Ocean Sports - Wake up with the Whales

Wake up with the Whales

Ocean Sports

scheduleDuration: 1.5 hours

Operates Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday from December 15 through March 31.

  • was$125.00
  • now$114.00

Ocean Sports - Wake up with the Whales

🐋 Ocean Sports - Wake Up with the Whales

Experience the magic of humpback whales in Hawaii’s warm waters with Ocean Sports' popular Wake Up with the Whales tour. Operating during the peak whale watching season, this early morning cruise offers some of the calmest ocean conditions of the day—perfect for spotting whales up close.

Enjoy fresh Kona coffee, soft drinks, and crunchy granola bar snacks while watching these gentle giants play, breach, and tail slap. Onboard hydrophones allow you to hear the hauntingly beautiful songs of the humpbacks, while trained naturalists provide expert narration throughout the journey.

🎉 Tour Highlights:

  • Morning whale watching cruise along the scenic Kohala Coast
  • Hydrophones to hear the whales sing underwater
  • Expert commentary by onboard marine naturalists
  • Complimentary Kona coffee, soft drinks, and snacks
  • Excellent opportunities for photography and wildlife viewing

🍽️ Tour Inclusions:

  • Canned soft drinks and juices
  • Individually wrapped breakfast snacks

Special instructions

  • Where and When:

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

    Monday & Thursday departures are from the A-Bay location.
    Tuesday & Saturday departures are from the Kawaihae location.

    Monday & Thursday:
    Check in at 7:30 am at the Ocean Sports Beach Hut on Anaeho'omalu Bay. View Map
    Boardings are from the beach. You will wade through water to board the vessel anywhere from ankle to above knee-deep water depending on tide.

    Tuesday & Saturday:
    Check in at 7:30 am at the Whale Center at Kawaihae, located at 61-3657 Akoni Pule Hwy, Kawaihae, HI 96743 View Map

    Kawaihae Driving directions: Driving north towards Kawaihae on Highway 270, drive past the entrance to the harbor. As the road Y-intersects, you'll see Kama'aina Korner Outlet on the right. Ocean Sports is at the corner of Hwy 270 and Akoni Pule Hwy (right below the 76 Gas Station). You can park in our small lot, or across the road from the building along the green fence.

  • 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:

    Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday from 12/15 through 3/31

  • Duration:

    1.5 hours

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