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Big Island of Hawaii Dolphin & Whale Watching

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2-Hour Dolphin Watching and Double Reef with Snorkel in Hawaii

Step aboard our 31’ Ocean Craft RHIB, designed for comfort, stability, and an exceptional on-water experience. With overhead shade and forward-facing seats, you’ll enjoy a …More

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2-Hour Dolphin Watching and Double Reef with Snorkel in Hawaii

Step aboard our 31’ Ocean Craft RHIB, designed for comfort, stability, and an exceptional on-water experience. With overhead shade and forward-facing seats, you’ll enjoy a...

2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$550
Kona Luxury Catamaran Yacht Snorkel & Sail

Discover the beauty of Kona's coastline aboard No Wiki, a spacious and comfortable sailing catamaran designed for relaxation and adventure. Cruise past rugged lava cliffs …More

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Kona Luxury Catamaran Yacht Snorkel & Sail

Discover the beauty of Kona's coastline aboard No Wiki, a spacious and comfortable sailing catamaran designed for relaxation and adventure. Cruise past rugged lava cliffs...

4 hours • Free Cancellation
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$449
Kaimana Ocean Safari

At Kaimana Ocean Safari you'll be guided by professionally trained ocean guides, boat captains, and underwater photographers to observe and interact with various wildlife along …More

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Kaimana Ocean Safari

At Kaimana Ocean Safari you'll be guided by professionally trained ocean guides, boat captains, and underwater photographers to observe and interact with various wildlife along...

4 hours • Free Cancellation
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$255
Two Tank Morning Reef Dive and Snorkel

Join us and our expert local guides for an unforgettable Hawaii ocean experience. The calm, clear waters of Kona are perfect for incredible wildlife encounters. …More

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Two Tank Morning Reef Dive and Snorkel

Join us and our expert local guides for an unforgettable Hawaii ocean experience. The calm, clear waters of Kona are perfect for incredible wildlife encounters....

5 hours • Free Cancellation
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$195
Kealakekua Bay (Captain Cook Monument) Snorkel and Sail Adventure

Join us aboard our luxurious 50’ catamaran “Kona Style”, as we sail the Kona coast. Scan the horizon for dolphins and whales (seasonal) from our …More

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Kealakekua Bay (Captain Cook Monument) Snorkel and Sail Adventure

Join us aboard our luxurious 50’ catamaran “Kona Style”, as we sail the Kona coast. Scan the horizon for dolphins and whales (seasonal) from our...

4 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (712)
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$189
Waikoloa Catamaran Snorkel Sail Including Lunch

Set sail from Anaeho‘omalu Bay on a 3-hour snorkel and cruise adventure along Waikoloa’s beautiful Kohala Coast. Aboard the spacious Spirit of Aloha catamaran, enjoy …More

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Waikoloa Catamaran Snorkel Sail Including Lunch

Set sail from Anaeho‘omalu Bay on a 3-hour snorkel and cruise adventure along Waikoloa’s beautiful Kohala Coast. Aboard the spacious Spirit of Aloha catamaran, enjoy...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
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$189
Royal Humpback Whale Exploration

Humpback whales visit Hawaii from Alaska for a brief time in the winter. this is the time to take in the majestic Humpbacks. Hilo Ocean …More

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Royal Humpback Whale Exploration

Humpback whales visit Hawaii from Alaska for a brief time in the winter. this is the time to take in the majestic Humpbacks. Hilo Ocean...

1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$179
Deluxe Sail & Snorkel to the Captain Cook Monument

Set Sail down the Majestic Kona Coastline with breathtaking views of landscaped ledges of ancient lava flows. As you arrive at the "World Famous Captain …More

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Deluxe Sail & Snorkel to the Captain Cook Monument

Set Sail down the Majestic Kona Coastline with breathtaking views of landscaped ledges of ancient lava flows. As you arrive at the "World Famous Captain...

4 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$179
Kona Catamaran Snorkel Sail with Lunch

Set sail from Honokohau Harbor aboard the spacious Spirit of Aloha for a 3-hr adventure along Kona's stunning coast. Cruise past lava rock cliffs and …More

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Kona Catamaran Snorkel Sail with Lunch

Set sail from Honokohau Harbor aboard the spacious Spirit of Aloha for a 3-hr adventure along Kona's stunning coast. Cruise past lava rock cliffs and...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
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$169
Kona Snorkeling: Beat the Crowd to Kealakekua Bay

Skim across the waves on an exciting Big Island Zodiac tour to Kealakekua Bay, site of the Captain Cook monument and Hawaii's finest marine sanctuary. …More

5.0 (242)

Kona Snorkeling: Beat the Crowd to Kealakekua Bay

Skim across the waves on an exciting Big Island Zodiac tour to Kealakekua Bay, site of the Captain Cook monument and Hawaii's finest marine sanctuary....

