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Ocean Sports – Wake Up with the Whales

Begin the day offshore on the Kohala Coast with Kona coffee and whale watching, while Ocean Sports naturalists help interpret the humpback activity around the boat.

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About Ocean Sports - Wake Up with the Whales

Ocean Sports 1.5 hours

Start the morning with a whale watching cruise along the Kohala Coast, where winter brings humpback whales into Hawaii's warm waters. The early departure offers a quieter time on the ocean, with coastal views, Kona coffee, soft drinks and granola bar snacks served on board.

As you watch for whales, trained naturalists share information about humpback behavior and migration. Hydrophones may also be used to listen for whale songs beneath the surface, adding another way to experience these seasonal visitors.

Tour Highlights

  • Morning whale watching cruise along the Kohala Coast
  • Chance to see humpback whales in Hawaii's winter waters
  • Learn about whale behavior from trained naturalists
  • Listen for whale songs using onboard hydrophones
  • Enjoy Kona coffee, soft drinks and granola bar snacks
  • Plenty of photo opportunities along the coast
Before you go

Special Instructions

Meeting details, important notes and helpful information for your experience.

Where & When

Tour time: 8:00 am to 9:30 am

Check in at 7:30 am at the Ocean Sports Beach Hut on Anaeho'omalu Bay.
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Restrictions

There are no specific restrictions for this activity.

Special Notes

Whale sightings (December 15 to March 31) are guaranteed! See a humpback or you can ride again for FREE! (Promoted and authorized by Ocean Sports and may be changed at any time).
Ocean Sports is proud to follow the federal guidelines protecting humpback whales. We won't approach the whales closer than 100 yards or maneuver in ways that would alter their behaviors.

Operation Days

Daily from 12/15 through 3/31

Duration

1.5 hours

Vendor

This activity is operated by Ocean Sports.

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