CRUISES & TOURS
KAWAIHAE HARBOR,
HAWAII ISLAND
• 11 MOORINGS (North) • 25 MOORINGS (South) • BOAT RAMP • PIER
To the south is the new Kawaihae Harbor South section and further south is the
Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site built by King Kamehameha I in 1791.
Kawaihae Harbor South is Hawaii's newest Harbor.
KAWAIHAE HARBOR
PO Box 44904, Kawaihae, HI 96743
20° 02′ 00″ N, 155° 49′ 49″ W
Hawaii Island District Office: (808) 327-3685
DLNR.BD.HonokohauHarbor@hawaii.gov
Photos courtesy Captain Chad's Charters
Offering private tours that are completely customized to you and your interests. On Captain Chad's Charters we are able to seasonally Whale watch, as well as listen to, the humpback whales. Experiencing daily encounters with year round spinner dolphins, turtles, whale sharks, as well as year-round sport fishing charters and so much more! Ride the Kohala Coastline in style and luxury on our beautiful 32’ EdgeWater "Niolo Nui" center console that has shade and seating throughout to maximize comfort for everyone aboard. Full service bathroom, kitchenette, fresh water shower, & fresh water sink. Bow seating has a chase lounge option and a booth-style seating with a table option. The most luxurious boat on the west side of the island.
Enjoy our brand new 6 passenger vessel for an unforgettable adventure with the humpback whales. We launch right in the middle of the humpback sanctuary, where we find mother humpback whales with their babies (called cow/calf pairs), competition pods (often where we witness the breaching), and singing whales (yes, we do have a hydrophone on board). Captain Kelsey and team are very knowledgeable about cetaceans and Big Island history, that for a solid 1 hr and 45 minutes you will have such a fabulous and informative time! This trip is great for photographers, as Captain Kelsey is very aware of lighting and driving the boat so one gets the best picture!
Boat has a bathroom on board. Hydrophone. Relaxing music as we cruise. Cold drinks and a locally sourced snack is provided.
Photo courtesy Da Whale Boat
Seasonal Tour December - March
HAWAII ISLAND
HARBORS:
For the BEST snorkeling on the Kona-Kohala Coast, choose the Ocean Sports Snorkel Adventure!
As a locally owned and operated company since 1981, we live Aloha, and we live to share Aloha with each other and with you. We work hard to provide opportunities for growth and our commitment to sharing our love for the ocean and Hawaii runs deep. Ocean Sports has always been about the friends we make, and the adventures we share!
Early Morning waters are generally the calmest of the day!
Trips from within the National Marine Humpback Whale Sanctuary Waters!
For the biggest sunset party on the water, join us on a Pau Hana Sunset Cruise with the Whales!
Enjoy the warm tropical breezes and unparalleled views of the Big Island!
Private Charter
Photo by Steve Harris
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Welcome to Kawaihae Harbor
Located on the sun-drenched northwest coast of Hawaiʻi Island, Kawaihae Harbor is a historic gateway to the ocean and one of the island’s most important coastal communities. Once a key landing site for Hawaiian royalty and later a vital port for trade and industry, Kawaihae has long served as a connection point between land, sea, and culture.
Today, the harbor remains an active working port with a fuel depot, shipping terminal, and military landing site, while also serving as a launch point for some of the island’s best ocean adventures. Just beyond the harbor’s breakwall lies the beloved Pua Kailima o Kawaihae Cultural Surf Park, a popular surf break that reflects the deep cultural and ocean traditions of the area.
The small harbor town of Kawaihae is home to a handful of local restaurants, art galleries, and ocean recreation providers. Just north of the harbor you’ll find the Kawaihae Canoe Club and boat ramp, where paddlers, fishermen, and ocean tour operators head out daily into the crystal-clear waters of the Kohala Coast.
Through KawaihaeHarbor.com, visitors and locals can easily discover and book secure, real-time reservations for a variety of ocean activities departing directly from the harbor — including snorkeling tours, fishing charters, whale watching, sailing excursions, and more.
Whether you're planning an unforgettable ocean adventure or simply exploring the rich history of this unique harbor community, Kawaihae Harbor is your gateway to the waters of Hawaiʻi Island.
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