Yes, the seasonal humpback whales have migrated back to colder waters of
Alaska to feed. But there are plenty of other interesting whales and dolphins to
see that never leave Hawaiian waters. These "year-round" whale species have been
showcased on National Geographic Explorer and many other nature television
programs.
At least seven species frequent the waters off the Big Island. Only one of
them, the humpback, is migratory while the other six whale species feed in
Hawaiian waters year-round! Some are larger than humpbacks, like the giant sperm
whale of "Moby Dick" fame. Others, like Hawaiian pilot, false killer, beaked and
melon-headed whales can be found in groups ranging from 6 to over 1000 whales!
Because they cannot be easily viewed from the shoreline, like the
attention-getting humpbacks or spinner dolphins, visitors here often overlook
these playful native whale species.
Dolphin Discoveries - The Kona Coast on the Big Island of Hawaii is one of
the few places in the world so accessible to watching dolphins in the wild.
Uniquely adapted to their environment, dolphins are one of the most
intelligent marine mammals. It is our hope that the more people learn about
them the more they will love them and do what they can to protect them.
Capt. Dan - See
Nature's Gentle Giants! Dan goes the extra distance to find you more whales.
The Kona coast of the Big Island of Hawaii offers some of the best whale
watching anywhere in the world. You may only get one chance to see Whales up
this close.
Living Ocean Adventures
- offers a personalized excursion (six-passengers maximum) with owner/operator
Tom Bottrell, a professionally trained marine ecologist and USCG licensed
Master since 1977. Our whale and dolphin watching outings regularly produce
spectacular results. Pods of humpback whales, schools of fish, spinning
dolphins and magnificent sea turtles are regular sightings.
Kona Sea Adventures - We
are an all-inclusive, world class charter operation offering diving,
snorkeling, fishing and whale watching adventures along the beautiful Kona
coast on the Big Island of Hawaii. Your wish is our command, and we will
provide everything you need to create the custom sea adventure of your choice!
Please browse around our site and experience what we, and the beautiful island
of Hawaii, have to offer.
Kamanu Charters - We see
the awesome Humpback whales almost every day from January to mid March. We
pass by Kaiwi Point to and from our snorkel site at Pawai Bay and the point is
a major thoroughfare for the Humpbacks.
