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During the winter months, December through April, we'll be encountering the migratory humpack whales and their
newborn calves. Learn about their natural history and share in ongoing research information on the most
personable, educational and fun whale watch on the Big Island. Guaranteed whale sightings or come again  free
 
December 15 - April 15
2.5 hours - 9:00am and 12:30pm
Rates Per Person Adult: $69.00; Child: $59.00(under 12)
Private Charters: $500.00 per hour during whale watch season
minimum 2.5 hours; (up to 24 passengers)
Healthy snacks and cold beverages included. 
(rates do not include 4% state tax and 3% harbor tax



     

• Our cruise is lead by a professional marine biologist who is also an active researcher and teacher
• We use interactive hands-on materials such as baleen, krill, fluke catalog, marine mammal skulls, etc.
• We are the only whale watch to listen to live whale songs as we cruise via radio link to sonobouys in the Sanctuary (courtesy JupiterFoundation.org). We also deploy an on-the-spot hydrophone for direct listening.
• We use a laser range finder for client interactive judgement of legal and non-harassing whale watch distances. How good are you at judging a football field over water?
•  We operate a state of the art, powerful, fast, safe & fun adventure craft to get you to the whales fast!
• We have a photo gallery on this website for downloadable 'best-of' photos from our cruises so you too can have great whale pictures

The waters North of Keahole Point (Kona Airport) to Upolu Point have been designated as part of the Hawaiian
Islands HumpbackWhale National Marine Sanctuary. Research shows this region to be the area of highest
whale concentrations for the Big Island (as indicated by the flukes on the map). Departing from the heart of this
Sanctuary, Kawaihae Harbor, our powerful adventure craft will quickly take you to the whale concentrations, giving
you more time with the whale pods and less time traveling.
Why Leave from Anywhere Else?

is a 30' state of the art adventure craft with a deep "V" aluminum hull for comfort, speed and maneuverability. She is
powered with environmentaly friendly, smoke free, twin Yamaha 225 HP four stroke outboard motors that can reach
speeds of over 40 MPH. A Hui Hou features 50% canopy shade, cushioned seating with back rests (or pontoon
seating), This is the ultimate boat for all types of marine mammal encounters. 
A Hui Hou - "Till The Next Time."

Trips depart from Kawaihae Harbor public boat ramp located below Kawaihae Shopping Center, 1.7 miles NE from the
junction of Highway 19 and 270. Kawaihae Harbor is only a 15 minute drive from all South Kohala and Waikoloa Resort 
Destinations. Please check in at the boat ramp  20 minutes prior to trip departure times.
Trips weather permitting. 48 hour cancellation notice required for refund.Portions of the proceeds support
marine mammal research. Boat, crew, times and prices subject to change without notice.