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Kona Whale Watch and Pelagic Sea Life

Aboard Luxury Vessel KIBOU

Quick Details

  • Ages: All Ages
  • Duration: 2 Hours
  • Location: Honokohau Marina | Address: 74-380 Kealakehe Parkway, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
    Free parking available
    Google map: Please search HONOKOHAU HARBOR on your Google map.
    It appears as "Iruka Hawaii Experiences Snorkel Tours, Manta Ray & Dolphin Tours"
  • Tour Info:
  • Schedule and tour duration may be changed according to weather conditions, traffic and situation of the whales
  • Check-in time is 30 min. before the tour stars.
  • Cruise the ocean off the Kona Coast to the designated area and watching whale
Adult Ages 12 and older
$100
Child Ages 3 - 11 - Adult must accompany one child.
$75
Infant Ages 2 and under - Adult must accompany one child.
Free

ABOUT

Let the KIBOU take you on an aquatic adventure along the western shores of the Big Island of Hawaii. Watching beautiful wild whales.

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE TOUR

  • Safety jacket
  • Snacks (granola bars, chips, fresh pineapple), juice, soda, and water
  • Welcome to bring your own food and drinks. Alcohol is allowed as long as they’re not in glass bottles.

TOUR SCHEDULE (1:00PM~)

12:30 PM: Arrival at Honokohau Harbor/Self Drive check-in
1:00 PM: Boat departure from the harbor

  • Safety briefing
  • Cruise the ocean off the Kona Coast to the designated area and watch whales

3:00 PM: Return to Honokohau Harbor/Drive out

CANCELLATION POLICY WITH FULL REFUND

  • Call us by 5 PM 2 days before the tour. Do not contact for cancellation via email please.
    No-shows will be charged the full price.
    In case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances, customers will also receive a full refund.
  • For Private Charter: 5 PM 7 days before the tour

MORE INFORMATION

  • Private Charter: regular price $4,000 down to $3,500/ 1 to 20 people Limited time Offer!
    *All of our prices include tax.
  • Kamaaina rate available, please ask (808)636-8440

NOTE

  • Whales are wild animals, so the sighting is not guaranteed.
    In case of no whale, we will put you on a next available tour as a rain check for free of charge.

LOCATION

Honokohau Marina
Address: 74-380 Kealakehe Parkway, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Free parking available

DIRECTIONS

1) Follow Hwy 19 Queen Kaahumanu Hwy to Honokohau Marina Turn off. You will see a sign that says “HONOKOHAU MARINA.”

2) Turn down Keakakehe Pkwy and take your first right turn -about 0.4 miles

3) Drive along with the path all the way down to the harbor till you pass two yellow poles(*see photo below). There will be your check in point! Our crew will welcome you. Have fun!

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