You might also spot some of the other whale species that make their home in these waters yearround sperm whales, pilot whales, pygmy killer whales and rare beaked whales as well as dolphin pods and curious sea turtles. For more information or to order your whale watch tickets over the phone, call toll free at 18664829775 or 8088922082 local. Every winter, generally december through april, the majestic north pacific humpback whales make an epic journey to visit the warm hawaiian waters to breed, calve, and nurse their young. Humpback whales make their annual journey to hawaii between the months of november and april whale season, and the big island is our favorite of the. Board a morning flight to the big island of hawaii. Unlike the other main hawaiian islands of maui, oahu, and kauai, the big island offers ideal whale watching conditions throughout the day. If you plan on visiting hawaii between december and april, make sure that you take part in big island of hawaii whale watching tours.
Sometimes a guided tour will open doors to things you might not see on your own. Every winter, our humpback whales in hawaii make the 3,000mile journey from alaska to hawaii to mate and give birth in our warm tranquil waters. And because we dont want you to miss a thing, were spotlighting the very best big island tours. Nov 17, 2016 whale watching is a great big island activity. Whale watching boat tours can offer a closer view of humpbacks. Polynesian legend claims the goddess pele gave volcanic birth to the islands of aloha. With four different hawaii whale watching tours to choose from, youre sure to find the ideal oahu whale watching tour for your travel group. Come experience big island snorkeling tours with captain zodiac raft expeditions and enjoy the beautiful pristine waters of the pacific and its colorful aquatic life.
Whale watching tours on the big island of hawaii 2020. Explore snowy mountaintops, lush jungles, windswept grasslands, picturesque beaches, and even lava fields without ever leaving the island. Big island whale watching tours tom barefoots tours. Here is a selection of big island whale watching tours or other cruises on which you are likely to see whales. Humpback whales come to hawaii between november and april whale season, and the big island is our favorite of the hawaiian islands to go see the whales. Tours departing from hilo port include the highlights of kilauea volcano and all hilo. Plan an excursion to go whale watching on the island of hawaii to spot humpback whales and other species. Enjoy listening to whales in realtime on a hydrophone, complete with fantastic views of the big island coastline. Maui whale watching tours and snorkeling closest encounters in. Big island whale watch tours whalewatching cruises from. Whale watching on hawaiis big island dolphin bay vacation. There are several companies that offer big island whale watching tours.
When is the best time to see humpback whales in hawaii and. Just hop aboard, sit back, and let your captain lead the way as you try to spot breaching whales. The humpback whales leave the icy waters of alaska and migrate 6000 miles to hawaii every year to give birth and care for their calves. Whale sightings are guaranteed and if you dont see whales on your trip, come back again for free.
Captain dan is a whale researcher, conservationist, and whale watch captain. Boat tours in kona, hawaii migrating from alaska each winter, the north pacific humpback whale travels to three primary locations. For a more reliable experience, book a whale watching tour, where youll sail out into the water with an experienced. Big island whale watching is an activity that is sure to be the highlight of your whole hawaii vacation. There is a mandatory 14day selfquarantine for all visitors and residents of the state of hawaii. We recommend west or south maui and the kohala coast of the big island. Hawaiis big island is not only big in size, but also in diversity. Due to the location and nature of the ongoing eruption that started on may 4, 2018, the epic island volcano journey has an alternative itinerary. Whales love to play in the water by leaping into the air and slapping their tails in the water. Experience the incomparable natural beauty, historic sites, and ecoadventures across the hawaiian islands with discover hawaii tours. Big island whale watching tour venture out with wahine charters and witness one of the largest animals on the planet on the best whale watching charter in hawaii. May 01, 2020 make the most of your memorable hawaii vacation by letting us whisk you away for a magical afternoon of snacks, drinks, fun, learningand of course whale watching up close and personal during the peak time of year to observe these aweinspiring creatures. Hawaii discount offers the best whale watching cruises in hawaii at discounted rates.
