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Kailua-Kona: Whale Watching Cruise on the Big Island

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Hang Loose Boat Tours
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Kailua-Kona: Whale Watching Cruise on the Big Island
Top rated
4.8 out of 5 stars
4.8
239 reviews

Whale season starts in December and lasts until mid-April. Whales arrive yearly in the Hawaiian Islands after a 3,000 mile journey. If you are visiting Hawaii during this time, don't miss out and reserve your seat to see these magnificent creatures.

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Duration 2.5 hours
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English

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Rikke – Norway

Seeing all the whales, shark& dolphins. Aidan was a cool captein

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Gabby – United States

Fantastic! Great guides and saw humpbacks close by. Amazing!!

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Highlights

  • Hear the humpback whales singing using a hydrophone
  • See mothers and calves swimming together
  • Admire these magnificent creatures up-close

Full description

Hawaii is the only state in the United States where humpback whales mate, calve and nurse their young. Humpbacks may find Hawaii suitable because of the warm waters, the underwater visibility, the variety of ocean depths and the lack of natural predators.

Mothers can be seen breaching alongside their calves and males can be seen competing with one another for females in fierce head-to-head battles.

Join a 2.5-hour cruise as you follow these magnificent sea creatures and listen to their singing using the underwater hydrophones. Snacks and beverages will be available during your cruise providing a unique and memorable experience for the whole family.

Includes

  • 2.5-hour cruise
  • Snacks (chips, granola bars, rice krispies and fruit snacks)
  • Beverages (water, juice and ginger ale)
  • Hydrophone speaker
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Gratuities

Not suitable for

  • Pregnant women
  • People with heart problems
  • People with back problems

Meeting point

Honokohau Harbor (North Side) is located 4.5 mile south of the Kona Airport and 3.5 miles north of Kailua Kona. After turning into the Honokohau Harbor you make your first right. Follow the road which veers to the left until it ends at a large parking lot. When you get to the parking lot drive to your left towards the boat ramp. You will meet your crew member by the pavilion next to the public restrooms. Check-in is at Honokohau Harbor near Pavilion/Restrooms

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  • Please bring sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, long-sleeve jacket or sweatshirt and motion sickness medicine (most effective taken the night before and the day of the tour at least 1-hour before the scheduled tour)
  • Tours cancelled within 48-hours of departure are non-refundable
  • If whales are not spotted on your tour, you will receive another cruise for free (no refunds)

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4.8 /5
4.8 out of 5 stars

based on 239 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    4.7/5

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Rikke – NorwayMarch 21, 2025 – Verified booking
Seeing all the whales, shark& dolphins. Aidan was a cool captein
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Gabby – United StatesMarch 11, 2025 – Verified booking
Fantastic! Great guides and saw humpbacks close by. Amazing!!
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Michael – United StatesFebruary 24, 2025 – Verified booking
Several great humpback whale sightings, including a massive breach right in front of the boat! 👍🏾

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