The Big Island’s only dedicated year-round whale watch and manta snorkel company.
Join us, experts with over 25 years of experience running professional wildlife tours. Hawaiian Adventures’ tours provide the best opportunity to explore Kona’s coast and the wildlife beneath the waves. Our top-notch vessels, experienced crew, and oceanic expertise will make your Big Island adventure unforgettable. If you’ve been on other tours, you’ll appreciate the Hawaiian Adventures difference.
Meet the most comfortable tour boat on the Big Island.
We're thrilled to announce that the newest addition to Hawaiian Adventures Kona is complete. The brand-new, state-of-the-art, 46-foot catamaran named Artemis is available for year-round whale watching tours and Kona night manta ray snorkel tours. Featuring two viewing decks, powerful Volvo IPS engines, comfortable seating, and onboard restrooms, Artemis promises to offer an exceptional and unforgettable tour experience unlike any other in the area.
Kona’s only dedicated year-round dolphin and whale watching tour.
Unique to the Big Island of Hawaii, over a dozen species of whales can be found on the Kona Coast year-round! Join us as we explore the offshore in search of pilot whales, false killer whales, whale sharks, spinner dolphins, sperm whales, and more!
Guaranteed Dolphins/Whales
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 eco-tour location. The best 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, spinner dolphins, bottlenose dolphins, flying fish, and surface-feeding mantas. 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 to pilot whales, beaked whales, sperm whales, spotted dolphins, whale sharks, and more! Hawaiian Adventures’ 3-4 hour tours allow for a greater search range, more time with whales, and more wildlife encounters on every tour!
Year-Round Kona Dolphin and Whale Watch Tour Info
Departure Times
March 24 - December 15: 8:30 AM
December 16 - March 23: 7 AM, 11 AM, & 3:30 PM
Boarding Location
247 Kealakehe Pkwy, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Boarding begins 20 minutes prior to departure
Whales and Dolphins of the Kona Coast
The Kona coast boasts an incredibly diverse array of marine life. Venture with us out into the blue in search of graceful mantas, massive mola mola, schooling sharks, or one of more than a dozen species of toothed whales that traverse these island waters.
Get up close and personal with Kona’s local mantas.
Experience the real Kona nightlife and meet the mantas! Our Kona Night Manta tours depart strategically out of Honokohau Marina, giving us the ability to head where there are better conditions, fewer people, and more mantas.
The Real Kona Nightlife
You’re going to love the way Hawaiian Adventures does mantas! Sharing this incredible experience with our guests is what drives us to run the best manta tour on the Island. Leaving Honokohau Harbor, we have the ability to reach the northern or southern manta sites depending on the calmest conditions. Our departure is strategic, as we can choose the site with fewer people and more mantas. With one trip a night, small groups, and professional guides, our tour sets the bar high for value and guest experience.
Kona Night Manta Ray Snorkel Tour Info
Departure Time
Daily Tours from Kona at 7:00 PM
Night Manta Snorkel Tours are 2-2.5 Hours
Boarding Location
247 Kealakehe Pkwy, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Boarding begins 20 minutes prior to departure
Kona Inshore, Offshore, and Reef Snorkels
Experience the wildlife beneath the waves on our private Kona Snorkel Tours. Join us for a custom underwater adventure to the speed, ability, and preferences of your group! Choose from a variety of snorkel sites from historic Kealakekua Bay to our crew’s favorite secluded snorkel spots! All snorkel gear (masks and fins) is included, the only thing missing is you!
Private Snorkel Tours
At Hawaiian Adventures Kona, we offer the Big Island’s ultimate small-group wildlife tours above and below the water. Our private Kona snorkel tours are designed to provide you with an unforgettable experience, whether you're looking for an inshore or offshore adventure.
After 25 years in the tour business, this is the tour our family would seek out while traveling. It is also what we do for fun while not running other tours. Whether you're looking for an offshore pelagic snorkel, prefer inshore reefs, or are searching for wildlife from the comfort of Callisto, our guides will sculpt a wildlife adventure you’ll never forget.
In selecting a private charter, you are choosing personalized service, exclusivity, and ample space aboard our 6-passenger center console Callisto. Work directly with your captain to design your dream excursion in the days leading up to your trip, ensuring your trip with Hawaiian Adventures Kona will be the highlight of your Hawaiian experience.
Kona Deals and Discounts
At Hawaiian Adventures Kona, we are serious about finding whales and doing so at the best possible price. We want to pass the savings on to you by offering the deepest discounts in Hawaiian Adventures Kona history. Click below to see what savings you qualify for!
Why choose Hawaiian Adventures Kona?
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, our captains and guides are eager to share their knowledge and passion for the Big Island and its marine life. Behind every great program is an even better team, and our crew makes the real difference in your experience.
Safe, Fast, Comfortable Boats
Artemis and Callisto are designed for adventure. Comfortable seats, onboard bathrooms, dry storage, great viewing, and spacious areas add to a premier experience. Our vessels are offshore-certified, ensuring a safe journey whether venturing inshore or further off the Kona coast.
Wildlife and Tour Expertise
The ocean produces 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. Our goal is to leave our guests with a new appreciation for Hawaii’s waters and its inhabitants.
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Contact the Hawaiian Adventures Kona Crew
We’re always happy to answer any questions you may have about our tours. If you want to drop us a line, feel free to text or email us if you have any questions.
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