A Whale watching + Cruise tour 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 also hear the whales sing.
Large photoThe second level has comfortable seating and plenty of shade. Note: no snorkeling is possible during the whale watching tour.
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The Catamaran has two levels which allows good views for everyone, as well as a water slide that you can use to get in the water (when allowed)
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) | $98 | $84 | $free |
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.
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 also 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.
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.
To ensure the safety of their guests and crew, Body Glove is making the following adjustments to their tours:
- For the comfort and safety of everyone on board, Body Glove requires that guests agree to wear a face mask covering the nose and mouth while boarding and disembarking the vessel.
- All Body Glove employees, crew and wait staff are trained and have access to appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed.
- All snorkel gear, flotation toys, noodles, jackets, etc. are washed, scrubbed and soaked in PureGreen24, a registered product on the EPA list which kills Coronavirus, MRSA, Norovirus and more. PureGreen24 disinfectant retains a 24-hour residual effectiveness.
- ALL touchable surfaces; vessel railings, counter tops, restrooms, handles, table tops, etc. , are cleaned with with Oxivir ®TB – Hospital Grade Disinfectant Cleaner, which kills coronavirus in 1-minute.
COVID-19 Waiver
During the booking process guests will be asked to sign a waiver that includes the following wording:
- I certify that I am not displaying signs of COVID-19 and to the best of my knowledge have not been
in contact with any individual confirmed with COVID-19 in the past 72 hours. - I voluntarily agree to assume all of the foregoing risks and accept sole responsibility for any injury
or harm to myself or my minor child(ren) including, but not limited to, personal injury, disability, death,
and illness, including developing COVID-19; and any damage, loss, claim, liability, or expense, of any
kind, that I may experience or incur, arising out of, caused by, or in any way related to exposure to the
coronavirus or COVID-19 through participation in any ocean adventures.
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