There's nothing quite like seeing a 40-ton humpback whale explode out of the ocean, and here on the Big Island, we have a front-row seat to some of the best whale watching in the world. The calm, protected waters along the Kona and Kohala coasts are the perfect sanctuary for thousands of these gentle giants…

Every year, the Big Island gets some pretty spectacular visitors. From December through April, thousands of humpback whales make their way to the warm, protected waters off the Kona and Kohala coasts. It’s an incredible migration, and a whale watching tour gives you a front-row seat to one of nature’s greatest shows. This guide is…

Picture this: the cool ocean mist on your face as a 40-ton humpback whale explodes from the calm, blue waters off the Kona coast. It’s a moment that stops your heart, launching its entire body into the air before crashing back down. This isn't just a tour; it's a profound, awe-inspiring encounter with one of…

Picture this: you're gliding across impossibly clear, turquoise water. The dramatic volcanic cliffs of the Kona coast rise up around you as your boat heads for a sheltered bay, a place just bursting with colorful marine life. That's the exact experience a Captain Cook snorkel tour delivers, and it's easily one of the Big Island's…

Picture this: a forty-ton humpback whale explodes out of the ocean, a massive, magnificent creature suspended for a moment against the Big Island’s dramatic volcanic coastline. This isn’t some once-in-a-lifetime fluke. It’s a seasonal spectacle that makes whale watching on the Big Island an absolute must-do during the winter. This guide is your front-row ticket…

There's nothing quite like it. The moment a 40-ton humpback whale explodes from the calm, turquoise surface of the Pacific is the defining image of Big Island whale watching. It’s a moment that will stick with you forever. These spectacular encounters peak from December through March. This is when thousands of whales make the long…

Picture this: the calm, turquoise Pacific suddenly explodes as a 40-ton humpback whale launches itself into the air, hanging for a breathtaking moment between sea and sky. That's the kind of pure magic that happens every day during whale season here on the Big Island, and a world-class whale watching tour is your ticket to…

Here's everything you need to know for your next Kona adventure. A Captain Cook snorkel tour is a must-do on the Big Island. It's the perfect mix of history and nature, taking you to the famous Kealakekua Bay where you can dive into a protected marine sanctuary absolutely packed with sea life. Think of it…

When you dream of witnessing migrating humpbacks at arm’s length, Kona whale tours put you right in the heart of the action. These guided trips pair exhilarating wildlife encounters with eco-conscious methods that safeguard Hawai‘i’s ocean inhabitants. Booking with Kona Snorkel Trips, Hawaii’s highest-rated and most-reviewed snorkel company, means your voyage comes backed by local…

Whale watching on the Big Island delivers some of the most memorable wildlife encounters you can imagine. Every winter, migrating North Pacific humpback whales come to Hawaiian waters, and between January and March you’ll catch them mating, calving, and even breaching right off shore. Kona Snorkel Trips is the top rated and most reviewed snorkel…