Kona Shore Excursion: Dolphins & Captain Cook Reef Snorkel

Duration3h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 28 travelers

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

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 ***

Options

Carnival Luminosa

Duration: 3 hours
10:00 am : Check in 9:45 am
Pickup included

Koningsdam

Duration: 3 hours
10:00 am : check in 9:45 am
Pickup included

Anthem Of The Seas 12:00 pm

Duration: 3 hours
12:00 pm Noon: 11:45 am Check in
Pickup included

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

Ruby Princess 10:00 am

Duration: 3 hours
10:00 am : Check in 9:45 am
Pickup included

Norwegian Spirit 10:00 am

Duration: 3 hours
10:00 am: Check in 9:45 am
Pickup included

Ruby Princess Snorke 10:00 am

Duration: 3 hours
10:00 am : 9:45 am Check in
Pickup included

Ruby Princess 10:00 am snorkel

Duration: 3 hours
10:00 am: 9:45 am check in
Pickup included

Emerald Princess 10:00 am Trip

Duration: 3 hours
10:00 am : check in 9:45 am
Pickup included

Carnival Legend 10:00 am

Duration: 3 hours
10:00 am : 9:45 am check in
Pickup included

Koningsdam 10:00 am

Duration: 3 hours
Pickup included

Ruby Princess 12:00 pm

Duration: 3 hours
12:00 pm noon : Check in 11:45 am
Pickup included

Prin. Ruby Princess 12:00 pm

Duration: 3 hours
12:00 pm Noon: 11:45 am check in
Pickup included

Prin. Ruby Princess 10:00 am

Duration: 3 hours
10:00 am : 9:45 am check in
Pickup included

Koningsdam 10:00 am Feb 19th

Duration: 3 hours
10:00 am : Check in 9:45 am
Pickup included

Westerdam 10:00 am

Duration: 3 hours
10:00 am : Check in 9:45 am
Pickup included

Ruby Princess 10:00 am

Duration: 3 hours
10:00 am : Check in 9:45 am
Pickup included

Emerald Princess 10:00 am

Duration: 3 hours
10:00 am : 9:45 am check in
Pickup included

Noordam 10:00 am

Duration: 3 hours
10:00 am : Check in 9:45 am
Pickup included

Celeb. Solstice 10:00 am

Duration: 3 hours
Pickup included

Hollnd Americ Zaandam 10:00 am

Duration: 3 hours
10:00 am : 9:45 am Check in
Pickup included

Royal Princess 12:00 pm

Duration: 3 hours
12:00 pm Noon: 11:45 am check in
Pickup included

Koningsdam 10:00 am

Duration: 3 hours
10:00 am : 9:45 am check in
Pickup included

Celebrity Solstice 10 am

Duration: 3 hours
10:00 am: check in 9:45 am
Pickup included

Royal Princess 10:00 am

Duration: 3 hours
10:00 am : check in 9:45 am
Pickup included

Holland America Koningsdam

Duration: 3 hours
10:00 am Snorkel : 9:45 am Check in
Pickup included

Emerald Princess

Duration: 3 hours
10:00 am: 9:45 am check in
Pickup included

Crown Princess 10:00 am

Duration: 3 hours
10:00 am: 9:45 am check in
Pickup included

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

What's included

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

Gratuities
Private Tour
Towel and Sunscreen

What to expect

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.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

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"

End point

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"

Pickup details

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"

Additional information

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.

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