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Sunset Whale Watching Cruise off the Kohala Coast 🌅

A Whale watching experience by Kohala Divers. Back to all Big Island tours.

Tour Summary: Combine a sunset cruise with whale watching and go in search of visiting humpback whales and resident spinner dolphins.

  • Humpback whale breaching offshore with the coastline behind Large photo
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  • Dive and whale watch boat under way off the Kohala coast Large photo
    Your vessel will be a comfortable 46' Newton dive boat, big enough to provide comfortable seating and amenities such as a private bathroom and a smooth ride for all ages, but still small enough tours to feel intimate with 24 people max. Image: Kohala Divers.
  • Guest watching for whales from the boat rail with the coast behind Large photo
    Image: Kohala Divers.
  • Humpback whale raising its head above the surface close to the boat Large photo
    Image: Kohala Divers.

5 Tour Highlights:

  • Combine two of Hawaii's best winter experiences in one with whale watching and a sunset cruise.
  • Learn more about whale behavior from the on-board naturalist.
  • Listen to the whale songs through a hydrophone (an underwater sound system) on board.
  • Closest whale-watching tour to all the resorts on the Kohala Coast (Mauna Lani, Mauna Kea, Fairmont, Four Seasons, Hilton, etc.) with free transportation to and from these resorts.
  • Enjoy sunset coastal views of the gorgeous Kohala coast while you cruise.

Tour Information:

Price: AdultYouth
(excluding taxes & fees)$145$95

Tour Provider: Kohala Divers

Activity: Whale watching

Tour start time: 3:30 pm

Duration: 2.5 hours

Location: Kohala Coast

Pick-up available? Yes, free transportation to and from several resorts on the Kohala coast (Mauna Lani, Mauna Kea, Fairmont, Four Seasons, Hilton, etc.)

Included: Juice, soda, water, and snack mix are provided. BYOB if you like

Cancellations: 48 hour advance notice is required on any cancellation. There is a full charge on any cancellation made less than 24 hours before your scheduled charter for any reason.

Read more: about whale watching in our Big Island whale watching guide.

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Combine a sunset cruise with whale watching while on the Big Island and go in search of visiting humpback whales and resident spinner dolphins. Enjoy coastal views of the Big Island while you cruise, learn more about whales from the onboard naturalist, and listen to the whales through the on-board underwater hydrophone.

Good to know: The sunset time, of course, provides an incredible view to enjoy and great background for photos, and is also a great time to catch whale activity.

This whale watching tour takes place on a comfortable 46′ Newton dive boat, big enough to provide comfortable seating and amenities such as a private bathroom and a smooth ride for all ages, but still small enough tours to feel intimate with 24 people max. This is the way to experience the majestic and gorgeous Kohala Coast sites in an intimate and uncrowded setting. Truly a delightful ocean excursion you won’t soon forget, ending with a gorgeous Kohala Coast sunset.

Each tour is 2.5 hours long, juice, soda and water, and snack mix provided. BYOB if you like.

Tour boat under way in calm blue water

Your vessel will be a comfortable 46′ Newton dive boat, big enough to provide comfortable seating and amenities such as a private bathroom and a smooth ride for all ages, but still small enough tours to feel intimate with 24 people max. Image: Kohala Divers.

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Last checked July 15, 2026 by Gerrit van der Plas, founder of Love Hawaiʻi Guides. We re-confirm pricing, schedules, and operator details, and update this page when they change.

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