Kawaihae 2-Hour Whale Watching Cruise
Hear humpback songs by hydrophone from an open-bow raft in winter nursery waters
Duration
2 hours
Ideal For
Up to 20 people
Includes
Snacks, beverages, hydrophone
Highlights
Explore the waters off Kawaihae aboard Malaialena, a high-performance open-bow raft built for close-to-the-water viewing. Learn about humpback whale behavior from the captain and crew as you respectfully search the winter nursery grounds.
- Listen to live humpback songs through an onboard hydrophone
- Learn about mothers, calves, breaches, and competition pods from the crew
- Ride in an open-bow raft for unobstructed ocean views
- Explore winter nursery grounds off the Big Island
What's Included
- Complimentary snacks and beverages
- Onboard hydrophone
- Whale behavior interpretation from the captain and crew
Important details
- Arrive 30 minutes before departure for check-in
- Ages 3+ for shared tours; private-charter exceptions apply
- No neck or back injuries
- Pregnancy must be no further than the second trimester
- Requires climbing a short ladder to re-enter the vessel
- Remove shoes before boarding; medical exceptions may apply
- Tours operate rain or shine
Cancellation Policy
Cancel or make changes at least 48 hours before departure. Changes made less than 48 hours before departure are not eligible for a refund or reschedule.
Product ID: EK48HQ
FAQs
For tours taken January 1 through March 1, no humpback whale sighting makes you eligible for one standby return trip within one year. Standby space is first-come, first-served and subject to availability.
This whale watch requires at least 6 passengers to operate. If the minimum is not met 24 hours before departure, the tour may be canceled or rescheduled.
Dress for the beach and possible ocean spray. Bring a towel, light jacket or windbreaker, sunglasses, hat, and a camera if you like. Use sunscreen without oxybenzone, octinoxate, avobenzone, homosalate, octisalate, or octocrylene.
Meeting details
Kawaihae South Boat Ramp
