Kailua-Kona Trip Overview
Encounter spinner dolphins from onboard and observe sea turtles at Kealakekua Bay during this half-day boat excursion from Kailua-Kona. A professional captain and crew greet you aboard a 43 ft Zodiac-style vessel at Honokohau Harbor and take you to explore sea caves and lava tubes en route to the marine conservation area. Use provided gear to snorkel with abundant
tropical fish on the coral reef and see the
Captain Cook monument.
Lunch and live commentary are included.
IMPORTANT: On this tour, we used to snorkel with the wild dolphins. As of 2021 The Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) is now being enforced and swimming with wild dolphins is now considered harassment. We will still be able to go encounter the dolphins at a safe distance but will not be able to enter the water with them.
Additional Info
Duration: 3 hours
Starts: Kailua-Kona, United States
Trip Category: Water Sports >> Snorkeling
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What to Expect When Visiting Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, United States
Encounter spinner dolphins from onboard and observe sea turtles at Kealakekua Bay during this half-day boat excursion from Kailua-Kona. A professional captain and crew greet you aboard a 43 ft Zodiac-style vessel at Honokohau Harbor and take you to explore sea caves and lava tubes en route to the marine conservation area. Use provided gear to snorkel with abundant
tropical fish on the coral reef and see the
Captain Cook monument.
Lunch and live commentary are included.
IMPORTANT: On this tour, we used to snorkel with the wild dolphins. As of 2021 The Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) is now being enforced and swimming with wild dolphins is now considered harassment. We will still be able to go encounter the dolphins at a safe distance but will not be able to enter the water with them.
Itinerary
Tour travels south to Kealakekua Bay, home of the Captain Cook monument. Along the way, we stop at historical sites and sea caves. Our skilled captains watch for whales and dolphins so that we can encounter the wonderful marine from onboard. Once in Kealakekua Bay you can expect to see turtles, bright-colored reef fish, coral that’s over 1500 years old, the Captain Cook Monument, freshwater springs, and be on the lookout for Hawaiian Spinner Dolphins.
IMPORTANT: On this tour, we used to snorkel with the wild dolphins. As of 2021 The Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) is now being enforced and swimming with wild dolphins is now considered harassment. We will still be able to go encounter the dolphins at a safe distance but will not be able to enter the water with them.
Stop At:
• Honokohau Marina & Small Boat Harbor, off Highway 19, Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, HI 96740
• Kealakekua Bay, Honaunau-Napoopoo, Captain Cook, Island of Hawaii, HI 96704
• The Captain Cook Monument, Kealakekua Bay, Captain Cook, Island of Hawaii, HI
