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Snorkel by Wild Dolphins, Guarantee! Boat Adventure
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Limited to minimum of 6 & maximum of 14 people, this guided snorkeling adventure by speedboat provides a more intimate experience of Hawaii’s marine life and coral reefs than is possible on a larger group tour. The schedule is customizable, but swimming near wild dolphins. All snorkeling gear, snacks, and drinks are provided.
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$99.00
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$99.00

Swim with Dolphins Big Island Kailua-Kona Hawaii
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View dolphins in their natural environment with guides who respect these intelligent creatures’ boundaries. After feeding in deeper waters at night, spinner dolphins come close to the Kona shore where they often interact with boats, playing in their wake. Slip into the water and swim alongside these playful mammals, then enjoy a snorkeling excursion in Kealakekua Bay.
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$142.57
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$142.57
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
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Manta Ray Night Snorkel in Kailua-Kona
165
Call before purchasing, seats are limited. You may be asked to move time or date if you have not confirmed availability. Online calendar may not reflect seats available to online bookings.
Snorkeling with our beautiful Kona manta rays is an experience you don't want to miss. You will never forget having these gentle giants swim so graceful before your eyes. Small groups ensuring personal attention and a short boat ride to the viewing site, set our company apart. We are family run business that takes pride in sharing the importance of taking care or our land, ocean, animals, and each other.
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$65.65
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$65.65
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
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Dolphin Dreaming - Dolphin Swim
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Go swimming with dolphins on a tour that ensures the charismatic mammals are treated with the utmost respect. While in harbor, your guides brief your small group on how to interact with the dolphins in their natural habitat before allowing you into the water to meet and play with them. Afterward, snorkel a pristine reef with exotic fish, turtles, and rays. Includes all equipment, as well as snacks, beverages, and photographs.
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$150.11
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$150.11

Deluxe Sail & Snorkel Captain Cook Monument at Kealakekua Bay
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This half-day boat cruise takes you to the two best snorkeling sites in Kealakekua Bay: The reef beneath Captain Cook's monument and the underwater lava formations of Red Hill. In addition to breakfast and lunch, your guides provide all necessary equipment, basic snorkeling tips, and identification charts to help you spot fish and dolphins in their natural habitat. Don’t forget your camera—the route showcases sweeping views of the Kona coastline.
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$141.82
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$141.82
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
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Guided Outrigger Canoe Tour in Kealakekua Bay
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Skip the usual boat tours and embark upon a Hawaiian style kayak adventure in a traditional outrigger canoe. These double-hull canoes are known for providing stability and smooth rides; all the better to experience Kealakekua Bay with minimal exertion. Learn about the history of the bay, one of the most sacred in Hawaii; its mysterious caves, and how people lived there, from guides whose families are connected to the area.
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$117.34
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$117.34

Kona Shore Excursion: Wild Dolphin - Reefs -Sea Caves -Kealakekua Bay Snorkel
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Make the most of your time in port on this Kona shore excursion timed to your cruise's arrival and departure. Get picked up from the port and head out on a sailing adventure to the Captain Cook Monument and Kealkeaua Bay where you can snorkel, swim, and explore caves and lava tubes. Expect to see spinner dolphins, sea turtles, colorful fish, and ancient reefs. Lunch, snacks, and use of snorkeling gear are all included.
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$139.00
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$139.00

Snorkel with Wildlife on the Kona Coast
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At Kaimana Ocean Safari you'll be guided by professionally trained ocean guides, boat captains, and underwater photographers to observe and interact with various wildlife along the Kona coastline. We approach our unique tours “safari” style, meaning we cover vast areas of the coastline in search of marine life aboard our vessel. We believe “the search” is part of the fun and allows nature to deliver the adventure. Together, we can observe and potentially interact with sea turtles, a variety of dolphin species, manta rays, sharks, whales, and locals of Hawaii’s coral reefs. Join us on an incredible journey leaving you with a lifetime of memories! Please visit some of our instagram accounts to view more of what you can possibly see
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$170.00
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$170.00

Wild Dolphins and Reef Snorkel Kealakekua Bay
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Snorkel in Kealakekua Bay and visit the sea caves during an aqua adventure from Kailua-Kona. Board a boat in Honokohau Harbor to meet your local captain and crew. With a group of 16 people or fewer, travel to a marine life conservation area in Kealakekua Bay, stopping at local landmarks and listening to interesting commentary from your captain on the way. If conditions allow, enter the sea caves, unusual rock formations only accessible by water. Dive in wearing the provided snorkel equipment and look for pods of friendly spinner dolphins, sea turtles, and native tropical fish. Lunch, refreshments, and use of all snorkeling equipment are included.
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$139.00
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$139.00

