Experience the Ultimate Whale and Dolphin Watch Adventure in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

Kailua-Kona•moderate

Difficulty

moderate

Duration

2–3 hours

Fitness Level

Participants should be comfortable on a moving boat and able to remain standing or seated for 2.5 hours.

Overview

Discover the magic of Hawaii’s marine life on a 2.5-hour guided Whale and Dolphin Watch along the Kona coastline. See humpbacks, dolphins, and more while snorkeling and listening to whale songs underwater.

Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

Whale and Dolphin Watch

Ages 5+ • 2.5 Hours • Jumping for Joy!

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Date

Thu, Oct 16

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Adventure Photos

About This Adventure

Embark on a thrilling 2.5-hour Whale and Dolphin Watch Adventure along the stunning Kona coastline. Experience the awe of seasonal Humpback Whales and year-round dolphins, pilot whales, and more. Enjoy observing, learning, and listening to their songs with an underwater hydrophone, and snorkel to enhance your unforgettable marine encounter.

Jumping for Joy!

Duration

• 2.5 hours on the water (time is built into the schedule to check in for tour)

About

This Whale and Dolphin Watch Adventure is an exclusive 2.5 hour trip to find the seasonal Humpback Whales (Dec.-March) and/or the year round Dolphin, Pilot Whales, Beaked-Whales, Melon-headed whales, and other species that can be found along the Kona coastline. We will focus on finding these magnificent mammals and spending quality time with them to observe, learn, photograph and listen to their song and other vocalizations with our underwater hydrophone system.

Of course if you'd like to snorkel as well, all of our tours become whale watching tours seasonally as we will always make an effort to find and stop to enjoy the whales on every trip!

Adventure Tips

Bring sun protection

The boat exposes you to Hawaiian sun for hours; pack reef-safe sunscreen and a hat.

Dress for the ocean

Wear quick-drying clothes and non-slip shoes suitable for wet conditions on deck.

Stay hydrated

Bring water to stay refreshed during the 2.5-hour boat ride in tropical weather.

Listen closely

Use the hydrophone to hear real-time whale songs — it’s a rare chance to connect sonar and sight.

Local Insights

Wildlife

Humpback whales
Spinner dolphins

History

Kailua-Kona has long been a hub for fishing and ocean-based cultural practices dating back centuries in native Hawaiian tradition.

Conservation

Operators adhere to strict wildlife viewing guidelines to minimize disturbance and promote sustainable tourism in Hawaii’s delicate marine ecosystems.