Kona Marine Safari: Explore Vibrant Reef Life

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 - 8:00 AM: Join the team at Honokohau Harbor, where all the essential snorkeling gear will be provided.
    8:15 AM: Set sail from the harbor. A safety briefing will be conducted to ensure everyone is at ease and prepared to explore the water and engage with diverse marine creatures. Each day offers a unique experience, so…
What's Included
  • Underwater Videos Package
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Snacks
What's Not Included
  • Please bring towels, reef-safe sunscreen, and reusable water bottles
Additional Information

Embark on an intimate group journey to discover and engage with the remarkable marine life of Kona! This 4-hour safari-style excursion will take you through pristine coral reefs and into the vast blue ocean in search of some of the sea’s most breathtaking creatures.
This tour provides a special chance to witness and interact with colorful reef species as…

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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Annamc1901lu
May 20, 2025
Fun - They were so amazing and the views was awesome, I loved it!!!!!!!! I would do it again. The staff were so kind. I had so much fun
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Alyssachlebek
May 2, 2025
The Experience of a Lifetime! - An unforgettable day on the water — absolutely magical! We had the most INCREDIBLE experience with Ocean EcoTours and can’t recommend them enough. Monet and Brennan were not only super knowledgeable and professional, but also so genuinely fun and passionate about what they do. Their energy made the whole day even more special! We started off with spinner dolphins coming right up to our boat, jumping and playing in the waves, so magical. Then, we visited a shark cave where we saw several baby sharks tucked away in the lava rock — surreal. Also, so many pretty fish at this spot! As if that wasn’t enough, we crossed paths with a gorgeous spotted eagle ray, and later on, two huge pods of pilot whales! We even got to swim alongside two oceanic whitetip sharks — an absolutely jaw-dropping experience I’ll never forget. Everything was SO respectful to the animals and the ocean, and the entire tour was seamless from start to finish. If you're visiting the Big Island and looking for a day that’s truly once-in-a-lifetime, this is it. Thank you Monet and Brennan!!
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Jenniferdc3871ai
Apr 21, 2025
Best Day EVER! - We had a WONDERFUL time! It is so much fun and excitement to be on this boat in hunt of where to jump in and what to jump in with. They go out of the way to help look for sea life to explore. We were lucky enough to swim with 2 pods of pilot whales that were logging, see 2 separate Oceanic White tip Sharks and a solo puffed up puffer fish that needed a bit of help. Being this type of safari, you never know what you may find. I would love to go again!
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Stay35566494679
Apr 12, 2025
An amazing tour! - We had an amazing long encounter with bottlenose dolphins. We also saw pilot whales, a shark and a manta ray. I loved the fact that we were only 7 people on the boat. The crew was super nice. Everything was perfect. I would definitely do it again and 100% recommend this tour!
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Janessaht
Apr 12, 2025
Semi-private personalized snorkel tour - Absolutely what I was looking for in a snorkel safari. Small group and intimate experience. We were nervous about swimming in deep water but they put us totally at ease. As soon as we saw bottlenose dolphins we were able to jump out and swim with them. A quick trip to captain cook’s and we were able to get tons of pictures by the reef. Would do this tour again in a heartbeat!
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Jenna
Apr 3, 2025
Great tour! You gotta do it! - We had a great time on the boat tour, snorkeling and seeing mantas! Wow! Such a cool experience! The team made us feel safe the whole time.
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Bmj177sw
Mar 12, 2025
Best ocean experience ever! - Amazing experience! Saw tons of animals and swam with a whale shark! The free underwater photography by Monet is a huge added bonus! They are cheaper than other companies and include photos! A no brainer if you are visiting Kona!
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D9785bhbethanyw
Mar 2, 2025
Highlight of our trip! - 10/10 recommend doing an offshore dive with Monet and Brenden! We had so much fun! We saw lots of whales, spinner dolphins, and the most beautiful reefs full of fish! It was a much more personalized experience than when I’ve booked with bigger boats in the past. This was definitely the highlight of our Kona trip, we can’t wait to come back and will be booking with them again! :)
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714camij
Feb 19, 2025
Once in a lifetime experience - Money and Brendan are awesome. They took us to some incredible dive spots, were very knowledgeable about the marine life, taught us about our safety if we saw marine life while diving, and took incredible photos of everyone. They are truly the best in the business!
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Alessandro_b
May 1, 2025
Disappointed for the cost - The guys are great, especially Monet, and it was not their fault if we didn't meet any big creatures in four hours (apart from a manta ray). But, honestly, when you pay $180, you have a little higher expectations....
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From $180
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).