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Kona Ocean Adventure: Private Dolphin Swim
5.0
45 Ratings
Kailua-Kona
Embark on a private ocean adventure in Kona. Swim with dolphins, explore hidden beaches, and dive into pristine reefs. Book your custom journey today.
Embark on a private ocean adventure in Kona. Swim with dolphins, explore hidden beaches, and dive into pristine reefs. Book your custom journey today.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Kona Ocean Adventures - Design your own exclusive adventure with us. (For larger groups, please contact us directly)
Private charters offer the ultimate luxury and vacation experience, providing a truly unique journey with just your group and our crew. Whether it’s a family reunion, spiritual retreat, honeymoon, dive club excursion, or simply a…
- Kona Ocean Adventures - Design your own exclusive adventure with us. (For larger groups, please contact us directly)
Private charters offer the ultimate luxury and vacation experience, providing a truly unique journey with just your group and our crew. Whether it’s a family reunion, spiritual retreat, honeymoon, dive club excursion, or simply a special getaway, Kona Ocean Adventures is ready to meet your specific requests. Let our boat become your boat…
Reserve online or give us a call to organize your ideal adventure. We can customize the departure time, trip duration, and cater to all your needs, including any special dietary requirements.
The boat is yours, and we are dedicated to making this experience unforgettable! Celebrating a special occasion? Inform us, and we can surprise your group!
What's Included
- 2 Crew (1 Captain/1 Snorkel guide/Dive guide)
- Bottled water
- All snorkel gears, wet suits, Dive Gear if applicable
- Snacks
- Lunch
- Lunch: we cater to the discerning traveler; our meals can be vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, Kosher.
- Snacks, fresh local fruits, juices, water, local beer (upon request)
- 2 Crew (1 Captain/1 Snorkel guide/Dive guide)
- Bottled water
- All snorkel gears, wet suits, Dive Gear if applicable
- Snacks
- Lunch
- Lunch: we cater to the discerning traveler; our meals can be vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, Kosher.
- Snacks, fresh local fruits, juices, water, local beer (upon request)
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (4 seasons and pier pick up only)
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (4 seasons and pier pick up only)
Additional Information
Kona Ocean Adventures offers more than just a tour; it’s a genuine adventure! This charter accommodates up to 6 guests, and for larger groups, please give us a call. This is our specialty! Enjoy the boat exclusively for your group, where you can swim with wild dolphins, explore secluded beaches only reachable by boat, discover Kealakekua Bay or other…
Kona Ocean Adventures offers more than just a tour; it’s a genuine adventure! This charter accommodates up to 6 guests, and for larger groups, please give us a call. This is our specialty! Enjoy the boat exclusively for your group, where you can swim with wild dolphins, explore secluded beaches only reachable by boat, discover Kealakekua Bay or other hidden reefs, participate in our discovery dive program, and much more. The choice is entirely yours.
No prior experience or snorkel gear is necessary, and we provide lunch as well!
Create your own custom and private Kona Ocean Adventure, ideal for family reunions, spiritual retreats, honeymoons, dive club excursions, or special vacations. Book online, and we will assist you in planning your perfect experience!
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Evidence of dive certification is required from all divers wishing to participate in a certified dive unless you are doing a discovery dive. (min. 10 years old)
Location
74-380 Kealakehe Pkwy
Kealakehe Parkway
Departure Point: Honokohau Small Boat Harbor
Address: Honokohau Marina Kealakehe Pkwy Kailua Kona, HI 96740
We are on the North side of the harbor
Our boats and trucks are easy to spot, they’re all painted with vibrant octopus tentacles!
(GPS is not dependable in Hawaii)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(45 Ratings)
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Djwaz
Jan 2, 2026
Tiger shark and octopus dive - Mac jana and t Roy were the best guides and crew of all time. We saw a 10 ft tiger, 2 octopus, frog fish, turtles. Very friendly and knowledgable. Great morning!!!!
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Passport702578
Dec 28, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - We had an amazing snorkel adventure with Kona Ocean Adventures! From start to finish, everything was top-notch. The crew was fantastic, the boat was comfortable and well-kept, and we loved the little touches like drinks and snacks — and even lavender hot towels at the end, which felt so luxurious.
We saw so many fish and truly loved our day out on the water. Katelyn and Danny were absolutely the best — knowledgeable, fun, and made everyone feel safe and relaxed while still having a great time.
