Blowhole Bound

Blowhole Bound is the thirteenth level in Donkey Kong Country Returns, as well as the sixth level in the Beach world.

This level is unique to other beach levels because it features whales that Donkey and Diddy Kong can ride on. After freeing the whale from an anchor, the Kongs can ride on it and the whales ahead to cross the water along the shore of the islands. The whales are not very steady and often tilt along the water, allowing the primates to grab some collectibles hidden high in the air. The aquatic creatures sometimes head underwater as well, where the Kongs cannot swim, so the heroes have no choice but to use floating ship parts to progress. These ship parts are often destroyed by the fast-moving whales, so the Kongs have to travel across them quickly. Additionally, crab enemies sometimes hop along the backs of the whales to attack the primates. Other enemies in this level include squids, crabs, electric jellyfish enemies, and Tiki Goons.