Whale Watch Excursion from the Big Island
Tour Overview
Get a prime view of Hawaii’s migrating humpback whales on a Big Island whale watching cruise from Kailua-Kona. Whale sightings are guaranteed on this immersive catamaran tour with onboard naturalist guides. Listen to whales through a hydrophone connected to a sound system, and get comfortable in between sightings with amenities such as cushioned seating, a shaded sun deck, light refreshments, and a premium bar.
What's included
- Live commentary on board
- Professional guide
- Snacks and light refreshments
- Beverages (alcoholic drinks available for purchase)
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Free parking 75-5629 Kuakini Hwy., Kailua Kona, HI 96740-about a one block walk away from the pier.
What’s not included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
What to expect
Check in for your excursion before the scheduled departure time and board a specially equipped, 65-foot (20-meter) whale watching catamaran at the Kailua Pier. Settle into a shaded cabin with seating, tables, and three restrooms, or take advantage of the cushioned seating and unobstructed views of an upper sun deck. Throughout the cruise, enjoy provided snacks and beverages, such as Kona coffee, or treat yourself to something from the premium cash bar.
Venture out into the Pacific Ocean to look for pods of humpback whales that migrate to Hawaii’s warm waters to breed every year between December and April. Learn about the lifecycle and habits of these amazing animals from marine-life naturalist guides, and listen to the humpbacks’ distinctive whale song through a hydrophone connected to the boat’s PA system. Keep an eye out for other passing marine life, such as sperm whales, pilot whales, and dolphins. Whale sightings are guaranteed, or you can take the tour again for free.
Departure and return
Start:
75-5629 Kuakini Hwy, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA
All cruises board 30 minutes prior to departure. 75-5629 Kuakini Hwy, Kailua Kona, HI 96740 (Ilima Court Shopping Center) is the address for Body Glove Cruises main office where the closest free parking is located. Guests must walk one block to the Kailua Kona Pier for boarding.
End: This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Additional information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Wheelchair accessible via a customize boarding ramp with portable extensions that accommodates manual and electric wheelchairs and scooters. Please include in Special Requests at the time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required
- Boarding 30 minutes prior to scheduled departure time
- This adventure is on Hawaii Island in Kailua Kona.
- Liability waiver must be completed by all guests prior to boarding.
- Hotel pick-up is not available.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 110 travelers
Refund policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
| Adult | 110 |
| Child | 99 |
| Infant | 0 |
| Adult | 110 |
| Child | 99 |
| Infant | 0 |
Tour Overview
Get a prime view of Hawaii’s migrating humpback whales on a Big Island whale watching cruise from Kailua-Kona. Whale sightings are guaranteed on this immersive catamaran tour with onboard naturalist guides. Listen to whales through a hydrophone connected to a sound system, and get comfortable in between sightings with amenities such as cushioned seating, a shaded sun deck, light refreshments, and a premium bar.
What's included
- Live commentary on board
- Professional guide
- Snacks and light refreshments
- Beverages (alcoholic drinks available for purchase)
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Free parking 75-5629 Kuakini Hwy., Kailua Kona, HI 96740-about a one block walk away from the pier.
What’s not included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
What to expect
Check in for your excursion before the scheduled departure time and board a specially equipped, 65-foot (20-meter) whale watching catamaran at the Kailua Pier. Settle into a shaded cabin with seating, tables, and three restrooms, or take advantage of the cushioned seating and unobstructed views of an upper sun deck. Throughout the cruise, enjoy provided snacks and beverages, such as Kona coffee, or treat yourself to something from the premium cash bar.
Venture out into the Pacific Ocean to look for pods of humpback whales that migrate to Hawaii’s warm waters to breed every year between December and April. Learn about the lifecycle and habits of these amazing animals from marine-life naturalist guides, and listen to the humpbacks’ distinctive whale song through a hydrophone connected to the boat’s PA system. Keep an eye out for other passing marine life, such as sperm whales, pilot whales, and dolphins. Whale sightings are guaranteed, or you can take the tour again for free.
Departure and return
Start:
75-5629 Kuakini Hwy, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA
All cruises board 30 minutes prior to departure. 75-5629 Kuakini Hwy, Kailua Kona, HI 96740 (Ilima Court Shopping Center) is the address for Body Glove Cruises main office where the closest free parking is located. Guests must walk one block to the Kailua Kona Pier for boarding.
End: This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Additional information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Wheelchair accessible via a customize boarding ramp with portable extensions that accommodates manual and electric wheelchairs and scooters. Please include in Special Requests at the time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required
- Boarding 30 minutes prior to scheduled departure time
- This adventure is on Hawaii Island in Kailua Kona.
- Liability waiver must be completed by all guests prior to boarding.
- Hotel pick-up is not available.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 110 travelers
Refund policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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