Tours/Big Island of Hawaii/Kealakekua Bay Snorkel & Dolphin Safari In Kona Big Island (4hrs)
Viator · group up to 31 pax

Kealakekua Bay Snorkel & Dolphin Safari In Kona Big Island (4hrs)

4.4(7)Big Island of Hawaii1 hour
VIATOR5.0(1)TRIPADVISOR4.3(6)

Description

Our tour stands out because our adventurous crew takes you wherever there’s something amazing to see, giving you the best chance to encounter dolphins, sea turtles, rays, seals, and humpback whales in season. You’ll enjoy not only snorkeling in the crystal-clear waters of Kealakekua Bay but also incredible wildlife watching along the way. As the only boat in the harbor with an onboard grill, you can savor a freshly prepared BBQ lunch while taking in the stunning scenery and true ocean safari vibes. This is a Big Island adventure designed to create unforgettable memories. PLEASE NOTE This activity will be 3 hours long starting June 1st.

Tour Options

Kealakekua Bay Snorkel & Dolphin Safari In Kona Big Island (4hrs)

Highlights

Snorkel gear (prescription goggles available)
Snacks (chips and pineapple)
Lunch (veggie dogs and hot dogs grilled on the boat)
Party mat for lounging

What's included

Included
Snorkel gear (prescription goggles available)
Snacks (chips and pineapple)
Lunch (veggie dogs and hot dogs grilled on the boat)
Party mat for lounging
Not included
Air-conditioned vehicle

Traveller Ratings

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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(7)

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Beth_M
June 13, 2026
5 Star Snorkel

The hosts, Lena and Diego, were fun, safe, welcoming and excellent at delivering a great day of boating, snorkeling and dolphin watching. Hot dog lunch and snacks were great after we snorkeled. Both hosts respect the ocean environment!

Operator response

Aloha, thank you for your wonderful review of our Kealakekua Bay snorkel tour! We're so glad you had a great day on the water and enjoyed snorkeling, dolphin watching, and lunch with Lena and Diego. Mahalo for joining us!

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895simonav
November 29, 2025
Too bad.

Horrible because the boat, for a delay motivated by an accident on the road made us arrive 15 min late on 5 hours of excursion paid $260 for nothing. I've notified Iruka dolphins and Viator staff.... To wait for us politely, but nothing! They left and we lay on the ground with empty pockets Thank you very much

Operator response

Aloha! We are very sorry for the inconvenience and understand how frustrating this experience must have been. Unfortunately, we are unable to hold the boat for late arrivals, as departures must run on schedule for safety and coordination reasons. We truly apologize for the situation and for any disappointment it caused. If you would like to follow up with us directly, please call our office at (808) 636-8440, and we would be happy to discuss your experience and see how we can try to make this right.

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Delles
October 25, 2025
Terrific snorkel experience

We had a great time snorkeling with Iruka. Our guides, Trevor and Maddy, found two terrific spots to see a huge variety of fish. It was our first time snorkeling and they gave us great tips. There were just 8 of us so we could easily spread out and not disturb the fish and sea creatures. We were the only boat on our first snorkel of 40 minutes and then had a small scuba boat near on our second snorkel. Very cool experience. I highly recommend Trevor and Maddy and Iruka.

Operator response

Aloha! Thank you for joining our Kealakekua Bay Snorkel & Dolphin Watch tour and for sharing your experience. We’re thrilled you enjoyed your first snorkeling adventure with Trevor and Maddy and loved seeing the variety of fish in such a peaceful setting. It’s wonderful to hear you had a cool and memorable experience. Please come back soon, mahalo.

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MrsNikkiBrown
August 18, 2025
Best snorkeling experience!

We thought Maddie and the captain were amazing! We had the best time! They were informative, knowledgeable and made the trip fun for our family. We even had sodas and snacks! Couldn’t have asked for more! Also! They called to confirm, and luckily we had bad directions and were able to wait for us and get us the right directions. They were so helpful and really appreciated that!

Operator response

Aloha! Thank you for joining our tour. We’re so happy the crew made your family’s trip fun and informative, and that they were able to help with directions. Mahalo for sharing your experience with us.

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rickybJ4271ZX
June 27, 2025
Iruka Hawaii Dolphin Kona, Hawaii

Lena, Mitch,and Madi, the crew members did a great job. We did the morning trip. A fun safe trip for the entire family. Lunch , snacks, and drink included in the adventure.

Operator response

Aloha! Thank you for joining our Kealakekua Bay Snorkel tour! We are thrilled to hear that you had such a great time on our boat and with our crew! Please come back soon! mahalo.

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Cgar120
January 24, 2025
Kona snorkeling

Great time with family. Staff was amazing and very knowledgeable. I would highly recommend these guys to anyone looking for fun time with amazing views and snorkeling in the beautiful Hawaiian blue waters. Thank you again to the great staff that included Trevor, Scott and Tamae for providing us with an unforgettable experience out at sea.

Operator response

Aloha! Thank you for joining our Kealakekua Bay Snorkel & Dolphin Watching tour! We are thrilled that you chose us to show you around the Big Island! Come back soon for more fun!

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N1985GEjessicac
November 27, 2024
Amazing day cruising around Kona!!

Scott, Diego & Trevor were awesome!! Kind, informative and funny. Our family had an amazing day…highly recommend to anyone in the Kona area!!!!

Operator response

Aloha! We’re so glad to hear that Scott, Diego, and Trevor made your family’s day special with their kindness, knowledge, and humor! Thank you so much for recommending us—hope to see you again the next time you're in Kona! Mahalo!

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