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Marine Wildlife & Reef Snorkel Adventure

A Snorkeling experience by Hawaii Island and Ocean Tours. Back to all Big Island tours.

★★★★★ 4.6 54 reviews Rating breakdown: TripAdvisor 4.6 from 54 reviews. TripAdvisor 4.6 (54)

Based on 54 verified traveler reviews from TripAdvisor, last updated July 2026.

Tour Summary: Marine wildlife safari + snorkel adventure on a Navy SEAL Zodiac Boat for the adventurous adrenaline riders ONLY. 14 guests max.

  • Rigid inflatable tour boat anchored in a shallow turquoise bay Large photo
  • Snorkeler floating above a shallow reef in clear water Large photo
  • Snorkelers at the mouth of a lava sea cave, half above and half below water Large photo
  • Rigid inflatable speed boat running along the Kona coast with guests aboard Large photo
    The fast Navy Seal Zodiac speedboat used on this tour guarantees and exciting ride.
  • Tour boat anchored off a white sand beach in bright blue water Large photo
  • A pod of dolphins moving through turquoise water off the Kona coast Large photo
  • Humpback whale breaching as guests watch from the boat Large photo

5 Tour Highlights:

  • Snorkel at a coral reef
  • Fast moving boat, adrenaline rush guaranteed!
  • A small and close to the water surface boat gives you a good up-close views
  • Small group: 14 guest max
  • Encounter Wild Dolphins, Whales , Manta Rays & more (Animals are NOT guaranteed).

Important: Ages between Ages 6 - 50 only and passengers should not be pregnant or have neck, heart, or back problems. Swimming and snorkeling skills required.

Tour Information:

Price: AdultYouth
(excluding taxes & fees)$118$110

Price note: Ride along (people staying on the boat for the duration of the trip) are available at $100/person.

Tour Provider: Hawaii Island and Ocean Tours

Activity: Snorkeling

Tour start time: 8 am, 10 am, 2 pm

Duration: 2 hours

Location: Kona Coast

Pick-up available? No

Included: Snacks, drinks, and snorkeling gear

Cancellations: Full refund when canceling 72 hours before the tour. No-shows will be charged the full price. Customers will receive a full refund in case of operator cancellation due to weather, boat mechanical issues, boat guest capacity not met or other unforeseen circumstances. Important: for any cancellation call 808-313-1116 directly rather than using email.

Read more: about snorkeling in our Big Island snorkeling guide.

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Read more about the marine wildlife safari + snorkel adventure

This is a Marine wildlife safari + snorkel adventure for the adventurous adrenaline riders ONLY. The tour is given on a Navy SEAL Zodiac Boat and the boat ride can be rough & bumpy, especially when the waters are choppy. This is not a slow cruise boat, so please choose another snorkel tour if you feel that negatively impacts your experience.

On the tour we take you to a coral reef snorkeling location on our fast boat, while we explore parts of the coast line with sea caves etc. and look for marine wildlife such as dolphins, whales, manta rays, etc. Note that since a change in the law late 2021 it is now illegal to swim with dolphins, so dolphin watching is restricted to from within the boat.

Snacks, drinks & snorkel gear are free and the tour time is between 3 and 4 hours but depends on weather conditions and snorkeling time.

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Last checked July 29, 2026 by Gerrit van der Plas, founder of Love Hawaiʻi Guides. We re-confirm pricing, schedules, and operator details, and update this page when they change.

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Price (adult):$118 +taxes & fees
Duration:2 hours

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