Kona Whale Watch and Snorkel Tour Info
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At Hawaiian Adventures Kona, our expert guides offer the Big Island’s ultimate small-group wildlife tour. Our year-round whale watch, night manta, Kona snorkel, ocean adventure, and private charters are the best opportunity for a true Hawaiian Adventure.
Whale Watching
Night Manta Tours
Ocean Adventure
Snorkel Tours
Private Charters
Meet the Hawaiian Adventures Kona Fleet
Choose a vessel with a USCG offshore certification, research-grade hydrophone, onboard bathroom, shade and wind protection, and expert captain and local marine naturalist. While choosing the right boat can make a trip, the crew and their attention to detail is just as key. You can feel confident with Hawaiian Adventures Kona, a team that is meticulous when it comes to equipment upkeep, safety, and cleanliness
Our brand-new, state-of-the-art tour boat, built specifically for Kona whale watching.
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.
Meet our luxury private charter vessel, Callisto.
Callisto is our 32 ft regulator designed for speed, safety, comfort, and an incredibly smooth ride. Her name comes from a killer whale in the pacific northwest (T65A6), who was named after the hunting partner of Artemis, the greek goddess of the hunt. Equipped with twin 350 Yamahas, Callisto is perfect for exploring inshore reefs or pushing offshore into the deep. This luxury 6-person vessel has a restroom, fresh water shower, padded seats, and a custom boarding ladder for easy access in and out of the water. With plenty of waterproof storage, there’s room for guests and their extra gear and equipment onboard. 360-degree viewing and a full walk-around also add to a premier experience.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Whether you're interested in booking a tour or already have a reservation, take a moment to review some of our most frequently asked questions to help prepare for your upcoming adventure!
Prepare For Your Tour
We’re excited for the opportunity to take you on the ultimate Hawaiian Adventure aboard Those Guys or Callisto! Take a moment to review how to make the most of your tour with Hawaiian Adventures Kona!
Photo Gallery
We always have a camera ready on all of our tours! Every day is different on the water, and with the range of our vessels, we can see a lot. Check out the Gallery for incredible photos taken by our captains and crew!
Whales and Wildlife
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.
Kona Charter Desk
Kona Charter Desk has curated a list of top-quality tour companies that can take you on an unforgettable experience on the Big Island — and all at a great price.
Washington Whale Watching
Our sister company, Island Adventures, has been the leader in Pacific Northwest whale watching since 1996, and holds the whale watch community’s highest orca sighting success rate!
About Hawaiian Adventures Kona
The Aggergaard family, owners of Island Adventures Whale Watching and Hawaiian Adventures Kona, have been running whale watch tours for over 25 years, and pride themselves in offering educational experiences to respectfully visit with whales in their natural habitat.