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13 Best Big Island of Hawaii Dolphin Tours

The trips that actually find the pods.

The 13 big island of hawaii dolphin tours travellers book most, gathered in one place. Where you go to find the pods, how long you stay out, who runs the boat, and what a seat on deck costs.

13 Best Big Island of Hawaii Dolphin Tours

Kona Snorkel Tour: Captain Cook Reef Snorkel, Dolphin & Sea Caves - Getting to Kealakekua Bay Fast: Boat Ride Timing, Comfort, and Motion
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Kona Snorkel Tour: Captain Cook Reef Snorkel, Dolphin & Sea Caves

1.Kona Snorkel Tour: Captain Cook Reef Snorkel, Dolphin & Sea Caves

Small-group Zodiac RIB snorkel at Captain Cook Reef with sea caves, Kealakekua Bay coral, snacks, and local history in under 3 hours.

Most Popular 4.5

“This was so much fun! The boat ride was fast and bumpy cause it was a windy day, but it was very entertaining and we still stayed dry. The snorkeling was amazing, we saw so many cool fish, eels, and coral. Someone in our group even saw a sea turtle! We stopped on the way…”

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Deluxe Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Aboard a Luxury Catamaran from Kailua-Kona - The Cruise Out: Protected Water, Big Ocean Energy, and Dolphin Chances
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Deluxe Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Aboard a Luxury Catamaran from Kailua-Kona

2.Deluxe Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Aboard a Luxury Catamaran from Kailua-Kona

Deluxe snorkel and dolphin watch on a luxury catamaran from Kailua-Kona with included gear, meals, and fun onboard waterslides.

5.0

“Breakfast and lunch was really nice. The crew was great as well. My husband forgot to take his watch off and they actually dove down until they found it. We told them it was our fault and not to worry, but they made sure to find it. They really went above and beyond and that…”

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Big Island: Pelagic Whale Watch Tour - The boat and the ride: what comfort really means on whale-watch time
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Big Island: Pelagic Whale Watch Tour

3.Big Island: Pelagic Whale Watch Tour

Kona’s pelagic whale watch from Honokohau Harbor with naturalists, a comfy catamaran, and chances at dolphins, humpbacks, and sharks.

5.0

“Such a great experience with Hawaiian Adventures. They work so hard to deliver an exceptional experience. On our trip out we saw spinner dolphins, bottle nose dolphins, whales, and even manta rays. While the whales were what drew me to the tour, the massive group of spinner dolphins was the star of the day. Simply…”

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Small-Group Snorkel at Kealakekua Bay in Captain Cook, Big Island - Small-group snorkeling: what you’ll feel on the water
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Small-Group Snorkel at Kealakekua Bay in Captain Cook, Big Island

4.Small-Group Snorkel at Kealakekua Bay in Captain Cook, Big Island

Small-group snorkel at Kealakekua Bay with early arrival, included gear and snacks, and chances to spot dolphins and winter humpbacks.

5.0

“Justin and Kayli were awesome! We saw whales, dolphins, and manta rays! The coral reef were awesome, saw lots of beautiful fish and an eel. We were the first boat to the bay so we could snorkel peacefully. Great experience!”

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Dolphin, Sea Cave & Captain Cook Snorkel Combo in Kealakekua Bay - Captain Cook Monument reef snorkeling: what to expect once you’re in
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Dolphin, Sea Cave & Captain Cook Snorkel Combo in Kealakekua Bay

5.Dolphin, Sea Cave & Captain Cook Snorkel Combo in Kealakekua Bay

Snorkel Kealakekua Bay with dolphins and sea caves on a small Zodiac RIB. Gear, floatation, pineapple, and history included.

4.5

“Be ready for a small boat with big speed. The captain was great at navigating the waters, telling us about the history of the area and the wildlife. We saw a humpback whale up close and dolphins!”

