Whale season arguably the best time to visit hawaii given the level of activity in the water, whale watching season in hawaii is arguably one of the most popular times to visit, and if you venture out on the water in winter on a whale watching tour or a kayak, be sure to have your camera ready and a healthy sense of. Choose from catamarans, zodiacs, jetboats and even kayak and outrigger canoe tours that depart from centralized locations including lahaina and kaanapali on maui, waikiki on oahu, and kailua kona on the big island. Whale watching swim with dolphins kona hawaii kona. Every year more than 20,000 humpback whales return to hawaii for breeding season and were lucky enough to enjoy their company. Whale watching tour get ready to see our hawaiian gentle giants in action. We strive to offer the most safe, educational and deeply rich experience. Glide along the stunning kona coast searching for the majestic humpback whales. Join on an epic expedition in search of hawaiis biggest and best marine life. Enjoy kona whale watching on your next trip kona coast. An incredible natural phenomenon is at play during the winter months in hawaii. Whale watching on the big island of hawaii big island.
Come aboard the hang loose, a modern luxury catamaran, and enjoy a whale watch cruise along the big islands kona coast. Roll over, tchaikovsky russian popular music and postsoviet homosexuality new perspectives on gender in music. Now the island is renowned for incredible whale watching opportunities. Enjoy the wind in your hair, the gentle ocean breeze and the magnificent views of the kona coast. Incredible sailing experiences and ample deck space 58 feet long by 28 feet wide make the sea smoke a favorite choice for excursions of all types. Proceedings of the 9th international symposium on hearing held in carcens, france, on 914 june 1991 advances in the biosciences. These gentle giants come to the warm hawaiian waters every year to breed and give birth to new calves. Departs from puako boat ramp off of puako beach drive, waimea, hi 96743 phone. Whale watching cruises are some of the most popular things to do in hawaiis whale season, which runs from december through april. Our vessel, the wicked wahine, is a fast, comfortable ride that.
Honokohau marina north boat ramp, 74425 kealakehe pkwy, kailua kona, hi 96740 check in. Hilo whale watching is best from december april humpback whales are become a daily favorite, with sightings on every whale watch tour or you come again free. Big island of hawaii whale watching tours one of the most popular and fun things to do on the big island in the winter months december through april is whale watching. December to april is an exciting time for the big island of hawaii because it marks whale watching season. For more information or to order your whale watch tickets over the phone. Maui is famous for perhaps the best whale watching in hawaii. During whale season, you can see whales from every coastline in hawaii. Explore more things to do in hawaii go to experiences page. One of the best and most popular wildlife viewing activities on the big island is hawaii whale watching, this unforgettable experience can be done on a tour or. Body glove hawaii snorkel, dinner cruises, scuba diving. We will cruise along the coast looking for these amazing creatures that are known to slap the water with their fins and tails as well as breach. This is when thousands of pacific humpback whales make the journey from the waters off alaska to hawaiis warm waters to breed and give birth to their young. Nov 17, 2016 whale watching is a great big island activity. Join the crew of hang loose for a kona whale watch tour.
Kailua kona catamaran sailing charters big island boat tours. During these winter months thousands of pacific humpback whales migrate from their summer feedings grounds in the waters off alaska to the warm hawaiian waters to mate and nurse their. Hawaii big island whale watching tours hawaii discount. Whale watching is a seasonal and very popular activity during the winter time in hawaii. Experience the kona coast of the big island of hawaii like never before. Whale watching kona, big island hawaii the humpback whales come from alaska to hawaii during the winter months to calve and mate. Choose from catamarans, zodiacs, jetboats and even kayak and outrigger canoe tours that depart from centralized locations including lahaina and kaanapali on maui, waikiki on oahu, and kailuakona on the big island. Humpback whales mother, baby, and escort seen on the captain zodiac whale watching tour march 2015. Honokohau marina north boat ramp, 74425 kealakehe pkwy, kailuakona, hi 96740 check in.
Body glove offers a variety of cruises along the big island of hawaiis kona coast, including dolphin adventures, dinner cruises and whale watching tours. We will begin processing online booking requests after september 1st, 2020 so please wait until then to submit your booking forms. Whale sightings are guaranteed and if you dont see whales on your trip, come back again for free. Luxury whale watching in kona hawaii alii ocean tours.
