Kona Whale Watch Tour Info

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At Hawaiian Adventures Kona, our expert guides offer the Big Island’s ultimate wildlife tours. Our year-round whale watchand private charters are the best opportunity for a true Hawaiian Adventure.

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Meet Hawaiian Adventures

You may only have one opportunity to go whale watching on your vacation, so choose a vessel that was specifically designed and built for Kona. Our vessel Artemis isn’t a fishing boat, dinner cruiser, or water taxi –– she’s a state-of-the-art catamaran that holds an award-winning design from WorkBoat Magazine.

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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!  

Frequently Asked Questions

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We’re excited for the opportunity to take you on the ultimate Hawaiian Adventure aboard Artemis or Callisto! Take a moment to review how to make the most of your tour with Hawaiian Adventures Kona!

Prepare For Your Tour

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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 wide variety of wildlife every day! Check out the Gallery for incredible photos taken by our captains and crew!

Photo Gallery

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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.

Whales and Wildlife

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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.

Kona Charter Desk

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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!

Washington Whale Watching

Kona Whale Watch Tours

Season: December - March
Duration: 2.5-3 Hours

Humpback Tours

Season: December - March
Duration: 2-2.5 Hours

Private Tours

Season: April - November
Duration: 3-4 Hours

Pelagic Tours
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Book Direct and Save

At Hawaiian Adventures Kona, we offer the best available rates to our guests who book direct. Take the hassle out of making reservations through third-party booking agents and you’ll receive the lowest discounted rate. You’ll also receive direct communication with our team of year-round, full-time crew with confirmation emails/text messages, tour reminder emails, and special promotions after your tour. Should your travel plans change, it’s much easier to modify a direct booking as opposed to a third-party booking. Book direct with Hawaiian Adventures Kona to get the best service and lowest prices!

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