Kailua-Kona Whale Watching Adventure Tour

Whale season is never over for Captain Zodiac. Join us for a unique experience of a lifetime where we venture into the unknown! Enjoy a morning wildlife watching tour with our experienced Naturalist captains and crew, who share a passion & respect for the ocean and its inhabitants. Kona is one of the few unique coastlines in the world with numerous species of wildlife year-round. We have the opportunity to encounter 17 different resident whale & dolphin species, turtles, sharks, Hawaiian Monk seals, various species of birds and much more. Experience our military grade Zodiac Hurricanes – the same boats used by Navy seals as we explore the diverse habitat provided by Hawaii’s deep underwater geography, an ocean safari for the true adventure seeker!

Meeting Point

Captain Zodiac Snorkeling and Whale Watching tours

74-425 Kealakehe Pkwy #16, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA

Captain Zodiac is located in the Honokohau Marina and small boat harbor, after turning onto Kealakehe Street make your first right then second left into a parking lot surrounded by chain link fencing and pink flowers with blue roofed buildings.

What's included:

• Picnic snack (potato chips, cookies, sodas, fruit juices, bring your reusable bottle for water)
• Rafting expedition
• Local taxes

Not included:

• Hotel pick up and drop off
• Cameras, please bring your own camera and/or go pro.

What to expect:

Duration: 4 hours

Captain Zodiac Raft Expeditions

74-425 Kealakehe Parkway, Kailua-Kona, 96740-2708, Hawaii

This is the original rafting company of Hawai'i, with our family run office set up for checking in each of our excursions. Our office allows indoor seating, air conditioning, convenient restrooms, reef safe sunscreen, children entertainment, souvenir shopping and one fluffy friendly golden retriever, if you are missing yours back home.

15 minutes

Honokohau Marina & Small Boat Harbor

off Highway 19, , Kailua-Kona, 96740, Hawaii

This is the original rafting company of Hawai'i, with our family run office set up for checking in each of our excursions. Our office allows indoor seating, air conditioning, convenient restrooms, reef safe sunscreen, children entertainment, souvenir shopping and one fluffy friendly golden retriever, if you are missing yours back home.

15 minutes

Kailua-Kona

Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

Travel down the Kona coast exploring the deep waters of the Pacific ocean looking for any one of our resident dolphin or whales.

3 hours

Kailua-Kona

Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

On your return journey from Kealakekua Bay travel along the rugged shoreline hugging the coast with our maneuverable Zodiac boats. Listen to the stories of old Hawai'i and how the island was formed while you view different geological features. Our captain and crew are always willing to give out recommendations of places to eat, things to see, or events that are happening around Kona, so don't be afraid to ask.

45 minutes