OMG, what a great experience and the best people! this trip was Lorin and Taylor.... but I have…read moredone this many many years and never disappoints!

Garrett and Lauren rocked it out tonight. the tunes were going the sunset was magical and we got to…read moresee some mantas ! def worth the experience for anyone to go and see.

Loved the experience! The staff was very friendly (at the beach and on a boat). The vessel was…read moreclean so we could see everything clearly. Boat crew made sure we encountered every creature possible so they had to "chase" manta for a bit. Pretty good value! Highly recommend!

The staff were very very nice and helpful. The trip was peaceful and so beautiful! The ocean was…read morevery, very rough! But the staff still kept our drinks coming and with a smile. I was apprehensive about getting on the boats, but it was super easy. You will walk in the water a little bit so I don't recommend long pants or shoes. We wore shorts and flip flops and it was perfect. Loved that they give a Kama'aina discount! We'll go again during whale season! Very enjoyable, relaxing, beautiful experience.

Went whale watching first charter of season, 12/22/25, got plenty of action!…read moreSpouts, humpbacks and tails too. Crew dropped a mic in water and listened to singing whales! Gorgeous sunset was a bonus! Kids were enthralled! Capt Ty and Mo & Jessa were the best crew! So much information wrapped up in excitement, and music, mahalo! Can't wait to fish, dive, whale watch, snorkel & hang out with Kohala Divers again!! Da Hess Ohana

These guys is so pilau... Park their boat infront the poles when we already have everything set up…read more We called them and they said there's nothing they can do... Thats so unsafe these guys don't care about your safety

A very smooth experience! We booked online, it gave meeting area instructions, times, etc. The…read moreteam was punctual, friendly, and knowledgeable about the boat! The views were amazing! Only thing that would make this 5 star is if the music would have been more prominent.

Such a gorgeous, relaxed day on the water. The crew were friendly (did I mention relaxed?) and…read moreknowledgeable about the marine life around us. Captain Damian used the light winds to carry us a few miles offshore, then apparently switched to electric power when the wind ebbed. It was blissfully quiet and peaceful. When we spotted whales surfacing nearby, mate Shaun dropped a microphone over the side and we were treated to the chorus of multiple humpbacks singing all around us - unbelievable! The crew kept us supplied with healthy snacks and hydration and good information about the baby, mother and male escort whales we were seeing. All and all, it was an epic morning experience off the West shore. Love to come back!

Hawaiian Adventures is by far the BEST ocean tour company of them all!! I went on their whale…read morewatching tour in March and then again on Wednesday. As a matter of fact, I loved it so much in March, I went on another one right after!! We saw so many incredible whales!!! Shane, the owner and his talented son Andrew and their staff including Kelsey give great informative commentary all along. This time, Andrew actually held the boat out there a bit longer as he spotted another whale!! We even saw a ton of adorable spinner dolphins gyrating out of the water! The highlight was a mama humpback with her 2-4 week old newborn calf. Why did he know that?? The size. They grow from 1500 lbs to 3000 lbs the first month!! They eat about 50 gallons of milk per day. Super interesting and super FUN!!!! We just home late last night but I'm already going to go back in February as that is the best month for multiple sightings. It's the best part of being in HAWAII!! ALOHA!!!!

Oh my gosh!! This was amazing. Mike showed us all the best spots in the Volcano Park. He knew where…read moreto go and where not to go. He is very knowledgeable about the plants and volcanoes. Please do yourself a favor and give Mike a call. You won't be disappointed.

Just a great experience. The crew was very nice. We saw tons of wildlife. Highly recommend.read more

Great experience for my wife and I. The whole crew was very nice and friendly. They had some great…read moreeducation on the boat before we starting snorkeling so we knew what to do, what we would be seeing, and especially what to avoid touching. I've had some water anxiety issues in the past but these guys made it safe and comfortable for me to enjoy the beauty of the Hawaiian coral life. I saw soooo many exotic fish swimming right next to me among the coral reef. To top it off, as we were leaving, we saw a few bottlenose dolphins swimming alongside our boat. What a sight to see! Thank you Ocean Sports for creating beautiful memories for me!

