Kona Pelagic Birding Adventure
A seven- to eight-hour bird-focused pelagic from Honokohau Harbor for Hawaiian seabirds, migrants and incidental whale or dolphin sightings.
About this tour
Travel offshore from Kona on a dedicated birding pelagic with Mandy Talpas, an experienced captain and crew. The leeward side of Hawaii Island often allows the boat to reach productive offshore water while retaining broad views back toward the island’s volcanic slopes.
The search focuses on petrels, shearwaters, storm-petrels, tropicbirds, boobies, noddies and other seabirds, with whales and dolphins as possible incidental encounters. Local knowledge, communication with other vessels and offshore fish-aggregation devices help guide the search.
Conditions can still become moderately rough and participants need good balance and confidence moving on a boat. Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.
Planning a wider trip? Read our birdwatching guide to United States.
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Day 1
Kona pelagic birding
Locations & map
- Kona offshore waters - Hawaii United States (Warm tropical offshore conditions that can become moderately rough.)
Availability & pricing
Availability: Available on request · Season: Weekly from late August to mid-June, subject to boat availability and weather.
Included
- Drinks, snacks and picnic lunch - As listed by the operator.
- Online checklists and crew gratuity - Included.
Not included
- Transport to the harbor - Guests arrange this independently.
- Guide gratuity and binoculars - Binocular rental may be available at extra cost.
Transport & stays
- Pelagic birding vessel Boat choice and offshore distance depend on availability and conditions. | Meet: Honokohau Small Boat Harbor | Pickup: No hotel transport is included.
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Insurance & Safety
What physical ability is required?
Participants need decent balance, must be able to steady themselves on a moving boat and should be comfortable using a ladder.
What happens if weather cancels the trip?
The operator states that weather or unforeseen-circumstance cancellations are reimbursed in full.
Send inquiry
Ask about this tour before booking. Your preferred date is optional and availability will be confirmed after your inquiry.