This Whalewatch Adventure is an exclusive trip to find the seasonal Humpback Whales (Dec.-March) and/or the year round Pilot Whales, Beaked-Whales, Melon-headed whales, and other species that can be found along the Kona coastline. We will focus on finding these magnificent mammals and spending quality time with them to observe, learn, photograph and listen to their song and other vocalizations with our underwater hydrophone system.

Kona Whalewatch Adventure
Check-in 12noon return 3:15
$78.00
Private boat check-in at 7:45AM, depart 8AM, return 12:00 noon.
$500 / up to 6 pax
$1000 / up to 12 pax

The waters of Kona are blessed with the presence of many year round resident whales.The most frequently seen are the large pods of Pilot whales, (globicephala macrorynchus). They average 14'-17' long and weigh 1.5-2.5 tons. During the day they are often seen "logging" or resting at the surface in groups of a dozen or so up to 50 or more.

They can be very curious and are quite frequently seen
"spy hopping" or taking a look around.

They are quite comfortable around boats and have been known to spend an hour or more beside us.

Occasionally we will see the Goose Beaked or Curvier's Beaked whales
(Ziphius cavirostris) in their company.

More often, however, the Oceanic White Tip sharks are found traveling behind a pod of Pilot whales, as it is thought they are feeding on their scraps. (A part of this adventure, after all, is meeting new friends, isn't it?)

Other resident whales that may be seen year round, though sighted less frequently, are the Sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus), Pygmy Sperm whale (kogia breviceps), False Killer whales (pseudorca crassidens) Pygmy Killer whale (Feresa attenuata) and the Melon-headed whale (peponocephala electra).

The magnificent Kohola, Humpback Whales (megaptera novaeangliae) migrate from Alaska to the warm waters of Hawaii every winter (Dec.-April). They make this journey each year to give birth, nurture their young and breed.

The still endangered humpback whale is making a comeback and each year we are blessed with seeing their numbers increase. Large portions of the waters around the island have recently been declared a "Humpback Whale Sanctuary" to assure their protection. An adult whale can reach 43'-45' long and can weigh about a ton per foot!

To witness the behaviors of a whale this size will instill memories that will last a lifetime. There is a hydrophone (underwater microphone) onboard for a live broadcast of the intriguing "song" of the male humpback whales.

You can help participate in our research by photographing Fluke IDs as the whales show us their unique coloration pattern when they dive.

Kona Whalewatch Adventure
Check-in 12noon return 3:15
$78.00
Private boat check-in 7:45AM, depart 8AM, return 12:00 noon.
$500 / up to 6 pax
$1000 / up to 12 pax

NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER DISCOUNT OFFERS

Sounds of Humpbacks

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