2 Hour Big Island Reef Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Tour
Description
Embark on an unforgettable 2-hour afternoon adventure along Kona's beautiful West Coast aboard KIBOU, our custom-built speedboat designed for exploring Hawaii's incredible coastline. This tour is centered around a vibrant reef snorkel, giving you the opportunity to experience Kona's crystal-clear waters, colorful coral reefs, and abundant marine life. As we cruise to and from our snorkel destination, keep an eye out for Hawaii's amazing ocean wildlife. You may spot spinner dolphins, Hawaiian green sea turtles, manta rays, eagle rays, octopus, colorful reef fish, and, during whale season (December through March), majestic humpback whales. Our experienced captain is always scanning the water to maximize your chances of encountering wildlife along the way. With just two hours on the water, this tour is perfect for visitors looking to experience the best of Kona's reefs and marine life while fitting seamlessly into a busy vacation schedule.
Tour Options
Itinerary
See wild dolphins and snorkel the reef!
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What's included
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wild animal sightings are natural and cannot be 100% guaranteed
Reviews(17)
Was a great experience snorkeling. Guides and crew were awesome. We didn’t see any dolphins but snorkeled off a fantastic reef. Would have given 5 stars had we seen dolphins.
This was hands down one of the best experiences of our trip to Hawaii! From start to finish, the crew made us feel safe, welcome, and excited to be out on the water. Captain Mitch did an amazing job getting us to the best snorkeling spots while making the trip fun and informative. Diego was incredibly friendly, helpful, and made sure everyone was comfortable throughout the tour. A huge thank you to Tamae for capturing such an incredible video of our adventure it’s something we’ll treasure forever! The snorkeling was absolutely unbelievable. We were lucky enough to see dolphins, a Hawaiian monk seal, beautiful coral reefs, countless colorful fish, and even reef sharks! It truly felt like a once-in-a-lifetime experience. If you’re thinking about booking this tour, don’t hesitate you won’t regret it. The crew went above and beyond to make the day unforgettable, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Mahalo, Mitch, Diego, and Tamae, for giving us memories we’ll never forget!
It was absolutely wonderful. The tour was three hours long. They fed us hotdog chips, drinks, and snack snacks it was wonderful all kinds of different fish people on the boat were very helpful and accommodating
Great crew, very informative on marine wildlife. We saw dolphins, turtles, and even a monk seal. We were able to swim with a manta ray that was feeding during the day, rare occurrence. We had a great time and could not have asked for a better experience.
Nick, Trevor and Tamae were all awesome. They knew exactly where to park the boat to watch a pod of dolphins swim right by us. We didn’t get to snorkel in their favorite spot because Trevor said it was a little too rough so I appreciate him making the executive decision of safety over entertainment. They were all very friendly and worked very well with our children when helping them get into and out of the water. We would 100% go out with them again.
Trevor, Manu and Diego were fabulous. Site had many more fish and corals than Capt Cook's. Equipment was great quality. Sharing of videos for free was unexpected (we tipped). Parking was excellent. Trevor's safety announcement was entertaining.
Aloha, thank you for your kind review! We're so glad you enjoyed the dolphin watching tour, the snorkeling sites, and the care from Trevor, Manu, and Diego. Mahalo for joining us!
This was a fun experience! We got to drive off and go look for dolphins. Luckily on our trip we were able to see them. We then boated out to a snorkel area. We didnt get to see any turtles but it was still very pretty. There were lots of fish as well. The guides were amazing and very friendly. They also provide cold drinks and some snacks. You can bring your own items on if you would like as well. The other great thing is that the boat is completely covered so most of the people are out of the sun. Of course one side gets sun depending on when you are going our and where the sun is. It was a lot of fun! My group of 15 had a blast!!
Aloha, thank you for your wonderful review of our dolphin watching tour! We're so glad you and your group had a fun experience, enjoyed seeing dolphins, and appreciated the care from our guides and amenities onboard. Mahalo for joining us!
Best experience ever. The 3 people helping on board were phenomenal with knowledge as well as making our trip a blast. I would make this trip over and over.
Aloha, thank you for your amazing review! We're so happy to hear you had such a fun experience and that our crew made your trip memorable. Mahalo for joining us, we’d love to see you again!
I took a 2pm tour, we didn't spot any dolphins, but we did see many vibrant fish and a beautiful sea turtle. Tamae was wonderful, making sure everyone was well taken care of and our safety was a top priority. It truly was a delight to be in the water!
Aloha, thank you for your kind review of our 2 hour dolphin watching tour in Kona! We're glad you enjoyed your time in the water and that Tamae took great care of everyone on board. Mahalo for joining us!
Fun cruise and snorkeling. Crew was very helpful and encouraging, since I haven't snorkeled in a long time.
Aloha! Thank you for joining our 2-hour dolphin-watching tour and for the great review! We are thrilled to hear that you had a great time! mahalo and come again soon!