From december to may, you may catch a glimpse of a majestic kohola humpback whale off the island of hawaiis shorelines. Marine life experts, ecofriendly, and multiple convenient departure locations, times, and boats to choose from. One of the best and most popular wildlife viewing activities on the big island is hawaii whale watching, this unforgettable experience can be done on a tour or. During the tour you will see highlights such as a lava tube, a kona coffee farm, the hawaii volcanoes national park, rainbow falls, and more. The benefit of the zodiac is that you are closer to the water, and therefore, closer to the whales. See our wheretostay guides for maui and the big island for insights on accommodation selection. Big island whale watching tour wahine charters would like to invite you to come out with us and witness one of the largest animals on the planet on the best whale watching charter in hawaii. Join the crew of hang loose for a kona whale watch tour. Join captain dan as he personally leads and educates you on the 3hour tour doing what he loves and sharing that information with you.
Big island whale watching cruise from kailuakona youll have an opportunity to see these magnificent whales in this special, onceinalifetime cruise. Book exclusive deals on big island tours and activities online. Kona whale watching tour runs december 15th until usually the end of march. Make your selection from these exciting hawaii whale watch tours below. Thousands of humpback whales migrate back to hawaii every. Hawaii nautical offers a large variety of boat tours throughout the island of oahu and on the big island of hawaii. Enjoy your hawaii whale watch cruise when you board 230foot star of honolulu. Big island hawaii tours cover every imaginable activity and sightseeing adventure you might be interested in. Dont miss the chance to see these majestic animals on this seasonal whale watching cruise. Our fun and relaxing whale watching tour does not only give you an insight of the behavior and habits of these majestic creatures but allows you to spend some time out at sea, enjoy recreational activities, with fellow happy people.
Talk to our tour experts to find out what to do in big island and instantly reserve top big island attractions easily and safely. Big island whale watching whale watching tours on the. Join our certified tour guides to explore hawaii volcanoes national park, spectacular waterfalls and lush rainforest valleys, world famous kona coffee farms. Hawaii big island whale watching tours hawaii discount. You can swim with completely free hawaiian spinner dolphins, snorkel with the. One of the most popular and fun things to do on the big island in the winter months december through april is whale watching. The star of honolulu allows you to enjoy a delicious fivecourse meal including complimentary cocktails and champagne to make your oahu whale tour an elegant and luxurious experience. Join hilo tours at taketous and find a variety of activities and tours depart from hilo. Mexico, japan and hawaii, with the majority of the population. If you are very passionate about whale watching, but arent interested in a boat tour, you could consider spending the day in waipio valley, hiking to pololu valley, or having a sunset picnic in holoholokai beach park. See below for how and when to see whales in the wild. Hawaii is one of the only places in the world where you can see a pacific humpback whales in their natural habitat. The big island is almost twice as large as all other hawaiian islands combined.
During hawaii s winter whale watch season, which runs from december through april, one of the most popular things to do is going on a whale watching cruise. Dan provided us with tons of interesting and educational information about the history of the island, the local legends, the natural resources and of course the geological conditions. Dan mcsweeneys whale watching adventures tours in kona. Dont miss out on any of our big island tours while visiting hawaii.
Since long before whale watching gained the enormous popularity it boasts today, captain dan mcsweeneys passion and caring for whales defined the character of his whale watching business. This is when thousands of pacific humpback whales migrate from the cold waters off alaska to the warm hawaiian waters to give birth to their young. In the fourth and final video part of our hawaii travel itinerary challenge series, we explore hawaii, the big island, in 3 days and try our best to. Stay at a hotel along the areas of high humpback density. Big island whale watching tour puako leaving out of puako, we immediately enter the nursing grounds of mother humpback whales and their babies. Please, if you are lucky enough to visit in winter, you simply cannot miss seeing these magnificent creatures. Kauai offers a range of whaleviewing opportunities, including poipu beach on the south shore, kilauea lighthouse on the north shore and kapaa overlook on the islands coconut coast. Big island whale watching tour best whale watching tour in. Big island whale watching tour best whale watching tour. Whale watching on the big island provided by hang loose boat. Wahine charters kona, hawaii swim with dolphins, mantas. Captain zodiac ocean rafting kona whale watch tour from. Enjoy a circle island tour that goes around the entire island or choose a tour that focuses on one particular area of the island, for example the beautiful hamakua coast. Hawaii island and ocean tours is a locally owned and operated tour company that offers passengers the opportunity to explore the natural wonders of the kona side of hawaiis big island.
