Ocean Sports - Wake Up with the Whales
Early morning waters are usually the calmest, perfect for a whale watch cruise along the scenic Kohala Coast. Watch these fascinating mammals up close on this memorable Kohala whale watch cruise. A marine naturalist will share fascinating insights on the Pacific humpback whales and their yearly journey from Alaska to the Hawaiian islands. You can also listen to the whales with an underwater hydrophone. Plus, enjoy freshly brewed Kona coffee, soft drinks and granola bars on board. What a way to start your day!
Tour Highlights:
- Enjoy whale watch cruise along the scenic Kohala Coast
- Plenty of great photo opportunities
Tour Inclusions:
- Canned soft drinks and juices
- Individually wrapped breakfast snacks
- 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.
- Operation Days:
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday from 12/15 through 3/31
- Duration:
- 1.5 hours
- Vendor:
- Ocean Sports
- Capacity:
- Equipment:
- 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.