In order to ensure the health of our guests, employees, and community, blue dolphin charters is suspending all boat tours until monday june 1st in accordance with local and federal. Tour operators will provide you with information about kauais past while you gaze upon its incredible coastal features. Their captains know how to carefully share the waters with these amazing sea mammals and can provide educational information about the whales on all of the tours. Ocean tours of the garden island offer incredible views of kauais sapphire blue waters, towering cliff faces and lush valleys. There are many boat tours offering whale watching services in kauai. Kauai is home to many dolphin and whale species, including bottlenose dolphins, spinner dolphins, roughtoothed dolphns, melonheaded whales, pilot whales, and humpback whales. Most trips include lunch and an opportunity to snorkel if weather permits. Spinners are small dolphins 300400lbs, and get their name from their habit of spinning around when they leap into the air.
Boat tours can take you closer to the action, but if you are staying in princeville all you need are binoculars and a view of the ocean to observe their activity. Whales, dolphins, turtles, they were all on this boating adventure. Rain jackets are available for our whale watching tours. Reserve napali coast tours, kauai helicopter tours, kauai luaus kauai whale watch 808 6529417 welcome to trykauai. Whale watch in style with kauai sea tours on our deluxe catamaran built for kauais waters. The experience of watching 40 foot 12 meter whales from a 24 foot 7 meter zodiac raft is something youll never forget. This destination may have covid19 travel restrictions in place, including specific restrictions for lodging.
Whale watching novapr archives kauai vacation tours. Where to watch humpback whales from shore across hawaii. Port allen harbor at hanapepe bay is home to several charter boat companies, including blue dolphin charters, capn andys and kauai sea tours. Zodiac rafts are known as the perfect vessel to observe marine life. Kauai whale watching tours whale watching kauai capt.
Tours departs from nawiliwili harbor on the south side and port allen on the west side. Whale season in hawaii lasts from november to may, with the peak of the season between january and march. Our friends the humpback whales, or gentle giants as we call them, make their journey to our hawaiian waters during the months of december through may. Dolphins leading a zodiac boat on na pali coast, kauai. Approximately 4,500 humpback whales visit the hawaiian islands each year to bask in the warm waters, breed and give birth before migrating back to their alaskan feeding grounds. Whale watching on kauai every year, kauai is graced by the presence of one of the oceans most majestic beings, the hawaiian humpback whale. Whale watch cruise by zodiac from kauai 2020 viator. Kauai whale watching tours are a must see in hawaii, this always leaves families with a lifetime of memories and children are always left with a. Get up close with hawaiian humpback whales on this 3hour whale watch cruise from kauai. Captain zodiac raft expeditions, established in 1974, is the most experienced rafting company in kona. The afternoon cruise serves you exceptional desserts rather than appetizers while whale watching. You sit on the sides with your feet inside the boat and you hold onto the roads on the side. Hawaiian islands humpback whale national marine sanctuary. Highly recommended, small group zodiac snorkeling and whale watching adventure tours on kauais south shore and na pali coast.
A soft gaze along the oceans horizon at poipu beach will bring to light one the greatest aerial shows kauai has to offer. Our friends the humpback whale or gentle giants as we call them make their journey to our hawaiian waters during the months of december through may, during this time you will witness these gentle giants breaching and hear their song from a distance. It is not uncommon for them to be curious about the raft and come right under the boat. Whale watching boat tours can offer a closer view of humpbacks.
Kauai z tours and our sister scuba company kauai down under have more than 25 years product testing to find only the best suited gear for all of our tours. The south shore is where its at for snorkeling year round. Watching whales from a zodiac boat is an amazing experience. Search for whales in season and learn from an expert while you enjoy unspoiled sights inaccessible by land. Just got off the zodiac raft tour of the napali coast. Get involved hawaiian islands humpback whale national. From december to may, you are likely to catch a glimpse of a majestic kohola, or humpback whale, off kauais shorelines. Snorkel, scuba dive, float on boogie boards, play on our water slide, or dangle your feet in the water before a delicious dinner, drinks and a kauai sunset. Be sure to bring plenty of sun block and a swimsuit.
