Kona: 2.5-Hour Whale Watching On A 41' Super-Raft
Overview
A Whale of a Time in Hawaii!
Step aboard our luxurious 41ft Super-Raft for a fun filled adventure on the water. Enjoy the thrill of a raft ride with none of the drawbacks. Our vessel is equipped with tons of seating, shade, and a bathroom!
Embark on an incredible whale-watching adventure aboard our 41ft Super-Raft. Experience up-close encounters with majestic humpback whales in their natural habitat. With unmatched speed and agility, our Super-Raft ensures you won’t miss a moment of this awe-inspiring spectacle. Enjoy knowledgeable commentary, unobstructed views, and comfortable amenities on this unforgettable journey. Witness the grandeur of these gentle giants and capture lifelong memories aboard our remarkable Super-Raft.
What's Included
- Snacks
- Bottled water and soft drinks.
- Naturalist
- Reef safe sunscreen
- Gratuities
- Guests must provide their own transportation to the Kailua Kona Pier.
Meeting Location
75-5629 Kuakini Highway
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Embark on an incredible whale-watching adventure aboard our 41ft Super-Raft. Experience up-close encounters with majestic humpback whales in their natural habitat. With unmatched speed and agility, our Super-Raft ensures you won’t miss a moment of this awe-inspiring spectacle. Enjoy knowledgeable commentary, unobstructed views, and comfortable amenities on this unforgettable journey. Witness the grandeur of these gentle giants and capture lifelong memories aboard our remarkable Super-Raft. Guests must be agile to board the vessel. This event is not suitable for guests who are under five years old, pregnant or have neck or back problems.
Boarding video: https://cdn.filestackcontent.com/eprprIIlSqulzFk14K5Y
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Guest must be agile to board. https://cdn.filestackcontent.com/eprprIIlSqulzFk14K5Y
- Due to extreme exposure to Fun & Excitement, we unfortunately cannot welcome children five years and younger
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Due to extreme exposure to Fun & Excitement, we unfortunately cannot welcome children five years and younger.
- Hotel pick-up is not available.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (10)
Q: Do we get to swim with or touch the dolphins?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-15509P6
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Average 4.79 out of 5 stars based on 14 traveler reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (10)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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As an active member of the Dolphin SMART program, we do not have physical contact with the dolphins on Kona: 2.5-Hour Whale Watching On A 41′ Super-Raft. We watch them in their natural habitat from the boat.
Dec 2022If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (HST).
- Snacks.
- Bottled water. and soft drinks.
- Naturalist.
- Reef safe sunscreen.
- Gratuities.
- Guests must provide their own transportation to the Kailua Kona Pier.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 6. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Kona: 2.5-Hour Whale Watching On A 41' Super-Raft is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Guest must be agile to board. https://cdn.filestackcontent.com/eprprIIlSqulzFk14K5Y
- Due to extreme exposure to Fun & Excitement, we unfortunately cannot welcome children five years and younger
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Kona: 2.5-Hour Whale Watching On A 41′ Super-Raft will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Snacks
- Bottled waterand soft drinks.
- Naturalist
- Reef safe sunscreen
- Gratuities
- Guests must provide their own transportation to the Kailua Kona Pier.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Guest must be agile to board. https://cdn.filestackcontent.com/eprprIIlSqulzFk14K5Y
- Due to extreme exposure to Fun & Excitement, we unfortunately cannot welcome children five years and younger
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Due to extreme exposure to Fun & Excitement, we unfortunately cannot welcome children five years and younger.
- Hotel pick-up is not available.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
