Puako Humpback Whale Watching Tour

Explore the waters off Puako and the Kohala Coast during the annual return of North Pacific humpback whales. Watch for the behaviors that make these waters their seasonal breeding, calving, and resting habitat, from distant breaches and tail slaps to whales gliding near the boat.

• Explore the Puako and Kohala Coast waters where North Pacific humpbacks gather seasonally
• Look for breaches, tail slaps, and mother-and-calf pairs from the boat
• Observe whales from the comfort of a small vessel

Itinerary

#Sample agenda*

• 12:30pm – Meet at the boat
• 1:00pm – Depart Puako coastline
• 1:15pm – Begin whale observation and hydrophone listening
• 2:30pm – Return journey with scenic commentary
• 3:00pm – Arrive back at harbor

#*Times may vary depending on whale activity and conditions.

What's Included

• Lifejackets

Important details

• Arrive 15 minutes before departure
• No swimming or entering the water with whales
• Whale viewing follows federal minimum approach-distance guidelines