Whale & Wildlife Report | Oct 30-Nov 1, 2025
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Highlights
Short-Finned Pilot Whales
Juvenile Humpback Whale
Hawaiian Spinner Dolphins
Whale & Wildlife Report | Oct 30-Nov 1, 2025
What a week! November is one of our favorite months for a reason. Our 3-4 hour pelagic whale watching tours have the opportunity to see Kona’s year-round whales and potential early humpback arrivals. It’s the best of both worlds!
PC: Hawaiian Adventures Naturalist
BIG NEWS! On October 30th, we spotted our first humpback this season! Near Kahalu’u Beach Park, a juvenile humpback delighted us with a spectacular cartwheel, multiple surfacings, and a great look at their flukes. In addition to our first humpback, we also enjoy encounters with short-finned pilot whales offshore and Hawaiian spinner dolphins outside Honokohau Harbor. What a treat! Interested in hearing the full story? Check out our previous blog post to read more.
PC: Olivia Miller
Hoping for more humpbacks? Our official 2.5-3 hour humpback whale watching tours begin December 13th, but it’s never too early to start planning your winter whale watch! With three departure times at 7 AM, 11 AM, and 3 PM, we have a tour that works with your schedule. Our humpback encounter this week was a thrilling preview of whats to come in the next few months, and with our tour calendar already filling up, we highly recommend booking soon!
PC: Olivia Miller
Upcoming Tours
Nov 3rd (Monday)- 8:30 AM Pelagic Whale Watch
Nov 4th (Tuesday)- 8:30 AM Pelagic Whale Watch
Nov 5th (Wednesday)- 8:30 AM Pelagic Whale Watch
Nov 7th (Friday)- 8:30 AM Pelagic Whale Watch
Nov 8th (Saturday)- 8:30 AM Pelagic Whale watch
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Interested in experiencing our tours?
Hawaiian Adventure’s 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.
