About This Tour
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 ***
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45 ft Zodiac
45 ft Zodiac
32 ft Zodiac
32 ft Zodiac
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Kona Shore Excursion: Wild Dolphin Reefs Snorkel and Sea Caves
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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"
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.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
✓ Free cancellation due to bad weather
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