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Whale Watching Tour - Big Island, Hawaii

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Overview

Available languages

Japanese
English

2 hours

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It is finally that time of year where the beautiful humpback whales make their return to the Hawaiian islands after migrating from Alaska! Step aboard the Kibou and explore the incredible Kailua-Kona coast while searching for our seasonal humpback whales! Learn about the majestic creatures and the local area with our experienced and knowledgeable crew! Bring your own beverages, sit back, and enjoy the view with Iruka Hawaii Dolphin!

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Whales are wild animals, so the sighting is not guaranteed. In case of no whale, we will put you on a next available tour as a rain check for free of charge.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Bottled water

Snacks

Bathroom onboard

Gratuities

What To Expect

Travel along the beautiful Kona coast and search for our seasonal humpback whales as they have made their annual return after migrating from Alaska. Explore beautiful blue waters and see mountainous views on the best whale watching boat tour in Kona!

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Whale Watching Tour - Big Island, Hawaii

Reviews

4.86

88 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • THRILLED! so much more than we expected.

    Kay J,

    Apr 1, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    It was the last day of the season, and our expectations were low. It began with a dolphin following the boat and playing in the wake. Then, Brice, the captain, spotted a spout heading toward it. We saw one, then two, three, and finally a pod of four. Delighted, we headed back toward port when the crew spotted a giant pod of melonhead whales. They came and surrounded us. It was like the water was boiling with the motion of so many whales. Crew member Diego was a fount of knowledge, explaining to us about whales and dolphins. Another crew member, Taimea, took amazing videos that she shared with us at the end of our adventure.

  • Great time!!

    Chris Z,

    Mar 30, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Great experience!! The crew was awesome, respectful, and polite. Seen whales and dolphins. It was a great experience.

  • North Carolina Travelers

    MANUEL D,

    Mar 30, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    It's guaranteed you will see dolphins. Whales on the other hand are harder to spot. We got lucky and saw one from about 1000 yards as it dove under and we were able to see its fluke.

  • If you are Japanese, please come and visit with a Japanese guide!

    911hitomid,

    Mar 29, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    I chose a day with a Japanese guide and booked it. That was very nice of me! I enjoyed the tour many times because they told me about whales and Hawaii in detail! Thank you very much. And if I had any advice for anyone who was going to join us… the Japanese translation of the tour preparation was made in the same way for all tours, they asked us to bring swimwear and towels, but we didn’t need them at all for whale watching. You can participate lightly!

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  • Whale watching in Kona

    pamelaaL8807FV,

    Mar 26, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    It was fantastic- these guys know their science and what to look for so we found a baby whale with his mother even though it was late in the season! Highly recommend!

  • Amy and Mitch were very...

    Yvonne B,

    Mar 24, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Amy and Mitch were very informative of the whales. We were fortunate enough to see a very active baby whale and mom.

  • Great crew had no issues...

    Parul B,

    Mar 21, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Great crew had no issues with booking and check in, and the were lucky to see a big humpback showing off in the waters

  • Great Tour For All Ages

    Bridgette C,

    Mar 21, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Easy to find location. Crew was very professional & knowledgeable. We had an awesome time & had the opportunity to see several whale sightings. The boat ride was relaxing & the water is a gorgeous color of blue. Would highly recommended for all ages to experience.

  • Mac, Mitch, and Amy set...

    valeriepantone,

    Mar 20, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Mac, Mitch, and Amy set expectations perfectly and were very knowledgeable. We appreciated their flexibility.

  • It was fine. (NO bathroom onboard.)

    Tanya M,

    Mar 18, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    3.00

    It was fine. We saw a few whales, the staff were nice, the captain drove through some big waves really well. There was no bathroom on board. They said it was broken, but I didn't even see one on board - it was a small boat. The seats were not very comfortable. Overall, it wasn't a bad experience (it could have been really bad if someone needed to go the bathroom!), but it wasn't our favorite thing we did on the trip either. We chose this tour based on it being shorter than others and for that it worked for us.

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