Dolphin Discoveries - Captain Cook Snorkel Adventure
This combination dolphin / whale watching and snorkel tour is 3 hours of fun. Come on board the Nai'a Nui, a 28-foot rigid-hull inflatable adventure craft and cruise along the historic Kona Coast, featuring views of sea caves and lava tubes. The destination is beautiful Kealakekua Bay, a protected marine preserve and home of the Captain Cook Monument. Here you can snorkel at one of the nicest marine sanctuaries in Hawaii, surrounded by numerous curious fish that live among the vibrant and colorful coral reefs. After snorkeling, we'll head out to find a pod of spinner dolphins (and, in the winter, you'll also go looking for some whales as well!)
Tour Highlights:
- Afternoon dolphin and whale watch/snorkel tour
- Exploration of the historic Kona Coast
- Visit stunning sea caves and lava tubes en route to Captain Cook's Monument at Kealakekua Bay
Tour Inclusions:
- Snacks
- Snorkeling gear
- Flotation devices (including snorkeling vests & view finder boards)
- Water & juice
- Bottled water
Big Island Snorkeling
- Where and When:
- Tour times:
Tour 1: Check in at 8:00 am. Boat departs at 9:00 am. Return at 11:30 am
Tour 2: Check in at 10:45 am. Boat departs at 11:45 am. Return at 2:15 pm
Tour 3: Check in at 12:15 pm. Boat departs at 1:15 pm. Return at 3:45 pm
Tour 4: Check in at 1:30 pm. Boat departs at 2:30 pm. Returns at 5:00 pm
Check in at the Dolphin Discoveries retail store, located in the Keauhou Shopping Center, 78-6831 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, Space F-146. The retail store is located in the courtyard behind Tropics Tap House, KTA and Bianellis Restaurant.
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Additional check-in info:
Check-in is at the retail location to sign waivers and receive items required for the tour. After that, drive to Keauhou Bay harbor from where the boat will depart. Transportation to the retail store and to Keahou Bay is the responsibility of the guests. If you are taking an Uber, please let your driver know to add a first stop and a second stop to your reservation so that the driver will wait for you at the retail location before taking you to Keauhou Bay.
- Requirements:
- Restrictions:
- Participants must be at least 6 years old.
Participants must weigh under 285 pounds (129 kg).
Participants must be able to swim.
This activity is not suitable for persons with neck or back problems or who are pregnant.
- Special Notes:
- Snorkel gear, instruction & swim aids are included, as are snacks and cold drinks.
Whale watching season is from mid-December to mid-April.
- Operation Days:
- Daily
- Duration:
- 2.5 hours
- Vendor:
- Dolphin Discoveries
- Capacity:
- Equipment:
- The Nai'a Nui is a 28-foot rigid-hull inflatable adventure craft, complete with shade. It has room for up to 12 passengers.