Dolphin Dreaming - Dolphin Swim

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Highlights

  • Learn about the dolphin habitat and lifecycle from your guide

  • Take home photos at no added cost

  • Spot tropical fish, sea turtles, and rays while snorkeling at a reef

Summary

Swim with dolphins in Kona, on The Big Island of Hawaii. In this small-group experience with a maximum of 12 passengers, you will experience wild Hawaiian Spinner Dolphins in their natural habitat. We are the first dolphin tour boat out of the harbor in the morning, which allows us to deliver a more private, crowd-free experience. Before entering the water, you'll receive a briefing on our process to safely and humanely engage with the dolphins. We enter the water at least 50 yards from the dolphins, and we float in their presence as they choose to swim through our group. While in the water, the dolphins often come within inches of us, but we do not reach out and touch them. We simply float in their presence, avoiding overhand swimming or kicking when dolphins are nearby. After 1-3 "snorkel drops," time permitting, we may stop at another coral reef on the way home, for a chance to snorkel on Kona's beautiful coral reefs. This tour lasts a total of 3.5 hours.

Tour info

Duration
3 hours
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Why take this tour?

Experience the bliss of swimming with dolphins—plus snorkeling at a nearby reef—on a personalized boat excursion. Skip the crowds and chaos of larger dolphin-viewing cruises and book this small-group trip that offers guidance on how to interact respectfully with the dolphins. Plus, a guide takes photos of your dolphin experience so you can focus on the moment without worrying about taking photos. 

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What’s included?

  • All taxes, fees and handling charges

  • Beverages

  • Snacks

  • Driver/guide

  • All necessary equipment

  • Gratuities

  • Transportation to/from harbor

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 3h 30m

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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Operated by:

Hawaii Oceanic

About operator:

DOLPHIN SWIM - MANTA RAYS - WHALE WATCH - KEALAKEKUA BAY - REEF SNORKEL - PRIVATE CHARTERS - SEMI-PRIVATE CHARTERS - Aloha from our Ohana (family) to yours! Come join us on a private or semi-private charter here on the Kona Coast. We are an Eco-minded, GREEN-LISTED company that is locally owned and operated. We specialize in making our boat yours!

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