Search Kona’s offshore waters for whales, dolphins, and diverse marine life
3-4 Hours
Cold beverages, onboard naturalist
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.
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.
Product ID: J6J2YH
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.
White Hawaiian Adventures Kona sign on the south-central side of Honokohau Harbor
Crew members like Amy, Olivia, Dennis, and Andrew come up repeatedly in these reviews, and it's clear they're a big reason people leave so happy. Guests consistently highlight how knowledgeable and passionate the naturalists are, with multiple biologists often on board to share insights about marine mammals. The boat, the Artemis, is described as spacious, clean, and well-maintained, which adds to the overall comfort of the experience. Wildlife sightings here tend to be genuinely impressive. Humpback whales are the main draw, but reviewers frequently mention surprise encounters with multiple dolphin species, monk seals, sharks, and pilot whales. The crew's willingness to extend the trip when something special is happening shows they prioritize the experience over the clock. One thing worth knowing: peak season runs roughly January through March, and a few guests who went later in April found whale activity winding down. That said, the crew worked hard even in off-peak weeks and still delivered memorable sightings.
Incredible from start to finish! Andrew, Olivia, and Falkor were the best crew! Falkor was such a fun addition to the trip! We saw pilot whales, a shark, and many spinner dolphins. It was such a special trip and we were delighted. The boat is very nice and extremely clean and comfortable!
Amanda Heller
June 19, 2026
Incredible from start to finish! Andrew, Olivia, and Falkor were the best crew! Falkor was such a fun addition to the trip! We saw pilot whales, a shark, and many spinner dolphins. It was such a special trip and we were delighted. The boat is very nice and extremely clean and comfortable!
Amanda Heller
June 19, 2026
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