Overview
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 or sometimes BBQ hot dogs, fresh fruit, chips, granola bars, juice, and water. All snorkel gear and flotation devices are included.
Cruise Ship Guest Depart from the Kailua Kona Pier- 32 ft Zodiac Max 19-28 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 ***
Packages & Options
9:00 am Cruise Ship-Kona Pier
Cruise ship passengers : 8:45 am check in time / 9:00 am depart. Your ship will anchor in Kailua Kona Bay. You need to take a tender from ship to pier Pickup included
ISLAND PRINCESS
10:00 am departure : Due to immigration, our departure time will be 10:00 am for this ship Pickup included
Celebrity Edge 12:00 noon
12:00 Noon Snorkel : Kailua Kona Pier pick up from Celebrity Edge Cruise Ship Guests
Afternoon Snorkel - NCL Pride
Pride of America : The afternoon snorkel departs from the Kailua Kona Pier 12:45 pm check in 1:00pm departure Pickup included
Royal Princess
12:00 noon: Due to the arrival time of this ship. It will be an afternoon departure time for this day. Check-in 15 min prior Pickup included
Carnival Miracle 1pm Snorkel
1:00 pm Snorkel : Carnival Miracle- Check-in time 12:45 pm ( This is a special departure time for this ship ) Pickup included
Itinerary
Tour travels south aboard a 32ft or 45 ft Zodiac ( small group 19-28 passengers) 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.
Guests 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.
What's Included
Inclusions
- Snorkel gear equipment
- Includes lunch, snacks & refreshments
- Worry-Free Shore Excursion Guarantee
- Flotation devices
- Port pickup from Kailua Kona Pier
- Professional local captain and crew
Exclusions
- Gratuities
Meeting & Logistics
CRUISE SHIP GUESTS: Check-in Time 15 min prior to departure time.
This tour departs from the Kailua-Kona pier.
When you get off your tender look for your guide holding a sign that says " C Big Island / Dolphin Reef Snorkel"
Meeting Point
Hawaii
Special Instructions
CRUISE SHIP GUESTS • Check-in 15-minutes prior to departure time • Suggested items to bring: sunglasses, reef safe sunblock, and towel • Boat is not wheelchair accessible • Weight limit is 260lbs (125kg) ____________________________________________________ CRUISE SHIP GUESTS MEETING LOCATION: After disembarking the tender on the Kailua Kona Pier please look for your guide holding a sign "C Big Island / Dolphin Reef Snorkel". We ask all guests to please plan to be at the designated departure location 15 minutes before the departure time listed above. _________________________________________________ IMPORTANT NOTE: On this tour, we used to snorkel with the wild dolphins. As of Oct 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 no company or persons are able to enter the water with them.
Photos
Kona Shore Excursion: Wild Dolphin Reefs Snorkel and Sea Caves Photos
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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
- Boat is not wheelchair accessible
- Weight limit is 265lbs (125kg)
- Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name
- Suggested items to bring: sunglasses, sunblock and towel
- Please have your bathing suit on before the trip begins.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
