Special instructions
- Where and When:
- Tour time: 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Monday & Thursday departures are from the A-Bay location.
Tuesday & Saturday departures are from the Kawaihae location.
Monday & Thursday:
Check in at 10:00 am at the Ocean Sports Beach Hut on Anaeho'omalu Bay. View Map
Boardings are from the beach. You will wade through water to board the vessel anywhere from ankle to above knee-deep water depending on tide.
Tuesday & Saturday:
Check in at 10:00 am at the Whale Center at Kawaihae, located at 61-3657 Akoni Pule Hwy, Kawaihae, HI 96743 View Map
Kawaihae Driving directions: Driving north towards Kawaihae on Highway 270, drive past the entrance to the harbor. As the road Y-intersects, you'll see Kama'aina Korner Outlet on the right. Ocean Sports is at the corner of Hwy 270 and Akoni Pule Hwy (right below the 76 Gas Station). You can park in our small lot, or across the road from the building along the green fence. - Restrictions:
- There are no specific restrictions for this activity.
- Special Notes:
- Whale sightings (December 15 to March 31) are guaranteed! See a humpback or you can ride again for FREE! (Promoted and authorized by Ocean Sports and may be changed at any time).
Ocean Sports is proud to follow the federal guidelines protecting humpback whales. We won't approach the whales closer than 100 yards or maneuver in ways that would alter their behaviors. - Operation Days:
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & and Saturday from December 15 through March 31
- Duration:
- 1.5 hours