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At Hawaiian Adventures Kona, our expert guides offer the Big Island’s ultimate wildlife tours. Our year-round whale watchand private charters are the best opportunity for a true Hawaiian Adventure.
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You’ve found the most comfortable eco-tour vessels on the Big Island.
You may only have one opportunity to go whale watching on your vacation, so choose a vessel that was specifically designed and built for Kona. Our vessel Artemis isn’t a fishing boat, dinner cruiser, or water taxi –– she’s a state-of-the-art catamaran that holds an award-winning design from WorkBoat Magazine.
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.
Our professional crew boasts a combined 100+ years of experience running whale watch tours. Hawaiian Adventures Kona understands that first-hand experiences are key to cultivating connections between communities and wildlife. We hope that our tours can inspire this respect for marine life in those visiting Hawaii, a respect that the Kona community embodies.
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Whether you're interested in booking a tour or already have a reservation, take a moment to review some of our most frequently asked questions to help prepare for your upcoming adventure!
We’re excited for the opportunity to take you on the ultimate Hawaiian Adventure aboard Artemis or Callisto! Take a moment to review how to make the most of your tour with Hawaiian Adventures Kona!
We always have a camera ready on all of our tours! Every day is different on the water, and with the range of our vessels, we can see a wide variety of wildife every day! . Check out the Gallery for incredible photos taken by our captains and crew!
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 eco-tour location.
Kona Charter Desk has curated a list of top-quality tour companies that can take you on an unforgettable experience on the Big Island — and all at a great price.
Our sister company, Island Adventures, has been the leader in Pacific Northwest whale watching since 1996, and holds the whale watch community’s highest orca sighting success rate!
Season: April - November
Duration: 3-4 Hours
Departure Time: 8:30 AM
Possible Whale Types: Beaked whales, false killer whales, melon-headed whales, pilot whales, sperm whales, and more. Humpbacks commonly seen in April and November.
Season: December - March
Duration: 2.5-3 Hours
Departure Time: 7 AM, 11 AM, 3 PM
Possible Whale Types: Humpback whales are the main focus, but we also can see beaked whales, false killer whales, melon-headed whales, pilot whales, sperm whales, and more.
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At Hawaiian Adventures Kona, we offer the best available rates to our guests who book direct. Take the hassle out of making reservations through third-party booking agents and you’ll receive the lowest discounted rate. You’ll also receive direct communication with our team of year-round, full-time crew with confirmation emails/text messages, tour reminder emails, and special promotions after your tour. Should your travel plans change, it’s much easier to modify a direct booking as opposed to a third-party booking. Book direct with Hawaiian Adventures Kona to get the best service and lowest prices!