Big Island of Hawaii

15 Best Kona Dolphin Tours

The dolphin trips: spinner pods resting in the Kona coast’s coves most mornings, paired with sea caves and reef snorkeling. Calm water is the norm on this side.

1.Kona Wild Dolphin, Sea Cave & Captain Cook Reef Snorkel Adventure

Discover Hawaii’s Big Island waters on this 2.5-hour combo tour with speedboat rides, wildlife encounters, and snorkeling in Captain Cook Reef.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“David and Chip were the perfect guides. They shared local knowledge, island history, and answered all of our questions. We even had a bonus whale sighting. The only confusing thing was where to meet for the tour. We ended up in the correct area but…”

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

Experience the Big Island’s underwater world on a luxurious catamaran cruise, with snorkeling, dolphin sightings, delicious food, and stunning views.

★ 5.0

“An hour to get to our snorkel area, breakfast on the way (small vanishes, yogurt, fruit and granola-nothing special and left the kids wanting more), most of the staff was very attentive, respectful and knowledgeable. Lunch was good (burgers, chips of some sort-was meh). I…”

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4.Kona Coast Cruise: Snorkel Kealakekua Bay & Dolphin Encounter

Experience personalized snorkeling at Kealakekua Bay with small-group tours, dolphin sightings, and expert guides on the Big Island of Hawaii.

★ 5.0

“We have done many snorkel trips in many places and this one ranks as one of the best. Snorkel at Captain Cook, dolphin sighting on the way out. Went across bay and found 2 Mantas and snorkeled with them, then finished with several groups of…”

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

Discover the Big Island's vibrant marine life and stunning coastline on this 2.5-hour Zodiac snorkel tour. Perfect for adventure lovers seeking personalized, fun experiences.

★ 4.5

“The early morning outing with Danielle was fantastic! We had a fast, fun, hold on tight experience iver to the snorkeling site where the dive site gir the coral and fish was amazing and an hour to explore. On our return we explored, lava tube,…”

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

Experience the Big Island’s marine wonders with this 3-hour snorkeling tour visiting Kealakekua Bay, Captain Cook Monument, and sea caves, with dolphins and turtles.

★ 4.5

“Our tour was provided by C Big Island Tours. Our captain, and helper Tori, were wonderful. Professional, friendly, helpful, and with an extensive knowledge of the shore area and sea life. The snorkeling at the Captain Cook monument bay was very good, with a full…”

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7.Humpback Whale and Dolphin Watch in Kona

Experience the thrill of seeing humpback whales and dolphins in Kona on a small-group, eco-friendly tour with expert guides, from December to April.

★ 4.5

“Our tour had a fantastic crew. They knew the local archeological history of prominent places and also were very educational about the whales and the migration patterns.”

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

Experience Hawaii’s underwater world with an intimate Zodiac snorkel tour at Kealakekua Bay, exploring coral reefs, caves, and spotting dolphins.

★ 4.5

“The guides were fun, and the navy boat was a fun ride, but the pictures are misleading. We were disappointed that we didn't go into the caves as pictured. We went to Captain Cook as we did the day before and then went near a…”

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9.3 Hour Big Island Dolphin Watch Boat Tour, Snorkeling & BBQ Lunch

Experience Hawaii's marine life on a 3-hour Big Island boat tour with snorkeling, dolphin watching, and a tasty BBQ lunch—perfect for ocean lovers.

★ 5.0

“Trevor and Kama were wonderful! They were helpful with getting us ready to Snorkel. They knew the best place to fine fish, turtles and dolphins! The whole family had a fun day! Best boat trip ever!!”

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10.Kona Coastline Escape: Sail with Dolphins & Turtles on Honi Olani

Experience a relaxing sail along Hawaii's Kona coast, with chances to see dolphins and turtles, onboard a comfortable catamaran for an authentic vibe.

★ 5.0

“I will recommend this tour. I caught the most gorgeous sunset in my life! It felt so surreal and I use it as one of my screen savers. This was my first time to the Big island! I would have wanted to see a dolphin…”

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11.Luxury Hawaiian Sea Turtle, Dolphin Sail and Kona Snorkel

Experience a luxurious 4-hour sailing and snorkeling tour along the Kona Coast on a private yacht, spotting dolphins, turtles, and whales with gourmet lunch options.

★ 5.0

“Amazing morning. Started by seeing dolphins. Then whales. Then gorgeous snorkeling where it felt like we had the reef to ourselves.”

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12.Private Kealakekua Bay Snorkel with Dolphin Watch

Discover the Big Island’s Kealakekua Bay with this private 4-hour snorkel and dolphin tour. Personalized, family-friendly, with free underwater photos.

“Outstanding experience. First time snorkeling for my kids 13, 11, and 7. Very accommodating for them and overall loved our time. Would highly recommend!”

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13.2-Hour Dolphin Watching and Double Reef with Snorkel in Hawaii

Experience Hawaii's marine life with a 2-hour dolphin watch and snorkel tour on the Big Island. Small groups, expert guides, and reef adventures await.

★ 5.0

“Great experience with knowledgeable and compassionate guides. Very helpful for beginners and the small group made us available for plenty of personal attention.”

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15.Kona: Dolphin & Whale Watching Tour

Experience the thrill of dolphin and whale sightings on this 2.5-hour Kona tour for $108. Enjoy scenic views, captain narration, and wildlife encounters.

“We had a great time. We saw no breaches, but Robert did a great job of spotting whales, so we saw lots of pec slaps, tails, etc. In my experience, Maui is the best winter whale watching spot, but this was definitely worthwhile.”

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