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Kona Shore Excursion: Wild Dolphin Reefs Snorkel and Sea Caves - Sea caves and lava formations: what you’ll see from the outside
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Kona Shore Excursion: Wild Dolphin Reefs Snorkel and Sea Caves

6.Kona Shore Excursion: Wild Dolphin Reefs Snorkel and Sea Caves

Kona Zodiac snorkel in Kealakekua Bay for coral, turtles, and views of wild dolphins and sea caves, timed for cruise ships.

4.5

“This Kona snorkel tour was an unforgettable experience. The two crew members were professional, friendly, and made everyone feel safe and comfortable in the water. We explored beautiful reefs, visited sea caves, and were even lucky to spot whales along the way. Everything was well organized and perfectly timed for cruise passengers — highly recommend…”

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Humpback Whale and Dolphin Watch in Kona - Where the tour starts and ends (and why meeting points matter)
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Humpback Whale and Dolphin Watch in Kona

7.Humpback Whale and Dolphin Watch in Kona

Small-group Kona cruise in season for humpbacks, plus dolphins and a hydrophone sound moment, with live guide talk.

4.5

“We saw whales but mostly in the distance. Was hoping to get one next to the boat and get a couple good pics. Also harder when there's a lot of people in a small boat. Meeting point wasn't clear once got to the boat ramp. Everyone was sitting on a wall near the bathroom. Not…”

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Dolphin, Sea Cave, Captain Cook, Kealakekua Bay Reef Snorkeling - Meeting in Kailua-Kona and Taking the Zodiac RIB Out
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Dolphin, Sea Cave, Captain Cook, Kealakekua Bay Reef Snorkeling

8.Dolphin, Sea Cave, Captain Cook, Kealakekua Bay Reef Snorkeling

Fast Zodiac snorkeling from Kailua-Kona to Kealakekua Bay for reefs, sea caves, dolphins, and Captain Cook views. Gear and snacks included.

4.5

“This was a great experience. Fun trip. Great scenic stops. Dolphins were adorable. Rory was helpful in finding a mask that fir my husband's bridge and was patient with me a who had not snorkeled in 30 years. So much fun.”

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4 Hour Big Island Dolphin Watch Boat Tour, Snorkeling & BBQ Lunch - Starting at Iruka Hawai‘i Dolphin: where the tour begins
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4 Hour Big Island Dolphin Watch Boat Tour, Snorkeling & BBQ Lunch

Kona Tradewind Catamaran Day Sail - The Crew Makes the Trip: Info, Attentiveness, and Local Style
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Kona Tradewind Catamaran Day Sail

10.Kona Tradewind Catamaran Day Sail

Kona catamaran sail with shaded comfort, chances to spot dolphins, and a premium bar. 1.5 hours, great mid-trip reset.

5.0

“It was more than I expected just a really beautiful time , the captain and crew where so helpful and sweet saw a lot of colorful reefs and fish”

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Kona Luxury Catamaran Yacht Snorkel & Sail - Getting started at Honokohau: where the comfort begins
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Kona Luxury Catamaran Yacht Snorkel & Sail

11.Kona Luxury Catamaran Yacht Snorkel & Sail

Kona small-group luxury catamaran snorkel with private changing rooms, fresh-water showers, flexible lunch, and possible dolphins and whales.

5.0

“Perfect day! Brooke and Liz cannot be beat as seawomen. They are seasoned sailors and managed the catamaran beautifully. We went to a quiet cove with a plethora of fish. We had plenty of time to soak up the sun and coincidentally saw an active pod of dolphins too! An experience not to be missed.…”

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2-Hour Dolphin Watching and Double Reef with Snorkel in Hawaii - The first reef snorkel: your 45–60 minute plan
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2-Hour Dolphin Watching and Double Reef with Snorkel in Hawaii

Private Kealakekua Bay Snorkel and Dolphin Watch - Captain Cook Monument: More Than a Quick Photo Stop
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Private Kealakekua Bay Snorkel and Dolphin Watch

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