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Whale Watch & Reef Snorkel Tour

A Whale watching + Snorkeling experience by Kona Snorkel Tours. Back to all Big Island tours.

Tour Summary: Snorkeling and whale watching on a Zodiac speed boat that carries up to 14 passengers

  • Humpback whale breaching as guests watch from the boat Large photo
  • Child watching a whale fluke from the bow of the boat Large photo
  • Rigid inflatable tour boat running along a rocky shoreline Large photo

4 Tour Highlights:

  • Fast-moving Zodiac speed boat
  • A small and close to the water surface boat gives you a good up-close views
  • If you see no whales, come again for free
  • Small group: 14 guest max

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

Tour Information:

Price: Adult
(excluding taxes & fees)$124.99

Tour Provider: Kona Snorkel Tours

Activity: Whale watching + Snorkeling

Tour start time: 1 pm

Duration: 3 hours

Location: Kona Coast

Pick-up available? No

Included: Snacks and drinks. Snorkeling gear. This tour requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund

Cancellations: Full refund when canceling 72 hours before the tour and in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows will be charged the full price.

Read more: about whale watching in our Big Island whale watching guide.

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The Whale Watch & Reef Snorkel combines snorkeling and whale watching on a Zodiac RIB navy seal speed boat that carries 6 to 14 passengers. The tour runs 2 to 4 hours, and the snorkel spot and the length change with where the whales are and the weather.

  • Larger boats are more stable and have facilities on board, such as toilets. Larger boats are also higher above the ocean surface, giving you better far-away views.
  • Smaller boats are faster, so they can reach a whale before it dives again. Small boats are also closer (lower) to the water which gives you a better up-close view.

Book this tour for the faster, smaller boat and the up-close views from low on the water. If you want a steadier boat with toilets on board, have a look at this whale watching cruise by Body Glove.

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Booking through this page costs you nothing extra and is made directly with Kona Snorkel Tours. We earn a commission from the operator, not from you, and it is what pays for the research that keeps lovebigisland.com free and free of paid placement. We only list operators we would send a friend to. Details on our affiliate links are here.

Last checked September 25, 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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