Kona Whale Watching

Family Friendly • December - March

by Iruka Kona· Kailua-Kona, HI★ 4.9 · 1,061 reviews on google_reviews

What to Expect

Let the KIBOU take you on an aquatic adventure along the western shores of the Big Island of Hawaii. Watching beautiful wild whales.

Prices are subject to an increase based on demand.

Duration: 2 hours

This schedule may be changed according to weather conditions, traffic, and situation of the whales
- Check-in time is 30 min. before the tour stars.
- Cruise the ocean off the Kona Coast to the designated area and watching whales

Tour Schedule (1:30PM~)

1:00 PM: Arrival at Honokohau Harbor/Self Drive check-in
1:30 PM: Boat departure from the harbor
- Safety briefing
- Cruise the ocean off the Kona Coast to the designated area and watch whales

3:30 PM: Return to Honokohau Harbor/Drive out

What's Included in the Tour

  • Safety jacket
  • Snacks (granola bars, chips), juice, soda, and water
  • Welcome to bring your own food and drinks. Alcohol is allowed as long as they're not in glass bottles.

Location

Honokohau Marina
Address: 74-380 Kealakehe Parkway, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Free parking available

Directions

1) Follow Hwy 19 Queen Kaahumanu Hwy to Honokohau Marina Turn off. You will see a sign that says "HONOKOHAU MARINA."

2) Turn down Keakakehe Pkwy and take your first right turn -about 0.4 miles

3) Drive along with the path all the way down to the harbor till you pass two yellow poles(*see photo below). There will be your check in point! Our crew will welcome you. Have fun!

  • Please note that whales are wild animals, so the sighting is not guaranteed.
    In case of no whale, we will put you on a next available tour as a rain check for free of charge.

Cancellation Policy with full refund

Call us by 5 PM 2 days before the tour. Do not contact for cancellation via email please.
No-shows will be charged the full price.
In case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances, customers will also receive a full refund.

For Private Charter: 5 PM 7 days before the tour

Address

Honokohau Harbor, Kailua-Kona Hawaii (Book Online Now or Call 808-636-8440)

Pricing

Adult · Ages 12 and older$107.63
Child · Ages 3 - 11 - Adult must accompany one child.$86.09
Infant · Ages 2 and under - Adult must accompany one child.$1

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

Cancellation Policy

For Full Refund

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In case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances, customers will also receive a full refund.

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No-shows will be charged the full price.
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Customers will receive a full refund when a cancellation notice is made 48 hours before the tour.

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If you are booked by activity desks concierges, please contact them. The cancellation notice hours might be different.

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For Cancellation: Call (808) 636-8440

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Please DO NOT send a cancelation request via email, but always call

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  • Business Hours: 8AM-5PM/ Mon-Sun (Hawaii Standard Time)
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In case of no whale

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  • Please be aware that because Whales are wild animals, sightings are not 100% guaranteed.
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  • In case of No Whale, we will offer you to reschedule to another day with free charge as a rain check.
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  • If you cannot re-schedule a tour, you will be able to come back for a rain check anytime in the future.
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There will be no refund.

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In case of bad weather, ocean conditions

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We will reschedule you for another day, or will make a full refund.

Operated by

Iruka Kona

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