Humpback Whale Watching in Kailua-Kona

In this whale-watching activity in Kailua-Kona, we'll see these guardians of the sea for Hawaiians, known as koholas, swim, jump, and sing!

Humpback Whale Watching in Kailua-Kona

At the indicated time, we'll meet at the Kuakini Highway Illima Court Shopping Center to begin this whale-watching experience on Hawaii Island. We'll learn interesting facts about these cetaceans.

Every year, thousands of humpback whales travel to the shores of Hawaii to nurse and care for their calves. In this activity, we'll board a boat to sail along the Kailua-Kona coastline and search for these marine mammals.

We'll learn the importance of humpback whales for the culture and mythology of Hawaii. Their presence has a sacred character for the locals, who consider them the guardians of the sea. In Hawaiian, they are known as koholas. The calves are called aumakua, and the whales born in the waters of the island are called kamaaina.

For 2.5 hours, we'll enjoy watching humpback whales as they swim, jump, and emit their deep songs. We'll also look for dolphins, manta rays, and sea turtles.

Finally, we'll return to the port to conclude the experience.