Put your whale watching experience in the hands of a researcher who has studied whales his whole life: Dan McSweeney. Dan's life-long commitment to whale research, education and conservation has furthered the understanding of these magnificent creatures. This important work focuses not only on migratory humpback whales, but also on all of the many other species of whales who make Hawai'i their home year 'round.
Keep your gear to a minimum, but we recommend you bring a camera, sunscreen, a visor/cap and sunglasses. Wear light casual clothing, soft-soled shoes (like sneakers or sandals) and maybe a light windbreaker. You might want to bring a spare battery and memory card or film for your camera.
The humpback season runs from November through April, but during the rest of the year you can always find other types of whales in Hawaii’s waters, such as false killers, pygmy, and sperm whales. Visitors are guaranteed a sighting, or else they’re invited to come back for free next time. On every trip Capt. Dan McSweeney takes a photo of a whale, and all passengers get a souvenir copy.