During hawaiis whale season you can go on a whale watching cruise along the big islands hilo, kona or kohala coast. Apr 25, 2020 ocean tours to learn about humpback whales and see them close up off the kona coast of hawaiis big island, personally guided by veteran whale. Zodiac raft whale watching adventure is one of our favorites. For a whales guaranteed whale watch tour, join hawaii nautical on their 30. Most famous for active lava flows from kilauea at volcanoes national park, big island also boasts. For help call big island discount activities at 8088564274. Despite their enormous size humpback whales are surprisingly acrobatic. If youre lucky, youll be able to see the whales play offshore just by standing on the coast and looking out to the ocean. Other good islands to go whale watching are maui and kauai.
The hawaii nautical tours depart from honokohau harbor in kailuakona. Put your whale watching experience in the hands of a researcher who has studied whales his whole life. These cruises are offered on the four main hawaiian islands of oahu, maui, kauai and the big island. Honokohau marina north boat ramp, 74425 kealakehe pkwy, kailuakona, hi 96740 check in. Whale watching boat tours and diy guide big island. Body glove offers a variety of cruises along the big island of hawaii s kona coast, including dolphin adventures, dinner cruises and whale watching tours. Humpback whales sure know where to vacation right here in hawaii. The hawaiian islands humpback whale national marine sanctuary. The benefit of the zodiac is that you are closer to the water, and. Big island tours are the best way to see the island and experience the true beauty of hawaii.
Day 4 honoluluhilohawaii volcanoes national parkkona. Volcanoes national park is at the top of our list to show customers along with the black sand beach, rainbow falls and much more. Kailuakona pier, 755660 palani rd, kailua kona, hi 96740 check in. The big island is twice the size of its sisters combined, and growing every day as its active volcano, kilauea, sends new land to a steamy meeting with the ocean. Snorkel tours and dolphin watches are offered in the mornings and the afternoons and in addition they offer sunset sails, dinner cruises, scuba and snuba options, whale watching in season and private charters. Wahine charters would like to invite you to come out with us and witness one of the largest animals on the planet on the best whale watching charter in hawaii. Schedule a tour or charter a boat to spot these magnificent creatures. While it is the biggest, it isnt the most populated there are about 186,700 residents. The definite guide to hawaii island whale watching tours. Just as our idyllic weather welcomes tourists from around the world, the warm and shallow waters surrounding the hawaiian islands. Big island activities are unique because the island itself is so special.
Hilo is a small city on big island, hawaii, offering access to volcanoes national park, kalapana black sand beach, wailuku river state park, rainbow falls, akaka falls state park, lava trees state park, and more. Every winter, our humpback whales in hawaii make the 3000 mile journey from alaska to hawaii to mate and give birth in our warm tranquil waters. Upon arrival in hilo on the east coast, drive to hawaii volcanoes national park. Whale watching on the big island offers more than just humpback sightings, too. On the island of hawaii, whales are often seen along the shores of the kohala coast, as well as hilo bay on the east side of the island. Big island sightseeing tours see the big islands top attractions as well as hidden spots on one of these great big island sightseeing tours. Whale watch ocean exploration 2020 cool destinations. The big island whale watching keeps your memory fresh and makes you want to come back for more. During the winter, between december and may, these majestic mammals swim all the way from alaska to mate and give birth in the warm tropical waters off the islands. 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. You can listen to the whales under water, spot them from. We will begin processing online booking requests after september 1st, 2020 so please wait until then to submit your booking forms. During the day, our experienced crew leads tours through clear blue waters, where passengers can explore the local sea life, see hawaiian spinner dolphins.
