Poipu Whale Watching Zodiac Boat Tour
Ride Kauai's south coast in a Zodiac and listen for humpback whale songs
Duration
2–2.5 hrs
Includes
Dry bag, snacks, beverages
Highlights
Ride a 25-foot rigid-hull Zodiac from Poipu along Kauai's south coast as the crew searches Hawaiian waters for North Pacific humpback whales and dolphins. Sit on the inflatable tubes close to the water and listen for whale vocalizations through an underwater microphone. This is a fast, splash-prone ocean adventure rather than a leisurely cruise, with no onboard bathroom or shade.
- Explore up to 30 miles along Kauai's southern shores
- Listen for humpback vocalizations through an onboard underwater microphone
- Ride low to the water aboard a rigid-hull Zodiac
What's Included
- Dry bag for personal belongings
- Light snacks
- Non-alcoholic beverages
Important details
- Arrive 15 minutes before departure
- Ages 5+ only
- Pregnant travelers cannot board
- Chronic back, neck, hip, or joint issues, limb impairments or injuries, and recent surgeries make this tour unsuitable
- Bring necessary daily medication, including inhalers, epinephrine auto-injectors, or insulin
- Arrange your own transportation to the harbor
- This tour explores Kauai's south coast, not the Napali Coast, and does not include snorkeling
- No smoking on tour
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before regular tours or 72 hours before private charters. Cancellations after these deadlines and no-shows are charged 100% of the tour total. Late arrivals are treated as day-of cancellations.
Product ID: Z4SXUY
FAQs
This seasonal whale-watching tour operates from December through March.
No. The crew searches for whales, but wildlife sightings are not guaranteed. No refunds are issued if whales are not spotted.
Bring a reusable water bottle, water-friendly clothes and shoes, a towel, and warm change of clothes. Consider a rain or splash jacket, and secure sunglasses, hats, and long hair. Do not bring irreplaceable items or rental car keys aboard.
Meeting details
Kukui'ula Small Boat Harbor, Poipu
