Discover the whales and wildlife that call Kona home.
Whales and Wildlife
The Kona coast boasts an incredibly diverse array of marine life. Venture with us out into the blue in search of graceful mantas, massive mola mola, schooling sharks, or one of more than a dozen species of toothed whales that traverse these island waters.
The search begins as we depart Honokohau Harbor, home to some of Kona’s most consistently calm, coastal waters. Scan the brilliant turquoise hues for sea turtles coming to catch a breath at the surface, or flying fish gliding through the air. During daylight hours, pods of spinner dolphins wind-down after a night of active foraging in the shallows closer to shore, making Kona one of the most reliable locations to witness these stunning cetaceans in the wild.
As we push offshore into deeper waters, the excitement of the unknown takes hold. There is no telling what wonders might rise from the blue on a day-to-day basis, making each new sighting all the more thrilling! Will it be the inky-black fins of short-finned pilot whales, or an acrobatic leap by a pantropical spotted dolphin? Will we spot the tell-tale angular spout of a massive sperm whale, denizens of the deep, or the breath-hold-record-setter extraordinaire Cuvier’s beaked whale? Perhaps we’ll come across a bait-ball, a swarming school of fish whose activity is sure to attract pelagic hunters such as tuna, marlin, sharks or toothed whales. If luck is on our side, we might be graced with a sighting of the largest shark on earth, and gentlest of ocean giants, the whale shark.
Come winter, the beautiful blues of Hawaii’s coastal waters play host to one of nature’s greatest migrations, as thousands of humpback whales return for their annual breeding season. Soon-to-be mothers seeking out warm, sheltered waters in which to bring their little ones into the world. Competitive males vying for the opportunity to mingle with potential partners. New calves with all of the curiosity expected of one first discovering the vast marine world that surrounds them.
No two trips are the same, and each one offers the chance for a unique encounter. So whether you visit Hawaii in winter, spring, summer or fall, Those Guys will be here for your next incredible Hawaiian adventure.
Beaked Whales
False Killer Whales
Humpback Whales
Manta Rays
Melon Headed Whales
Pilot Whales
Sperm Whales
Spinner Dolphins
Spotted Dolphins
Whale Sharks
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Big Island Tours With Hawaiian Adventures Kona
Kona Whale Watch
Whale watching in Kona is year-round! Hawaiian Adventures Kona has access to both near-shore and pelagic zones, which gives you the opportunity to see humpbacks, spinner dolphins, bottlenose dolphins, flying fish, surface-feeding mantas, pilot whales, beaked whales, sperm whales, spotted dolphins, whale sharks, and more!
Kona Night Mantas
Experience the real Kona nightlife and meet the mantas! Our Kona Night Manta tours depart strategically out of Honokohau Marina, giving us the ability to head where there’s better conditions, fewer people, and more mantas. This small-group tour is the best way to experience the #1 activity on the Big Island.
Kona Snorkel Tours
Snorkel the Kona Coast and beyond! All snorkel tours at Hawaiian Adventures Kona are private charters, which allows you to explore at your own speed. Whether it’s snorkeling at historic Kealakekua Bay or skipping the crowds and checking out the crew’s favorite snorkel spots, we provide all snorkel gear (masks and fins) for you and your party!
Ocean Adventure
After 25 years in the tour business, this is the tour our family would seek out while traveling. It is also what we do for fun while not running other tours. Whether you're looking for an offshore pelagic snorkel, prefer inshore reefs, or are searching for wildlife from the comfort of our luxury six-passenger vessel, Callisto, our guides will sculpt a wildlife adventure you’ll never forget.