Deluxe Snorkel & Dolphin Watch

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Tour Overview

Swim and snorkel among the marine life of the Kona Coast on this Big Island catamaran adventure. Explore the reefs of a protected underwater sanctuary, and look for pods of passing spinner dolphins. Enjoy plush amenities, such as cushioned seating, a premium bar, and a waterslide on the double-decker vessel, and savor both breakfast and lunch served right on board by the crew.


  • Tour Name: Deluxe Snorkel & Dolphin Watch
  • Availability: Check Availabilty
  • Duration: 4h 30m
  • Start Time: Check availability

What's included

  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Beverages
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • About 2 Hours of snorkel time
  • Reef safe sunscreen
  • 20 foot waterslide
  • 15 foot high dive
  • 100% Wheel Chair accessible
  • Fresh Water Showers, three restrooms and shade
  • Sanitized masks, snorkels and fins
  • Excellent chance of dolphin or other marine mammal sightings
  • Free parking 75-5629 Kuakini Hwy., Kailua Kona, HI 96740-about a one block walk away from the pier.
  • Snorkeling takes place in the Red Hill area. We do not snorkel in Kealakekua Bay.

What’s not included

  • Alcoholic beverages (available to purchase)
  • Gratuities
  • Wet suit rentals

What to expect

Depart from the Kailua Pier and sail down the scenic Kona Coast to Red Hill, a marine sanctuary and prime snorkeling spot that’s only accessible by water. Get comfortable on the double-decker catamaran featuring a shaded cabin with cushioned seating and tables, an upper sundeck, and three restrooms with freshwater showers. Enjoy a light breakfast when you board and a grilled buffet lunch midday, plus beer, wine, and blended drinks from the premium cash bar.

Get basic snorkeling instruction, if you need it, and then explore the reefs with provided snorkeling gear. You can also splash into the water via a high-dive platform or deluxe waterslide, try out a stand-up paddleboard or β€œSeaview board,” or simply bob up and down in a floating relaxation station. Above the surface, keep an eye out for spinner dolphins that often pass nearby.

Departure and return

Start:

75-5629 Kuakini Hwy, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA
All cruises board 30 minutes prior to departure. 75-5629 Kuakini Hwy, Kailua Kona, HI 96740 (Ilima Court Shopping Center) is the address for Body Glove Cruises main office where the closest free parking is located. Guests must walk one block to the Kailua Kona Pier for boarding.

End: This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible

Additional information

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Children 18 & younger must be accompanied by an adult
  • Minimum drinking age is 21 years
  • Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free meals are available with 48 hour notice
  • Lower deck 100 % wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking for priority boarding
  • Subject to favorable weather conditions.
  • Check-in 30 minutes prior to scheduled departure time at the Retail Store at 75-5629 Kuakini Hwy., Kailua Kona, HI, 96740
  • Liability Waiver required.
  • We do not snorkel in Kealakekua Bay. If you’re interested in seeing Kealakekua Bay join us on our Historical Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay.
  • This adventure is on Hawaii Island in Kailua Kona.
  • Hotel pick-up is not available.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 85 travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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Adult$169
Child (6-17)$99
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Adult Ride along$99

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Adult$169
Child (6-17)$99
InfantFree
Adult Ride along$99

Tour Overview

Swim and snorkel among the marine life of the Kona Coast on this Big Island catamaran adventure. Explore the reefs of a protected underwater sanctuary, and look for pods of passing spinner dolphins. Enjoy plush amenities, such as cushioned seating, a premium bar, and a waterslide on the double-decker vessel, and savor both breakfast and lunch served right on board by the crew.


  • Tour Name: Deluxe Snorkel & Dolphin Watch
  • Availability: Check Availabilty
  • Duration: 4h 30m
  • Start Time: Check availability

What's included

  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Beverages
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • About 2 Hours of snorkel time
  • Reef safe sunscreen
  • 20 foot waterslide
  • 15 foot high dive
  • 100% Wheel Chair accessible
  • Fresh Water Showers, three restrooms and shade
  • Sanitized masks, snorkels and fins
  • Excellent chance of dolphin or other marine mammal sightings
  • Free parking 75-5629 Kuakini Hwy., Kailua Kona, HI 96740-about a one block walk away from the pier.
  • Snorkeling takes place in the Red Hill area. We do not snorkel in Kealakekua Bay.

What’s not included

  • Alcoholic beverages (available to purchase)
  • Gratuities
  • Wet suit rentals

What to expect

Depart from the Kailua Pier and sail down the scenic Kona Coast to Red Hill, a marine sanctuary and prime snorkeling spot that’s only accessible by water. Get comfortable on the double-decker catamaran featuring a shaded cabin with cushioned seating and tables, an upper sundeck, and three restrooms with freshwater showers. Enjoy a light breakfast when you board and a grilled buffet lunch midday, plus beer, wine, and blended drinks from the premium cash bar.

Get basic snorkeling instruction, if you need it, and then explore the reefs with provided snorkeling gear. You can also splash into the water via a high-dive platform or deluxe waterslide, try out a stand-up paddleboard or β€œSeaview board,” or simply bob up and down in a floating relaxation station. Above the surface, keep an eye out for spinner dolphins that often pass nearby.

