Captain Zodiac – Whale Watching Tour

Whale Watching Tour

Captain Zodiac

scheduleDuration: 3 hours

Operates daily except Wednesdays from mid-December through mid-March.

  • was$124.31
  • now$103.00

Captain Zodiac - Whale Watch

🐋 Captain Zodiac – Whale Watching Tour

Get up close and personal with majestic humpback whales on this exhilarating whale watch tour aboard a Zodiac raft. Known for their speed and maneuverability, Zodiac boats allow you to cruise just feet above the ocean’s surface — offering eye-level views and front-row seats for every guest.

Every winter, humpback whales migrate to the warm waters of Hawaii to mate and give birth. As your naturalist captain shares fascinating insights into their behaviors, you’ll also listen to live whale songs through underwater hydrophones — an unforgettable audio experience.

While cruising along the stunning Kona Coast, keep your eyes open for other marine life, including spinner dolphins and sea turtles. The tour also highlights the area’s dramatic coastal features, such as lava tubes, sea caves, blowholes and rock archways.

🎉 Tour Highlights:

  • Up-close whale watching aboard a Zodiac raft
  • Listen to live whale songs via underwater hydrophones
  • Opportunity to see dolphins, turtles and other marine life
  • Explore sea caves, lava tubes and unique coastal features
  • Small group setting for a personal and immersive experience

⚠️ Please note:

In Captain Zodiac's efforts to minimizing human impact on Hawaii's environment, the crew does not provide plastic bottles of water on the trip. They encourage guests to use reusable water bottles and guests are welcome to bring their own or purchase available ones at check in. There are fill-up stations available at the office and on the boat.

Special instructions

  • Where and When:

    Tour times:
    8:00 am - 11:00 am
    11:45 am - 2:45 pm
    Check in 15 minutes prior to your your time at Honokohau Harbor View Map
    Driving directions: Honokohau Marina and small boat harbor is located approximately 5 miles south of the Kona Airport (fourth traffic light) and approximately 2 miles north of the town of Kailua-Kona (third traffic light). The harbor entrance (Kealakehe Parkway) can be found by looking for a sign on the highway marked HONOKOHAU MARINA between mile markers 97 & 98. After turning onto Kealakehe Parkway make your first right and look for a mall with a blue tile roof. Our office is the first on the right in the mall.

  • Restrictions:

    Children must be at least 4 years old to participate.
    Due to the bouncy nature of the ride, pregnant women or people with back or neck problems may not participate.

  • Special Notes:

    This tour might not be available if a cruise ship is visiting Kona on the day of your requested tour day.

  • Operation Days:

    Daily except Wednesdays from mid-December through mid-March

  • Duration:

    3 hours

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