From Hawaii: Eco-Friendly Snorkeling Experience with BBQ
Island of Hawaii, Hawaii
Discover Kona’s underwater paradise on this snorkeling cruise and dolphin watch. Snorkel in the protected marine sanctuaries of Red Hill, home to over 600 species of ocean wildlife.
Morning Snorkeling and Dolphin-Watching Cruise from Kailua-Kona
This eco-certified tour suits families, snorkelers, and paddleboarders exploring protected marine sanctuaries off the Kona coast in Hawaii.
Highlights
- Cruise through protected marine sanctuaries on an eco-certified tour
- Snorkel with opportunities to see dolphins and diverse marine life
- Explore Hawaii’s underwater environment with complimentary snorkeling gear
- Enjoy a delicious barbecue lunch and light breakfast
- Use stand-up paddleboards, waterslides, and a high-dive platform
Description
Depart early from Kailua-Kona and cruise ten miles along the Kona coastline to a protected marine sanctuary for snorkeling and dolphin watching. The trip includes a light breakfast featuring tropical fruits, pastries, bagels, juices, teas, and Kona coffee.
Onboard amenities include a large shaded cabin with cushioned seating, three restrooms, and freshwater showers. Snorkeling equipment like masks, fins, and snorkels are provided, including prescription masks. Lifeguard-trained crew offer a short snorkeling introduction for beginners.
Guests can access flotation devices such as noodles, vests, and inner tubes, or enjoy stand-up paddleboarding at no extra cost. Children can use the 20-foot waterslide and 15-foot-high dive platform. A floating relaxation station is available, where the crew swims refreshments out to you.
A barbecue lunch is prepared during the trip. After snorkeling, a full-service premium cash bar offers a variety of liquors, mixers, and local brews. The cruise concludes with a return transfer to Kailua-Kona harbor.
Includes
- Non-alcoholic drinks
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Use of snorkel equipment
- Two hours of snorkel time
- Reef-safe sunscreen
- 20-foot waterslide
- 15-foot-high dive platform
Excludes
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- GoPro cameras
Important Information
- Boarding starts at 7:30 AM and departure is promptly at 8:00 AM; late arrivals are non-refundable
- This cruise is fully wheelchair accessible with a customized boarding ramp suitable for manual, electric wheelchairs, and scooters
- Please bring a towel
- All guests must complete a liability waiver before boarding
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund.
For the best experience, arrive on time, bring a towel, reef-safe sunscreen, and your camera. Morning departures offer calmer waters and increased wildlife activity.
