Quick Details
This Wild Dolphin Watch and Snorkel combo is Kona’s original Dolphin Tour. Our naturalists guides take you along the Kona Coast to view wild dolphins. They will teach you about their life cycle, habitats, and behaviors.
After we’ve spent time viewing these beautiful dolphins we’ll cruise the coast line looking for other marine life. You’ll see sea caves, sea arches and learn some Hawaiian History. We’ll end our day snorkeling at one of the best snorkeling reefs in the world, Kealakekua Bay, home of the Captain Cook Monument. This reef is home to over 100 different species of fish and invertebrates, many which are endemic to Hawaii.
Even though we’ve had to revise our Dolphin Discoveries tour, at its core, it still offers the same overall experience for our guests. You are assured an extremely intimate experience with some of the world’s smartest creatures – from above deck, which is safest for both our guests and the spinner dolphins that inhabit the Kona Coast waters.
We’ll end the day at one of the top ranked snorkeling reefs in the world, Kealakekua Bay, the home of the Captain Cook Monument. You’ll have ample time to swim in the waters and explore Kona’s reefs during this snorkeling trip.
Unfortunately, no. The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) added an addendum to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) that prevents any persons to come within 50 yards of Hawaiian Spinner Dolphins.
When you book, you’ll receive a booking confirmation email. Within this email is a button that says “Get Directions”, which will take you to Google Maps. You can also Google “Dolphin Discoveries” for directions.
You should not arrive any earlier that 10 minutes before your check-in time. Your check-in time is located on your booking confirmation email.
While you will not be getting in the water with the dolphins, all of our tours still require a waiver. You should sign your waiver as soon as you receive your booking confirmation email. There is a link on the email for our online waiver. Each adult needs to sign their own waiver. Only one adult needs to sign for each minor.
Our charters depart on time. If you are running late, you should call 808-322-8000 as soon as possible.
In your booking confirmation email you’ll receive parking instructions.
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.
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.