Private Manta Ray Snorkel, up to 6 guests
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Call before purchasing, seats are limited. You may be asked to move time or date if you have not confirmed availability. Online calendar may not reflect seats available to online bookings.
Snorkeling with our beautiful Kona manta rays is an experience you don't want to miss. You will never forget having these gentle giants swim so graceful before your eyes. This private charter of up to 6 persons ensures your group gets personal attention.. We are family run business that takes pride in sharing the importance of taking care or our land, ocean, animals, and each other.
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$406.16
per group
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$406.16
per group

Captain Cook Cruises Deluxe 11:45am Private Boat Charter - Snorkel & Dolphin
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This is a private charter that caters to your group alone. You'll enjoy this trip with only your friends and family on board. Enjoy this cruise, snorkel and Dolphin trip to Kealakekua Bay and Captain Cook Monument without the distractions of other guests. The group can be as small as 2 or as large as 14 of your friends and family.
You'll spend time on this private tour exploring the sea caves and the rugged Kona coast as well as snorkel Hawaii's best underwater preserve! This tour takes you to the calmest waters on the big island with the most spectacular snorkeling and enjoyable emerald green and cobalt blue ocean water. You will appreciate the fast boat ride, avoiding the normally long trip from Keauhou Bay to Kealakekua Bay. We bring the snorkel gear and snacks and bottled water. We'll provide snorkeling instruction and flotation noodles for a relaxed snorkel experience. You bring the sunblock, sunglasses, towel and camera! Join us!
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$978.60
per group
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$978.60
per group
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
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Captain Cook Cruises 8:45am Private Boat Charter - Snorkel & Dolphins
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Explore the coast of Kona like a VIP by booking this private charter tour for just you and your group. You'll make your way from Keauhou Bay to Kealakekua Bay, where you'll get the chance to don snorkeling gear and hop into the ocean, with instruction and pool noodles available for those new to the activity.
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$978.60
per group
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$978.60
per group
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
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Night Swim with Manta Rays in Kona, Hawaii
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Manta Ray Night Snorkeling is so incredibly beautiful, you will count it as a highlight of your Hawaii experience. The travel channel says it is “one” of the top ten things to do in your lifetime. You will enjoy a beautiful sunset as we cruise the Kona Coast to spend the evening up close and personal with these Gentle Giants. Once we reach our destination, your swim guide will inform you about the Manta Snorkel experience. Please bring a change of clothes and light jacket because the ride back may be chilly.
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$123.08
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$123.08
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Guides required to regularly wash hands
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CAPTAIN COOK CRUISES 8:45am DELUXE SNORKEL & DOLPHIN TOUR - Kealakekua Bay
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Cruise, Snorkel and Dolphin Adventure at Kealakekua Bay and Captain Cook Monument
You'll spend a day exploring the sea caves and rugged Kona coast as well as snorkel Hawaii's best underwater preserve! This tour takes you to the calmest waters on the big island with the most spectacular snorkeling and enjoyable emerald green and cobalt blue ocean water. You will appreciate the fast boat ride, avoiding the normally long trip from Keauhou Bay to Kealakekua Bay. We bring the snorkel gear and snacks/botttled water. We'll provide snorkeling instruction and flotation noodles for a relaxed snorkel experience. You bring the sunblock, sunglasses, towel and camera! Join us!
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$99.95
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$99.95
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
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Dolphin Swim in Kona, Hawaii
Experience the Big Island’s magnificent marine life with this dolphin swimming excursion in Kalaoa. After a quick tutorial on safety and etiquette, go searching for Big Island spinner dolphins—amazing native mammals that can turn seven times in one jump. Enjoy access to clear-bottom rafts for your little ones, as well as scuba gear, flotation devices, Go-Pro cameras (for rent), and other gear.
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$153.85
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$153.85
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
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Kaimana Crafted Sunset Cruise
There's no better place to watch the sunset than on the Kona waters. You may even be able to witness the mysterious green flash! This setting is a beautiful location to capture your special even or occasion.
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$650.00
per group
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$650.00
per group

Captain Cook Cruises Deluxe Dolphin Swim
Dolphin swims are an adult activity where you swim in a dynamic relationship with wild spinner dolphins in their natural habitat.
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$152.93
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$152.93
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
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Social distancing enforced throughout experience
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