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Kona Wildlife Safari and Reef Snorkel 4 hr

TourTruth score 8.4 out of 10

Very goodTop 16% in Big Island of Hawaii

53 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • Big Island of Hawaii
  • 4 hrs
  • Updated November 1, 2026

Explore Kona’s reefs and offshore waters on a small-group safari, with chances to spot marine life and snorkel or watch from the boat.

About this tour

Explore Kona’s pristine coral reefs and deep blue waters on a small-group wildlife safari, where every trip brings a different ocean adventure. With a maximum of six guests, this four-hour outing offers room to enjoy the scenery and a more personal experience on the water.

Look for dolphins, sharks, whales, rays, tropical fish, and other marine life as you travel offshore. When conditions and wildlife encounters invite, you can snorkel among the reefs with the provided equipment, or stay aboard and watch from the boat. Light snacks are provided, and you’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.

Bring towels, reef-safe sunscreen, and a reusable water bottle. Prescription snorkel masks are not provided, so bring your own or rent one if needed. Arrive 10 minutes early and meet at the pavilion near the restroom on the harbor’s north side, between the two boat ramps. Set out on a Kona Wildlife Safari and Reef Snorkel for a close-up look at the island’s remarkable marine world.

Highlights

  • Search Kona’s deep blue waters for dolphins, sharks, whales, rays, and tropical fish
  • Snorkel pristine coral reefs or watch the wildlife from the boat
  • Enjoy a personalized trip with no more than 6 guests

What's included

Included

  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Light snacks

Not included

  • Towels
  • Reef-safe sunscreen
  • Reusable water bottles
  • Prescription snorkel masks

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Important information

  • Arrive 10 minutes before departure
  • Meet at the pavilion near the restroom on the north side of the harbor, between the two boat ramps
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants must sit on an adult’s lap
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  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Bring your own food and drinks if desired
  • Bring a prescription snorkel mask or rent one if needed

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.96 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 8.4. Top 16% in Big Island of Hawaii means it ranks in the top 16% of tours in Big Island of Hawaii by this score.

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