---
title: "Big Island, Hawaii: Whale Watching Tour"
lang: en
type: tour
city: Big Island
country: United States
price: 90
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.85
reviews: 183
duration_minutes: 120
languages: [ja, en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 4 of 11 (Whale & Dolphin Watching)
schedule_checked: 2026-11-07
data_updated: 2026-11-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/tours/big-island-hawaii-whale-watching-tour/
---

# Big Island, Hawaii: Whale Watching Tour

**Guidekin's take:** Search for seasonal humpback whales along the Kailua-Kona coast on a boat with an onboard bathroom. Water and snacks are included, and you can bring your own drinks; sightings are not guaranteed. 4.85 from 183 reviews at €90 per person for 2h.

In our comparison: #4 of 11 in Whale & Dolphin Watching, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

It is finally that time of year where the beautiful humpback whales make their return to the Hawaiian islands after migrating from Alaska! Step aboard the Kibou and explore the incredible Kailua-Kona coast while searching for our seasonal humpback whales! Learn about the majestic creatures and the local area with our experienced and knowledgeable crew! Bring your own beverages, sit back, and enjoy the view with Iruka Hawaii Dolphin!

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Iruka Hawaii Dolphin and Manta Tours…
- Starts 14:00: one departure a day
- Food included: see what is included

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €90 per person
- Duration: 2h
- Rating: 4.85/5 from 183 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Iruka Hawaii Dolphin
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: Japanese, English
- Start times: 14:00
- Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07

## Reviews

4.85 from 183 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 175 of 183.

- 5 stars: 171 (93%)
- 4 stars: 4 (2%)
- 3 stars: 4 (2%)
- 2 stars: 1 (1%)
- 1 star: 3 (2%)

## What's included

- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Bathroom onboard

## Not included

- Gratuities

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 14:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-11-07
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Meeting point

Iruka Hawaii Dolphin and Manta Tours
Slip A-17, Honokohau Small Boat Harbor
74-380 Kealakehe Pkwy
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA

Please meet us at the Iruka Hawaii booth located at Slip A-17 at the Honokohau Small Boat Harbor for check-in.

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Whales are wild animals, so the sighting is not guaranteed. In case of no whale, we will put you on a next available tour as a rain check for free of charge.

## Compared with other Whale & Dolphin Watching

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #4 of 11** | €90 | 2h | 4.85 (183) | shared |
| [Big Island: Zodiac Raft Whale Watching Adventure](/usa/big-island/tours/big-island-zodiac-raft-whale-watching-adventure/?format=md) | €113 | 3h | 4.89 (483) | shared |
| [Kona: Guaranteed Dolphin/Whale Watch](/usa/big-island/tours/kona-guaranteed-dolphin-whale-watch/?format=md) | €118 | 3h | 4.87 (584) | shared |
| [Kona: Humpback Whale Watch Tour](/usa/big-island/tours/kona-humpback-whale-watch-tour/?format=md) | €108 | 2h 30m | 4.96 (78) | shared |

Ranked #4 of 11 in Whale & Dolphin Watching by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €90 to €167, median €108; typical length 3h. 0 of 11 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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