We had so much fun that we booked again just a few days later to go swimming with the manta rays, which was another unforgettable experience. I highly recommend Kona Ocean Adventures for their tours, but honestly, it’s the crew that makes it exceptional. Can’t wait to come back! 🌊🐠✨
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Melp3t
Dec 28, 2025
A Five-Star Kona Experience from Start to Finish - We had an incredible experience with Kona Ocean Adventures. Katelyn was our snorkel guide at the beginning of our trip and she was so fantastic that we immediately booked the nighttime manta ray swim with her as well. Her personality, knowledge, and attention to detail truly set the experience apart. Danny and Scott were excellent captains. The trips were smooth, well run, and genuinely fun, with thoughtful touches like snacks, drinks, and face towels that made everything feel easy and elevated. The team did an amazing job teaching, guiding, and creating an experience that felt both professional and personal. Highly recommend.
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Jennielv2976oo
Oct 19, 2023
Just one of the BEST nights of my life - I've done some cool things in my life but this ranks up there in my top 3 EVER!! The crew was amazing. Thanks Joe, Ryan and T-roy (Troy lol) you three were terrific tour guides. We had a lovely lunch and there was a warm shower to rinse off after the snorkel. Half of our group did the manta dive and half of us did the snorkel. They were so accommodating, friendly and helpful. The seas were a bit rough, but Joe was a rockstar maneuvering our board around so we could see the mantas. It's an experience I will never forget. So majestic, I felt the hand of God. There just aren't words to describe this epic adventure. We really liked having the boat to ourselves. They even handed out heated, wet towels at the end. What a decadent touch. No idea how they kept them so warm. Highly recommend this company.
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Melgy2764fi
Aug 22, 2023
Great day on the water ! Worth it !! Don’t miss out - A great day with T-Roy and Nick ! You won’t regret it ! Especially if this is your 1st time in Kona , like Us . We did a private moment with our family of 4. Great snorkeling and kid friendly as our 3 and 11 year old loved it ! We got to dive into a bait ball (thousands of fish) and enjoy some great swimming. They were easy going,Flexible and beyond hospitable! They made the ride so enjoyable and care free. Also adding in some great history of the island.
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Karitraveling
Mar 8, 2023
They care about safety AND comfort. LOVE Captain Gina and Kona Ocean Adventures! - I can't say enough GREAT things about Kona Ocean Adventures and Captain Gina! They are always the absolute best. And if you're considering a private charter like we often do, you should NOT book through anyone but them. With our latest booking, there were gale force winds and many charters (believe me, I know!) would have risked it just because they don't get paid if they don't get out. But Kona Ocean Adventures will always consider not just safety but COMFORT. We were so grateful when Captain Gina called us and said we might be miserable if we went out and we were able to cancel even though we weren't able to rebook. A LOT of boats would have risked our comfort to make a fast buck. I will always book through them because I know that they truly care and want us to have the BEST experience. Mahalo, Captain Gina and Kona Ocean Adventures. We will be back!
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A1959eqanthonyp
Feb 23, 2023
Greatest experience of our life. - We took an early morning whale watching tour with Kona Ocean Adventures. It was a once in a lifetime experience. Captain Danny and First Mate were phenomenal. There knew all the right places to see whales. Knowledgeable, professional, friendly, even had a good lunch. Will definitely use them again.
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Ben
Dec 14, 2022
Must do Kona - Fantastic company and crew. Hana and Fernando had us right on time and right out to the water. They put together a great itinerary for our group of 8. Right from the start we had multiple whale sightings and then went down the coast to see caves and snorkel. Great snorkel location she chose and saw tangs, many other fish and even turtles swimming by. On our way back even had some dolphins jumping out in the big water. Overall super knowledgeable crew and very gracious catering to our crowd. Only thing we didn’t get to see was a tsunami but maybe next time. Highly recommend KOA!
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Ssj513
Jun 26, 2022
Very fun first time snorkeling experience! Highly recommend! - This was our first time on a boat. We did a private tour. Troy and Justin were so amazing! They made sure we all had a great time and were very patient with all of us as we tried snorkeling and paddle boarding for the first time. They gave us great instructions and helped us out as 2 of us got very sea sick. This is a great tour with wonderful staff. Highly recommend!
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Lindaestreya
May 3, 2022
Birthday Boat Party! - I booked a private charter with Kona Ocean adventures. They provided excellent cuisine, drinks, and festive dessert! They also served the guests and checked in on us. Shawn and Alexis were absolutely amazing captains. They were informative with options of where to cruise. We docked in front of one of Hawaii’s most pristine beaches. We had a magical day cruising back to our next destination into the Hawaiian sunset where we saw a mother humpback whale soaring out of the ocean from head to tail with her baby to do the same right after! We then made it to our snorkel spot with the mantas where we swam in a manta party of 7 which is rare to see this many on a trip. They have specially designed lights that only this company carries- that are made for mantas to come to you!
Overall, I cannot express enough how intelligent the the Kona Oceans Adventure team is. They truly captured the spirit of aloha for me on my special day and my heart is grateful.
Mahalo!
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