Whale & Wildlife Report | March 8-14, 2026
Highlights
Humpback Whales
Bottlenose Dolphins
Hawaiian Spinner Dolphins
Hawaiian Monk Seal
Brown Booby Birds
Whale & Wildlife Report | March 8-14, 2026
March humpback madness — both in the weather and on the water! We kicked off the week with fantastic sightings on our Adventure Whale Watch and Humpback Whale Watch tours. It’s always a pleasure to welcome first-time whale watchers as well as our returning frequent floaters. Once you join us for a trip, chances are you’ll be eager to come back again and again!
We enjoyed multiple encounters with an active humpback whale that our crew has lovingly nicknamed “Scarlet” (although this whale does not have an official name or scientific ID from HappyWhale yet). This spunky individual treated us to lots of tail slaps, cartwheels, and peduncle throws. After numerous encounters and photos taken by our naturalists, our team believes it may be a girl. More sightings and time will tell!
We found humpback mom and calf pairs all along the Kona Coast. One serene encounter included a male escort whom our team identified as “Wenonah” (SEAK-1373), a whale who has been documented during the winter in both Baja and Hawaiian waters in years past. Many of the calves were practicing their breaching this week, and we even had an unexpected tail fluke from one little one - a cool sight as calves rarely raise their tails high out of the water!
Just outside Honokohau Harbor, we’re often lucky enough to spot Hawaiian spinner dolphins. These delightful dolphins greet us as we come and go from our homeport, sometimes swimming along in their sleepy resting mode and other times showing off with lively leaps and spins. Seeing these playful cetaceans is the perfect way to round out a day on the water.
Our team always keeps a close eye on the weather, and midweek, a strong storm system moved into the area. When Mother Nature talks, we listen! Our tours took a pause for a few days, and we hope everyone stayed safe and dry. With more pleasant conditions coming, we’re excited to get back out on the water soon!
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