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Big Island: Zodiac Raft Whale Watching Adventure

4.9 · 483 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 98% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Big Island Operated by Captain Zodiac Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
3h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
08:00, 11:45 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Watch migrating humpback whales on a raft expedition, with sodas, fruit juice, bottled water and snacks included.

Hotel pickup and return transfers are excluded, and children must be at least four. 4.89 from 483 reviews at €113 per person for 3h.

In our comparison: #1 of 11 in Whale & Dolphin Watching, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €113 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Beverages (sodas, fruit juices and bottled water) and snacks
  • Rafting expedition
  • Local taxes
  • 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

4.9
483 ratings
Tripadvisor 307 · Viator 176

98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 474 of 483

Star breakdown of all 483 ratings

5 stars
447 · 93%
4 stars
27 · 6%
3 stars
3 · 1%
2 stars
3 · 1%
1 star
3 · 1%

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Captain Zodiac is located at 74-425 Kealakehe Parkway, suite #16. We are in the Honokohau Marina and small boat harbor located approximately 5 miles south of the Kona Airport and approximately 2 miles north of the town of Kailua-Kona. Meet at our office in the Gentry's Kona Marina parking lot.
Departure
08:00, 11:45, daily except Wed; 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
Captain Zodiac; booking and payment are completed on Viator

About this tour, from the operator

The experience of watching 40 foot (12 meter) whales from a 24 foot (7 meter) Zodiac raft is something you'll never forget! Following Hawaiian Marine Park laws of stopping at least 100 yards (90 meters) away from these magnificent animals, you get a close up look at the migrating humpback whales. It is not uncommon for them to be curious about the raft and come right under the boat!

Walking, children and accessibility

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

Walking and health

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

  • Minimum age is 4 years

Good to know

  • Food included see what is included
  • Age rule Minimum age is 4 years

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 · #1 of 11€1133h4.89 (483)shared
Kona: Guaranteed Dolphin/Whale Watch€1183h4.87 (584)shared
Kona: Humpback Whale Watch Tour€1082h 30m4.96 (78)shared
Big Island, Hawaii: Whale Watching Tour€902h4.85 (183)shared

Ranked #1 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 €113 per adult