Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
From December through March/April, the magnificent Humpback whales make their yearly migration from Alaska to Hawaii. Join us for a 2.5-hour tour on a comfortable, roomy boat and experience a close encounters with some of the biggest creatures in the ocean. Whale sightings are guaranteed, or you will be given a voucher for another tour.
Professional guide
Bottled water
Snacks
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Departure Point
Honokohau Small Boat Harbor, Kalaoa, HI 96740, USA
Honokohau Marina & Small Boat Harbor, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, United States Whale watching is seasonal between mid December through mid March. 180 minutes
Bite Me Sportfishing, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, United States Whale watching is seasonal, we run charter mid December though mid March 180 minutes
Ocean Encounters, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, United States Whale watching is seasonal. We run charters mid December through mid March. 180 minutes
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Children under the age of 5 must provide their own life vests
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
Collapsible-wheelchair accessible—if assistance is required, passenger must provide their own assistant
It's extremely rare, but if we do not see any whales on our tour, you are welcome to come back again during the same vacation, based on availability, free of charge. We recommend you book early in your trip so if you need to take advantage of the guarantee, you'll have more flexibility.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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 experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
GoPlaces584004
01 Mar 2025
Excellent whale watching and lots! Captain Rory and Maddie were super excited to see so much! And these answered so many questions!
melissaw370
21 Feb 2025
We had a great time on this trip. The crew was fantastic. We found a mother and baby whale. The Capt took underwater videos he later shared with us. There was water and snacks as well. Highly recommend
I43NIteresah
16 Feb 2025
We had the best time together, the whales are amazing to see, for being wildlife the whales sure do a show for you. Book today you won’t be disappointed .
This tour in
Big Island of Hawaii
is organized by
Bite Me Sportfishing
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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