What to Expect on a Whale Watching Tour on the Big Island
If you’re visiting Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii, a whale watching tour is one of the most unforgettable wildlife experiences you can have. From November through April, humpback whales migrate to Hawaii’s warm Pacific waters to mate, calve, and nurse their young — and Kailua-Kona offers some of the best viewing conditions in…
March 11, 2026
All About Whale Song & Other Whale Facts
Every year, over 8,000 humpback whales make their incredible journey from Alaska to the warm Hawaiian waters, creating one of nature’s most spectacular displays. These magnificent marine mammals are not only awe-inspiring to watch but also produce one of the most haunting and beautiful sounds in the animal kingdom, the humpback whale song. And while…
November 24, 2025
Whale Season in Hawaii & the Humpback Migration
Picture this: a 40-ton humpback whale launching itself out of the ocean just yards from where you’re standing. It’s a jaw-dropping moment that happens thousands of times each winter during Hawaii’s famous whale season. As North Pacific humpbacks complete their epic migration from Alaska to Hawaii, the islands become one of the world’s top whale-watching…
October 21, 2025