Hawaiian Adventures Kona Tours

Kona Whale Watch and Manta Ray Snorkel Tours

Join us, experts with over 25 years of experience running professional wildlife tours. Hawaiian Adventure’s 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.

Year-Round, Guaranteed Dolphin/Whale Watch Tours

Unique to the Big Island of Hawaii, over a dozen species of whales can be found on the Kona Coast year-round! Join us as we explore the offshore in search of pilot whales, false killer whales, melon-headed whales, beaked whales, whale sharks, spinner dolphins, sperm whales, and more!

Big Island Night Manta Ray Tours

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.

Custom private tours for groups up to 42 guests.

Clean and modern, our exclusive large group experiences show off the unplugged beauty of Kona’s diverse wildlife and rugged coastline for your entire entourage. For groups of up to forty-nine guests our brand new 46-foot catamaran is the ideal package for large family gatherings, weddings, corporate events, or any size group who desire more space, stability, and comfort than many smaller vessels can offer.

The ultimate small group tour for up to six guests.

Fast and agile, our bespoke small group tours show you the best of what the Kona Coast has to offer. For groups of up to six guests our 32 foot center console, Callisto, offers the ultimate exclusive ocean experience.  From mission-focused long range exotic wildlife expeditions to laid-back family friendly cruising along picturesque coastlines we can build the perfect private experience to fit your needs.

Choose a vessel with a USCG offshore certification, research-grade hydrophone, onboard bathroom, shade and wind protection, and expert captain and local marine naturalist. While choosing the right boat can make a trip, the crew and their attention to detail is just as key. You can feel confident with Hawaiian Adventures Kona, a team that is meticulous when it comes to equipment upkeep, safety, and cleanliness.

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, hydraulic powered bow ramp, 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.

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, hydraulic powered bow ramp, boat-wide sound system, and scientific quality hydrophones, Artemis is the only vessel of its kind in Hawaii.