View Kauai’s magnificent humpbacks

What to Expect

Every year hundreds of humpback whales migrate to Kauai’s warm ocean waters. Over an 80-day time span, they travel 3000 miles – navigating on instinct alone – from the icy waters of Alaska to reach the soothing warmth of Kauai where they come to breed and give birth to new generations.

Enjoy the intimate experience of being on board the 34-foot LAHELA and seeing these incredible mammals up close and personal. Acrobatic animals, the excitement comes when you see them breach and slap the water. After all, a Hawaiian humpback whale can be up to 50 feet in length and weight up to 79,000 pounds. That’s a big splash!

Whale watching charters are only available during the months of December thru April. If you’re planning a trip to Kauai during that time, join Lahela Sportfishing for a Whale Watching Kauai cruise you’ll never forget.

Additional Charter Info:

• Prices do not include taxes, harbor fee, cc fee, online booking fee or gratuities for crew members
• No saltwater fishing license required
• All your tackle and expert instruction is provided
• Minimum age requirement for private whale watching and sightseeing charters is 5 yrs.
• No pregnant women, anyone with a history of health, heart, back problems, or the disabled, including anyone who has had any recent surgeries allowed on this charter.

Important Notice for Non-Resident Anglers

The State of Hawai‘i now requires a recreational fishing license for all non-resident anglers. Licenses can be purchased easily at https://fishing.hawaii.gov/ and cost $20 for a 1-day license, $40 for a 7-day license, or $70 for an annual license. Active-duty military personnel, their families, and youth under 15 are exempt.

We recommend purchasing your license before your trip to avoid any delays. If needed, you can also purchase one on your smartphone before departure.

Mahalo for your cooperation in supporting Hawai‘i’s fisheries!