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Kailua-Kona Reef Snorkel and Dolphin Watch Tour 2 hr

TourTruth score 7.8 out of 10

GoodTop 30% in Big Island of Hawaii

28 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

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

Snorkel Kona’s colorful reefs and scan the coast for dolphins and other marine life on a two-hour speedboat adventure.

About this tour

Set out along Kona’s West Coast for a two-hour reef snorkel and wildlife-watching trip aboard KIBOU, a custom-built speedboat. This Kailua-Kona reef snorkel and dolphin watch tour pairs time in clear water with a scenic coastal cruise.

At the snorkel destination, explore colorful coral reefs and look for tropical fish. On the ride to and from the reef, keep watch for spinner dolphins, Hawaiian green sea turtles, manta rays, eagle rays, and octopus. Humpback whales may also appear during whale season, from December through March. Wildlife sightings are natural and cannot be guaranteed.

Snorkeling equipment, water, a small snack, and a professional guide are provided. Bring your own beverages if you like; alcohol is permitted after snorkeling, but glass containers are not. Check in at the booth at Slip A-17 in Honokohau Small Boat Harbor. Choose this Kailua-Kona reef snorkel and dolphin watch tour for a compact ocean adventure that fits neatly into a busy vacation day.

Highlights

  • Snorkel Kona’s clear waters above colorful coral reefs
  • Watch for dolphins, sea turtles, rays, and reef fish
  • Cruise the West Coast aboard the custom-built speedboat KIBOU

What's included

Included

  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Professional guide
  • Water and a small snack

Not included

  • Wetsuit rental: $10 per adult and $5 per child

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Important information

  • Meet at the booth at Slip A-17, Honokohau Small Boat Harbor, 74-380 Kealakehe Pkwy, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
  • This tour is BYOB; alcohol is allowed after snorkeling. No glass containers
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Infants must sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.95 on Viator and 4.68 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.

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  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.8. Top 30% in Big Island of Hawaii means it ranks in the top 30% of tours in Big Island of Hawaii by this score.

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