The Big Island’s only dedicated year-round whale watch and manta snorkel company.
Join us, experts with over 25 years of experience running professional wildlife tours. Hawaiian Adventures’ tours provide the best opportunity to explore Kona’s coast and the wildlife beneath the waves. Our top-notch vessels, experienced crew, and oceanic expertise will make your Big Island adventure unforgettable. If you’ve been on other tours, you’ll appreciate the Hawaiian Adventures difference.
Whale Watching in Kona is Year-Round
Unique to the Big Island of Hawaii, over a dozen species of whales and dolphins can be found on the Kona Coast year-round! Join us as we explore the offshore in search of pilot whales, false killer whales, whale sharks, spinner dolphins, sperm whales, and more!
Guaranteed Dolphins/Whales
Kona is the ultimate whale and wildlife destination. Kona’s calm waters, deep coastlines, and variety of marine life make the region a world-class wildlife location. Our tours leave out of Honokohau Harbor, which has access to both near-shore and pelagic zones. Exploring the near-shore zone, you have the opportunity to see humpbacks during the winter months, spinner dolphins, bottlenose dolphins, manta rays, and flying fish. With a US Coast Guard offshore certification, Hawaiian Adventures Kona can also reach the pelagic zone- something very few tours do. The pelagic zone expands the search into waters thousands of feet deep to look for pilot whales, beaked whales, sperm whales, spotted dolphins, whale sharks, and more! Hawaiian Adventures’ tour durations allow for a greater search range, more time with whales, and more wildlife encounters on every tour!
Year-Round Kona Dolphin and Whale Watch Tour Info
Departure Times
March 24 - December 13: 8:30 AM
December 14 - March 23: 7 AM, 11 AM, & 3 PM
Boarding Location
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Get up close and personal with Kona’s local mantas.
Experience the real Kona nightlife and meet the mantas! Our Kona Night Manta tours depart strategically out of Honokohau Harbor, giving us the ability to head where there are better conditions, fewer people, and more mantas.
The Real Kona Nightlife
Kona is one of the only places in the world where you can swim with reef manta rays at night, so for this bucket-list experience, choose the #1 manta company. Enjoy the comforts and luxuries of our 46ft catamaran Artemis, custom light boards, small groups, and professional guides who put your safety and manta-viewing first. Departing from Honokohau Harbor, we’ll choose the best site with fewer people, more mantas, and the calmest conditions. With one trip a night, you’re guaranteed the best value and guest experience.
Kona Night Manta Ray Snorkel Tour Info
Departure Time
Daily Tours from Kona at 7 PM
Night Manta Snorkel Tours are 2-2.5 Hours
Boarding Location
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Explore Hawaii's Big Island at your own pace and in style with a private tour.
At Hawaiian Adventures Kona, we offer premier small-group and large-group wildlife tours. Our private tours are designed to provide you with an unforgettable experience, whether you’re looking for an inshore or offshore adventure on the Kona Coast.
We know having the right tools makes the job easier and more fun, so our vessels are designed specifically for whale watching and night manta snorkel tours in Kona’s waters.
Our brand-new boat built specifically for Kona whale watching.
Introducing Artemis, a 46 foot aluminum catamaran custom built for mission focused wildlife adventures on the breathtaking Kona Coast of Hawaii. Boasting two shaded viewing decks, easily accessible swim platform with dual swim ladders, forward facing bucket seating, spacious onboard restroom, boat-wide sound system, and scientific quality hydrophones, Artemis is the only vessel of its kind in Hawaii.
Meet our luxury private charter vessel, Callisto.
Callisto is our 32 ft Regulator designed for speed, safety, comfort, and an incredibly smooth ride. Equipped with twin 300 Mercurys, Callisto is perfect for exploring inshore reefs or pushing offshore into the deep. As our luxury 6-person private charter vessel, enjoy padded seating, a full walk-around, 360 degree viewing, a restroom, and a built-in cooler for complimentary beverages.
Why choose Hawaiian Adventures Kona?
Exceptional Crew
Hawaiian Adventures’ crew are true ocean experts. After thousands of tours, the most important is still yours. With years of experience on the water, our captains and guides are eager to share their knowledge and passion for the Big Island and its marine life. Behind every great program is an even better team, and our crew makes the real difference in your tour.
Safe, Fast, Comfortable Boats
Artemis and Callisto are designed for adventure. Comfortable seats, onboard bathrooms, dry storage, great viewing, and spacious areas add to a premier experience. Our vessels are offshore-certified, ensuring a safe journey whether venturing exploring Kona’s inshore or offshore waters.
Wildlife and Tour Expertise
The ocean provides different opportunities on every tour, so trust the guides who do this every day! Located on the lee side of the Big Island, Kona’s calm and deep waters are home to unique species and diverse marine life. Your crew will be constantly searching for whales and dolphins throughout your tour. Our goal is to leave our guests with a new appreciation for Hawaii’s waters and wildlife.
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Contact the Hawaiian Adventures Kona Crew
We’re always happy to answer any questions you may have about our tours. If you want to drop us a line, feel free to call, text, or send an email!
