Kona Whale Watching Cruise from Honokohau Harbor - Ocean Encounters [Dec - Mar]
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Experience of a lifetime!
Kara
Wonderful
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Overview
Big Island
3 hour(s)
Available Daily
Pick-up not available
Not Accessible
What to expect
• Available dates: Dec 20th - March 31st
• Tour includes a whale watch guarantee, and if whales are not seen during the cruise, go again for free until you do!
• The waters off of the Kona coast are a part of the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary, and the winter home to adult and newly born humpback whales
• Includes soft drinks and snacks
Overview
Schedule
Check-in at Honokohau Harbor

After your check-in at Honokohau Harbor, make your way on board the Ocean Encounter and head out along Kona in search of the winter visiting humpback whales. Keep an eye out for the signature spouts and splashes from the humpback whales as they swim, relax, and play in the warm Hawaiian waters.
Return to Harbor
Location
Pick-up/Check-in Time & Location
Drop-off/Check-out Time & Location
Notes
Restrictions
- This activity is not wheelchair accessible.
- Children of all ages can participate in this activity.
Other requirements
- Participants are required to sign a liability waiver at the time of check-in.
- Minors are required to have a parent or guardian sign their liability waiver.
Required items to bring & attire
- Parents with children under 36 in (91 cm) tall must bring their own life jacket for the child to use.
- Guests prone to seasickness should take a motion sickness preventative one hour prior to departure.
Additional notes
- The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
- The activity provider does not assume any responsibility for your valuables and/or personal belongings.
- Gratuity is not included in the price.
- Complimentary parking available.
- Although the captain and crew will do their best to ensure a whale sighting, in the event humpback whales are not seen, you are welcome to come back again for free on a space available basis. Refunds will not be provided should whales not be seen.
Reviews
Experience of a lifetime!
Me and my husband are on our honeymoon and only wanted to make sure we got to see whales!!
Wonderful
Captain Cindy was delightful and funny a. And we saw plenty of whales. Thank you
Activity Provider C-Activities, Inc. (Ocean Encounters)
Activity Provider
FAQ
Payment / Cancellation Policy
- Credit card payment
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- Any cancellations made after 15:00 local time, 3 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
- Any changes made after 15:00 local time, 3 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount. This includes, but not limited to, change of the activity date/time, package, the number of participants, etc.
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- This activity is not wheelchair accessible.
- Children of all ages can participate in this activity.
- Parents with children under 36 in (91 cm) tall must bring their own life jacket for the child to use.
- Guests prone to seasickness should take a motion sickness preventative one hour prior to departure.
- Participants are required to sign a liability waiver at the time of check-in.
- Minors are required to have a parent or guardian sign their liability waiver.
- The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
- The activity provider does not assume any responsibility for your valuables and/or personal belongings.
- Gratuity is not included in the price.
- Complimentary parking available.
- Although the captain and crew will do their best to ensure a whale sighting, in the event humpback whales are not seen, you are welcome to come back again for free on a space available basis. Refunds will not be provided should whales not be seen.