Double Reef Snorkel, Dolphin & BBQ in Big Island of Hawaii booking from $139.00

Double Reef Snorkel, Dolphin & BBQ

Overview

Encounter spinner dolphins from onboard and observe sea turtles during this half-day boat excursion from Kailua-Kona. A professional captain and crew greet you aboard a 43 ft Zodiac-style vessel at Honokohau Harbor and take you to explore Kona's beautiful coral reefs filled with tropical fish and other marine life. BBQ hot dogs or veggie dogs are included along with snacks and drinks.

IMPORTANT: On this tour, we used to snorkel with the wild dolphins. As of 2021 The Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) is now being enforced and swimming with wild dolphins is now considered harassment. We will still be able to go encounter the dolphins at a safe distance but will not be able to enter the water with them.

City: Big Island of Hawaii

Mon 23 Dec

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What's Included

Snorkel gear

Professional captain and crew

Lunch, snacks and refreshments

Flotation devices

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age is 5 years
For adults who prefer not to snorkel but just ride along, pricing is the same as a child
Weight restriction: 275 lbs

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (12)

kristenamelia90

Oct 2019

It was a good tour, but we felt really cheated because we specifically paid for this tour to swim with wild dolphins like the photos show, and we were not ever allowed to swim with dolphins. The boat is really nice and relaxing, has a bathroom, the crew is great and picked us up directly from the cruise port. We started by going to the bay and watching the dolphins from the boat. The crew tells us the bay is protected and we can't swim with dolphins there so I assume we will stop at a second location later. We snorkel by Cook Monument which has colorful fish. It is shallow and packed with boats that can't anchor so no chance of dolphins coming by there. We join the boat again for sandwiches and snacks. We do some more dolphin watching in the bay. We see a sea cave. Then we're back at the dock. They have a great tour for dolphin watching from the boat, but you'll be disappointed if you buy this excursion with the expectation that you'll swim with dolphins like the photos show. You only snorkel over the corals around Cook Monument and see dolphins from the boat :(

Response from Host

Oct 2019

Aloha Kristen, happy to have you join us on a spectacular day. Remember this trip is not with dolphins in captivity. Our beautiful spinners are wild and even though they come swim with us 90-95% of the time, it is not guaranteed. Neither do we advertise guarantee. When the dolphins are swimming in the bay that is a boating zone and we, nor any other company, are ABSOLUTELY not allowed to let allowed to put passengers in a dangerous boating zone. That is why the captain let you at least view them from the boat. If you would like to specifically swim with dolphins guaranteed I would recommend Sea World or the Hilton where dolphins are in captivity. Mahalo

Lizletsch

Aug 2019

We recently went on the dolphin snorkel excursion with Kris as our tour guide and had an excellent time. It was a small intimate group of 6 which was perfect, so we could take our time and Kris catered the tour to our liking. We were able to snorkel with the spinner dolphins first in a different bay and then headed to Kealakekua Bay for more snorkeling. Kris allowed us to snorkel for a long time, and on the boat ride back, he gave us some more history of the island. We also were able to see some lava caves/tubes from the boat while munching on a light lunch which consisted of deli wraps, fresh pineapple, chips, cookies and beverages. The whole experience was really nice and Kris was also really great with my 7 and 10 year old kids. We've been on many different excursions over the years, and we can honestly say, he is the best tour guide we've encountered- very professional, welcoming, and hospitable.

Response from Host

Aug 2019

Wow thanks for the spectacular review! Swimming with the wild dolphins is one of my personal favorites also. The dolphin reef snorkel really is a spectacular trip and Captain Kris really is the icing on the cake. So glad you promoted him BEST TOUR GUIDE EVER! He will be so excited to read this.

Yipsel S

Jul 2019

Really nice crew and overall experience. Was able to see dolphins, and the amazing life on the coral reef. Even saw a reef shark! Definitely recommend

Response from Host

Jul 2019

Thank you Yipsel for your review. Much appreciated. Last week we had whale sharks ( harmless of coarse ) which also was a really neat experience.