Hawaiian Adventures Kona
Meet our sister company, Hawaiian Adventures Kona!
Whale Watching on the Kona Coast is year-round! Hawaiian Adventures Kona offers world-class pelagic and humpback whale watching tours departing from the Big Island of Hawaii. These tours explore Kona’s inshore and offshore regions in search of year-round whales, dolphins, and a host of other marine life. Their vessels hold a 20-mile USCG certification, offering a wider search range than most Big Island ocean tours. The Hawaiian Adventures team is passionate about whales, wildlife, and giving their guests those once-in-a-lifetime encounters.
Dive into their weekly whale report to read about their whale and wildlife encounters across the Pacific!
Tours with Hawaiian Adventures Kona
Humpback Whale Watch
During the winter from December through March, focus shifts inshore on Hawaiian Adventure’s 2.5-3 hour humpback whale watches. This time of year brings thousands of humpbacks who have traveled to the Hawaiian Islands to breed and give birth. They’re also on the lookout for nearshore wildlife including Hawaiian spinner dolphins, bottlenose dolphins, Hawaiian monk seals, surface feeding manta rays, hammerhead sharks, and even the occasional whale shark.
Pelagic Whale Watch
The Kona Coast’s vibrant pelagic zone and nearshore humpback habitat create the unique landscape for an extraordinary phenomenon: Whales year-round! From April to November, Hawaiian Adventure’s 3-4 hour pelagic whale watch tours search for over a dozen resident whale and dolphin species including short-finned pilot whales, false killer whales, sperm whales, beaked whales, melon-headed whales, Pantropical spotted dolphins, and more!
Meet the Big Island's Best Vessels
Artemis and Callisto are designed for comfort and adventure. Padded seats, onboard bathrooms, dry storage, surround viewing, and spacious areas add to a premier experience onboard. Our vessels are USCG offshore-certified, allowing access to the nearshore and pelagic zones where we can find over a dozen species of whales and dolphins year-round. Whether you’re looking for a small-group private charter, or a public whale watching tour, Hawaiian Adventures offers the big island’s best tour vessel options.
Artemis
Introducing Artemis, a 46 foot aluminum catamaran custom built for whale watching on the Kona Coast of Hawaii. Boasting two shaded viewing decks, forward facing padded seating, a spacious onboard restroom, boat-wide sound system, and scientific quality hydrophones, Artemis is the only vessel of its kind in Hawaii. Equipped with two powerful Volvo D6-IPS650 engines, explore the dramatic coastline and unique offshore environment in style and comfort. Named after the formidable Pacific Northwest Killer Whale T65A ‘Artemis’ and the Greek goddess of the hunt, our state-of-the-art vessel certainly lives up to its namesake.
Apollo
Meet Apollo, a 41 foot ribcraft purpose built for the ultimate adventure, and the newest member of the Hawaiian Adventures Team. Apollo’s 12.5 meter hull creates a soft, smooth ride to explore the magic of the Kona coast. Triple outboard motors allow for increased safety on the water while also giving the vessel the ability to be quick and nimble. This way, we’ll be able to travel further and spend more time slowed with wildlife. An open viewing platform also means expansive views, and comfortable forward facing saddle seats ensure each guest gets their own space– never having to worry about being positioned the wrong way when we’re on scene with wildlife. Allow Apollo, named after the Greek god of the sun, to illuminate the beauty of the Kona coast while fostering the true spirit of adventure.