The captain told me to put my gopro underwater, and this is what i. The trip to the na pali coast passes by areas once dominated by sugar cane fields, the pacific missile range. For the evening cruise, take in the splendor of a classic hawaiian sunset and enjoy a champagne toast as the sunset closes another perfect day. Poipu whale watching and sea kayak tour with outfitters kauai. Kauai sea riders south shore zodiac whale watch kauai. Join us for a small group zodiac snorkel adventure to unspoiled snorkel sites where you will see beautiful coral reefs, sea turtles and tropical fish a whole day of fun packed. The pwf difference pacific whale foundation is a world leader in marine ecotourism. This small pod of dolphins decided to ride with our zodiac boat on a trip to the na pali coast of kauai, hi. Join captain zodiac on a unique journey to kealakekua bay, hawaiis finest marine preserve. New fabrics and technologies mean that boat manufacturers can create a light, fast and safe inflatable boat, with many of the same features of a traditional solidhull craft. For a more up close and personal experience with the whales, hop on a boat and enjoy the whales in their natural habitat. Whale watching kauai returns kauai vacation rentals. Kauai whale watch humpback whales blue dolphin kauai.
There is a lot of room in the kayak, so feel free to bring along additional drinks and snacks no alcoholic. Hawaii is a favorite wintering spot for na kohola humpback whales and has one of the largest seasonal populations of north pacific humpbacks in the world. Most whale watching tours run from middecember through march to midapril. Hawaii is the only place in the united states where humpback whales mate, calve, and nurse their offspring. Ask a question reserve now captain zodiac rafting is the original big island expedition. Whale watching on na pali w kauai sea tours youtube. Whale watching tours depart daily during the months of november through may. The site leader will get the volunteers through the gated entrance, since the refuge does not open to the public until 10 am. These pacific hawaiian humpback whales come to the islands to mate and give birth to their young. Set forth on a kayak to see humpback whales and head to secret beaches hidden on kauais south shore.
A two hour kauai whale watch gives you ample time to observe these giants in their natural habitat. Boats range from zodiacs to 65foot sailing catamarans. Climb aboard the 48foot zodiac na pali explorer ii for the experience of a lifetime. Zodiac raft whale watching adventure 2020 big island of. With their pirate theme and desire to entertain visitors, they have been pillaging and plundering the kailuakona coastline for over 35 years and they have been having a blast doing it. Our friends the humpback whales, or gentle giants as we. Our favorite time of year for kauai boat tours is the winter months, when we can take part in whale watching tours on the rafts. Captain zodiac is entertaining, informative, and a lifelong memory. Zodiac napali coast tour kauai read before booking.
Kauai s ultimate whale and dolphin zodiac boat adventure seasonal november 18, 2018 march 31, 2019. Captain andys has years of whale watching experience having been exploring the na pali since 1980. If you are visiting during one of the months of low to medium humpback whale activity or from one of the islands that have less activity, taking a boat tour can help increase your chances of seeing whales. We include the snorkel, mask, fins, wetsuit and snorkel vest for all of our snorkel tours. I know it will be much different by march when we go, but we are going in march with hope of seeing whales which. They are truly the highlight of kauais winter season. Our favorite and most common is the hawaiian spinner dolphin. First humpback whales of season spotted in hawaii cbs news. Na pali coast zodiac boat tours kauai zodiac boat tours. Kauais ultimate whale and dolphin zodiac boat adventure seasonal november 18, 2018 march 31, 2019. There are several kinds of dolphins in hawaiian waters. The 40 foot raft departs from the north shore in hanalei.
Take an actionpacked ride on a 25 foot rigid hull raft, the newest and fastest raft on kauai. Captain zodiac will take you to explore some of hawaiis most amazing sights along the kona coast. Humpbacks normally arrive in the tropics in november and stay through may. The sanctuary ocean count project offers the community a chance to monitor humpback whales from the shores of o. These gentle giants come to the warm hawaiian waters every year to breed and give birth to new calves. See the magnificent humpback whales during the winter months. A second whale was seen days later near kauais pacific missile range facility.