5 hours • Free Cancellation
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$163
Kohola Whale Watching Excursion

Join us to observe the behavior of the Humpback Whales while they visit the Hawaiian Islands. Learn more about them from our kind & qualified …More

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Kohola Whale Watching Excursion

Join us to observe the behavior of the Humpback Whales while they visit the Hawaiian Islands. Learn more about them from our kind & qualified...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
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$160
Sunset Whale Watching Shared Activity

The Kohala Coast is a whale breeding sanctuary and the best area on the big Island to encounter whale activity. The Namaka is a spacious …More

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Sunset Whale Watching Shared Activity

The Kohala Coast is a whale breeding sanctuary and the best area on the big Island to encounter whale activity. The Namaka is a spacious...

2 hours 15 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$157
Whale Watch Excursion from the Big Island

This two-and-a-half hour whale watch tour with a certified naturalist departs from the Kailua-Kona pier during whale season (December to April). Hear singing males on …More

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4.5 (250)

Whale Watch Excursion from the Big Island

This two-and-a-half hour whale watch tour with a certified naturalist departs from the Kailua-Kona pier during whale season (December to April). Hear singing males on...

2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$151
Kona Shore Excursion: Dolphins & Captain Cook Reef Snorkel

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, …More

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Kona Shore Excursion: Dolphins & Captain Cook Reef Snorkel

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,...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
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$149
Snorkel with Manta Rays Guaranteed

Join us aboard our luxurious catamaran, Hoku Nui, as we coast to the world famous Manta Ray Village. Travel Channel says “its one of the …More

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Snorkel with Manta Rays Guaranteed

Join us aboard our luxurious catamaran, Hoku Nui, as we coast to the world famous Manta Ray Village. Travel Channel says “its one of the...

1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.8 (743)
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$141
4 Hour Super-Raft Snorkeling Experience in Kailua-Kona

Body Glove Cruises newest ocean adventure awaits you! Step aboard our luxurious 41ft Super-Raft for a fun filled morning on the water. Enjoy the thrill …More

5.0 (81)

4 Hour Super-Raft Snorkeling Experience in Kailua-Kona

Body Glove Cruises newest ocean adventure awaits you! Step aboard our luxurious 41ft Super-Raft for a fun filled morning on the water. Enjoy the thrill...

4 hours • Free Cancellation
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$141

