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Big Island: Whale Watching Tour

4.8 · 650 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 94% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Big Island Operated by Hang Loose Boat Tours Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
2h 30m
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
09:00, 12:30 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Search for whales along the coast from December to mid April aboard a powered catamaran with shaded space and an onboard toilet.

A guide, bottled water and snacks are included; hotel pickup is excluded. 4.76 from 650 reviews at €99 per person for 2h 30m.

In our comparison: #7 of 11 in Whale & Dolphin Watching, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

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Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €99 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Professional guide
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 7 November 2026.

Reviews

4.8
650 ratings
Viator 405 · Tripadvisor 245

94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 610 of 650

Star breakdown of all 650 ratings

5 stars
568 · 87%
4 stars
42 · 6%
3 stars
19 · 3%
2 stars
11 · 2%
1 star
10 · 2%

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
After turning into the harbor, TAKE the very first road to the RIGHT. Follow the road, pass Gentry's Kona Marine and a small gas station -Sea Store and Deli on the left, then TURN LEFT. As you drive in, you will see a small brown roof building to the right (restrooms). Meet crew under the pavilion.
Departure
09:00, 12:30 daily; scheduled through March 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Hang Loose Boat Tours; booking and payment are completed on Viator

About this tour, from the operator

Let us take you for an awesome journey on our fast powered catamaran that has shade to offer while spotting whales. The boat is also equipped in head (bathroom). Cruise along the coast in search of whales during season (December until mid April). If you are visiting Hawaii during this time, don't miss out and reserve your seat to see those magnificent creatures up close. We guarantee seeing whales or come again for free!

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for pregnant women in advanced pregnancy

Good to know

  • Food included see what is included

Cancellation policy

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

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Whale & Dolphin Watching

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #7 of 11€992h 30m4.76 (650)shared
Big Island: Zodiac Raft Whale Watching Adventure€1133h4.89 (483)shared
Kona: Guaranteed Dolphin/Whale Watch€1183h4.87 (584)shared
Kona: Humpback Whale Watch Tour€1082h 30m4.96 (78)shared

Ranked #7 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. Compare all 11 Whale & Dolphin Watching

From €99 per adult