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Waikoloa Whale Watch 90 min

TourTruth score 5.9 out of 10

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129 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Big Island of Hawaii
  • 1 hr 30 min
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Watch for migrating humpback whales on a 90-minute Waikoloa cruise, with a choice of boat and crew insights along the Kohala Coast.

About this tour

Set out from Anaehoomalu Bay for a Waikoloa Whale Watch along the Kohala Coast, where humpback whales visit Hawaii’s warm waters during their December-to-April migration. Watch the ocean for powerful breaches, tail slaps, and other signs of whale activity as the coastline unfolds around you.

Choose between a small powerboat for a closer-to-the-water ride or a spacious catamaran with room to relax. The crew shares insights into whale behavior and the surrounding marine life, adding context to the sights along the way. Bottled water, soda, and juice are provided, and the operator guarantees whale sightings.

Waikoloa Whale Watch offers a memorable way to experience Hawaii’s marine life. Make your way to Anaehoomalu Bay and get ready to scan the horizon for these remarkable visitors.

Highlights

  • Watch for humpback whales along the Kohala Coast
  • Listen as the crew shares insights about whale behavior and marine life
  • Choose between a small powerboat and a spacious catamaran

What's included

Included

  • Bottled water
  • Soda
  • Juice

Not included

  • Gratuity, at your discretion

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Important information

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants must sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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  • Hotel details and/or a customer contact number are required at booking
  • Meet at Anaehoomalu Bay, Waikoloa Beach Resort, near the two prominent coconut trees and the Hawaii Nautical check-in banner
  • If driving, use 69-1081 Kuualii Place, Waikoloa, Hawaii 96738, then park at the A-Bay Beach Park lot

Frequently asked questions

When is whale season?

Humpback whales migrate to Hawaii’s warm waters from December through April.

What types of boats are available?

Choose between a small powerboat and a spacious catamaran.

Where is the departure point?

The tour departs from Anaehoomalu Bay at Waikoloa Beach Resort.

Are whale sightings guaranteed?

The provider states that whale sightings are guaranteed.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.60 from 129 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

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  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 5.9.

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