With so much to see and do, the big island is like no other place on earth. This is when thousands of pacific humpback whales make the journey from the waters off alaska to hawaii s warm waters to breed and give birth to their young. Captain zodiac offers the best hawaii snorkel tours, whale watching tours and rafting adventures on the big island of hawaii. Everything from scenic tours and volcano excursions, snorkeling tours, dolphin swims and snorkels, sunset dinner cruises, kayak adventures, surf and sup lessons, bird watching tours, manta ray snorkel tours, top diving spots and so much more. The big island is the youngest and largest of all hawaiian islands, and is the namesake for the island chain. We provide shore excursions for customers arriving in the port of hilo, located on the big island of hawaii. Hi, i am thinking of visiting hawaii for the first time. Whale watching watch the whales from above along the beautiful kona coast 2 hrs 14. Here, see kilauea crater, rising 4,090 feet above a volcanic wonderland of steaming fire pits, lava tubes, and fern forests.
These tours can range from the coast of kona to kauai and onto the big island. Enjoy one of our hawaii whale watching tours where you can have a spectacular and upclose experience with these incredible creatures and save big with. Hawaii island big island in many parts of the mainland u. Hawaii whale watching guide for the big island big island guide. Best dolphin and whale watching on the big island hijinks. Kilauea volcano at twilight red lava glow, hawaii volcanoes national park lava tube, rainforest, craters, kona coffee farm coffee tasting, black sand beach sea turtles, akaka and rainbow water falls, and much more. Captain zodiac ocean rafting kona whale watch tour from honokohau harbor set out on a search for humpback whales on a speedy 24ft zodiac raft, and get a front row seat to see these majestic mammals in the beautiful waters of kona. Mauna loa, which is the secondtallest mountain on the big island, helps block trade winds that can more easily affect whale watching on the other hawaiian islands, especially in the afternoon. We are proud to offer whale watching tours from maui, kauai, oahu, and big island. Big island tours give you the opportunity to check out beautiful beaches, rainforests, snow. Find the best hawaii whale watching cruises at discounted rates by selecting your island above. Morning dolphin swim kealakekua bay snorkel combination tour.
The big island is a must do because of the active volcano there. Welcome to dan mcsweeneys whale watch learning adventures. Waikoloa whale watching 8am whale watch hawaii ocean sports offers wake up with the whales a 90 minute morning whale watch on a sailing catamaran, casting off from the shore of waikoloa. Feb 21, 2016 humpback whales mother, baby, and escort seen on the captain zodiac whale watching tour march 2015. Enjoy the wind in your hair, the gentle ocean breeze and the magnificent views of the kona coast. Keepin a 8 year old interested for that long is a huge challenge and dan kept all of. Wasabi tours hawaii specializes in small group hawaii volcanoes tour, circle island tour, big island photo tours, and waterfalls adventure from kona and hilo on the big island of hawaii. Here in the hawaiian islands, however, the white clumps of water that signify winter are found in splashes and spouts, when between 10,000 and 15,000 humpback whales arrive in hawaii for the. December to april is an exciting time for the big island of hawaii because it marks whale watching season. Top whale watching cruises on the big island of hawaii. Seeing one of these 40ton, 40foot long giants breach the water is an unforgettable sight. Enjoy a morning whale watch cruise along waikiki beach. Spotting humpback whales are one of the best winter activities in hawaii. Our extensive selection of tours and activities on oahu, maui, kauai, and hawaii big island showcase the most popular attractions and hidden treasures.
Go out a little further and you may witness a competition pod, a battle between males over the female. For the big island you will have best chance of seeing whales in the north kona, and north and south kohala districts. Whalewatching is one of the most popular winter activities in hawaii, and for good reason. We are so stoked to collaborate with hawaiian islands humpback whale. Compare the best whale watching tours in kona and waikoloa kohala. Our 25 favorite tours and activities on the big island. Whale watching big island hawaii waikoloa beach villas. Watch the northern pacific humpback whale in their playground and ours, beautiful hawaii. These gentle giants come to the warm hawaiian waters every year to breed and give birth to new calves.
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