Kona Deluxe Catamaran Whale Watch
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
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Join us aboard the Honi Olani for an unforgettable 90-minute whale-watching sail along the beautiful Kona coastline. Relax on deck as we search the Pacific for majestic humpback whales, who migrate to Hawaii’s warm waters each winter. Watch for spectacular breaches, tail slaps, and playful spouts, and listen for their haunting songs when conditions allow.
Along the way, enjoy stunning views of Kona’s rugged shoreline and the chance to spot dolphins or sea turtles. This short and scenic cruise is the perfect way to experience Hawaii’s incredible marine life up close.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Soda, juice and water
Gratuities
What To Expect
Take in the beauty of the magnificent humpback whales playing in the blue Pacific waters as you coast in the comfort of Honi Olani, a 53-foot sailing catamaran. Whales guaranteed!
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Kona Deluxe Catamaran Whale Watch
Reviews
49 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Must do trip in Hawaii
crickett 12,
Apr 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were not on a sail boat as described. It was motorized and a wonderful ride. There were whales everywhere and they put on quite a show for us on our excursion. We went in the morning around 10 AM and it was relatively calm. We departed from A bay after a brief walk up the beach. I have mobility issues and had no trouble climbing the ladder to get on the boat. The guides were informative an ddid a wonderful job to make this a great morning.
Beautiful day
L9312VWmariea,
Apr 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful day on the water enjoying the breathtaking views and wonderful crew to make our day extra special and fun for us!
Awesome
Brettofferman,
Mar 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great trip, and the Captain spotted whale spouts quickly and we watched then dive. He then set a timer for 15 minutes and the whales resurfaced and gave us quite a show.
Great whale watching
DayTrip455671,
Mar 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic! Although there weren't too many whales in the area the captain located a mother with her calf + escort. We were able to watch them for quite a while and enjoyed the trip a lot. Highly recommended!
Terrible outfitter! Ruined last day in Hawaii.
David V,
Mar 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00DO NOT BOOK! We followed the instructions provided and our Uber driver dropped us off in time at the designated location. We received a call shortly after to ask where we were. Their response: “Uhhh, yeah, we have that problem.” They volunteered to put us through to the captain. Did not hear from the captain. Some other person called us back to say they were departing. Utterly nonchalant. We expressed our frustration and that we were will ahead of sailing time. That would not wait, despite their acknowledged poor directions. We expressed that we expected a full refund They initially balked, but then later called back to say they were offering a full refund. We were out a round trip Uber ride. We were able to book this the morning of because all other outfitters were booked. Obviously, there is a reason this was the last available. Please patronize a different company. Sad ending to our last day in Hawaii.
Beautiful excursion
Sandra H,
Mar 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful trip, but we didn’t see any whales, a bit too late in the season. The company does offer a whale sighting guarantee, but I don’t believe it’s money back (understandable), but you can go in another boat trip to try again. So, my advice would be, take excursion on the first couple of days of your trip, if you don’t see whales the first time, then you can try again later on your trip. We will be going again soon, fingers crossed. But even without seeing whales it was a beautiful boat trip.
Fun tour!
Alison B,
Feb 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour, friendly staff. Boat was beautiful and comfortable. The scenery is great and whales guaranteed.
Saw a baby whale
Edward K,
Feb 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00We got to see a baby whale staff was very friendly. And offered drinks and snacks during the trip. Captain was very mice
Exceptional whale watching
Cblyons1,
Jan 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Went out on the motorboat in the morning instead of the afternoon catamaran. Exceeded expectations!! Saw pods of whales up close. While we were stopped a pod came up to us- one humpback swam under our boat! We also saw a breech 150 yds from Boat
Did someone say Whales?
carolinagrl,
Jan 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I have always wanted to go whale watching and since I read that January is prime whale watching time, we decided to book this cruise. We met the boat on the beach behind the Marriott hotel. There we boarded a shuttle boat to the catamaran. The crew was very friendly and helpful assisting us from one boat to the other. We were also given safety instructions before we headed out. Since the sightings can’t be guaranteed I went with the hopes of seeing at least one whale. We hit the jackpot and saw a whole pod of whales. The boat captain Rob explained to us that it is mating season and we were seeing multiple males chasing a female whale. What a great afternoon! Everyone was excited and we got lots of photos. The boat was extremely clean, the crew was super kind, friendly and knowledgeable. I definitely would go back on this tour again and I highly recommend it. Thanks Captain Rob and crew for such a wonderful afternoon.
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