure costs $189 per person.
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