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Welcome to Dolphin Discoveries offering the Whale watch Adventure, an exclusive trip to find the seasonal Humpback Whales (Dec.-March) and/or the year round Pilot Whales, Beaked-Whales, Melon-headed whales, and other species that can be found along the Kailua Kona coastline, Hawaii, off the coast of the United States.

Dolphin Discoveries offer the Whale watch Adventure that focus on finding these magnificent mammals and spending quality time with them to observe, learn, photograph and listen to their song and other vocalizations with our underwater hydrophone system.

To witness the power of a competitive group of male Humpback Whales during mating season, is unforgettable... The waters of Kailua Kona are blessed with the presence of many year round resident whales.The most frequently seen are the large pods of Pilot whales. They average 14'-17' long and weigh 1.5-2.5 tons. During the day they are often seen "logging" or resting at the surface in groups of a dozen or so up to 50 or more. They can be very curious and are quite frequently seen "spy hopping" or taking a look around. They are quite comfortable around boats and have been known to spend an hour or more beside us. Occasionally we will see the Goose Beaked or Curvier's Beaked whales in their company. More often, however, the Oceanic White Tip sharks are found traveling behind a pod of Pilot whales, as it is thought they are feeding on their scraps.

Other resident whales that may be seen year round, though sighted less frequently, are the Sperm whales, Pygmy Sperm whale, False Killer whales Pygmy Killer whale and the Melon-headed whale. Magnificent Kohola, Humpback Whales, migrate from Alaska to the warm waters of Hawaii every winter (Dec.-April). They make this journey each year to give birth, nurture their young and breed.

Tail slaps can be heard for miles! The still endangered humpback whale is making a comeback and each year we are blessed with seeing their numbers increase. Large portions of the waters around the island have recently been declared a "Humpback Whale Sanctuary" to assure their protection. An adult whale can reach 43'-45' long and can weigh about a ton per foot!

To witness the behaviors of a whale this size will instil memories that will last a lifetime. Dolphin Discoveries have a hydrophone (underwater microphone) onboard the Whale watch Adventure for a live broadcast of the intriguing "song" of the male humpback whales.