Big Island Whale Watching Tours Ranked by Seasickness Risk
We scored 8 whale watching tours in Big Island from their listings. None of the 8 tours scores 2 or lower on our 1–5 seasickness risk scale. The calmest options are Big Island: Whale Watching Tour (Hang Loose Boat Tours); Big Island, Hawaii: Whale Watching Tour (Iruka Hawaii Dolphin).
This score is our estimate from the listing’s description, not an operator figure. How we score.
| Tour | Seasickness risk | From | |
|---|---|---|---|
Big Island: Whale Watching Tour
“Estimate from activity type” |
4/5 | $109 | Check dates |
Big Island, Hawaii: Whale Watching Tour
“Estimate from activity type” |
4/5 | $99 | Check dates |
Kona: Dolphin and Whale Watch
“Estimate from activity type” |
4/5 | $99 | Check dates |
Kona: Whale Watching on Big island
“Estimate from activity type” |
4/5 | $80 | Check dates |
Kona: Guaranteed Dolphin/Whale Watch
“Join us as we explore the offshore in search of pilot whales, false killer whales, whale sharks, spinner dolphins, sperm whales, and more!” |
5/5 | $129 | Check dates |
Big Island: Zodiac Raft Whale Watching Adventure
“The experience of watching 40 foot (12 meter) whales from a 24 foot (7 meter) Zodiac raft is something you'll never forget!” |
5/5 | $124 | Check dates |
Big Island: Whale Watch Excursion
“Hear singing males on the PA system through a hydrophone and take photos of whales up-close.” |
5/5 | $151 | Check dates |
Big Island: Waikoloa Deluxe Whale Watch
“From December through April, humpback whales migrate to Hawaii’s warm waters, and you’ll have the chance to witness their incredible breaches, tail slaps, and songs.” |
5/5 | $129 | Check dates |
Questions
Which whale watching tour in Big Island is best if I get seasick?
Start with Big Island: Whale Watching Tour (Hang Loose Boat Tours); Big Island, Hawaii: Whale Watching Tour (Iruka Hawaii Dolphin); Kona: Dolphin and Whale Watch (Dolphin Discoveries). Their listings describe the calmest water or most stable boats. Our score is an estimate from the listing text.
How up to date is this information?
We last checked these listings on 2026-11-02 and re-check every listing monthly. Operators can change their rules, so confirm before you book.
Restrictions come from each tour’s listing on GetYourGuide or Viator: the suitability notes, “Know before you go”, booking rules, and what is and isn’t included. Last checked 2026-11-02. Operators change rules, so confirm before you book.