Know Before You Go | Dolphin Discoveries in Hawaii

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Overview of the tour experience, from check-in to departure and what happens on the water.

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Packing checklist including reef-safe sunscreen, swimwear, towel, and motion sickness remedies if needed.

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Snorkeling Basics

Quick tutorial for first-time snorkelers on mask fit, breathing techniques, and safety.

Quick Tips

Check-in Time

The time on your ticket is your check-in time, so pleasedon’t arrive early. We’ll make sure you have enough time for boarding passes,equipment, and travel to the departure location.

Swimming Ability Required

Guests must know how to swim independently to participate in any in-water excursions.

Minimum Age Requirement of 6

For safety, all guests joining our water activities must be at least six years old.

Health & Mobility Restrictions

Due to our fast, open-air boat rides, tours are not recommended for pregnant guests or those with back or neck issues. Additonally, guests must be able to climb a ladder to reboard the boat.

All Gear is Provided

We provide top-quality masks, snorkels, and wetsuits. Just bring swimwear, a towel, and reef-safe sunscreen.

Departing Daily from Keauhou Harbor

Explore the Kona Coast

Manta Ray Night Snorkel, Kona Hawaii

Manta Ray Night Snorkel Kona

Dive into the ocean under the stars as our expert crew leads you to the feeding grounds of Kona's manta rays. These gentle giants glide right beneath you. If you're choosing just one snorkel adventure on the Big Island, make it this unforgettable experience.

Captain Cook Snorkel Tour | Kealakekua Bay

Captain Cook Snorkel Tour

Snorkel Kealakekua Bay, home of Captain Cook's Monument and one of the highest-rated snorkel spots on the Big Island of Hawaii. Tropical fish, Hawaiian sea turtles, and the occasional pod of dolphins, all in some of the clearest water on the Kona Coast.

Deluxe Kona Snorkel Tour: Two Snorkeling Spots

Deluxe Kona Snorkel Adventure - Two Snorkeling Spots

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.

Whale & Dolphin Watching Tours, Kona

Dolphin & Whale Watching Kailua Kona

Humpbacks fill Kona waters December through March, and dolphins, Pilot Whales, Beaked Whales, and Melon-headed Whales are here year round. Get close to the action on an open-air boat with a naturalist crew that loves sharing what they know.

Kona Private Boat Tours | Dolphin Discoveries

Kona Private Boat Tour

Your boat, your day. Our private "Holo Holo" charters are fully customizable: snorkeling Kealakekua Bay, watching for dolphins and whales, or just cruising the Kona Coast with the people you love. All ages welcome, contact us to plan your trip.