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Big Island Marine Wildlife Excursion 4 hr

TourTruth score 6.9 out of 10

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29 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Big Island of Hawaii
  • 4 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore Kona’s wild coastline by Zodiac raft, with naturalist crew and chances to spot whales, dolphins, turtles, and more.

About this tour

Set out from Kona for a four-hour marine wildlife adventure along one of Hawaii’s remarkable coastlines. On this Big Island Marine Wildlife Excursion, naturalist captains and crew guide you across waters shaped by deep underwater geography, sharing their knowledge and respect for the ocean along the way.

Travel aboard a military-grade Zodiac Hurricane raft as you explore habitats frequented by marine life. The crew may encounter whales, dolphins, turtles, sharks, Hawaiian monk seals, and a variety of seabirds. Wildlife sightings vary, but Kona’s waters are home to numerous species throughout the year. A picnic snack of chips, cookies, soda, and fruit juice is provided; bring a reusable bottle for water and your own camera or GoPro.

The Big Island Marine Wildlife Excursion is suited to travelers seeking an active outing on the water. Meet at Captain Zodiac in Honokohau Marina and Small Boat Harbor. Choose this ocean safari for a closer look at Kona’s wild coastline and the creatures that inhabit it.

Highlights

  • Scan Kona’s coastline for whales, dolphins, turtles, sharks, seals, and seabirds
  • Explore Hawaii’s deep underwater geography aboard a Zodiac Hurricane raft
  • Hear naturalist captains and crew share their knowledge of ocean wildlife

What's included

Included

  • Rafting expedition
  • Picnic snack of potato chips, cookies, sodas, and fruit juices
  • Local taxes

Not included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Camera or GoPro

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Important information

  • Minimum age is 4 years
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, back or neck problems, or poor cardiovascular health
  • Pregnant travelers are not allowed
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Bring a reusable water bottle and your own camera or GoPro
  • Meet at Captain Zodiac in Honokohau Marina and Small Boat Harbor; turn onto Kealakehe Street, take the first right, then the second left into the parking lot

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.76 from 29 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

How the score works and rating distribution in Big Island of Hawaii
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 6.9.

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