Meet Apollo, the newest addition to the Hawaiian Adventures team. Apollo’s long, nimble, Ribcraft design creates a gentle ride while also bolstering the spirit of adventure. One of the smoothest riding vessels in its class, Apollo‘s 12.5 meter hull is designed for streamlined, sleek movement and creates a soft ride over the ocean. Forward facing padded seats ensure a comfortable cruise and unobstructed views as we explore the wonder of the Kona coast. 

We’re also able to go farther because of our advanced coast guard certifications, which allow us to reach Kona’s expansive offshore zone– a certification very few boats in the harbor hold. Because of our expanded search range, we’ll have more opportunities for a variety of encounters, and be able to spend more time on scene with wildlife. This 20 mile off shore certification makes Apollo one of the safest, most capable boats in the harbor for running off shore, where we’ll search for over a dozen pelagic cetacean species including pilot whales, false killer whales, melon headed whales, sperm whales, beaked whales, rough toothed dolphins, and so much more!

During our winter humpback season, we’ll extend our search range to the calm banks of the north— a favorite spot for our humpback whales. Traveling further, we’ll be able to spend more time on scene with wildlife and have fewer boats in the area, which leads to intimate, respectful wildlife interactions and reduces environmental impacts. Our onboard marine naturalist and skilled Captain will be your go-to guides and experts for all things whales and wildlife. Have any questions? Ask! Education is one of our highest priorities at Hawaiian Adventures, and Apollo allows for an interactive, exciting, and limitless learning experience. Apollo truly is the ultimate floating classroom, complete with open, unobstructed views and water-level viewing that allows you to hold a connection with whales and dolphins like never before.