About Afternoon Whale Watching Tour
Cruise the Kona Coast with Body Glove during whale season, with marine naturalist narration, hydrophone listening and snacks aboard a 65-foot catamaran.
Each winter more than 8,000 Pacific humpback whales travel over 3,500 miles from Alaska to Hawaii to mate and raise their calves. This afternoon cruise follows the Kona Coast for a close look at these gentle giants in their natural habitat. A marine naturalist on board shares fun whale facts, and an underwater hydrophone lets you hear their haunting songs.
Keep your camera ready. Besides humpbacks, spinner dolphins, pilot or sperm whales, manta rays and sea turtles sometimes make cameo appearances. Whale sightings are guaranteed; if you do not see one, you are invited back for free.
Tour Highlights
- Whale watch cruise along the Big Island Kona Coast
- See humpback whales in the wild
- Great photo opportunities from spacious viewing decks
Tour Inclusions
- Light snacks: roasted red bell pepper hummus, pita chips, fresh fruit, pub mix
- Island juices, sodas, water, Kona coffee and assorted teas
- Complimentary reef safe sunscreen
- Premium cash bar available
The Boat
- 65 foot catamaran with wide stable decks
- 15 foot high jump platform and 20 foot water slide
- Wheelchair friendly design
Activity Notes
Where & When
Check in at 12:30 pm at Kailua-Kona Pier.
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Tour time: 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm.
Body Glove Cruises' main office is located in the Ilima Court (North Kona Shopping Center, 75-5629 Kuakini Hwy, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740), which has the closest free parking to the Kailua-Kona pier. It is about a five minute walk down to the pier from the office.
Restrictions
Guests will be required to sign a liability waiver prior to boarding.
Special Notes
A portion of all proceeds are donated to non-profit organizations for the preservation, restoration and education of Hawaiian culture and history, its coral reefs and coral reefs around the world.
The vessel is 100% wheelchair accessible on the lower deck. If you are traveling with a wheelchair, please let us know in advance so that pier parking can be reserved for you (there are only 2 spaces). If there's space we will note that the guest is using the space and will request that they call the office at boarding time for pier access. The guest will wait at the gate for a crew member to let them onto the pier. They must be traveling with a handicap placard in order to take advantage of pier parking.
Operation Days
Daily except Wednesdays from December through March
Duration
2.5 hours
Capacity
110 Passengers
Equipment
Body Glove Cruises operates the Kanoa II, a state-of-the-art 65-foot catamaran that was designed with quality and comfort in mind. Guests enjoy plenty of shade and cushioned seating. The vessel features flat screen televisions, a full sound system for live entertainment and a full service premium bar. The Kanoa II is equipped with underwater hydrophones to listen to the whales. The vessel also has three restrooms and is wheelchair accessible.
Vendor
This activity is operated by Body Glove.
