About Pelagic Wildlife Excursion
Head out along the Kona Coast aboard a fast Zodiac Hurricane for a marine wildlife search in the deep water off the Big Island. Your naturalist captain keeps watch for the whales and dolphins that frequent these waters while the lava shoreline, open ocean and seabirds create a changing backdrop along the way.
Depending on the day, you may also spot Hawaiian monk seals or sea turtles. If ocean conditions are right, the crew may add a stop at a quieter reef for snorkeling, so come prepared with a swimsuit in case the opportunity opens up.
Tour Highlights
- Explore the Kona Coast aboard a fast Zodiac Hurricane
- Watch for whales, dolphins, sea turtles, monk seals and seabirds
- Enjoy wide-open ocean views and plenty of photo opportunities
- Possible snorkeling stop when conditions allow
Tour Inclusions
- If snorkeling is possible the day of your trip (good ocean conditions), snorkel gear will be provided
Special Instructions
Meeting details, important notes and helpful information for your experience.
Where & When
Check in at 8:45 am. Departure at 9:00 am. Return at 1:00 pm
Departs from Honokohau Harbor. View Map
Driving directions to Honokohau Harbor: Located approximately 5 miles south of the Kona Airport (fourth traffic light) and approximately 2 miles north of the town of Kailua-Kona (third traffic light). The harbor entrance (Kealakehe Parkway) can be found by looking for a sign on the highway marked HONOKOHAU MARINA between mile markers 97 & 98. After turning onto Kealakehe Parkway make your first right and look for a mall with a blue tile roof. Our office is the first on the right in the mall.
Restrictions
Children must be at least 7 years old to participate.
Due to the bouncy nature of the ride, pregnant women or people with back or neck problems may not participate.
Special Notes
Life jacket, snorkel and mask are provided. You are welcome to bring your own snorkel and mask.
As this is a marine wildlife watching tour, we cannot guarantee encounters, however with the abundance of year-round ocean residents, the chance of no sighting is low.
There is a minimum of 6 passengers for the tour to go out. If the minimum is not met on a specific day, we may move your reservation to another date (after confirming with you). In the unlikely event that we are unable to run a trip due to weather conditions, minimum not met and inability to reschedule, you will be fully refunded.
Operation Days
Saturday
Duration
4 hours
Capacity
Our rafts can hold up to 16 passengers. We are able to accommodate larger groups as we have multiple rafts! Just give us a call to organize.
Equipment
Tour is on a 24-foot Zodiac raft that is U.S. Coast Guard certified and inspected yearly by the U.S. Coast Guard.
Vendor
This activity is operated by Captain Zodiac.
Questions about this activity?
We’re happy to help with your choices, booking details or an existing reservation.
