A Whale watching + Cruise experience by Body Glove. Back to all Big Island tours.
Tour Summary: 2.5 hour Whale Watching Excursion with free snacks, guaranteed whale sightings (or come again!), an on-board marine life naturalist, and underwater hydrophones so you can hear the whales sing.
The Catamaran has two levels which allows good views for everyone 
Whale watching is a great adventure for kids! Image: Body Glove Cruises. Watch the whales at your pace from a luxury catamaran. Image: Body Glove Cruises. A whale breaches the surface just off the Kona coast. Image: Body Glove Cruises A whale breaches the surface just off the Kona coast. Image: Body Glove Cruises The second level has comfortable seating and plenty of shade. Note: no snorkeling is possible during the whale watching tour. Two whale fins breach the surface. Image: Body Glove Cruises
3 Tour Highlights:
- Sightings are guaranteed or come again for free!
- Listen to the whale songs through the sound system on the boat.
- On board marine-life naturalist.
Important: Available only during whale season, from December through March
Tour Information:
| Price: | Adult | Youth | Infant |
|---|---|---|---|
| (excluding taxes & fees) | $140 | $120 | $50 |
Tour Provider: Body Glove
Activity: Whale watching + Cruise
Tour start time: 1 pm
Duration: 2.5 hours
Departure from: Kailua Kona
Pick-up available? No
Included: Complimentary snacks, sodas, juices, tea, and coffee. Cocktails available for purchase
Cancellations: Parties of nine or less will receive full refund with 48 hours notice of cancellation. Parties of ten or more require 72 hours notice of cancellation for a full refund. Full refunds will be given in case of operator cancellation.
Read more: about whale watching in our Big Island whale watching guide.
# Read more about this tour
One of the easiest and most spectacular ways to see the whales is to go on a boat tour. These tours allow you to get to see humpback whales from up-close.
Body Glove is a household name for whale watching tours on the Big Island. Their Whale Watching Excursion takes 2.5 hours and features an on-board marine life naturalist that can tell you all about the whales and their behavior. The catamaran also is equipped with underwater hydrophones that let you hear the whales sing. In addition to Humpback Whales, you may see False Killer Whales, Pilot Whales, Manta Rays and Dolphins.
This excursion offers plenty of on-board shade and excellent photo opportunities. Snacks, fresh fruit, homemade hummus and pita chips, a pub mix, sodas, and juices are included. For an additional charge a full service premium bar is available.
Image credit for most images used on this page: Body Glove Cruises.
# About Body Glove
Body Glove Hawaii is certified by the Sustainable Tourism Association of Hawai’i which means that their tours are eco-friendly, culturally educational, and as sustainable as possible.
The tours operate from Kona with the Kanoa II, a 65-ft catamaran. The Kanoa II is an award winning, multi-million dollar vessel that offers plenty of shade (very important with our strong sun!), cushioned seating, flat screen televisions, a full sound system for live entertainment, and a full-service premium bar. The Kanoa II is further equipped with:
- Three restrooms
- Two fresh water showers (not in use during the Whale Watching Cruise)
- A 20-foot water slide (not in use during the Whale Watching Cruise)
- A 15-foot high dive platform (not in use during the Whale Watching Cruise)
- Two large double swim platforms (not in use during the Whale Watching Cruise)
- Flotation toys for everyone (not in use during the Whale Watching Cruise)
The boat crew includes a U.S. Coast Guard licensed captain, First Mate, licensed bartender, and deck hands. All of the crew is trained in first aid and C.P.R. The cruises are wheelchair friendly and kids 5 and under are always FREE.
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