Hang Loose Boat Tours - Wild Dolphin Watch & Snorkel
Enjoy a dolphin watching tour along the Big Island’s Kona Coast. You’ll be cruising on board of a 37-foot catamaran, keeping an eye out for Hawaiian spinner dolphins. Hang Loose Boat Tours will take you to a great snorkel spot where you can snorkel over a pristine coral reef. '
If you have family members who would like to come along on this tour but prefer to stay on the boat and not snorkel, there is a Rider price option.
Tour Highlights:
- Cruise on a catamaran along the beautiful Kona Coast
- Snorkel over a beautiful coral reef (or if you would prefer to stay on the boat and just watch, choose the Rider option)
- Marine life you are likely to see include tropical fish, turtles, dolphins and whales (during the winter whale season)
- Plenty of great photo opportunities, both above and below the water’s surface!
Tour Inclusions:
- Snorkel, fins, mask (prescription mask available), life jacket
- Snacks (chips, granola bars, juice, ginger ale and water)
- Where and When:
- Check-in is at 8:00 am. Tour departs at 8:30 am and returns to the harbor at 11:30 am - 12:00 pm.
Check in at Honokohau Marina North Boat Ramp, 74-425 Kealakehe Pkwy, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740. View Map
Sign in at the red pick-up truck with Hang Loose Boat on the trailer parked in front of the restrooms.
Driving directions to Honokohau Marina North Boat Ramp, 74-425 Kealakehe Pkwy, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740: After turning into Honokohau Harbor you make your first right. Follow the road which veers to the left until it ends at a large parking lot. When you get to the large parking lot, pass a small gas station, drive to your left towards the boat ramp. You will check in at the red pick-up truck with the Hang Loose boat on the trailer parked in front of the public restrooms.
- Requirements:
- Restrictions:
- Minimum age is 2 years old to go on tour.
Maximum age (without prior approval from Hang Loose) is 65 years old. Guests over the age of 65 are welcome on the tour with the approval of Hang Loose Boat Tours. They would like to speak to you to insure you'll be comfortable on the tour before you book.
Guests must be in good health, fit condition, and be able to climb a short ladder.
Not recommended for guests with back or neck problems or injuries within the last 3 years.
Not recommended for guests with heart complaints, other serious medical conditions or pregnant women in an advanced pregnancy.
Subject to favorable weather conditions.
- Special Notes:
- An underwater disposable camera is available for purchase ($15).
Tour schedule may change according to weather and traffic conditions and situation of dolphins.
- Operation Days:
- Operates daily (except during the Ironman Championship)
- Duration:
- 3 hours
- Vendor:
- Island:
- Capacity:
- Equipment:
- Brand new 37-foot catamaran
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