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title: 3 Hour Big Island Dolphin Watch Boat Tour, Snorkeling & BBQ Lunch
lang: en
type: tour
city: Big Island
country: United States
price: 137
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.86
reviews: 51
duration_minutes: 180
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 18 of 27 (Kealakekua Bay & Snorkeling Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-11-07
data_updated: 2026-11-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/tours/3-hour-big-island-dolphin-watch-boat-tour-snorkeling-bbq-lunch/
---

# 3 Hour Big Island Dolphin Watch Boat Tour, Snorkeling & BBQ Lunch

**Guidekin's take:** Watch for Hawaiian spinner dolphins along the Kona Coastline, with two snorkel stops and lunch grilled aboard. Snorkel equipment is included; wetsuit rental costs extra and wildlife sightings are not guaranteed. 4.86 from 51 reviews at €137 per person for 3h.

In our comparison: #18 of 27 in Kealakekua Bay & Snorkeling Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

1. Check-in at Honokohau Harbor – 30 min prior to departure 
- Arrival at the Honokohau Harbor, Slip A17
- The friendly staff welcomes guests with a warm Aloha
- Wetsuit fitting *Optional for additional fee**

2. Depart from Honokohau Harbor 
- Crew and captain introductions 
- Tour guide will give an overview of the tour and cover all safety measures 

3. Cruise along the Kona Coastline 
- Watch Hawaiian spinner dolphins (Watch whales Dec. 15 - Mar.31)
- Swim in 2 snorkel spots (Garden Eel Cove, Pawai Bay, Makalawena, Kaloko fish ponds, Keahou)

3. Enjoy freshly grilled lunch + pineapple on the boat

4. Return to Honokohau Harbor 
- A Hui Hou!

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Iruka Hawaii Dolphin and Manta Tours…
- Starts 09:30: one departure a day
- Food included: see what is included

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €137 per person
- Duration: 3h
- Rating: 4.86/5 from 51 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Iruka Hawaii Dolphin
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 09:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07

## Reviews

4.86 from 51 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 50 of 51.

- 5 stars: 45 (88%)
- 4 stars: 5 (10%)
- 3 stars: 1 (2%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## What's included

- We will grill up lunch on the boat
- Use of Snorkelling equipment

## Not included

- Wet suits are available for rent $10/adult and $5/child.

## Schedule

- Runs: Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun
- Departures: 09:30
- Schedule last checked: 2026-11-07
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Meeting point

Iruka Hawaii Dolphin and Manta Tours
Slip A-17, Honokohau Small Boat Harbor
74-380 Kealakehe Pkwy
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA

Please meet us at the Iruka Hawaii booth at Slip A-17 in the Honokohau Small Boat Harbor for check-in, arriving 30 minutes early with your completed waiver.

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wild animal sightings are natural and cannot be 100% guaranteed

## Compared with other Kealakekua Bay & Snorkeling Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #18 of 27** | €137 | 3h | 4.86 (51) | shared |
| [Kealakekua Bay (Captain Cook Monument) Snorkel and Sail Adventure](/usa/big-island/tours/kealakekua-bay-captain-cook-monument-snorkel-and-sail-adventure/?format=md) | €172 | 4h | 4.96 (722) | shared |
| [Small Group Snorkeling Expedition South Kona](/usa/big-island/tours/small-group-snorkeling-expedition-south-kona/?format=md) | €182 | 5h | 4.98 (238) | shared |
| [Deluxe Morning Snorkeling Adventure](/usa/big-island/tours/deluxe-morning-snorkeling-adventure/?format=md) | €130 | 4h | 4.96 (353) | shared |

Ranked #18 of 27 in Kealakekua Bay & Snorkeling Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €90 to €228, median €143; typical length 4h. 1 of 27 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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