While we had already taken a whale watching excursion from Maui, we also took one from Kona on the Big Island during our February 2014 visit to Hawaii. We chose to sail on the Spirit of Kona for a couple of reasons. First, a small section of the boat has transparent plastic plates in the hull to allow viewing wildlife directly below the boat. Second, the operator, Blue Sea Cruises, was highly rated by fellow travelers.
We sailed from the small boat harbor across Kailua Bay from Hulihe'e Palace and cruised down to Kamoa Point before returning to the harbor.
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| Rocky outcrop protects the harbor |
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| Dolphins escorted us out of the bay |
Dolphins
Spy Hop
Humpback cow and calf
Humpbacks cruising past the boat
Diving lessons
Tail flip
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| A whale on the surface |
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| Parasailing |
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| A whale disappears with a splash |
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| Kailua Kona coast |
Whale watching excursions are available from several tour operators. Prices vary by season and duration. The website for Blue Sea Cruises is http://www.blueseacruisesinc.com/.
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