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Kailua-Kona: Whale Watching Cruise on the Big Island

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About the activity

Whale season starts in December and lasts until mid-April. Whales arrive yearly in the Hawaiian Islands after a 3,000 mile journey. If you are visiting Hawaii during this time, don't miss out and reserve your seat to see these magnificent creatures.

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
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  • Live guiding
    English
  • Duration
    2.5 hours
  • Includes
    • 2.5-hour cruise
    • Snacks (chips, granola bars, rice krispies and fruit snacks)
    • Beverages (water, juice and ginger ale)
    • Hydrophone speaker
    • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
    • Gratuities
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Hear the humpback whales singing using a hydrophone
  • See mothers and calves swimming together
  • Admire these magnificent creatures up-close

Description

Hawaii is the only state in the United States where humpback whales mate, calve and nurse their young. Humpbacks may find Hawaii suitable because of the warm waters, the underwater visibility, the variety of ocean depths and the lack of natural predators.

Mothers can be seen breaching alongside their calves and males can be seen competing with one another for females in fierce head-to-head battles.

Join a 2.5-hour cruise as you follow these magnificent sea creatures and listen to their singing using the underwater hydrophones. Snacks and beverages will be available during your cruise providing a unique and memorable experience for the whole family.

Good to know before you go
  • Please bring sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, long-sleeve jacket or sweatshirt and motion sickness medicine (most effective taken the night before and the day of the tour at least 1-hour before the scheduled tour)
  • Tours cancelled within 48-hours of departure are non-refundable
  • If whales are not spotted on your tour, you will receive another cruise for free (no refunds)
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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
  • Adults
    12-99 years
  • Children
    0-11 years
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