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The majestic pacific humpback whales make their pilgrimage from nearly 3,000 miles away to bask in the warm calm waters around the hawaiian islands. Kona whale watching tour comfy, wheelchairfriendly boat. Put your whale watching experience in the hands of a researcher who has studied whales his whole life. It is estimated that more than 10,000 of these whales migrate to the hawaiian islands each year during the winter, in search of a warmer climate. 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. Daytime guided sightseeing boat trip from hawaii glass bottom boat adventures up to 40% off. In fact, puukohola literally means hill of the whale in hawaiian. Choose from catamarans, zodiacs, jetboats and even kayak and outrigger canoe tours that depart from centralized locations including lahaina and kaanapali on maui, waikiki on oahu, and kailuakona on the big island. While certified to carry 35 passengers we prefer to run our ocean tours with half that to maximize space and heighten the experience for everyone aboard. Captain dan mcsweeney, a whale researcher, and conservationist provides one of the. Swim with dolphins, whale watching kailuakona hawaii. The hilo side see far less boaters with only a few commercial operation so enjoy a one on one whale encounter without another boat in sight unlike the kona whale watching partys.
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One of the best ways to see the whales up close is to go on a whale watching boat tour. See the whales in small groups aboard our uncrowded vessel, the hoku elima. Whale watching boat tours and diy guide big island. Hilo whale watching is best from december april humpback whales are become a daily favorite, with sightings on every whale watch tour or you come again free. We will begin processing online booking requests after september 1st, 2020 so please wait until then to submit your booking forms. On the east side, hilo bay is another place popular for whale sightings. A list of tours that take you humpback whale watching during hawaiis winter months. During hawaiis whale season you can go on a whale watching cruise along the big islands hilo, kona or kohala coast. Big island of hawaii whale watching tours one of the most popular and fun things to do on the big island in the winter months december through april is whale watching. You can swim with completely free hawaiian spinner dolphins, snorkel with the. We make sure all of our passengers have plenty of room to relax as well as receive service you.
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Board a 24foot zodiac boat in honokohau harbor in kailuakona and go on a threehour bouncy adventure through the water in search of whales. Proceedings of the 9th international symposium on hearing held in carcens, france, on 914 june 1991 advances in the biosciences. Hawaii whale watching guide for the big island big island guide. Although most hawaii guidebooks state that whale watching season runs from november to april, the peak time for whales in kona is from midjanuary through early march. 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. Enter to book your whale watching tour 808 8004881. Other good islands to go whale watching are maui and kauai.
Enjoy kona whale watching on your next trip kona coast vacations. The open ocean safari delivers opportunities to see whales, dolphins, whale sharks, big pelagic fish, sharks, mantas, and more. Whale tour haleiwa north shore best of hawaii tours. Whale watching cruises are some of the most popular things to do in hawaiis whale season, which runs from december through april. Humpbacks are in hawaiian waters during the winter months to birth their calves and to mate. The whale watching season in kauai runs from november through march. Choose from morning trips, cocktail cruises and afternoon sailing. Big island whale watching tour best whale watching tour. Enjoy the personal experience of a smallgroup tour with an environmental focus so you and the dolphins can spend the day hasslefree. The definite guide to hawaii island whale watching tours. Schedule a tour or charter a boat to spot these magnificent creatures. Body glove afternoon kona whale watching tour from kona. Experience kona whale watching kona district, hawaii.
Just as our idyllic weather welcomes tourists from around the world, the warm and shallow waters surrounding the hawaiian islands are a favorite destination for kohola, or humpback whales. Visitors are taken out by boat to the places where whales gather annually during the best time to whale watching, between november and may. Open ocean safari freediving and snorkeling kona with. As your skillful captain navigates the vessel to areas frequented by whales and spinner dolphins, your naturalist guide will teach you about their biology and migrating habits.
Join to experience humpback whales on an intimate big island whale watching tours beginning on december 1 and operating through april, whale permitting. Alii ocean tours offers the highest level of service aboard our 38 ft cruiser hoku elima. Look for giant humpbacks and playful dolphins on a guided tour from kailuakona. Where they call hawaii their winter home december to april of each year. Kona hawaii experiences click to scroll to air touring shoretrips premium shared van tours. There is a mandatory 14day selfquarantine for all visitors and residents of the state of hawaii. Kona hawaii shoretrips shore excursions city tours. Has anyone had experience recently with whale watching tours. Private charters, snorkel tours, dolphin tours, whale watching.
Whether you are a couple or a large meeting and incentive group, we can create and tailor tours to your interest and needs. Each year kohola, the hawaiian humpback whale, swims from their alaskan feeding grounds to the warm waters of hawaii. 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. Most offer morning and afternoon departures, but there are also late afternoon cruises with cocktails served on board. The benefit of the zodiac is that you are closer to the water, and. This is when thousands of pacific humpback whales make the journey from the waters off alaska to hawaiis warm waters to breed and give birth to their young. Twohour whalewatching cruise for one adult or one child at e sea diver up to 46% off. Explore the sea caves along the kona coast then experience one of hawaii s best snorkeling spots. Today, whale watching tours are the best way to undergo whale watching in maui. During these winter months thousands of pacific humpback whales migrate from their summer feedings grounds in the waters off alaska to the warm hawaiian waters to mate and nurse their. Open ocean safari freediving and snorkeling kona with whales and dolphins.