Captain Zodiac - Pelagic Wildlife Excursion

Pelagic Wildlife Excursion

Captain Zodiac

scheduleDuration: 4 hours

Operates on Saturdays.

  • was$151.33
  • now$129.00

Captain Zodiac - Pelagic Wildlife Excursion

🐋 Captain Zodiac – Pelagic Wildlife Excursion

Whale season never truly ends on the Kona Coast! Join Captain Zodiac for an ocean safari-style wildlife watching tour where you may encounter up to 17 species of whales and dolphins, plus sea turtles, Hawaiian monk seals, reef sharks, seabirds, and more. This excursion is led by passionate naturalist captains who specialize in interpreting Hawaii’s rich marine ecosystems.

Explore off-the-beaten-path locations aboard a military-grade Zodiac Hurricane—the same vessel used by Navy SEALs—designed for speed, maneuverability, and close-to-the-water viewing. If ocean conditions allow, you may even have a chance to snorkel in a remote coastal area, so wear your swimsuit and be ready for adventure!

📌 Tour Highlights:

  • Marine life viewing along the Kona coast, including whales, dolphins, turtles, and more
  • Ride aboard a fast and agile Zodiac Hurricane boat
  • Opportunities for snorkeling in uncrowded, pristine locations (conditions permitting)

✅ Tour Inclusions:

  • Snorkel gear provided if conditions allow for in-water exploration

Special instructions

  • Where and When:

    Check in at 8:45 am. Departure at 9:00 am. Return at 1:00 pm

    Departs from Honokohau Harbor. View Map
    Driving directions to Honokohau Harbor: Located approximately 5 miles south of the Kona Airport (fourth traffic light) and approximately 2 miles north of the town of Kailua-Kona (third traffic light). The harbor entrance (Kealakehe Parkway) can be found by looking for a sign on the highway marked HONOKOHAU MARINA between mile markers 97 & 98. After turning onto Kealakehe Parkway make your first right and look for a mall with a blue tile roof. Our office is the first on the right in the mall.

  • Restrictions:

    Children must be at least 7 years old to participate.
    Due to the bouncy nature of the ride, pregnant women or people with back or neck problems may not participate.

  • Special Notes:

    Life jacket, snorkel and mask are provided. You are welcome to bring your own snorkel and mask.
    As this is a marine wildlife watching tour, we cannot guarantee encounters, however with the abundance of year-round ocean residents, the chance of no sighting is low.
    There is a minimum of 6 passengers for the tour to go out. If the minimum is not met on a specific day, we may move your reservation to another date (after confirming with you). In the unlikely event that we are unable to run a trip due to weather conditions, minimum not met and inability to reschedule, you will be fully refunded.

  • Operation Days:

    Saturday

  • Duration:

    4 hours

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