Humpback Whale Watch Tour
Hawaiian Adventures
5
leaho471
4 days ago
Great experience! Captain Amy & Naturalist Pam were very friendly & kept up an informative dialogue throughout the trip. We were lucky enough to see multiple humpbacks (7, I think) including g a mom & calf. The boat, the Artemis, was very clean & comfortable. Highly recommend this experience!
Exceptional Crew Hawaiian Adventures’ crew are true ocean experts. After thousands of tours, the most important is still yours. With years of experience on the water, your captains and guides are eager to share their knowledge and passion for the Big Island and its marine life. Safe, Fast, Comfortable Boats Artemis and Apollo are designed for adventure. Comfortable seats, onboard bathrooms, dry storage, great viewing, and spacious areas add to a premier experience. The vessels are offshore-certified, ensuring a safe journey exploring the Kona coast. Wildlife and Tour Expertise The ocean provides different opportunities on every tour, so trust the guides who do this every day! Located on the lee side of the Big Island, Kona’s calm and deep waters are home to unique species and diverse marine life. Your crew will be constantly searching for whales and dolphins throughout your tour. The goal is to leave guests with a new appreciation for Hawaii’s waters and wildlife.
Departure Point
- Please meet by the white Hawaiian Adventures Kona sign located on the south-central side of Honokohau Harbor. Boarding begins 15 minutes prior to departure. We recommend arriving to the harbor 30 minutes before your tour to find parking.
Return Details
- Please meet by the white Hawaiian Adventures Kona sign located on the south-central side of Honokohau Harbor. Boarding begins 15 minutes prior to departure. We recommend arriving to the harbor 30 minutes before your tour to find parking.
Duration
2 hours and 30 minutes
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Honokohau Marina & Small Boat Harbor
off Highway 19, , Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
Kona is the ultimate whale and wildlife destination. Kona’s calm waters, deep coastlines, and variety of marine life make the region a world-class wildlife location. Our tours leave out of Honokohau Harbor, which has access to both near-shore and pelagic zones. Exploring the near-shore zone, you have the opportunity to see humpbacks during the winter months, spinner dolphins, bottlenose dolphins, manta rays, and flying fish. With a US Coast Guard offshore certification, Hawaiian Adventures Kona can also reach the pelagic zone- something very few tours do. The pelagic zone expands the search into waters thousands of feet deep to look for pilot whales, beaked whales, sperm whales, spotted dolphins, whale sharks, and more! Hawaiian Adventures’ tour durations allow for a greater search range, more time with whales, and more wildlife encounters on every tour!
Duration: Not Available
Additional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Professional Onboard Naturalist
- Complimentary Cold Beverages
- Guaranteed Whales
Redemption Instructions
Boarding Instructions
We recommend arriving 30 minutes prior to your tour. Please meet at the location above 20 minutes prior to departure for boarding and a pre-trip orientation. There’s no need to print off email confirmations or tickets –– we’ll check you in electronically with the last name on your reservation!
Sunscreen
Being sunburnt on your vacation is no fun! While our vessel Artemis has lots of shaded areas, you never know when you’ll be in the sun! The best time to apply sunscreen is either before getting to the marina or before boarding the vessel. **Spray-on sunscreen is not allowed onboard.**
Shoes Optional!
Artemis was built for comfort! Our vessel features SeaDek, a state-of-the-art closed-cell foam, that is most comfortable when barefoot. Upon boarding our crew will have a bin for shoes, so plan your footwear choice accordingly (sandals recommended).
Motion Sickness
For our whale watching tours, we often head into open water. If you’re prone to motion sickness, please take motion sickness medication the morning of your tour before arriving at the marina.
Snacks
All Hawaiian Adventures Kona tours have complimentary cold beverages available onboard. We recommend leaving the snacks at home and showing up for the tour with a full belly! Due to the speed of the vessel, it’s extremely hard to eat while we’re underway. **Please do not bring snacks onboard.**
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Hawaiian Adventures in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
Exceptional Crew Hawaiian Adventures’ crew are true ocean experts. After thousands of tours, the most important is still yours. With years of experience on the water, your captains and guides are eager to share their knowledge and passion for the Big Island and its marine life. Safe, Fast, Comfortable Boats Artemis and Apollo are designed for adventure. Comfortable seats, onboard bathrooms, dry storage, great viewing, and spacious areas add to a premier experience. The vessels are offshore-certified, ensuring a safe journey exploring the Kona coast. Wildlife and Tour Expertise The ocean provides different opportunities on every tour, so trust the guides who do this every day! Located on the lee side of the Big Island, Kona’s calm and deep waters are home to unique species and diverse marine life. Your crew will be constantly searching for whales and dolphins throughout your tour. The goal is to leave guests with a new appreciation for Hawaii’s waters and wildlife.
