Meet our sister company, Hawaiian Adventures Kona!
At Island Adventures, we're always looking for opportunities to share our passion for whales, wildlife, and scenery while on the water. An opportunity to continue our world-class tours arose on the Big Island in Kona, Hawaii in the fall of 2020!
Hawaiian Adventures Kona offers small group, world-class, oceanic adventures off the Kona coast. Hawaiian Adventures’ tours provide the best opportunity to explore Kona’s coast and the wildlife beneath the waves. Our top-notch vessels, experienced crew, and oceanic expertise will make your Big Island adventure unforgettable. If you’ve been on other tours, you’ll appreciate the Hawaiian Adventures difference.
Tours with Hawaiian Adventures Kona
Year-Round Kona Whale Watching
Whale watching in Kona is year-round! Hawaiian Adventures Kona has access to both near-shore and pelagic zones, which gives you the opportunity to see humpbacks, spinner dolphins, bottlenose dolphins, flying fish, surface-feeding mantas, pilot whales, beaked whales, sperm whales, spotted dolphins, whale sharks, and more!
Night Manta Ray Snorkel Tours
Experience the real Kona nightlife and meet the mantas! Our Kona Night Manta tours depart strategically out of Honokohau Marina, giving us the ability to head where there’s better conditions, fewer people, and more mantas. This small-group tour is the best way to experience the #1 activity on the Big Island.
Ocean Adventure
After 25 years in the tour business, this is the tour our family would seek out while traveling. It is also what we do for fun while not running other tours. Whether you're looking for an offshore pelagic snorkel, prefer inshore reefs, or are searching for wildlife from the comfort of our luxury six-passenger vessel, Callisto, our guides will sculpt a wildlife adventure you’ll never forget.
Meet the Big Island's Best Vessels
Choose a vessel with a USCG offshore certification, research-grade hydrophone, onboard bathroom, shade and wind protection, and expert captain and local marine naturalist. While choosing the right boat can make a trip, the crew and their attention to detail is just as key. You can feel confident with Hawaiian Adventures Kona, a team that is meticulous when it comes to equipment upkeep, safety, and cleanliness.
We're thrilled to announce that the newest addition to Hawaiian Adventures Kona is complete. The brand-new, state-of-the-art, 46-foot catamaran named Artemis is available for year-round whale watching tours and Kona night manta ray snorkel tours. Featuring two viewing decks, powerful Volvo IPS engines, comfortable seating, and onboard restrooms, Artemis promises to offer an exceptional and unforgettable tour experience unlike any other in the area.
Artemis
Exciting news from Hawaiian Adventures Kona - our fleet received a significant upgrade! We're thrilled to announce that the newest addition to Hawaiian Adventures Kona is complete. The brand-new, state-of-the-art, 46-foot catamaran named Artemis is currently running year-round whale watching and night manta ray snorkeling tours. Featuring two viewing decks, powerful Volvo IPS engines, comfortable seating, and onboard restrooms, Artemis promises to offer an exceptional and unforgettable tour experience unlike any other in the area.
Callisto
Callisto is our 32 ft regulator designed for speed, safety, comfort, and an incredibly smooth ride. Her name comes from a killer whale in the pacific northwest (T65A6), who was named after the hunting partner of Artemis, the greek goddess of the hunt. Equipped with twin 350 Yamahas, Callisto is perfect for exploring inshore reefs or pushing offshore into the deep. This luxury 6-person vessel has a restroom, fresh water shower, padded seats, and a custom boarding ladder for easy access in and out of the water. With plenty of waterproof storage, there’s room for guests and their extra gear and equipment onboard. 360-degree viewing and a full walk-around also add to a premier experience.