Update your humpback whale trivia and get ready for whale watching with our humpback whale 101 guide and 6 great tips for whale watching. Enjoy a true sailing experience with a small number of passengers while sailing hawaii in kailua kona. Book now and see these incredible creatures up close as they play, swim, and breach the waters off the coast of the big island a very exhilarating experience. We are the original company to take people to meet and encounter the dolphins as their primary activity. Today is the second day in a row that ive seen a whale here. There are many variations on the whale watching cruise in hawaii. Although most hawaii guidebooks state that whale watching season runs from november to april, the peak time for whales in kona is from midjanuary through early march. The majestic pacific humpback whales make their pilgrimage from nearly 3,000 miles away to bask in the warm calm waters around the hawaiian islands. Kona whale watching is great all year long because the water is usually calm, and the ocean gets very deep right offshore, so access to the whales may take only minutes.
Waikoloa whale watching 8am whale watch hawaii ocean sports offers wake up with the whales a 90 minute morning whale watch on a sailing catamaran, casting off from the shore of waikoloa. There are at about 10,000 to 15,000 humpback whales in the world, and over 1,000 of them visit the tropical waters of hawaii every year at the end of november. It takes place at what was once the hub of hawaii whaling that almost brought the species to extinction. Some of the best hawaii whale watching can be found where lava flows protrude out into the ocean along the west coast. Types of whales in hawaii almost a dozen whale species. Hawaii whale watching guide for the big island big island guide. For more information or to order your whale watch tickets over the phone, call toll free at 18664829775 or 8088922082 local. Big island whale watching tour venture out with wahine charters and witness one of the largest animals on the planet on the best whale watching charter in hawaii. There are special viewing opportunities at puukohola heiau from december through march, fridays between 9 and 11am. Kona whale watching tour comfy, wheelchairfriendly boat.
A pilot whale sighting while on a boat cruise off of kona, hawaii. Hawaii ocean sports offers whale watching on a sailing catamaran departing from kawaihae harbor a few minutes north of waikoloa. Our beautiful new sailboat features plenty of shade, comfortable cushioned seating with tables, nice clean toilet facilities and the roominess, stability and speed of the newest 36 sailing catamaran offering big island boat tours. Enjoy kona whale watching on your next trip kona coast vacations.
Humpback whale watching tours look for humpback whales along the kona coast. Every winter, our humpback whales in hawaii make the 3,000mile journey from alaska to hawaii to mate and give birth in our warm tranquil waters. Below you can see the results of an aerial survey that was held between 1993 and 2003 by dr. North of kawaihae on highway 270 to mile marker 20. Here is a selection of big island whale watching tours or other cruises on which you are likely to see whales. Find the best hawaii whale watching cruises at discounted rates by selecting your island above. Whale watching doesnt require any skills or training just watch for the spouting and big splashes and youll see them. Along this expansive area, youll find everything from coffee farms to historic hawaiian landmarks. From december to may, you may catch a glimpse of a majestic kohola humpback whale off the island of hawaii s shorelines. Whale watching in hawaii is the perfect way to enjoy the incredible. Captain dan mcsweeneys whale watching adventures, holualoa. Jan 18, 2017 kona hawaii humpback whale sighting filmed with hawaii marlin fishing and daron castoro. These cruises are offered on the four main hawaiian islands of oahu, maui, kauai and the big island.
Its about 11 am here today, and the weather is perfect. Its about 78, sunny blue sky, and a few white puffy clouds. Feb 21, 2016 humpback whales mother, baby, and escort seen on the captain zodiac whale watching tour march 2015. Whale watching on hawaiis big island dolphin bay vacation. Kona hawaii humpback whale sighting filmed with hawaii marlin fishing and daron castoro. Swim with dolphins, whale watching kailuakona hawaii. Directions to dolphin snorkel tour hawaii, manta ray snorkeling tour and whale watching tour with liquid hawaii. Now the island is renowned for incredible whalewatching opportunities. Wahine charters would like to invite you to come out with us and witness one of the largest animals on the planet on the best whale watching charter in hawaii. A hawaii whale watching cruise allows you to see humpback whales up close.