Departure Point
- Please meet by the white Hawaiian Adventures Kona sign located on the south-central side of Honokohau Harbor. Boarding begins 15 minutes prior to departure. We recommend arriving to the harbor 30 minutes before your tour to find parking.
Return Details
- Please meet by the white Hawaiian Adventures Kona sign located on the south-central side of Honokohau Harbor. Boarding begins 15 minutes prior to departure. We recommend arriving to the harbor 30 minutes before your tour to find parking.
Duration
2 hours and 30 minutes
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Honokohau Marina & Small Boat Harbor
off Highway 19, , Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
Kona is the ultimate whale and wildlife destination. Kona’s calm waters, deep coastlines, and variety of marine life make the region a world-class wildlife location. Our tours leave out of Honokohau Harbor, which has access to both near-shore and pelagic zones. Exploring the near-shore zone, you have the opportunity to see humpbacks during the winter months, spinner dolphins, bottlenose dolphins, manta rays, and flying fish. With a US Coast Guard offshore certification, Hawaiian Adventures Kona can also reach the pelagic zone- something very few tours do. The pelagic zone expands the search into waters thousands of feet deep to look for pilot whales, beaked whales, sperm whales, spotted dolphins, whale sharks, and more! Hawaiian Adventures’ tour durations allow for a greater search range, more time with whales, and more wildlife encounters on every tour!
Duration: Not Available
Additional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Professional Onboard Naturalist
- Complimentary Cold Beverages
- Guaranteed Whales
Redemption Instructions
Boarding Instructions
We recommend arriving 30 minutes prior to your tour. Please meet at the location above 20 minutes prior to departure for boarding and a pre-trip orientation. There’s no need to print off email confirmations or tickets –– we’ll check you in electronically with the last name on your reservation!
Sunscreen
Being sunburnt on your vacation is no fun! While our vessel Artemis has lots of shaded areas, you never know when you’ll be in the sun! The best time to apply sunscreen is either before getting to the marina or before boarding the vessel. **Spray-on sunscreen is not allowed onboard.**
Shoes Optional!
Artemis was built for comfort! Our vessel features SeaDek, a state-of-the-art closed-cell foam, that is most comfortable when barefoot. Upon boarding our crew will have a bin for shoes, so plan your footwear choice accordingly (sandals recommended).
Motion Sickness
For our whale watching tours, we often head into open water. If you’re prone to motion sickness, please take motion sickness medication the morning of your tour before arriving at the marina.
Snacks
All Hawaiian Adventures Kona tours have complimentary cold beverages available onboard. We recommend leaving the snacks at home and showing up for the tour with a full belly! Due to the speed of the vessel, it’s extremely hard to eat while we’re underway. **Please do not bring snacks onboard.**
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Hawaiian Adventures in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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leaho471
Great experience! Captain Amy & Naturalist Pam were very friendly & kept up an informative dialogue throughout the trip. We were lucky enough to see multiple humpbacks (7, I think) including g a mom & calf. The boat, the Artemis, was very clean & comfortable. Highly recommend this experience!
Kathy S
We have been on both the Artemis and Apollo and both are beautiful boats with first class crew. Pam, our marine expert on yesterday’s trip was outstanding. We are Kona residents and we highly recommend this tour!
jcw1397
This was so much fun! Amy and Dennis were excellent crew and guides. We got to see several whales and learn a lot from the knowledgeable crew members. Definitely would recommend on your trip to the Big Island!
Lisa_C
The wind is strong out on the water!
The guides are so knowledgeable and you will learn a lot about whales.
KEG17
This tour was everything we hoped for -- and more. We saw whales, different kinds of dolphins, and manta rays. It was amazing! Not only did we see a lot, the guides were extremely knowledgeable and provided a lot of information about the area and the wildlife. The boat was really nice, with plenty of shade and plenty of room to see all around. This was one of the highlights of our trip to the Big Island.