Kohola (whale) Watching Excursion

17 Reviews5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 17 traveler reviews collected by Cool Hawaii and TripAdvisor | Big Island of Hawaii, USA

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Overview

Join us to observe the behavior of the Humpback Whales while they visit the Hawaiian Islands. Learn more about them from our kind & qualified staff. If the whales are singing, we will have the opportunity to listen to their hauntingly beautiful songs with our hydrophone! Our vessel only takes 6 people max so you beat the typical tourist trap large vessels for a more intimate experience.

What's Included

  • Soda/Pop
  • Snacks
  • Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • Gratuity
  • Hotel pickup not offered
  • Please bring your own reusable water bottle

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

KIWAILUKA BIG ISLAND HAWAII, HONOKOHAU HARBOR, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA

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Enter Kealakehe & make your first right, then turn left after the gas station on your left. Park at the bathroom pavilion on the north side of the harbor with the brown roof (NOT red roof) located between the two boat ramps 15 minutes prior to departure to meet Kaimana staff.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Join us to scan the Kona coast for our beautiful & majestic Kohola (Humpback Whales) that frequent our waters in the winter months. We will have 3 hours to observe these amazing creatures as they migrate to Hawaii to birth their calves, mate, rest & play! Come join us to watch these animals in the wild & observe their natural behavior & hear their hauntingly beautiful songs that fill the ocean.

You can opt to purchase individual spots on the boat (up to 6 spaces available max) or if you prefer the luxury and privacy of your own custom guided tour, you can book a private charter. We need a minimum of (4) guests to run the tour.

Being on a small vessel allows for a more personal experience with our crew and more time in the water than the typical “tourist trap” large vessel. This tour does include a short snorkel if time allows, but the main focus is finding & observing the Humpback Whales. Please see our crew page on our website to learn more about our professional and highly qualified team.

Additional Info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Must be 4ft or taller
  • Must be under 250lbs
  • Must NOT have had any major surgery in the past 6 months
  • Must be able to climb vertical ladder if you wish to snorkel

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-263256P5

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