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What to Expect
Overview of the tour experience, from check-in to departure and what happens on the water.
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What to Bring
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.
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Quick Tips

Arrive 1 hour before departure

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.

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

Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel on the Big Island | Dolphin Discoveries
From
$79.99

Slip into the ocean at night and let our crew guide you to where Kona's manta rays feed. These gentle giants can reach wingspans of up to 18 feet and will glide right beneath you. If you only have time for one snorkel trip on the Big Island, this is the one.

Captain Cook Snorkel Tour | Kealakekua Bay Big Island | Dolphin Discoveries
From
$79.99

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.

Kona Snorkel Tour - Cook's Monument & the Place of Refuge | Dolphin Discoveries
From
$109.99

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 in Kona Hawaii | Dolphin Discoveries
From
$79.99

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 Ocean Adventure & Snorkeling Boat Charters | Dolphin Discoveries
From
$1,050

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.