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Kona: 3 hour Dolphin Watch, Double Snorkel, & BBQ Lunch
4.9
18 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
(18 Ratings)
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Mardle62
May 6, 2024
Out of this world experience - A once in a lifetime experience which was beyond all expectations. The crew , Trevor, Scott and Tamae were fantastic, very knowledgeable and made the whole experience very enjoyable. Seeing dolphins and turtles from the boat was fantastic but actually getting to swim with a pod of over 100 spotted dolphins was out of this world. The places we were taken to for snorkeling were wonderful with so many fish to see.
Luckily Tamae filmed us swimming with the dolphins so we have a perfect way to relive our experience.
Thanks so much guys, memories that will live with us for ever.
Mark, Cheryl and Holly
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Roving44215221597
May 4, 2024
Fabulous Kona Snorkel! - Super fun snorkel trip! Lena, Mitch and Scott were awesome. Saw many types of beautiful fish and beautiful coral. 🪸 🐟 🐠 🩷
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P5102istomc
May 1, 2024
Amazing - Trevor, Scott, and Diego were great to be around, friendly, and knowledgeable. This tour was worth every penny and I would recommend for anyone. We saw 3 types of dolphins, whales, and all kinds of reef wild life. I already want to go again.
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Saray914
Apr 25, 2024
Awesome dolphin watching and snorkeling - Just had a tour in Kona today with Mitch and Louie and they were great! They were patient with us getting into the water (it’s been a long time since we snorkeled) and my son ended up being too scared to swim in the ocean, but they were very accommodating about letting him stay on the boat and hooked him up with some snacks. We loved how they were also passionate about the wildlife, they helped us find some spinner dolphins and a pod of melon headed whale, which they said were a pretty rare sight. Thanks for the awesome morning guys!
We got a little seasick with the big waves on the boat and in the water so they recommended taking Dramamine the night before not right before the next time we do a boat trip. Good advice!
Also I appreciated the email with detailed instructions, a map and photos of how to find them. Apple Maps took me to the other side if the marina.
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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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