Whale Festival: Celebration of Ocean Giants

Sea Life Park Hawaiʻi invites the community and visitors alike to kick off 2026 with meaningful, family-friendly experiences that celebrate marine life and conservation. Anchoring the park’s early-year programming is its new Whale Festival: Celebration of Ocean Giants, honoring the annual return of humpback whales \(koholā\) to Hawaiʻi’s waters. Every Saturday, Sunday and Monday from February 14- March 9, then daily between March 14-22, guests of all ages will have the opportunity to learn more about these majestic animals in unique land-based whale watching included with park admission. On select festival dates, additional opportunities for family fun will be offered—including chances to paint with a renowned marine life artist, enjoy special admission deals, and lend a hand in keeping coastlines pristine. - Discover the incredible migratory journey humpback whales make each year from Alaska to Hawaiʻi. Sea Life Park’s education team will share fascinating insights into whale behavior, biology, and life in Hawaiian waters. - Explore a to-scale illustrated “Whale Walk” featuring life-size humpback whale outlines displayed throughout the park. - Participate in a simulated whale detanglement activity and color a printed humpback whale fluke while learning that every fluke is unique—just like a human fingerprint.