Whale Watch
From
$109/ person
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Duration
2 hours
Group size
18
Cancellation
Refundable Ticket: Full refund if canceled up to 48 hours before the trip
Departs
8:00am (Mon, Tue, Thu); 1:30pm (Sat)
Who this tour fits
0-23-67-1112-1718+
Age bands that meet this tour's minimum age.
- Minimum age
- 3 years
- Swimming ability
- False
- Physical intensity
- Moderate
- Group type
- Medium Group
- Max group size
- 18 guests
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Accessibility
- Not wheelchair accessible. Not suitable for those with impaired mobility. Expectant mothers and those with regular back or neck issues are not permitted. Not recommended for guests 75 and older due to the adventurous nature of the retired Navy SEAL boat.
Verified Sep 20, 2026. Confirm with the operator when booking.
Verified Sep 20, 2026. Confirm with the operator when booking.
Verified Sep 20, 2026. Confirm with the operator when booking.
About this tour
Search for humpback whales aboard Orca, a fast retired Navy SEAL boat that covers more distance along the Kona Coast than typical whale watch vessels. This 2-hour seasonal tour (late December through March) takes advantage of the boat's speed to find whales across a wider range of the coastline.
Every winter, humpback whales migrate from Alaska to Hawaii's warm waters to mate, give birth, and nurse their calves. The calm, protected waters off Kona provide some of the best whale watching conditions in the islands. Drinks and snacks are included.
Tours depart from Honokohau Harbor (74-381 Kealakehe Parkway, Kailua-Kona). Ages 3-75 welcome. Maximum 18 guests per trip. A minimum of 6 guests is needed for the charter to run. Not recommended for expectant mothers, those with back/neck issues, or guests with impaired mobility due to the adventurous nature of the vessel.
Why book this operator
- Local operator in Kailua-Kona
- 5 out of 5 (8,612 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
Not included
- Gratuity
- Gear rental
Tour details
- Days Operated
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
- Departure Time
- 8:00am (Mon, Tue, Thu); 1:30pm (Sat)
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate
- Food Included
- Snacks
- Free Cancellation Window
- 48 hours
- Group Size
- Medium Group
- Guided
- Yes
- Health Restrictions
- Pregnancy, back problems
- Hotel Pickup
- No
- Infant Policy
- Not allowed
- Maximum Age
- 75 years
- Maximum Group Size
- 18 people
- Maximum Passengers
- 18 guests
- Meeting Location
- Kona, HI
- Minimum Age
- 3 years
- Not Included
- Gratuity, gear rental
- Participation Minimum Age
- 3 years
- Physical Intensity
- Moderate
- Pregnancy Restricted
- Yes
- Swimming Ability Required
- False
- Total Duration
- 2 hours
- Transport Included
- Meet at location
- Unaccompanied Minimum Age
- 18 years
- Vessel
- Orca
- Vessel Capacity
- 18 passengers
- Weather Dependent
- Yes
- What to Bring
- Sunscreen, Camera, Hat
- Wildlife Likely
- Humpback whale
Frequently asked questions
How long is Whale Watch?
Whale Watch lasts about 2 hours.
How much does Whale Watch cost?
Whale Watch ranges from $109 to $123 per person, depending on the option you choose.
Is there a minimum age for Whale Watch?
The minimum age for Whale Watch is 3 years old.
Where does Whale Watch meet?
Whale Watch meets at Kona, HI.
What is the cancellation policy for Whale Watch?
Refundable Ticket: Full refund if canceled up to 48 hours before the trip. Free rebooking up to 48 hours before. Non-Refundable Ticket: No refunds; rebooking allowed up to 48 hours before. Flexible Cancellation Upgrade: Cancel up to 12 hours before for a 50% refund. No shows and late arrivals are not refunded.
From$109/ person
5.0· 8,612 Google reviews
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Refundable Ticket: Full refund if canceled up to 48 hours before the trip
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