Kona Shore Excursion: Wild Dolphin - Reefs -Sea Caves -Kealakekua Bay Snorkel

Summary

Tour travels south to Kealakekua Bay, home of the Captain Cook monument. Along the way, we stop at historical sites and sea caves. Our skilled captains watch for whales and dolphins so that we can encounter the wonderful marine from onboard. Once in Kealakekua Bay, we snorkel there for approx 1 hour. Guest can expect to see turtles, bright-colored reef fish, coral that’s over 1500 years old, the Captain Cook Monument, freshwater springs, and be on the lookout for Hawaiian Spinner Dolphins. Due to the Marine Mammal Protection Act put in place Oct 2021 no one is allowed to swim with the wild spinners dolphins. However, we are still allowed to watch and encounter them from onboard.

Tour info

Duration
3 hours
Group Size
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Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

Snorkel at a colorful protected reef known as Kealakekua Bay located next to Captain Cook's monument. A truly historical sight! Encounter wild dolphins, sea caves, and more! Your lunch is also included consisting of a deli wrap, fresh fruit, chips, granola bars, juice, and water.  All snorkel gear and flotation devices are included. Hotel Guests Honokohau Harbor - 43 ft Zodiac Max 30 passengers 8:30 am check-in. 9:00 am Departure Cruise Ship Guest Depart from the Kailua Kona Pier- 32 ft Zodiac Max 19 passengers. 8:45 am Check in 9:00 am Departure **While most of the time we depart at 9:00 am, there are some dates we must adjust departure time in order to accommodate cruise ship guests according to their ship itinerary ***

What’s included?

  • Snorkel gear equipment

  • Lunch wraps, snacks & refreshments

  • Flotation devices

  • Professional local captain and crew

  • Port pickup from Kailua Kona Pier

  • Worry-Free Shore Excursion Guarantee

  • Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 3h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

Cancellation Policy

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

Operated by:

C Big Island Tours

About operator:

C Big Island offers a variety of tours. Hilo Shore Excursions- CRUISE SHIP CUSTOMERS - we have permits to pick you up directly from the pier when your ship comes into the Port of Hilo and we work with the cruise ships such as the NCL Pride of America, Carnival Cruise Lines Carnival Legend, Holland America Westerdam, Grand Princess, Celebrity Cruises - Celebrity Solstice and many more. Our Hilo Shore excursions include Volcanoes National Park & Waterfall Kona Shore Excursions include our Historical Kona Coffee & Hawaiian Sea Turtles, Rainforest & Waterfalls or our Snorkel with wild Hawaii dolphins and Kealakekua Bay(Captain Cook) Big Island Hawaii Manta Ray Snorkel - Departs from Honokohau Harbor in Kailua Kona

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