Kailua-Kona: Whale Watching Cruise on the Big Island - 2026 (Verified Reviews)

About This Experience

Hawaii is the only state in the United States where humpback whales mate, calve and nurse their young. Humpbacks may find Hawaii suitable because of the warm waters, …

Highlights

• Hear the humpback whales singing using a hydrophone
• See mothers and calves swimming together
• Admire these magnificent creatures up-close

What's Included

• ✓ 2.5-hour cruise
• ✓ Snacks (chips, granola bars, rice krispies and fruit snacks)
• ✓ Beverages (water, juice and ginger ale)
• ✓ Hydrophone speaker

Not Included

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off
• Gratuities

Good to Know

• Please bring sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, long-sleeve jacket or sweatshirt and motion sickness medicine (most effective taken the night before and the day of the tour at least 1-hour before the scheduled tour)
• Tours cancelled within 48-hours of departure are non-refundable
• If whales are not spotted on your tour, you will receive another cruise for free (no refunds)

Meeting Point

Honokohau Harbor (North Side) is located 4.5 mile south of the Kona Airport and 3.5 miles north of Kailua Kona. After turning into the Honokohau Harbor you make your first right. Follow the road which veers to the left until it ends at a large parking lot. When you get to the parking lot drive to your left towards the boat ramp. You will meet your crew member by the pavilion next to the public restrooms. Check-in is at Honokohau Harbor near Pavilion/Restrooms