Where to go · BIG ISLAND WHALE WATCHING TOURS
The season here is short and the good boats fill first. Below: the 5 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of Big Island whale watching from Kona, with hydrophones, expert guides, snacks, catamaran views, pricing, and practical tips.
“Great day on the water. Saw 3 humpback whales hanging out together and stayed with them for over 30 minutes. Great crew.”
Review of Big Island’s Pelagic Whale Watch Tour, with boat details, wildlife odds, price, timing, comfort, and practical booking advice.
“Friendly staff. Safe boat ride. We saw three different species of wild lives. Also saw part of the coastline. Fun tour.”
Review of Kona’s Captain Zodiac whale watch, with a fast 16-passenger raft, whale songs, sea caves, wildlife, costs, tips, and practical details.
“We really enjoyed our trip! Our guide was very knowledgeable! We were able to see a male, a momma with her baby and our raft ride was another great aspect of our entire experience!”
Review of Kailua-Kona’s 2.5-hour whale watching cruise, with hydrophone singing, expert crews, snacks, dolphin sightings, and practical tips.
“The guide worked hard to make sure we saw anything that was out and about”
Review of Body Glove’s Kona whale watch, with hydrophone audio, naturalist commentary, snacks, whale guarantee, and practical booking tips.
“Great experience. We got to see 3 whales which was awesome. The naturalist was very knowledgeable but her voice was like nails on a chalk board.”
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