Pelagic Whale & Dolphin Watching Tour in Kona
Search Kona’s offshore waters for whales, dolphins, and diverse marine life
Duration
3-4 Hours
Includes
Cold beverages, onboard naturalist
Highlights
Explore Kona’s nearshore and pelagic waters with an onboard naturalist. Search for a range of whales, dolphins, and other marine life without wildlife sightings being guaranteed.
- Scan nearshore waters for spinner and bottlenose dolphins, flying fish, and surface-feeding mantas
- Venture offshore in search of pilot, beaked, and sperm whales, spotted dolphins, and whale sharks
- Learn about Kona’s marine life from an onboard naturalist
- Relax in shaded areas with comfortable seating, onboard bathrooms, and dry storage
Itinerary
- Boarding begins 20 minutes prior to departure
- Leave Honokohau Harbor at scheduled departure time
- Search for as many whales and as much wildlife as possible
- Possible Whale Types: Humpback whales are the main focus, but we also can see beaked whales, false killer whales, melon-headed whales, pilot whales, sperm whales, and more.
- Return to Honokohau Harbor
What's Included
- Cold beverages
- Professional onboard naturalist
Important details
- Ages 10+ only
- Weight limit 275 lbs per passenger
- Requires transferring from the dock to the vessel unassisted
- Use non-spray sunscreen; spray-on sunscreen is not allowed onboard
- Leave snacks ashore
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 24 hours in advance for groups of up to 10, or 48 hours in advance for groups of 10 or more. Late cancellations may be charged up to 100% of the fare. Cancellations have a 6% fee per person. Rescheduling to another date is free.
FAQs
Whale watching is year-round. December–March focuses on humpbacks, while the rest of the year 3–4 hour tours explore deep ocean for diverse species. Each tour is unique.
We guarantee wildlife sightings on every dolphin/whale watch tour.
Meeting details
White Hawaiian Adventures Kona sign on the south-central side of Honokohau Harbor