Not happy with the customer service. Called in to book a whale watching tour with the website…read morepulled up in front of me. It explicitly said the tour was $99 per person. The woman on the phone argued the price and told me it would be double what the site said. When I called back later to see if maybe someone else would pick up and help me, I mentioned I had called in earlier. The line went silent. Then she told me they were "not currently scheduling any tours". She was perfectly willing to book one when we called the first time. In short, this was handled in a very rude manner on their end. Both the magazine ad and their site are false advertising.

Whale watching with Kohala Tours, the boat the LavaKai, leaves from slip #S01, South Harbor at…read moreKawaihae, Hi. A little hard to find but very well worth the effort! We set off on Thursday, January 14th, under mostly sunny skies, gentle winds, and smooth calm waters. Once at the harbor we met Captain William, and his first mate, Chris. Both, well seasoned and professional, William follows the whales, in Alaska in Summer, while Chris does wildlife bus tours in Alaska. Both then head to Hawaii, for winter migration. Once aboard the Comfortable LavaKai, we headed out of port. Within seconds of heading out of to sea, we had our first sighting, the adventure had begun! First, a couple of blowhole water spouts, then so many more sightings, too numerous to count! Captain William, and Chris were as stoked as we all were! We experienced a full body out of the water Breech, a 40x tail fop, and even a cow & calf with escort family pod cruise along side of us! The tour was awe inspiring, a memory to last a lifetime! The boat, The LavaKai, was clean and comfortable, we were treated like guests,with fresh baked banana bread and shortbread served on a silver tray, as well as juice,water and chocolate covered macadamia nuts. We were very impressed by their hospitality. William and Chris are both following their bliss and it shows, they have a genuine love for sharing the majesty that the humpback whales display. We felt like partners of an adventure, rather than just another ticketed customer on a scripted tour. Highly recommend for the experience, the hospitality, and the professionalism. When on the Big Island during the winter migration, Kohala Tours, with Captain William and Chris is a Must Do Adventure! Don't miss out...

We had a great experience on our snorkeling trip! We even saw a few whales. We would definitely…read morebook again.

My husband and I booked the Shaka Lux for our anniversary and we had such a great time. Awesome…read moreservice, catered to exactly how you want to spend your day. They provided lots of fresh fruit to snack on and sushi for lunch, make sure to accommodate my gluten and dairy allergies. Snorkeling was on our own time and we could to explore reefs/beaches--it really is a custom experience. It really is an above and beyond experience that I hope I get to do again!

HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND Holoholo Kai Charters! My husband and two daughters had an amazing time…read morefrom pick up to drop off! We were so lucky enough to be taken out to watch the fireworks on 4th of July and let me say, once you watch the fireworks from the ocean, watching from land will never be the same. Aside from the fireworks the stars are amazing at night with no lights around. If you've ever been on a boat at night you know that it's pitch black, but with the knowledge and experience of Captain Tyson and his crew we felt at ease cruising through the night. Whether you're cruising during the day or night Holoholo Kai Charters offers an amazing experience and we can't wait to cruise with them again!

From the owner: Explore the wonders just off shore with our water excursions, where each trip promises new sights…read moreand the thrill of discovery.

Awesome time with Chad snorkeling and fishing with my wife and kids! highly recommendread more

We did two tours with Captain Chad's Charters - one was a day-time snorkeling tour and another was…read morenight-time manta ray experience. Both were fantastic! We especially enjoyed our conversations with Captain Ryan and the bits of Big Island history he shared, and his signature banana bread was to die for!!! Captain Chad's skill in navigating challenging waters at night also gave us great peace of mind. Most importantly, special shout out to Yuta!!! He expertly and calmly guided us in snorkeling during the day and at night. We were able to see many incredible creatures while feeling safe since many of us are not used to swim in Pacific Ocean's powerful waves. PS. Beware of seasickness - take appropriate meds and have extra in hand just in case.