Dolphin Watch & Snorkel Captain Cook Monument

Experience the thrill of Dolphin Watch & Snorkel at Captain Cook Monument in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Get up close and personal with dolphins in their natural habitat and learn about their fascinating lives in the ocean’s ecosystem.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 78-7138 Kaleiopapa St - Join us to see the Hawaiian Spinner Dolphin as they should be, Wild and Free! Let our naturalist guides take you on a journey that your whole family will enjoy and talk about for years to come. Including getting some great photo opportunities as the Hawaiian Spinner Dolphins leap and spin out of the water and snorkeling a…
What's Included
  • Naturalist guides
  • Snacks, fruit, juice and bottled water
  • Mask, Fins, Snorkel, Pool Noodles included
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities for your crew always appreciated
  • Please bring towel, cover-up & easy to remove shoes
  • Use reef safe sunscreen only (zinc based recommended-no oxybenzone or octinoxate, lotion, NO spray)
Additional Information

Benefiting from extensive experience, our skippers and team members will guide you to a thrilling encounter with dolphins. As we navigate the balmy tropical seas in pursuit of these stunning beings, our onboard experts will impart their wisdom about these extraordinary creatures, their lifestyles and their significance in the marine ecosystem. Almost…

Location
78-6831 Ali‘i Dr
Ali‘i Drive
To Check in: Keauhou Shopping Center, 78-6831 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i 96740. Located inside the center in the courtyard behind Tropics, KTA & Bianelli's. Once checked in, you will drive to Keauhou Bay where the crew will greet you for the tour. If Ubering, schedule 2 stops in the app.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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138darleneb
Sep 9, 2024
Highly recommended - Wonderful trip! Being out in a small boat makes the trip a joy. Good snorkeling and had a dolphin jump out of the water next to our boat! The boat captain gave us great historical information and stopped at a couple of places that included one with lava tubes.
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Kaitlyn_l
Aug 28, 2024
Loved the Crew - This was a very fun experience! captain Dennis and Crew Anna were super fun and entertaining! On the ride we got lost of stories and on the way back saw lots of cool sights. The snorkling was beautiful too. They did not make tou swim with life vests and noodles were optional if you wanted them. Overall super fun time!
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Ttaylorschmidt
Aug 20, 2024
Real Deal - Captain Raj was a plethora of knowledge and his ocean expertise made a poor visibility trip (cant help the unpredictable changes in surf/water conditions) one of the best trips ever. He navigated challenging water conditions w such grace and showed me so incredible spots along the shoreline. Clear communication from business on whens/hows and incredible accommodations. Mahalo Aloha Hui.
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Melaniema6663cs
Aug 6, 2024
Terrific crew and snorkeling time. - The 2-person crew was knowledgeable, friendly, and gave us 1-1/2 hours of snorkeling in the bay. We were the first to this popular bay which gave us a lot of time before other boats arrived. Several dolphins swam near, and the snorkeling was wonderful. The crew takes good care of their group. Excellent with children.
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Roam12103848384
Jul 31, 2024
Awesome Day - We saw two separate dolphin pods. Awesome. Then went for a great snorkel at Captain Cook. The boat ride and tour were fun and the captain told us awesome stories and factoids about the coastline and Kona. Terrific day. Highly recommended.
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P7622ersharonb
Jun 14, 2024
Fun morning! - Great tour, amazing snorkeling, and they took good care of us. We had snacks, lunch, and drinks. They took great care in fitting us to the equipment, they even had prescription masks!! Both the captain and the crew helped were great.
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Stacywithtwins
Apr 24, 2024
2 great tours in April - We went on two different tours with dolphin discovery first tour we went on was snorkeling at Captain Cook. We had a blast our guide Chad was fantastic and the captain took us around the coast showing us different. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.. Chad going out for the mantis and it was worth every penny, The guy was everything. Chad said it was going to be we highly recommend..
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911glendae
Apr 21, 2024
Dolphin Discoveries Private Charter - We couldn't have been more delighted with our experience on the Dolphin Discovery Private Charter. Our captain showed exceptional knowledge, professionalism, and humor throughout the journey. Watching the dolphin pods was an absolute joy, and we learned fascinating insights about their sleep patterns. The view from the ocean was breathtaking, especially the stunning blue waters of Kealakekua Bay, where Captain Cook made landfall. Captain Dennis shared the rich history of the area with us. For those seeking a fresh perspective on the wonders of the Kona region, we wholeheartedly endorse the Kona Private Boat Charter. The unique vantage point of the boat gave us views of remarkable sights we would have otherwise missed had we traveled by land. Mahalo nui loa for an unforgettable experience!
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Jing
Apr 11, 2024
Dolphin tour - Great experience. Captain and crew are friendly! We have a great time! Definitely recommended! We’d like to go to their manta tour if we can stay longer time here.
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Kim_n
Sep 20, 2024
Snorkeling - Loved the snorkeling part! Had a great time riding with the crew. Our group was small which I loved. The people were nice. Reason for the 4 stars is bc we couldn't really see the dolphins. We can make them out from a distance but they weren't very active nor was it legal for us to get too close to them. Which was a bummer. But, the reefs and fishes from the snorkel was exciting and fun.
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From $151
up to 14 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).