Departure and return

Start:

75-5629 Kuakini Hwy, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA
All cruises board 30 minutes prior to departure. 75-5629 Kuakini Hwy, Kailua Kona, HI 96740 (Ilima Court Shopping Center) is the address for Body Glove Cruises main office where the closest free parking is located. Guests must walk one block to the Kailua Kona Pier for boarding.

End: This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible

Additional information

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Children 18 & younger must be accompanied by an adult
  • Minimum drinking age is 21 years
  • Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free meals are available with 48 hour notice
  • Lower deck 100 % wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking for priority boarding
  • Subject to favorable weather conditions.
  • Check-in 30 minutes prior to scheduled departure time at the Retail Store at 75-5629 Kuakini Hwy., Kailua Kona, HI, 96740
  • Liability Waiver required.
  • We do not snorkel in Kealakekua Bay. If you’re interested in seeing Kealakekua Bay join us on our Historical Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay.
  • This adventure is on Hawaii Island in Kailua Kona.
  • Hotel pick-up is not available.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 85 travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

What others are saying...

Sarah P Avatar
Sarah P.
5 star rating
3/06/2025
Beautiful and fun adventure! My sister and I had an amazing time. It was her first real snorkeling adventure and the crew were very hopeful. I know there were seven crew members, but I only remember Melissa, Brianna, Evan, and Tyler by name. Everyone went above and beyond. We had such a great time with the music and scenery. I highly recommend this adventure for sure!
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Kelli H.
5 star rating
2/22/2025
Perfect Day with Kids! Such a fun day with our kids. Everything was great from the start. We saw humpback whales on the way to our snorkel spot. My kids loved the slide and jumping platform. After we snorkeled we went looking for more sealife and found a pod of melon headed whales, over 100 whales! It was amazing to see. Then we were joined by some spinner dolphins as we headed to the pier. Highly recommend this tour!
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Bryan Avatar
Bryan
5 star rating
1/01/2025
Perfect day on the water We took the half day snorkel trip aboard their catamaran with our 5 year old and it was a great time all around. The crew were friendly and helpful. The boat was spacious and clean. Though it can hold well over 100, they cap passengers at 90 so everyone has space to roam and sit. A light breakfast of tougher granola fruit and pastries was offered right at boarding with complimentary coffee and soft drinks. Lots of water toys and quality snorkel gear for kids of all ages. Nice bbq lunch. Highly recommend.
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daloninak
5 star rating
11/26/2024
Best Staff by Far!! The staff at Body Glove are fun to be around and create a positive and safe atmosphere for everyone to enjoy themselves!! We are repeat customers and find the crews out of Kona to be the best. Our visits to other island cruises have been not near as enjoyable. We look forward to more cruises each time we visit Kona!!! (sadly we didn’t write down everyone’s name on shift, but we enjoyed our trip Monday 11/25 and thought EVERY single staff member was amazing!!!)
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ed b.
5 star rating
11/15/2024
Fun day! This trip was first class from beginning to end. The staff were enthusiastic and attentive. There was ample time to snorkel and enjoy the beautiful water. We saw all kinds of fish and even caught a glimpse of a school of dolphins. I would do this tour again and again!
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gynoterry2
5 star rating
11/06/2024
Great experience and worth the $$ Staff were (and always are) very friendly and accommodating especially with my gluten free bun request.
We have sailed many times with Body Glove Kona and never had a bad experience.
Almost always see dolphins and flying fish.
Mahalo Body Glove
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Ayesha C Avatar
Ayesha C.
1 star rating
10/22/2024
Horrible Worse excursion yet I took our kids and expected to see Dolphins didn't see any until we got off the boat at the pier could have saved almost lk to top that off when one of our children got sick the male crew member decided to look with discuss and shame her instead of being helpful. Once we got to the ocean where you see the fish there were none do your self a favor and go to the private beach club you will see more there. They didn't have fins like they said let alone a boggle board for my little one to go into the water. It was a s.... Show. I would recommend going to find a different company or do something else entirely.
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Discover738266
5 star rating
10/05/2024
Great time great boat Fabulous, awesome, great, captain Bob and crew are πŸ‘πŸ€™πŸ‘, πŸ‘πŸ€™πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ€™πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ€™πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ€™πŸ‘πŸ₯³πŸ‘πŸ€™πŸ‘πŸ₯³πŸ‘πŸ€™πŸ€™πŸ˜ŽπŸ πŸ›₯οΈπŸ‘πŸ₯³πŸ‘πŸ€™πŸ˜Ž
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Glenn C Avatar
Glenn C.
5 star rating
9/15/2024
Deluxe snorkeling tour The Captain and crew on this tour were first class. They were well trained, polite and customer centered.
Snorkeling was good and safe as there was mandatory safety instruction, snorkeling instruction lifeguards in the water.
The food options were simple but well considered and well prepared.
Great tour!
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Katie Shannon Avatar
Katie S.
5 star rating
7/02/2024
Don’t miss this!! The body glove snorkel tour is amazing! The food is great, the staff is so kind and helpful, and the snorkeling is perfect! We swam with dolphins right in the harbor where we stopped. I was able to see them underwater! Don’t miss this trip on the Big Island!
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