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Kona Snorkel and Dolphin Safari 4 hr

TourTruth score 7.1 out of 10

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12 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

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

Snorkel Kealakekua Bay, watch for Big Island wildlife, and enjoy a freshly grilled lunch on this Kona ocean safari.

About this tour

Set out from Kailua-Kona for a snorkel and wildlife safari along the Big Island’s coast. This Kona Snorkel and Dolphin Safari visits the clear waters of Kealakekua Bay, where you can explore with provided snorkel gear and keep watch for dolphins, sea turtles, rays, seals, and humpback whales in season. Wildlife encounters are natural and cannot be guaranteed.

Between ocean stops, take in the scenery from the boat and unwind on a party mat. The crew serves snacks of chips and pineapple, followed by a freshly grilled lunch of veggie dogs and hot dogs. Prescription goggles are available for snorkeling, and the boat’s onboard grill makes lunch part of the adventure. Meet at the Iruka Hawaii booth at Slip A-17 in Honokohau Small Boat Harbor and arrive 30 minutes early with your completed waiver. Book your Kona Snorkel and Dolphin Safari for a day of snorkeling, coastal views, and wildlife watching.

Highlights

  • Snorkel in the clear waters of Kealakekua Bay
  • Watch for dolphins, sea turtles, rays, seals, and seasonal humpback whales
  • Enjoy a freshly grilled lunch aboard the only harbor boat with an onboard grill
  • Relax on a party mat between ocean adventures

What's included

Included

  • Snorkel gear, with prescription goggles available
  • Snacks: chips and pineapple
  • Grilled lunch: veggie dogs and hot dogs
  • Party mat for lounging

Not included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle

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Important information

  • Meet at the Iruka Hawaii booth, Slip A-17, Honokohau Small Boat Harbor, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
  • Arrive 30 minutes early for check-in with your completed waiver
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Infants must sit on an adult’s lap
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  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed
  • Tour duration is listed as 240 minutes; the provider notes it will be 3 hours starting June 1

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.43 on Viator and 5.00 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

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 7.1.

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