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…

When humpback whales arrive off Kona’s shores, it feels like front-row seats at nature’s greatest show. Picture a massive fluke cutting through glassy water, then the sky-splitting splash of a breach against a volcanic skyline. Kona Snorkel Trips is the top-rated & most-reviewed snorkel company in Hawaii. Now, we bring that same passion and precision…

Captain Cook Snorkel Tour delivers an immersive blend of Kealakekua Bay’s storied past and vibrant reef life. Kona Snorkel Trips, the top-rated and most reviewed snorkel company in Hawaii, has crafted an experience that bridges history with hands-on marine exploration. Check Availability Discover Captain Cook Snorkel Tour From the moment you embark in Kailua-Kona, the…

Ready for the ultimate guide to whale watching Big Island style? Every year from December through March, the warm, sheltered waters off the Kona and Kohala coasts turn into a massive nursery for thousands of humpback whales. This annual event makes our island one of the best places on the entire planet to see these…

Picture this: a 40-ton humpback whale explodes from the turquoise Pacific, its entire body airborne for a breathtaking moment before crashing down in a splash that seems to echo for miles. This isn't a scene from a nature documentary—it's just another incredible day during whale watching season here on the Big Island. Your Unforgettable Whale…