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About
Let the KIBOU take you on an aquatic adventure along the western shores of the Big Island of Hawaii. Watching beautiful wild whales.
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**Prices are subject to an increase based on demand.**
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Duration: 2 hours
*This schedule may be changed according to weather conditions, traffic, and situation of the whales*
- Check-in time is 30 min. before the tour stars.
- Cruise the ocean off the Kona Coast to the designated area and watching whales
Tour Schedule (1:30PM~) ##
**1:00 PM**: Arrival at Honokohau Harbor/**Self Drive check-in**
1:30 PM: Boat departure from the harbor
- Safety briefing
- Cruise the ocean off the Kona Coast to the designated area and watch whales
3:30 PM: Return to Honokohau Harbor/Drive out
What's Included in the Tour
- Safety jacket
- Snacks (granola bars, chips), juice, soda, and water
- Welcome to bring your own food and drinks. Alcohol is allowed as long as they're not in glass bottles.
Location##
Honokohau Marina
Address: 74-380 Kealakehe Parkway, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Free parking available
Directions##
1) Follow Hwy 19 Queen Kaahumanu Hwy to Honokohau Marina Turn off. You will see a sign that says "HONOKOHAU MARINA."
2) Turn down Keakakehe Pkwy and take your first right turn -about 0.4 miles
3) Drive along with the path all the way down to the harbor till you pass two yellow poles(*see photo below). There will be your check in point! Our crew will welcome you. Have fun!
* Please note that whales are wild animals, so the sighting is not guaranteed.
In case of no whale, we will put you on a next available tour as a rain check for free of charge.
Cancellation Policy with full refund##
**Call us by 5 PM 2 days before the tour. Do not contact for cancellation via email please.**
**No-shows will be charged the full price.**
In case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances, customers will also receive a full refund.
**For Private Charter: 5 PM 7 days before the tour**
Booking Notes
##Your check-in time is 15 min before the tour starts##
**＊Please allow plenty of time to get here**
**The directions to the harbor are at the bottom of this email. Please scroll down.**
##Whale Watching
##Tour Schedule 2:00PM~) ##
**1:45PM**: Arrival at Honokohau Harbor/**Self Drive check-in**
2:00 PM: Boat departure from the harbor
- Safety briefing
- Cruise the ocean off the Kona Coast to the designated area and watch whales
4:00 PM: Return to Honokohau Harbor/Drive out
*This schedule may be changed according to weather conditions, traffic and situation of the whales*
**What's Included in the Tour:**
- Safety jacket
- Snacks (granola bars, chips, fresh pineapple), juice, soda and water
- Welcome to bring your own food and drinks. Alcohol is allowed as long as they're not in glass bottles.
**Things to bring:**
- Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, long sleeve jacket or sweatshirt, camera
- Motion sickness medicine (It is most effective to take the pill before leaving the hotel)
Gratuities are not included but are always welcome!
Questions?
Call us at
English: 808-636-8440 or email us at info@hawaiidolphin.com.
Japanese: 808-636-8440 (Waikiki Office) or email as at info@iruka.com
Business Hours: 8AM-5PM/ Mon-Sun (Hawaii Standard Time)
[Honokohau Marina Check-in location by Google map](https://goo.gl/maps/pv1N3TCmJQSLDYwd6?coh=178573&entry=tt)
Cancellation Policy
##For Full Refund
- **Call us 48 hours before the tour.**
- **For Private Charter: 5 PM 7 days before the tour**
In case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances, customers will also receive a full refund.
**No-shows will be charged the full price.**
*With a doctor's note, you will be able to receive a full refund. Without it, there will be no refund.
Customers will receive a full refund when a cancellation notice is made 48 hours before the tour.
**If you are booked by activity desks concierges, please contact them. The cancellation notice hours might be different.**
##For Cancellation: Call (808) 636-8440
**Please DO NOT send a cancelation request via email, but always call**
- Business Hours: 8AM-5PM/ Mon-Sun (Hawaii Standard Time)
- Contact us by phone to inquire about rescheduling.
##In case of no whale
- Please be aware that because Whales are wild animals, sightings are not 100% guaranteed.
- In case of No Whale, we will offer you to reschedule to another day with free charge as a rain check.
- If you cannot re-schedule a tour, you will be able to come back for a rain check anytime in the future.
**There will be no refund.**
##In case of bad weather, ocean conditions
We will reschedule you for another day, or will make a full refund.
