Whale Watch Big Island

WAIKOLOA A-BAY
9:45am

Dec – Mar  |  1.5-2 Hours

Whale Watch Big Island, Waikoloa A-Bay

Available daily when in-season, DECEMBER through MARCH

9:45am-11:15am | 1.5 hours

powerboat: holona

34 passenger 40′ bow-loading thrill craft, fully shaded, spacious bench seating, onboard restroom, fast and fun. This is a fast and nimble open powerboat, with plenty of sea-spray likely on trips outside the bay.
Prices
$107 Adults Ages 13+
$53.50 Children
FREE Infant 0-3yr

What to Expect

Every December through March, thousands of Humpback whales migrate to the warm waters of Hawaii. Come along and catch these beautiful mammals at their best on our exciting eco-friendly whale watching excursions. Whales are also likely to be seen, though are not guaranteed, on all of our daytime adventures including snorkeling trips.

Clothing that you don’t mind getting wet is recommended for whale-watch and snorkel trips on the Holona powerboat.
Your adventure begins from the beautiful sandy beach at A-Bay. Come in shoes that you don’t mind getting sandy, and are easy-to-remove for beach-ramp boarding. Casual clothing is recommended for all trips. On snorkel trips we suggest wearing swim-trunks and a t-shirt for men, and a swimsuit under shorts or a wrap for ladies. This is a fast and nimble open powerboat, with plenty of sea-spray likely on trips outside the bay.

What’s Included

  • Water
  • Soda
  • Juice

Meeting and Pick-Up

Anaehoomalu Bay at the Waikoloa Beach Resort

Set your GPS to:
69-1081 Kuualii Place
Waikoloa, Hawaii 96738

Vessels depart from Anaehoomalu Bay at the Waikoloa Beach Resort. If driving, set your GPS to “69-1081 Kuualii Place Waikoloa, Hawaii 96738”. This will take you toward the A-Bay beach and the Lava Lava Beach Club. This will take you toward the A-Bay beach and the Lava Lava Beach Club. Park at the A-Bay Beach Park parking lot. Head toward the beach, once you reach the sand, take a right and walk along the beach. About halfway down the beach, you will see a white sign "Hawaii Nautical Check In Here".  Wait at the sing for the blue tender boat to come ashore.

When boarding at A-Bay, it is a beach-loading process with transfer from a tender-boat, with barefoot entry that takes a few steps near shore from the beach. Come in casual clothing that may come in contact with water.

CHECKING IN: Gather ashore near the white sign that says “Hawaii Nautical Check in here”. We will come to get you there in our blue catamaran tender.

Check in 20 minutes prior to tour start.

8.712% tax and harbor fee is added to all prices. Cancellation policy: 24-hour advance notice required for refund.

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Hawaii Nautical is one of Hawaii's largest ocean-activity providers.

We have a fleet of vessels islandwide serving many harbors across Oahu and the Big Island. We believe in delivering service, safety and the spirit of Aloha.
We respect the ocean and the ecosystem, and we follow strict guidelines so that all marine wildlife is protected. Additionally, we honor the host culture and support the local communities in which we operate.
We want the natural environment you enjoy today to be here tomorrow and for every tomorrow after.
That’s why we are Hawaii’s first Dolphin SMART-recognized operator. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Dolphin SMART program educates guests about dolphin conservation and advises not to seek activities that pursue close interactions like swimming with dolphins in Hawaii in the wild.
We also follow the guidelines of the Coral Reef Alliance, to establish lasting change and promote coral reef health around the world. That includes sustainable practices — such as not feeding fish. Coral conservation aims to save these valuable ecosystems, unite communities and preserve cultural identity.
For decades, we’ve been wowing guests of all ages in Hawaii. And while provide exciting experiences for our guests, we practice the highest level of safety in everything we do. We treat guests like ohana, the Hawaiian word for “family,” which permeates everything we do.

Hawaii Nautical is one of Hawaii's largest ocean-activity providers.

We have a fleet of vessels islandwide serving many harbors across Oahu and the Big Island. We believe in delivering service, safety and the spirit of Aloha.
We respect the ocean and the ecosystem, and we follow strict guidelines so that all marine wildlife is protected. Additionally, we honor the host culture and support the local communities in which we operate.
We want the natural environment you enjoy today to be here tomorrow and for every tomorrow after.
That’s why we are Hawaii’s first Dolphin SMART-recognized operator. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Dolphin SMART program educates guests about dolphin conservation and advises not to seek activities that pursue close interactions like swimming with dolphins in Hawaii in the wild.
We also follow the guidelines of the Coral Reef Alliance, to establish lasting change and promote coral reef health around the world. That includes sustainable practices — such as not feeding fish. Coral conservation aims to save these valuable ecosystems, unite communities and preserve cultural identity.
For decades, we’ve been wowing guests of all ages in Hawaii. And while provide exciting experiences for our guests, we practice the highest level of safety in everything we do. We treat guests like ohana, the Hawaiian word for “family,” which permeates everything we do.

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