Whale Watch Boat Tour
Duration
1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
Languages
English
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Included
Enjoy close encounters with majestic humpback whales
Discover fascinating whale behaviors in natural habitat
Learn marine life facts from experienced crew
Explore panoramic Pacific Ocean coastal scenery
€ 65.64
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Experience a breathtaking journey along the Kona coast of the Big Island as you venture into Hawaii’s vibrant marine ecosystem in search of magnificent humpback whales. Witness these awe-inspiring giants in their natural habitat as they breach, tail-slap, spout, and glide gracefully through the sparkling Pacific waters. Surrounded by dramatic volcanic backdrops and panoramic ocean views, every moment on the water offers a spectacular setting for unforgettable wildlife encounters.
Discover fascinating insights from a knowledgeable crew who share engaging facts about whale behavior and Hawaii’s unique marine environment. Beyond humpback whales, you may encounter spinner dolphins, bottlenose dolphins, sea turtles, pilot whales, and even whale sharks during your adventure. A comfortable, well-equipped vessel ensures a safe and enjoyable experience, allowing you to relax, take photographs, and create lasting memories with family and friends while exploring the beauty of the Kona coastline.
Whale watch boat tour
Experienced marine life commentary
Light snacks and drinks
Gratuities
Sun protection recommended: hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
Bottle of water
Camera
Check in early before departure
Ocean conditions may vary
Arrive prepared for possible splashes
Keep personal essentials
Check-in 30 minutes before departure at Kona Pier
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Activity Provider: Kona Shore Divers
Customer Reviews
Emilie
Nic and his crew were amazing! What a phenomenal experience. I booked over email and Nic was so incredibly kind, patient and helpful. He updated me along the way and answered every question I had. Kate was awesome and helped me immediately when we got on board. Nic is a great speaker, he’s very passionate about what he does and cares deeply about the animals we were so fortunate to see. We had a stop in a small town on the most southern part of Ireland. Great seafood chowder! Cosy little place. Amazing sea side view.
tim
Was back home in West Cork visiting family and decided to sign myself and my 2 teenage boys up for a Sunday afternoon trip on the water. First up was the informative safety overview. We were on the boat with Rosemary & Kate-very knowledgeable ladies with a background in marine biology. When we left Baltimore the cloud cover was initially low but gradually lifted and we were rewarded after about an hour with a huge sighting of about 40 dolphins who were very interactive with the 2 boats on our tour. They put on quite a show for us and everyone had a big smile on their face. We later stopped off in Cape Clear for about an hour and were able to grab some food near the harbour. The total tour took about 4 hours with the crew taking their time to spot other forms of sea life for us to view. The trip surpassed our expectations and credit to Nic and his fantastic staff who were both knowledgeable and entertaining. Highly recommended!
Alfredo
Great adventure, Nic and crew made us feel welcome since the very first step on the boat. Limited amount of people onboard which makes the journey enjoyable compared to other services available with overcrowded boats. We managed to see both dolphins and a couple of whales, actively helping spot them. Great experience and highly recommended.
Jason
First thing to say is that we were very blessed with the weather for our week in West Cork. Parking is free at the harbour in Baltimore but you really need to arrive early to grab one of the 50 or so spaces. we got lucky and found one at 8:30 for our trip at 9am. Meeting Nic and the sister ship crew (Kate and Rosemary) was easy enough, just keep an eye open for them moving the boats into position in the small but beautiful harbour. Nic introduced himself, ticked all our names off and added some lght hearted humour to the important safety proceedings. We boarded, put on life jackets and after some further instructions we set sail on two catamarans which afford 360 viewing around the central covered interior. both outdoor and indoor seating available. Once out of Baltimore harbour our search began for spotting whales and dolphins. Kate (our expert spotter and researcher) did an excellent job in combination with Nic on the other boat of spotting the animals as within 15 mins of departure we were surrounded by playfull dolphins. Truly a memorable experience. The dolphins swam with our boat for a good while just in front of the bow as the catamaran created a pressure wave in front of the boat. Incredible. We were continually also searching for whales and spotted several minky whales at a distance. Often you could only glimpse them as they surfaced briefly before diving. Kate and Rosemary were available to chat to at all times and piloted our boat expertly throughout. As mentioned, the weather was stunning. Calm waters and superb visibility. Rosemary did a brilliant job of spotting from her position on top of the roof and a sighting of a fin whale halfway through the trip was a real highlight. It emerged a few times from the surface and on one occasion revealed it's scale with an impressive dive just a hundred or so metres from us. We also passed by rocks with resting seals and had a brief stop off at the small harbour of Cape Clear where there is a snack bar and toilets. This is already a long review but to also mention the scenery along the trip which is breathtaking. Everywhere you look is beautiful. Truly a magical experience and worth every cent. Highly recommend. Thank you so much Nic, Kate and Rosemary.
Marcin
Great experience! Unfortunately the ocean was to uneven and we could not do the whale watching, we did the inshore experience and it was fantastic... we were able to see dolphins and Atlantic seals all the views were breathtaking. Trip to Cape Claire was great too. The whole crew was great and highly professional. We loved every minute of it. Highly recommended.