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’ 3-4 hour tours 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 15: 8:30 AM
December 16 - March 23: 7 AM, 11 AM, & 3:30 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
You’re going to love the way Hawaiian Adventures does mantas! Sharing this incredible experience with our guests is what drives us to run the best manta tour on the Island. Leaving Honokohau Harbor, we have the ability to reach the northern or southern manta sites depending on the calmest conditions. Our departure is strategic, as we can choose the site with fewer people and more mantas. With one trip a night, small groups, and professional guides, our tour sets the bar high for value and guest experience.
Kona Night Manta Ray Snorkel Tour Info
Departure Time
Daily Tours from Kona at 7:00 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 the Big Island’s ultimate small-group and large-group wildlife tours above and below the water. Our private tours are designed to provide you with an unforgettable experience, whether you're looking for an inshore or offshore adventure.
We know that having the right tools not only makes the job easier but more fun. That’s why we designed and built our newest vessel, Artemis, specifically for our whale watching and night manta ray snorkel tours. This isn’t a modified fishing boat or dinner cruiser –– Artemis’ sole purpose is to run whale and wildlife tours.
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. This luxury 6-person vessel has a restroom, fresh water shower, padded seats, and a custom boarding ladder for easy access in and out of the water.
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 experience.
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 inshore or further off the Kona coast.
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 its inhabitants.
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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!