The hanalei na pali rafting adventure begins when you leave the shore of scenic hanalei bay in a dingy which takes you out to the ocean adventurer anchored just offshore. Due to the bumpy and bouncing nature of the ride, we cannot accommodate pregnant women, anyone with any history of back or neck issues, medical conditions or recent surgeries, or. Stopped off of milolii to visit with a couple of humpback whales and a. The count is held the last saturday of january, february, and march during peak whale season of each year from 8. Kauai whale watching tours are a must see in hawaii, this always leaves families with a lifetime of memories and children are always left with a whale of a story for all to hear when they return home. Kauai whale watching one persons whale watching adventure down the na pali. Kauais marine life offers a wonderful array of critters and colors. But pacific whale foundation ecoadventures is not your ordinary cruise company. Our fabulous crew and deluxe catamaran make this the best kauai whale watching tour. Na pali coast zodiac boat tours are offered by a number of companies, most of which sail from port allen in elee near hanapepe. You are much closer to marine life, only a few feet off the water, and can watch them from basically an. Jump ahead fifty years, and we can tell you a bit about our top of the line zodiac boats, and why they are so great for our maui snorkeling and whale watching tours.
It is a prime snorkeling destination with water so clear you will be able to see a large variety of tropical fish and a spectacular coral reef. Following hawaiian marine park laws of stopping at least 100 yards 90 meters away from these magnificent animals, you get a close up look at the migrating humpback whales. These gentle giants journey to hawaii from alaska each winter, maybe for the same reason many people prefer traveling to the islands during cooler months. Between november and march there are many opportunities for whale watching kauai. A kauai kayaking tour consisting of whale watching, snorkeling, and bodysurfing on the coastline of poipu and koloa in kauai.
Kauai dolphins blue dolphin charters whale watching and. When is the best time to see humpback whales in hawaii and. The trip from port allen to the na pali coast is long, which is why the zodiac has to proceed so fast to get there and still have time to see the coast, explore sea caves, and anchor for snorkeling, lunch, and the exploration of an old hawaiian fishing village named nualolo kai. You dont have to take a big hike or follow complicated directions for great whalewatching in poipu head for the sea wall at hoonani road now identified on some maps as poipu beach road and plop on the wall. Hawaiian islands humpback whale get involved sanctuary. Snorkel in some of the best and remote spots in kauai along the na pali coast in a small group setting with experienced and fun tour guides. During this time, witness these gentle giants breaching and hear their song from a distance.
This curious female humpback spyhopped for a better look, and went under the boat a few timesthis time she was upsidedown, showing off her acrobatic prowess. Peak whale watching season is january to march, and they can be easily spotted from land on the north shore, breaching and slapping the water. Humpback whale behaviors, humpback whale photos, humpback whales, kauai whale watching, kauai zodiac tours, napali coast, whale watching kauai breach the humpback whale uses its tail to push its entire body out of the water into midair, then comes crashing down on. You will also see lots of sea turtles from this spot. If you are fortunate enough to be on kauai during the winter months whale watching is a must do activity. Meet at the gated entrance to the kilauea point national wildlife refuge by 7. Whale watch kayaking adventure from poipu, kauai tours. This remote marine preserve features hundreds of colorful fish and beautiful coral.
Our snorkel destination is kealakekua bay where you will find some of the best snorkeling in the state of hawaii. Kauais ultimate whale and dolphin watch zodiac adventure. Book your kauai whale watching tour and experience the magnificent hawaiian humpback whales. Kauai rafting zodiac na pali raft tours capt andys. View the humpback whales during their winter migration to hawaiian waters. Taking these tours is one of the only ways to explore the ruggedly beautiful and virtually inaccessible na pali coast, one of the islands major attractions.
910 781 947 585 350 274 800 1393 155 196 1115 84 1292 632 1232 81 325 1456 1512 133 398 1261 1518 1214 798 745 1253 870 1339 522 1229 1109 166 1067 3