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Vessels depart from Anaehoomalu Bay at the Waikoloa Beach Resort. If driving, set your GPS to "69-1081 Kuualii Place Waikoloa, Hawaii 96738". This will take you toward the A-Bay beach and the Lava Lava Beach Club. Park at the A-Bay Beach Park parking lot, and walk along the beach toward the middle. Gather ashore near the two prominent coconut trees. We will come to get you there in our catamaran tender. When boarding at A-Bay, it is a beach-loading process with transfer from a tender-boat, with barefoot entry that takes a few steps near shore from the beach. Come in casual clothing that may come in contact with water.
Hawaii Nautical is one of Hawaii's largest ocean-activity providers, with a fleet of vessels islandwide serving many harbors across Oahu and the Big Island. We believe in delivering service, safety, and the spirit of Aloha.
We respect the ocean and the ecosystem, and follow strict guidelines so that all marine mammals and wildlife are protected. And we honor the host-culture and support the local communities in which we operate.
We want the natural environment you enjoy today to be here tomorrow, and for every tomorrow after.
That’s why we are Hawaii’s first Dolphin Smart-recognized operator. NOAA’s Dolphin Smart educates guests about dolphin conservation and harassment and advises not to seek activities that pursue close interactions like swimming with dolphins in Hawaii in the wild.
We also follow the guidelines of the Coral Reef Alliance, to establish lasting change and promote coral reef health around the world. That includes sustainable practices — such as no fish-feeding. Coral conservation aims to save these valuable ecosystems, unite communities and preserve cultural identity.
We've been wowing guests of all ages for decades in Hawaii. While there's lots of excitement around our activities, we practice the highest level of safety in everything we do. We treat guests like ohana, the Hawaiian word for family that permeates everything we do.
ATTIRE: Your adventure begins from the beautiful sandy beach at A-Bay. Come in shoes that you don't mind getting sandy, and are easy-to-remove for beach-ramp boarding. Casual clothing is recommended for all trips. On snorkel trips we suggest wearing swim-trunks and a t-shirt for men, and a swimsuit under shorts or a wrap for ladies. This is a fast and nimble open powerboat, with plenty of sea-spray likely on trips outside the bay. Clothing that you don't mind getting wet is recommended for whale-watch on the Holona powerboat.
CARRY-ONs: For all adventures besides short tender-rides to the catamaran, this is a fast boat with low sides and lots of sea-spray. There is storage beneath each saddle-style seat for dry storage of a small bag or purse, and a take-along towel.
This trip is on HAWAII ISLAND (the Big Island) on the KOHALA side. Call 808-886-2919 (9am to 5pm) for the Hilton Waikoloa Village sales and service desk, main lobby near the tram stop. Or call 808-234-7245 24-hour reservations line.
WHALE WATCH WAIKOLOA A-BAY >
DEPARTING FROM WAIKOLOA'S ANAEHOOMALU BAY on the Big Island of Hawaii
December thru March
$107 adult/$53.50 child
9:45-11:15 AM aboard powerboat HOLONA
1:45-3:15 PM aboard saiing catamaran SPIRIT OF ALOHA
Wildlife Guaranteed: See marine wildlife such as dolphins and turtles year round, or whales during whale season December through March. Sightsee along the stunning Kohala coastline and enjoy a fast and fun powerboat ride in the morning or a more leisurely sailing catamaran in the afternoon. Cruises include soda, juice and water. See wildlife or cruise again for free on a trip of same or lesser value on the Big Island or Oahu or apply the retail value of your ticket ($79/adult, $39.50/child) toward an upgrade onto any other Hawaii Nautical trip. Wildlife guaranty is for re-rides only, no refunds. Seasonal differences: Whale watch is DECEMBER through MARCH. Dolphins & turtles can be seen year-round. Wildlife Guaranteed: If you don't see marine wildlife, come back again 1 more time for free! (Rerides only, no refunds. Reride is on trip of equal or lesser value.).
Vessel HOLONA is a fast and nimble open powerboat
8.712% tax and harbor fee is added to all prices. Cancellation policy: 24-hour advance notice required for refund.