---
title: "Big Island: Whale Watching Tour"
lang: en
type: tour
city: Big Island
country: United States
price: 99
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.76
reviews: 650
duration_minutes: 150
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 7 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-whale-watching-tour/
---

# Big Island: Whale Watching Tour

**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 (table below).

## Overview

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!

## Before you book

- Meeting point: After turning into the harbor,
- Starts 09:00, 12:30: 2 departures a day
- Food included: see what is included

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

## Key facts

- Price: from €99 per person
- Duration: 2h 30m
- Rating: 4.76/5 from 650 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Hang Loose Boat Tours
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 09:00, 12:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07

## Reviews

4.76 from 650 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 610 of 650.

- 5 stars: 568 (87%)
- 4 stars: 42 (6%)
- 3 stars: 19 (3%)
- 2 stars: 11 (2%)
- 1 star: 10 (2%)

## What's included

- Professional guide
- Bottled water
- Snacks

## Not included

- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 09:00, 12:30
- 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

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.

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Not recommended for pregnant women in advanced pregnancy

## Compared with other Whale & Dolphin Watching

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #7 of 11** | €99 | 2h 30m | 4.76 (650) | 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 #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.

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