Join us for a wild dolphin swim, reef snorkel, manta ray night snorkel or whale watching tour
Come explore the ocean with us on one of our several unique adventures. Snorkel the world famous Kealakekua Bay and snorkel with the Majestic Manta Rays. No matter which tour you take, we are here to make your Big Island visit magical.
Join us for a wild dolphin swim, reef snorkel, manta ray night snorkel or whale watching tour
Come explore the ocean with us on one of our several unique adventures. Snorkel the world famous Kealakekua Bay and snorkel with the Majestic Manta Rays. No matter which tour you take, we are here to make your Big Island visit magical.
Why choose us?
We are Kona’s Original Dolphin Swim! Dolphin Discoveries pioneered dolphin swim tours in the early 1990s and we have worked on writing guidelines which set the standards for a sustainable dolphin swim tours throughout the Hawaiian Islands and the rest of the Pacific. The ocean is our life and our home. Let us share it with you and your family!
Kona is known as “The Gold Coast” not for gold and treasure but for the enormous schools of Golden Tang that can be seen swimming amongst the coral reefs everywhere on the Big Island’s windward side, but are best seen while snorkeling with us!
Enjoy fair winds, blue skies and spectacular views of the Big Island from one of our four fully outfitted twin-engine, rigid hull inflatable vessels on our quest to find dolphins. Slip beneath the waves to see underwater beauty and marine life at some of Kona, Hawaii’s best snorkel spots!
View 100’s of different varieties of tropical fish, dolphins, whales, manta rays and sea turtles along Kona’s Gold Coast.
Why choose us?
We are Kona’s Original Dolphin Swim! Dolphin Discoveries pioneered dolphin swim tours in the early 1990s and we have worked on writing guidelines which set the standards for a sustainable dolphin swim tours throughout the Hawaiian Islands and the rest of the Pacific. The ocean is our life and our home. Let us share it with you and your fam
OUR 5TH YEAR IN A ROW FOR CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE WITH TRIP ADVISOR!
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The crew working at Dolphin Discoveries are amazing! They were fun, kind, and super knowledgable. They were able to locate dolphins and get us all in the water in time... read more 
3/31/2021I3862QVsarahr This trip was absolutely phenomenal! Our captain was amazing/knowledgeable/friendly and took us to the most beautiful areas to snorkel and experience all the wildlife. So much fun! Would 10/10 recommend!!... read more
3/30/2021S5698FPmaryw I was super nervous taking my 8 year old. The company went out of their way to make it a great experience. Despite a couple hiccups, we had a... read more
3/29/2021 - SJulianelle We had an amazing experience. Our crew was wonderful. They were knowledgeable about the area and the marine life. They were very respectful of the dolphins which we greatly appreciated.... read more
3/29/2021Kellygator This was our second tour with dolphin discoveries and not disappointed. Do not miss out on the manta rays. This is a must do activity while in Hawaii and Captain... read more
3/27/2021Kellygator This is a must do. Captain Shelley and Cat were fabulous. We had a perfect day on the water looking for whales. Captain Shelley is very knowledgeable and fun to... read more
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Kona Snorkeling & Adventure Tours
Dolphin Discoveries offers unique ocean experiences that will touch your heart and live in your memory for a lifetime
Manta Discovery Adventure
$104 Adult/$94 child
The manta ray night snorkel may be the most exciting adventure you and your family will ever experience. If you only have time for one snorkel trip while visiting Hawai’i this is the one to choose. This adventure is considered the most exciting, most memorable and best value of any of the island’s numerous snorkel trips.
Dolphin Discovery Adventure
$149 ADULT/$139 CHILD
Swim with Wild Dolphins. We are Kona’s first and original “Swim with Dolphins” Adventure the whole family will enjoy and talk about for years to come. Including getting some great photo opportunities both above and below the surface.
Premium Kona Snorkel Adventure
$130 adult/$120 CHILD
Snorkel two of Kona’s best spots on one trip! On this 4-hour adventure, not only will we take you to Kealakekua Bay, but we will also take you to snorkel Honaunau Bay! What could be better than seeing Kona’s two most sought after snorkel locations? During your adventure, your guide will provide you with cultural information relevant to the Island of Hawai’i and its history!
Captain Cook’s Afternoon
Snorkel Adventure
$104 Adult/$94 child
Coming in on a cruise ship or have morning plans but still want to snorkel? Our Afternoon Snorkel to Captain Cook’s monument is for you! On our 3-hour tour, we will take you to the pristine Kealakekua Bay where you will see a large variety of tropical fish and get an up close view of sea caves and lava tubes along the way. We will have you back in time for dinner!
Private Charter
Private Charter up to 12 guests – $2000.00
Join us on our exclusive and private “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.
Whale Discovery Adventure
$89 Adult/$79 child
Only offered December – April. Board one of our sleek, powerful, twin engine, rigid hull inflatable vessels to search for and observe the seasonal migration of the Humpback Whales along with some of their year-round cousins – Pilot Whales, Beaked Whales, Melon-headed Whales, and others that are regularly found along the Kona coastline. Your adventure focuses on finding these magnificent mammals and spending quality time with them.