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Excellent experience
New York City
Deluxe Sail & Snorkel to the Captain Cook Monument
marypV993YC, Sep 2026
Excellent experience
Best crew ever! Very knowledgeable, personable, and helpful. One of the best snorkeling trips I’ve ever had. If there hadn’t been threat of a hurricane, I would have booked a manta ray trip as well 😁
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So easy to get on and off...
New York City
Kealakekua Bay (Captain Cook Monument) Snorkel and Sail Adventure
Susan_S, Sep 2026
So easy to get on and off...
So easy to get on and off the boat. Captain and crew were helpful. Would book with this tour company again
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Spinning dolphins
New York City
2-Hour Dolphin Watching and Double Reef with Snorkel in Hawaii
A2154WKrebeccao, Sep 2026
Spinning dolphins
We first did the Manta Ray night snorkel with this charter and loved it so much we booked a Dolphin Watching and 2 reef snorkel. It was just us 5 so we had a great time and Brian was very knowledgeable. We would have had a great time even if the boat was full which held 10 guests. The 2 reefs were excellent. The boating community is very close and help each other out. We were next to a scuba charter and they told Brian which reefs were good that day. Brian told us about the different types of dolphins and we saw a large group of dolphins with babies! They were jumping and spinning. It was amazing.
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Top notch dive company!!!
New York City
Two Tank Morning Reef Dive and Snorkel
JJarvis73, Sep 2026
Top notch dive company!!!
Aquatic Life Divers offers a fantastic experience! I’ve now dove with them several times and have also dove with other companies on BI. ALD is by far the best experience. The boat is easy to board and de-board. It’s quite comfortable with a lot of amenities. The dive gear is top of the line and very well maintained. Where ALD really shines though is the staff. They go above and beyond to make the trip a memorable experience. I highly recommend them for both diving and private charters.
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Great day snorkeling
New York City
Deluxe Sail & Snorkel to the Captain Cook Monument
ShellyM926, Sep 2026
Great day snorkeling
We had a wonderful time with two snorkeling stops. We felt that we had plenty of time to snorkel at each. We also enjoyed our snorkel break when the captain took us on a sailing trip and we found dolphins. The continental breakfast and lunch (sandwich) was also quality. The bathroom on the boat was very clean and modern.
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Sail and snorkel fun
New York City
Waikoloa Catamaran Snorkel Sail Including Lunch
Billyfo079, Sep 2026
Sail and snorkel fun
Great experience and great crew. Enjoyed all aspects of the tour.
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10/10 manta day experience
New York City
Snorkel with Manta Rays Guaranteed
hj260898, Sep 2026
10/10 manta day experience
We were visiting from England and researched the most ethical and value for money tour, sea paradise came to the top of our searches. We received plenty of information prior to arriving, parking was located along Kaleiopapa road. We were greeted by an enthusiastic crew who made everyone feel comfortable. The manta ray experience was incredible! We were very lucky and saw dolphins as well as tuna during our snorkelling time. On the way back to the pier we were provided with drinks and an amazing view of the milkway. I would do this tour all over again if I had time. I would recommend this tour to anyone visiting Kailua Kona , it is a must do.
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Day boat ride
New York City
Kona Catamaran Snorkel Sail with Lunch
Selena_D, Sep 2026
Day boat ride
Unfortunately our trip was canceled while on the water due to a technical issue with the boat so we weren’t able to snorkel , however the time we spent on the boat was amazing. Crew were friendly and there weren’t many passengers which felt like we had the whole boat to ourselves. If I could have rebooked, I would have.
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Best diving experience
New York City
Two Tank Morning Reef Dive and Snorkel
FrancoisRobinet, Sep 2026
Best diving experience
I am an active divers with more than 500 dives and all my family dives with me. We went diving in Kona, Hawai with Aquatic Life Divers and it was the best experience ever we had with a diving center. Excellent dives, with a lot of variety and various level of difficulty. Very good service, very competent and friendly team (instructor, DiveMaster, captain, admin…). The boats are very comfortable and the equipment is top tier. Don’t miss the night dive Manta Ray dive, which is not a difficult dive, but a very spectacular one.
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Beautiful day on the water – dolphins, great crew, small group!
New York City
Kona Snorkeling: Beat the Crowd to Kealakekua Bay
Johanna_M, Aug 2026
Beautiful day on the water – dolphins, great crew, small group!
My son and I had such a wonderful time on this trip. Riding the fast zodiac boat was exciting and my 10-year-old absolutely loved it. Right at the start we spotted a family of dolphins, and then again at the end – such a special moment! The crew was incredibly friendly, warm, and entertaining, and we felt really well looked after the whole time. Everything ran smoothly and in a relaxed way. Small group, no stress, no crowds – just a beautiful, easygoing experience on the ocean. Highly recommend! Mahalo! 🐬
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Great for families!
New York City
Kona Catamaran Snorkel Sail with Lunch
kellielT9083NP, Aug 2026
Great for families!
I brought my 3 y/o with me, who was nervous about swimming in the ocean, but all the staff were so friendly and the boat was so comfortable he was ready to jump right in at snorkle time! Tyler, Lane, Gale and Captain Tim were very attentive to all the guests and created a wonderful experience for us. We will definitely book another tour!
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Great day
New York City
Kaimana Ocean Safari
Penny_T, Aug 2026
Great day
Very interactive, small group on a boat people very helpful and professional but not cold, personal touches such as snack and soda or water
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Fun with Sandy and Jada!
New York City
Kona Snorkeling: Beat the Crowd to Kealakekua Bay
GrandTour46960890158, Aug 2026
Fun with Sandy and Jada!
Sandy and Jada were incredible! They made us feel so welcome and were very inviting! The sights were beautiful and the snorkeling was so fun!
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Snorkeling + island...
New York City
Kealakekua Bay (Captain Cook Monument) Snorkel and Sail Adventure
Kiersten_M, Aug 2026
Snorkeling + island...
Snorkeling + island history + fabulous and energetic staff who are dedicated and clearly love their jobs
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Worth of experience!!!
New York City
Snorkel with Manta Rays Guaranteed
Q4085LIsonjak, Aug 2026
Worth of experience!!!
Very touching experience! Everything from the reception, guidance, guides and at the end the dance of a large group of beautiful mantas! Go for it, you won’t be sorry.
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Great excursion!
New York City
Kona Shore Excursion: Dolphins & Captain Cook Reef Snorkel
DEBORAH_P, Aug 2026
Great excursion!
Kris and Mary are the best host and hostess! They made sure we were all happy. The food was delicious that they served us for lunch. Snorkeling was great! They went out of their way to share information about the sea caves and the history.
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