Kona Marine Life: Snorkel with Dolphins & More

Dive into Kona’s marine wonders on a small-group safari. Encounter majestic sea life and capture memories with complimentary underwater photos.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 74-380 Kealakehe Pkwy - Embark on an intimate group journey to discover and engage with Kona’s remarkable marine life! This 4-hour safari-style tour takes participants through pristine coral reefs and into the deep blue sea in search of the ocean’s most breathtaking wildlife.
    This tour provides a special chance to observe and interact with vibrant…
What's Included
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Snacks
What's Not Included
  • Please bring towels, reef-safe sunscreen, and reusable water bottles
  • We do not provide prescription snorkel masks, if you need one please bring your own or rent one
Additional Information

Embark on a journey to discover Kona’s untouched coral reefs and vibrant blue waters, teeming with extraordinary marine life. Every day offers a new adventure, with opportunities to spot dolphins, sharks, whales, rays, tropical fish, and more!
With a limit of only 6 guests per excursion, enjoy a delightful, personalized, and spacious ocean experience….

Location
74-380 Kealakehe Pkwy
Kealakehe Parkway
Please arrive 10 minutes prior to your departure time. We will meet at the pavilion near the restroom on the north side of the harbor. Look for the building with the brown roof located between the two boat ramps.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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5lexieb
Jan 30, 2026
Amazing Ocean Safari with Ocean Eco Tours - What an incredible time out on the water with Ocean Eco Tours! Monet and Brendan were super knowledgeable and spotted so much sea life during our offshore safari! We swam with pilot whales, beaked whales, dolphins, and an oceanic white tip! The ride out was super comfy and it was nice to have storage in the benches where we could put our things. When we were in the water, Monet made us feel super comfortable and gave us direction on where to look and what to do. You HAVE to go out with Ocean Eco Tours if you are headed to Kona. Best excursion ever!!
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228milisam
Jan 26, 2026
AMAZING!!! - 10/10 recommend!!! We seen so much wildlife and we got to swim with oceanic white tip sharks!!! Humpback whales, bottlenose dolphins, close to 100 spinner dolphins, and pilot whales!!
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Roshni_s
Jan 10, 2026
Experience of a lifetime!! - This offshore safari was the highlight of our whole trip! We were headed towards a pod of pilot whales when Brandon got word of a whale shark sighting. He got us quickly and safely to the site and after some waiting, the magnificent whale shark resurfaced. All in all, we got to swim / snorkel with the whale shark for almost one hour. We felt completely safe as did our kids (9 & 11). Monet got some incredible videos for us. We even spotted an oceanic white tip shark in the distance. Overall this was an experience of a lifetime. Highly recommend Eco Ocean Tours!! We also did the night manta ray tour with them and had an incredible experience.
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Jeanmarie_c
Jan 8, 2026
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Unforgettable Ocean Safari with Ocean Eco Tours - Our ocean safari with Ocean Eco Tours was nothing short of extraordinary—truly beyond our wildest dreams. From the moment we set out, the crew was knowledgeable, passionate, and completely committed to giving us the best possible experience while respecting the ocean and its wildlife. We were thrilled to see and swim with dolphins, an experience that alone would have made the day unforgettable. But the adventure didn’t stop there. When word came in that sperm whales had been sighted, the crew sprang into action and made what can only be described as a herculean effort to locate them and safely bring us within observation distance. Their determination paid off—we were rewarded with the awe-inspiring sight of sperm whales breaching, a moment none of us will ever forget. We even attempted to swim with the whales, but they turned out to be a bit shy and gracefully moved on. Even so, the experience was magical, humbling, and deeply memorable. This outing was expertly run, thrilling, respectful of marine life, and absolutely unforgettable. If you’re considering an ocean adventure, Ocean Eco Tours delivers an experience that exceeds expectations in every possible way. Highly, highly recommended. 🌊🐬🐋
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Steven_r
Dec 29, 2025
Worth it! - Such a great experience! We got to see a couple different species of dolphins and humpback whales! Crew was knowledgeable and friendly!! Definitely recommend!!
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O549xpaudreyb
Dec 12, 2025
The best activity in Kona! - 100/10 would recommend. Monet and Brennan are absolutely amazing. The offshore safari was the best thing we experienced. The small group size set them apart immediately and they only continued to deliver. They were so kind, informative, and absolutely amazing. I don’t think anything will top the videos and pictures we received from them of the experience. By far the best thing we did in Hawaii. We would come back solely to do this again with them, this is a can’t miss activity!
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R7784nsbrentb
Dec 6, 2025
Great day on the Kona Coast. - I had a great time going out on the boat with Ocean Eco Tours. We got to swim with an oceanic white tip shark and rough tooth dolphins, and we saw lots of spotted dolphins and spinner dolphins from the boat. The boat captain and guide that you get in the water with are the business owners and great people to hang out with.
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K946kapeterf
Nov 30, 2025
Offshore fun and amazing snorkeling - Can’t recommend this adventure enough. Very friendly and knowledgeable team. While we did not see any large animals, the team took us snorkeling at Captain Cook which was a bonus. Perfect for families! We will do this again next year.
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Travel63867407351
Nov 3, 2025
Fantastic experience! - A wonderful tour!!! Monet was fantastic. She kept a vigilant watch to make sure we were safe at all times! They even provided great snacks
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R8138gysaraho
Oct 15, 2025
My favorite experience in Kona - By far my favorite experience here in Kona. I live here an will be booking a third time. Monet and Brenden make an excellent team. We were able to see so many variety of dolphins as well as Melon-headed whales and Sperm whales. I can't wait to take my sister out again when she comes to visit in March. The photos and video that Monet captured are magical and the drone footage from Branden is just as spectacular. There is no doubt that they love what they do and take pride in showing others the magic of the Hawaiian waters and wildlife. I can't say enough great things about this tour, highly recommend!
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From $220
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).