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Kona Deluxe Catamaran Whale Watch

4.561 reviewsKona (Kailua-Kona)

  • 1h 30m
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • Guided in English
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

Every winter, thousands of humpback whales return to Hawaii's warm waters - and there's no better way to see them than from the deck of the Spirit of Aloha. Cruise along the scenic Kona Coast and witness these gentle giants breaching, tail-slapping, and playing at the surface. Our friendly and knowledgeable crew share fascinating facts about whale behavior, migration, and local marine life while you enjoy the ocean breeze and panoramic views. Keep your camera ready - dolphins and turtles are often spotted along the way too! Relax with tropical cocktails, beer, wine, soda and juice from the full premium bar on board. Whale sightings are guaranteed - if you don't see one, you can come again free (re-ride only, no refunds).

Inclusions

What's included

  • Comfortable shaded seating available
  • Full premium bar with tropical cocktails, beer, wine, soda and juice
  • Restrooms on board

What's not

  • Gratuity is customary and greatly appreciated if you enjoyed your experience

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

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Know before you go

Meeting point
As you enter Honokohau Harbor, continue straight, do not turn right. Continue straight to the end of the road and on the right you will see a gravel lot to park and our sign at Outer Basin Slip #38, vessel "Spirit of Aloha".
Pickup
Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 49 travellers
Operated by
Hawaii Nautical
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How it compares in Big Island of Hawaii

  • Its from-price is 45% below the median of the 565 experiences we list in Big Island of Hawaii.
  • It is shorter than most of them.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 182 of 565.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Big Island of Hawaii

The Big Island of Hawaii is the largest and youngest of the main Hawaiian islands, with active volcanoes, black-sand beaches, coffee farms and clear skies.

The Big Island is larger than all the other Hawaiian islands combined and still being shaped by active volcanoes. Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has steaming craters, lava fields and the Chain of Craters Road down to the sea. Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa both rise above 4,000 metres, and snow dusts their summits in winter.

Top-ranked sights in Big Island of Hawaii: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Rainbow Falls, Thurston Lava Tube (Nāhuku).

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