Big island whale watching tours my kona adventures. Just like us, the humpback whales like some parts of hawaii more than other parts, but there really isnt a whalefree part of hawaii. Seeing one of these 40ton, 40foot long giants breach the water is an unforgettable sight. Photos swim with dolphins, whale watching kailuakona hawaii. Every year in the winter they travel from their summer feedings grounds off alaska to the warm hawaiian waters to mate and nurse their young. Whether from the shore, in outrigger canoe or on a whale watching boat tour, humpback wales are easy to see in hawaii from november to april, with january through march being the highest season for whale watching. The open ocean safari delivers opportunities to swim with dolphins kona also features whales, whale sharks, big pelagic fish, sharks, mantas, and more. Thousands of humpback whales migrate back to hawaii every. Watch the northern pacific humpback whale in their playground and ours, beautiful hawaii. From december to may, you may catch a glimpse of a majestic kohola humpback whale off the island of hawaiis shorelines. Captain dan mcsweeneys whale watching adventures tripadvisor.
The hilo side see far less boaters with only a few commercial operation so enjoy a one on one whale encounter without another boat in sight unlike the kona whale watching partys. Jan 02, 2016 humpback whales slow to arrive in hawaii. There is an approximately 2 mile hike on unpaved dirt road to reach site. Humpback whales are a migratory species which means that they migrate every year between the cool waters close to the poles and subtropical waters. Where they call hawaii their winter home december to april of each year. Whale watching boat tours and diy guide big island. This 90 minute whale watching tour includes crunchy snacks, soft drinks and water. Dec 12, 2017 its about 11 am here today, and the weather is perfect. See the mighty humpbacks on this kona whale watching tour. Every winter, our humpback whales in hawaii make the 3000 mile journey from alaska to hawaii to mate and give birth in our warm tranquil waters. The sea smoke has won several awards, including accolades for voyages across the pacific ocean. The sunny kona district stretches almost twothirds of the entire west side of the island of hawaiifrom just south of anaehoomalu bay waikoloa beach resort to manuka park kau. Kealakekua bay marine conservation area is one of the best places to whale watch on the. Every winter, our humpback whales in hawaii make the 3000 mile.
Swim with the spinner dolphins, dive with the manta rays, whale watc. Believe it or not, that is not always the case in kona. See and experience this phenomenon, a rare opportunity to listen to their songs and learn all about the annual hawaii whale season. Body glove afternoon kona whale watching tour from. Ocean tours to learn about humpback whales and see them close up off the kona coast of hawaiis big island, personally guided by veteran whale researcher captain dan mcsweeney. Go here from your mobile device and click your account to create a user login. The humpback whales leave the icy waters of alaska and migrate 6000 miles to hawaii every year to give birth and care for their calves. Whale season arguably the best time to visit hawaii given the level of activity in the water, whale watching season in hawaii is arguably one of the most popular times to visit, and if you venture out on the water in winter on a whale watching tour or a kayak, be sure to have your camera ready and a healthy sense of adventure, since a time.
Captain dan mcsweeney, a whale researcher, and conservationist provides one of the. Humpback whale watching december to april see humpback whales in hawaii. Whether from the shore, in outrigger canoe or on a whalewatching boat tour, humpback wales are easy to see in hawaii from november to april, with january through march being the highest season for whale watching. In fact, king kamehameha actually spent his final years in. Humpback whales make their annual journey to hawaii between the months of. Hawaiian islands humpback whale get involved sanctuary. Locations all along the west and south shores are considered prime. This is when thousands of pacific humpback whales make the journey from the waters off alaska to hawaii s warm waters to breed and give birth to their young. Big island whale watching tour best whale watching tour. Paradise sailing hawaii kona sailing catamaran big. Located near kawaihae and spencer beach north of waikoloa, the elevated view from puukohola makes this one of the best places to spot whales. Since long before whale watching gained the enormous popularity it boasts today, captain dan mcsweeneys passion and caring for whales defined the character of his whale watching business. Swim with dolphins kona hawaii wahine charters kona, hawaii.
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