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Gently slip into the ocean, relax and let our knowledgeable crew guide you to the areas to view the magnificent Kona Manta Rays. If you only have time for one snorkel trip while visiting Hawai’i this is the one to choose.
Snorkel two of Kona’s best spots on one trip! On this peaceful early morning 4 hour adventure you get to snorkel the beautiful marine sanctuary at Captain Cook’s Monument in Kealakekua Bay and the Place of Refuge.
Snorkel the most popular and beautiful spot in all of Hawai’i, Kealakekua Bay. This 3 hour Captain Cook snorkel adventure leaves the dock for a more relaxed adventure to the best snorkel spot along the coast.
This wild dolphin watch and snorkel combo is the best value in town. Our naturalists guides take you along the Kona Coast to view wild dolphins. They will teach you about their life cycle, habitats, and behaviors.
This is an exclusive 2 hour trip to find the seasonal Humpback Whales (Dec.-March) and/or the year round Pilot Whales, Beaked-Whales, Melon-headed whales, and other species that can be found along the Kona coastline.
Join us on our exclusive and private four-hour “Holo Holo” excursion. This excursion is built exclusively for those who want a unique experience that is customizable and goes above and beyond a standard pleasure cruise.
Originally founded as a Dolphin & Whale watch company. Dolphin Discoveries has expanded into one the premier snorkeling companies in Kona, providing our guests with memorable ocean experiences in Kona. We specialize in Manta Ray Snorkel Tours and Captain Cook Snorkel Trips. We are a Veteran Owned and Operated company. No matter which tour you book with us, you are ensured an experience of a lifetime.
If you’ve always wanted to snorkel the bays of the tropics, there is no better time than the present to book one of our highly rated snorkel tours on the Big Island. We will adventure around some of the highest rated snorkel spots in the world– featuring Cook’s Monument in Kealakekua Bay and the Place of Refuge; there is so much to explore along the Kona Coast and we will make sure to give you ample time in the water. Our tours are intermixed with the captain’s knowledge of the ocean, Hawaiian culture, as well as the history of the Big Island. We promise views of 100’s of different varieties of tropical fish along with an occasional “Honu” (Hawaiian green sea turtle) or local dolphins on all of our snorkel tours.
Our most popular tour, the night snorkel with manta rays on the Big Island is something you’ll never forget. Let our experienced captain and crew guide you in and out of the water, as these magnificent creatures, with an average 12 foot wingspan, barrel roll and skim the ocean under and alongside you.
This has been voted the best tour that we offer. However, it is very popular so be sure to reserve your spot aboard the boat, today!
Ever wanted to charter your own boat, you’re in luck! Our private boat charters are available to you and are one of the best ways to experience the Kona Coast. These charters are all done at your own pace, with a knowledgeable captain and crew! Through booking this Private Boat Charter you open up the opportunity to snorkel in popular as well as private reefs, watch dolphins and other marine life top side, and learn more about Hawaiian culture and history!
Two of our foundational tours are our whale watching tour and dolphin watch & snorkel tours! Humpback whales are the Hawaiian Island’s favorite winter visitor; usually arriving between November to March in order to give birth and raise their young calves as well as mate– after about five weeks they then head back to the cold Alaskan waters. However, if you’d like to book this tour in the humpback’s off season, there are year-round whales that live around Hawaii, in the Pacific.
Our passion is dolphins; these year long marine favorites are some of the smartest mammals in the world. Our Wild Dolphin Watch and Snorkel combo is an amazing value! Our naturalists guides take you along the Kona Coast to view and learn about wild dolphins; from there we will go explore other ocean life that lives in the tropical waters around the island.
At Dolphin Discoveries we provide a variety of ocean adventures to suit everyone. We provide ocean tours that entertain and educate our guests about Hawaii’s marine life and history. Let our naturalist crew guide you through fair seas, blue skies and spectacular views of the Big Island from one of our four fully outfitted rigid hull inflatable vessels on our quest to find marine life. Along your journey you may see dolphins, whales, manta rays, and sea turtles. Every day is different, we travel to the most frequented locations for sea life. Let us share it with you and your family!
Dolphin Discoveries is a leader in ethical dolphin treatment and dolphin education; we always put the interest and welfare of the dolphins in the forefront of everything we do. Our charters focus on observing dolphins, manta rays, and whales, while providing high-quality snorkeling experiences at Kealakekua Bay, home of the Captain Cook Monument and Honaunau Bay (Two Step).