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KOHOLA (WHALE) WATCHING EXCURSION

Quick Details

  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Ages: All ages

Person

Minimum Height Requirement: 4 Feet

$ 135

Private Charter

Up to 6 People • Minimum Height Requirement For All Guests: 4 Feet

$ 800

Whale Watching Excursion!

Join us to scan the Kona coast for our beautiful & majestic Kohola (Humpback Whales) that frequent our waters in the winter months. We will have 3 hours to observe these amazing creatures as they migrate to Hawaii to birth their calves, mate, rest & play! Come join us to watch these animals in the wild & observe their natural behavior & hear their hauntingly beautiful songs that fill the ocean.

You can opt to purchase individual spots on the boat (up to 6 spaces available max) or if you prefer the luxury and privacy of your own custom guided tour, you can book a private charter. We need a minimum of (4) guests to run the tour.

Being on a small vessel allows for a more personal experience with our crew and more time in the water than the typical “tourist trap” large vessel. This tour does include a short snorkel if time allows, but the main focus is finding & observing the Humpback Whales. Please see our crew page to learn more about our professional and highly qualified team! Scroll down to see what to bring.

ADD ONS

Professional photo package: We offer a professional underwater photo package to capture your adventure of 25-50 photos taken on a DSLR camera in an underwater housing to be post processed & edited by our highly qualified photographers! This is at an extremely affordable rate of $100 per group! You will also receive the GoPro footage of the tour included in that taken on our GoPro hero 12! Adding on this package allows you to stay in the moment and let the photographers worry about capturing your experience! To purchase, just select this option at checkout. You can also add this on while on your tour. Please note that photos take up to a week to process & will be sent via email.

GoPro package: Allow our safety divers to capture your day via the GoPro hero 12 for only $25 extra per group! All footage taken will be video footage on the newest GoPro on the market. To purchase, just select this option at checkout. You can also add this on while on your tour. Please note the footage will be sent via email within 24-48 hours of your tour.

WHAT TO BRING

Please be prepared to stay safe while in the sun or to be comfortable if it gets chilly. Hawai’i weather can change suddenly and your comfort is of the upmost importance to us.

We suggest to bring:

  • a towel
  • rash guard (optional)
  • reef safe sunscreen (active ingredients zinc oxide or titanium dioxide only! See a great option here: https://amzn.to/3MxBgLD)
  • secure hat
  • reusable water bottles
  • sunglasses
  • wind breaker or jacket (optional)
  • your own snorkel gear if you prefer, however, we will provide if you do not have any
  • sea sickness medication (Take in advance before the tour! See a great non-drowsy option here: https://amzn.to/38bxfh4)
  • cameras (optional to bring your own or inquire about our professional photography options)

REQUIREMENTS TO JOIN

You should know how to swim and be able to climb a vertical ladder, must be over 4 ft tall, must be under 250 lbs, MUST NOT have any neck or back injuries, MUST NOT have any pre-existing heart issues, MUST NOT have had any major surgery in the past 6 months, & know there is inherent risk when being on a boat & snorkeling.

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