One of the best ways to go whale watching is on the Navatek, a unique catamaran that rides on sort of stilts over underwater tubes to offer a smoother ride and higher speed than most of the other whale watching ships. (808-848-6360) Pick a morning on a calm day when it's easier to see whales broach and spout, and get out on the bow. Keep an eye down for dolphins that love to play in the bow wash. Binoculars are recommended and at least a 300mm lense is needed with 500 to 1000ASA film that permits shutter speeds no slower than 1/250th of a second.