Whale Watching (Dec - Apr) (Fun Boat Tours & Family Cruises), Big Island tours & activities, fun things to do in Big Island

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Every winter between the months of December and April, humpback whales migrate to the warm, Pacific waters of Hawaii to calve and nurse their newborns. If you're lucky, you'll be able to see the whales play offshore just by standing on the coast and looking out to the ocean! For a more reliable experience, book a whale watching tour, where you'll sail out into the water with an experienced captain and crew to find whales and observe them from a a close, but respectable, distance.

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Kohala Coast Whale Watch Tours - Morning & Sunset Cruise [Open Now]
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Set a course along the Kohala Coast for a chance to see migrating whales! Choose from morning trips, cocktail cruises and afternoon sailing. Great for all ages.

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From USD107.00

(82 reviews)

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

2 - 2.5 hour(s) (morning, afternoon)
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Body Glove Afternoon Kona Whale Watching Tour (from Kona Pier) [Open Now]
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Sail beautiful Kona coast in search of humpback whales! See and experience this phenomenon, a rare opportunity to listen to their songs and learn all about the annual Hawaii whale season.

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USD105.95

(62 reviews)

Sun, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat

3 hour(s) (afternoon)
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Into The Blue Kona Whale Watching Tour Small Group Experience [Open Now]
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Leave the crowds to the big boats and cruise the west coast of the Big Island in an exciting RIB Zodiac Speed Boat as you search for Hawaii most famous winter time visitors, the Humpback Whale. Whale sightings guaranteed or you can go again for free!

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USD102.03

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3.5 hour(s) (afternoon)
Ocean Encounters Kona Whale Watch Cruise from Honokohau Harbor [Open Now]
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Hop on board with Kona fishermen to search for majestic Humpback Whales during their winter migration on this exciting 2.5 hour boat tour.

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USD86.17

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3 hour(s) (afternoon)
Hawaii Nautical Waikoloa Whale Watching Cruise [Open Now]
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Come and join Hawaii Nautical's Big Island whale watching tour! Their Whale Watch Guarantee means if you don't see whales, you can sail again for free. The on-board naturalist will make sure you find whales and enjoy your whale watching cruise!

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USD85.88

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2 hour(s) (morning, afternoon)
Hilo Whale Watch Cruise - Small Group Expedition [Open Now]

Embark on a 2-hour, 30-mile sightseeing cruise along the scenic Hamakua coastline, seeing the humpback whales during their yearly migration to Hawaii!

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USD123.96

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2.5 hour(s) (morning, afternoon)
Honi Olani Afternoon Whale Watching Sail [Open Now]
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See Humpback Whales in Hawaii aboard Honi Olani Catamaran. Cruise with Hawaii Nautical on a top rated 90-minutes Kona Whale Watching Sail. Daily departures from Honokohau Harbor available from Dec - Apr. Whales Sightings guaranteed!

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USD85.88

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2 hour(s) (afternoon)
Hawaii Nautical Kohala Whale Watching Cruise [Open Now]
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See humpback whales in Hawaii! From December through April, humpback whales migrate to the warm waters of Hawaii. Board the Lavakai to catch these beautiful mammals at their best on our exciting eco-friendly afternoon whale watching excursions.

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USD85.88

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2 hour(s) (afternoon)
Whale Discovery Adventure -Whale Watching Cruise from Keauhou Bay [Open Now]
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Enjoy a two and a half hour speed boat adventure on a quick, maneuverable raft to see the Humpback whales as they come to Hawaii every winter to give birth. Join our naturalist team as they look for whales and listen to their beautiful song.

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USD95.86

Daily

3 hour(s) (afternoon)