Kona: 3 hour Dolphin Watch, Double Snorkel, & BBQ Lunch
4.9
14 Ratings
Kailua-Kona
Embark on a thrilling 3-hour adventure in Kona, Hawaii. Watch dolphins, snorkel in beautiful spots, and indulge in a delicious BBQ lunch on the boat. Book now!
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- 74-380 Kealakehe Pkwy - Board the 2nd fastest boat in Kona to cruise the stunning west side coastlines of the Big Island. Experience snorkel spots only available by hours of hiking or by 4-wheel drives. Each 3-hour tour is entirely unique as our experienced captain and crew choose the best snorkel destination dependent on that day’s ocean conditions.
Watch wild dolphins from the boat and snorkel with turtles along with other unique marine life. Our vessel, KIBOU is equipped with a bathroom, shower, and space for 30 passengers to sit comfortably. We will grill up some lunch onboard and learn about Hawaii’s rich culture, land, and marine life. All snorkel gear, ocean activities, lunch, and drinks are included. You are welcome to bring your own food and beverage as well. Alcohol is allowed, we kindly ask for no glass bottles.
Private charters are available upon request. Book your adventure today!
What's Included
- Lunch provided
- Snorkeling gear included
What's Not Included
- Wet suits are available for rent $10/adult and $5/child.
Additional Information
Itinerary:
8:30 AM: Meet at Honokohau Harbor Slip A-17
9:00 AM: Start of tour
- Navigate the waters off the Kona Coast in pursuit of Marine Life & Scenic Coastline
- Reach a wonderful snorkeling destination
- Gain knowledge about Hawaiian heritage and tradition, then proceed to snorkel
- Head over to second snorkeling location and scout for dolphins
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Enjoy snorkeling and a BBQ meal
12:00 PM: Head back to Honokohau Harbor
Snorkeling site is subject to alterations based on climatic and sea conditions
Location
Iruka Hawaii Dolphin and Manta Tours
Kealakehe Parkway
Iruka Hawaii Dolphin and Manta Tours
Slip A-17, Honokohau Small Boat Harbor
74-380 Kealakehe Pkwy
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA
Please meet us at the Iruka Hawaii booth located at Slip A-17 at the Honokohau Small Boat Harbor for check-in.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(14 Ratings)
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Albertsc912ip
Mar 30, 2024
A great family adventure - Our family had a great trip watching the dolphins, snorkeling, and seeing a pod of pilot whales snoozing near where we were swimming. Captain Lena and crew Diego and Mitch were outstanding and very helpful in getting our disabled daughter on and off the boat and in and out of the water.
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532mikaylam
Mar 30, 2024
Fun and exciting snorkeling adventure! - Lena, Mitch, and Diego were extremely friendly and helpful. They knew where to take us to find aquatic life. We saw so many animals! They also knew a lot of history and facts about the animals we saw. We felt very safe and had a blast swimming around. Great music and food! They made sure we all felt comfortable and understood what to do. 100% would recommend!
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942winstonb
Mar 30, 2024
Dolphin and short fin pilot whales. - What an amazing day! Dolphins and short fin pilot whales!!! The crew was amazing and took such good care of us. Lena, Diego, and Mitchell made it very special!
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Naomi
Mar 9, 2024
Don't miss this! - Tim and Taylor were AMAZING! We saw whales, reef sharks and so many fish. They were beyond friendly and answered all of our silly questions. For my first time snorkeling they helped make us feel safe and comfortable. Not to mention the hotdogs were so yummy. Coming back soon to do another snorkle trip. They got us hooked. Mahalo guys!
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Terrain_w
Oct 2, 2023
Great Experience - The experience with Mitch & Lena was nothing but awesome. These guys made my family and I extremely comfortable sailing and venturing with them. They made my family and I feel like family. They made our experience the top highlight of our trip. The peace and excitement that these two provided was simply amazing and I would do it all again with only with Mitch and Lena.
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Mattgm3141vy
Sep 11, 2023
Best tour ever! - You could not not ask for a more friendly and relaxed crew. Louie took us out to some spectacular snorkel spots. We got to swim with turtles and lounge on the inflatable raft. The crew cooked us up something scrumptious and we raced over to get the chance to swim through a massive school of fish. Scott and Louie you will forever have my business.
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C2971nichristinas
Aug 24, 2023
Mahalo! - Awesome experience! The whole boat ride was a memory to last a lifetime. Trevor, Mitch and Tamae was very professional, fun and accommodating. Food was a nice treat. Would def go again and recommend to all! Mahalo!
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Ian_l
Aug 21, 2023
Glad we went - Brilliant hosts in Trevor, Scott and Tamae. Great snorkelling, saw dolphins from a distance and swam with a turtle. Food was OK too.
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Vtgwendolyn
Jul 30, 2023
A complete delight! - Fantastic trip! Captain Trevor, Scott and Tamae were incredible. So friendly and knowledgeable. They took us to wonderful spots with amazing snorkeling without the hordes of tourists, grilled us Hawaii hotdogs right on the boat, and shared some of the history of The Big Island you can tell they love so much. Tamae took some great (free) footage of my boys swimming through underwater arches, the turtles we spotted, and the breathtaking Hawaiian views. I’d give these guys more stars if I could!
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556urmilp
Aug 14, 2023
Kona Snorkeling. - The operators were very friendly and knowledgeable. They took us to 2 spots where we went snorkeling and wasn't very busy so that was nice. They provided snacks and drinks as well as giving us the time to snorkel around. We did not see any dolphins along the way but enough of the same fish I suppose.
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