ULTIMATE #1 BIG ISLAND WHALE WATCH

2 Hours • Ages 3+ • Encounter Whales In Nursery Grounds! • Hear live whales sing!

by Adventure X Boat Tours· Waimea, HI★ 4.9 · 634 reviews on tripadvisor
From$95
Group sizeMaximum 20 passengers
Ages3–99

What to Expect

Set out from Kawaihae aboard the high-performance Malaialena for an up-close whale-watching adventure during the winter migration. Your knowledgeable captains and crew provide live interpretation as you listen to humpback songs on the onboard hydrophone and watch mothers, calves, and dramatic surface behaviors like breaches and competition pods. The open-bow raft offers stability and an intimate viewing experience, and complimentary snacks and beverages keep the outing comfortable and social. Tours run rain or shine and focus on respectful wildlife viewing.

Includes

Hydrophone listening to humpback whale song
Complimentary snacks
Complimentary beverages
Professional captain and naturalist crew
Trip aboard the Malaialena high-performance raft

Restrictions

  • No one over 6 months pregnant
  • No guests with neck or back injuries
  • No children under 3 years old (exception for private charters)

Duration

2 hours

Address

Kawaihae South Boat Ramp

Pricing

Adult · Ages 13+$135.09
Child · Ages 3 to 12$99.48
Guest · Ages 3+$130.90
UPSCALE Private Charter · 2 Hour Minimum • Choose trip duration below$2618
UPSCALE Private Charter · 2 Hour Minimum • Choose trip duration below$2618
Adult - Sunday Whale Watch & Snorkel · Ages 13+$151.84
Child - Sunday Whale Watch & Snorkel · Ages 3 to 12$151.84

Prices are typical; see the booking calendar for live availability and rates.

Cancellation Policy

48-hour notice required; full refund if Adventure X cancels for weather or low bookings.

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