Kona Dolphins and Reef Water

Big Island Dolphin Excursions

Big Island dolphin excursions combine a morning on the Kona Coast with reef snorkeling, tropical fish and the chance to spot wild spinner dolphins. Catamaran cruises add breakfast, lunch and plenty of time on the water.

About this experience

Head Out on the Kona Coast in Search of Dolphins

A dolphin excursion along the Kona Coast gives you more than a wildlife search. The ride itself takes you past dark lava shoreline, clear blue water, and reef areas that make this side of the Big Island such a beautiful place to spend a few hours on the ocean.

Body Glove Hawaii’s Deluxe Snorkel & Dolphin Watch departs from Kailua-Kona and lasts about 4.5 hours. You’ll cruise aboard a catamaran, enjoy breakfast and a BBQ lunch, and have time to snorkel over Kona Coast reef areas when conditions allow.

Spinner dolphins are the species most closely associated with these waters, but every trip is different. You may also spot bottlenose dolphins, spotted dolphins, honu, and plenty of reef fish along the way. Part of the experience is simply being out there and seeing what the ocean brings that day.

Bring a swimsuit, sun protection, and a little patience. Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed, but that unpredictability is part of what makes a dolphin excursion feel like a real day on the water rather than a scheduled show.

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