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Kailua-Kona Snorkel and Dolphin Watch Catamaran 4 hr 30 min
TourTruth score 6.7 out of 10
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837 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- Big Island of Hawaii
- 4 hrs 30 min
- Updated November 2, 2026
Snorkel in the Red Hill area, watch for dolphins, and enjoy meals, ocean-view decks, and a waterslide aboard a Kailua-Kona catamaran.
About this tour
Set out from Kailua-Kona aboard a double-decker catamaran for a day of snorkeling, ocean views, and the chance to spot dolphins or other marine mammals. This Kailua-Kona snorkel and dolphin watch cruise travels about 10 miles to the Red Hill area, where you’ll have around two hours to explore the water. Snorkeling does not take place in Kealakekua Bay.
Your fare includes sanitized masks, snorkels, and fins, reef-safe sunscreen, flotation toys, breakfast, lunch, and beverages. Between swims, enjoy the 20-foot waterslide, a 15-foot jump platform, freshwater showers, restrooms, and shaded space aboard. Alcoholic drinks and wetsuit rentals are available for purchase or rent separately.
Check in 30 minutes before departure, then walk one block from the office to the pier. Free parking is nearby, but hotel pickup is not provided. The lower deck is wheelchair accessible, and priority boarding can be requested in advance. Book your Kailua-Kona catamaran cruise and spend the day exploring Hawaii Island’s waters at your own pace.
Highlights
- Snorkel for about two hours in the Red Hill area
- Watch for dolphins and other marine mammals
- Slide into the ocean from a 20-foot waterslide
- Enjoy breakfast, lunch, and onboard beverages
What's included
Included
- Snorkeling in the Red Hill area; not in Kealakekua Bay
- All taxes, fees, and handling charges
- Wheelchair-accessible lower deck
- About 2 hours of snorkel time
- Reef-safe sunscreen
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Sanitized masks, snorkels, and fins
- 20-foot waterslide
- 15-foot-high jump platform
- Freshwater showers, three restrooms, and shade
- Free parking near the pier at 75-5629 Kuakini Hwy., Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
- Beverages
- Flotation toys
Not included
- Alcoholic beverages, available to purchase
- Gratuities
- Wetsuit rentals
- Transportation to the Kailua-Kona Pier
- Towels
Ratings on each provider
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4.77 / 5 · 837 reviews
Important information
- Check in 30 minutes before departure at 75-5629 Kuakini Hwy., Kailua-Kona, HI 96740; walk one block to the pier to board
- Hotel pickup is not available
- Children 18 and younger must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum drinking age is 21
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- Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free meals are available with 48 hours' notice
- Contact the operator at booking for priority boarding with the wheelchair-accessible lower deck
- Service animals are allowed; infants and small children can ride in a stroller
- The tour is subject to favorable weather conditions
- A liability waiver is required
Frequently asked questions
Where does snorkeling take place?
Snorkeling takes place in the Red Hill area, not Kealakekua Bay.
Where do I check in?
Check in 30 minutes before departure at 75-5629 Kuakini Hwy., Kailua-Kona, then walk one block to the pier.
Is hotel pickup available?
No. Guests must arrange their own transportation to the Kailua-Kona Pier.
Are meals available for dietary needs?
Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free meals are available with 48 hours' notice.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
The lower deck is wheelchair accessible. Contact the operator at booking to request priority boarding.
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.77 from 837 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
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- 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 6.7.
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