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title: "Big Island: Zodiac Raft Whale Watching Adventure"
lang: en
type: tour
city: Big Island
country: United States
price: 113
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.89
reviews: 483
duration_minutes: 180
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 1 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-zodiac-raft-whale-watching-adventure/
---

# Big Island: Zodiac Raft Whale Watching Adventure

**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 (table below).

## Overview

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!

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Captain Zodiac is located at 74-425…
- Starts 08:00, 11:45: 2 departures a day
- Food included: see what is included
- Age rule: Minimum age is 4 years

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

## Key facts

- Price: from €113 per person
- Duration: 3h
- Rating: 4.89/5 from 483 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Captain Zodiac
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 08:00, 11:45
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07

## Reviews

4.89 from 483 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 474 of 483.

- 5 stars: 447 (93%)
- 4 stars: 27 (6%)
- 3 stars: 3 (1%)
- 2 stars: 3 (1%)
- 1 star: 3 (1%)

## What's included

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

## Not included

- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop off

## Schedule

- Runs: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Departures: 08:00, 11:45
- 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

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.

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 4 years

## Compared with other Whale & Dolphin Watching

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #1 of 11** | €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 |
| [Big Island, Hawaii: Whale Watching Tour](/usa/big-island/tours/big-island-hawaii-whale-watching-tour/?format=md) | €90 | 2h | 4.85 (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.

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