Kona Shore Excursion: Wild Dolphin Reefs Snorkel and Sea Caves

4.7
(67 reviews)

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3 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Snorkel at a colorful protected reef known as Kealakekua Bay located next to Captain Cook's monument. A truly historical sight! Encounter wild dolphins, sea caves, and more! Your lunch is also included consisting of a deli wrap or sometimes BBQ hot dogs, fresh fruit, chips, granola bars, juice, and water.  All snorkel gear and flotation devices are included.

Cruise Ship Guest Depart from the Kailua Kona Pier- 32 ft Zodiac Max 19-28 passengers. 8:45 am Check in 9:00 am Departure

**While most of the time we depart at 9:00 am, there are some dates we must adjust departure time in order to accommodate cruise ship guests according to their ship itinerary ***

What's Included

Snorkel gear equipment
Includes lunch, snacks & refreshments
Worry-Free Shore Excursion Guarantee
Flotation devices
Port pickup from Kailua Kona Pier
Professional local captain and crew
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

CRUISE SHIP GUESTS: Check-in Time 15 min prior to departure time. This tour departs from the Kailua-Kona pier. When you get off your tender look for your guide holding a sign that says " C Big Island / Dolphin Reef Snorkel"

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Meeting point

CRUISE SHIP GUESTS: Check-in Time 15 min prior to departure time. This tour departs from the Kailua-Kona pier. When you get off your tender look for your guide holding a sign that says " C Big Island / Dolphin Reef Snorkel"

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Tour travels south aboard a 32ft or 45 ft Zodiac ( small group 19-28 passengers) to Kealakekua Bay, home of the Captain Cook monument. Along the way, we stop at historical sites and sea caves. Our skilled captains watch for whales and dolphins so that we can encounter the wonderful marine from onboard. Once in Kealakekua Bay, we snorkel there for approx 1 hour. Guests can expect to see turtles, bright-colored reef fish, coral that’s over 1500 years old, the Captain Cook Monument, freshwater springs, and be on the lookout for Hawaiian Spinner Dolphins. Due to the Marine Mammal Protection Act put in place Oct 2021 no one is allowed to swim with the wild spinners dolphins. However, we are still allowed to watch and encounter them from onboard.

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum age is 5 years
  • Boat is not wheelchair accessible
Supplied by C Big Island Tours

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Tags

Snorkeling
Whale Watching
Ports of Call Tours
On the Water
Dolphin Watching
Swimming
Shore Excursions
Excellent Quality
Involves Animals
Worry-Free Shore Excursion
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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