Kona Whale Watching Cruise from Honokohau Harbor - Ocean Encounters [Dec - Mar]
Highlights
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Experience of a lifetime!
Kara
Wonderful
Barbara florey
Overview
Big Island
3 hour(s)
Available Daily
Pick-up not available
Not Accessible
What to expect
Packages
Packages
Afternoon Winter Whale Watching Cruise
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Morning Winter Whale Watching Cruise
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• Available dates: Dec 20th - March 31st
• 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
Important activity information
Important activity information
Restrictions
- This activity is not wheelchair accessible.
- Children of all ages can participate in this activity.
Additional notes
- The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
- Gratuity is not included in the price.
- Complimentary parking available.
- Whale Sighting Policy: If your onboard naturalist does not spot any whales during your cruise, you will receive a complimentary return trip. Please reach out to the activity provider directly to make the necessary arrangements.
This non-transferable offer allows you to reschedule your tour for free; it does not entitle you to a refund.
There are no refunds provided if you do not view whales during any trip, and you are unable to reschedule or space is unavailable for a future date.
Required items to bring & attire
- Sunglasses
- Camera
- Sunscreen
- 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.
• Available dates: Dec 20th - March 31st
• 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.
Check-out
Location
Pick-up/Check-in Time & Location
Drop-off/Check-out Time & Location
Important activity information
Important activity information
Restrictions
- This activity is not wheelchair accessible.
- Children of all ages can participate in this activity.
Additional notes
- The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
- Gratuity is not included in the price.
- Complimentary parking available.
- Whale Sighting Policy: If your onboard naturalist does not spot any whales during your cruise, you will receive a complimentary return trip. Please reach out to the activity provider directly to make the necessary arrangements.
This non-transferable offer allows you to reschedule your tour for free; it does not entitle you to a refund.
There are no refunds provided if you do not view whales during any trip, and you are unable to reschedule or space is unavailable for a future date.
Required items to bring & attire
- Sunglasses
- Camera
- Sunscreen
- 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.
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 Ocean Encounters (C-Activities)
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.
- Sunglasses
- Camera
- Sunscreen
- 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.
- The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
- Gratuity is not included in the price.
- Complimentary parking available.
- Whale Sighting Policy: If your onboard naturalist does not spot any whales during your cruise, you will receive a complimentary return trip. Please reach out to the activity provider directly to make the necessary arrangements.
This non-transferable offer allows you to reschedule your tour for free; it does not entitle you to a refund.
There are no refunds provided if you do not view whales during any trip, and you are unable to reschedule or space is unavailable for a future date.
- This activity is not wheelchair accessible.
- Children of all ages can participate in this activity.
- Sunglasses
- Camera
- Sunscreen
- 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.
- The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
- Gratuity is not included in the price.
- Complimentary parking available.
- Whale Sighting Policy: If your onboard naturalist does not spot any whales during your cruise, you will receive a complimentary return trip. Please reach out to the activity provider directly to make the necessary arrangements.
This non-transferable offer allows you to reschedule your tour for free; it does not entitle you to a refund.
There are no refunds provided if you do not view whales during any trip, and you are unable to reschedule or space is unavailable for a future date.