Year-Round Dolphins, Whales, and Wildlife!
The Big Island of Hawaii is incredibly diverse with its volcanoes, lava fields, lush flora and fauna, and variety of species on both lands and in water. The bathymetry of the seafloor (depth of landforms below sea level) surrounding the Big Island is especially unique. Just offshore the water depth drops rapidly to thousands of feet, attracting an incredible amount of marine life. This easily makes the Big Island the best in the Hawaiian island chain for spotting whales and wildlife year-round!
Kona’s Year-Round Whales
Humpback whales (seasonal mid-Dec-mid-March)
Short-finned pilot whales
Melon-headed whales
False killer whales
Pygmy killer whales
Sperm whales
Dwarf sperm whales
Blainville’s beaked whales
Cuvier’s beaked whales
Orca whales
and more!
Dolphins On The Kona Coast
Hawaiian spinner dolphins
Bottlenose dolphins
Pantropical spotted dolphins
Rough-toothed dolphins
Other Wildlife In Kona’s Waters
Whale sharks
Reef manta rays
Spotted eagle rays
Flying fish
Sea turtles
Tiger sharks
Oceanic whitetip sharks
Scalloped hammerhead sharks
Mola mola (ocean sunfish)
Hawaiian monk seals
Boobies (red-footed, masked, brown)
Reef fish
and many more!
Interested in experiencing these 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.