--- title: Deluxe Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Aboard a Luxury Catamaran from Kailua-Kona lang: en type: tour city: Big Island country: United States price: 167 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.77 reviews: 838 duration_minutes: 270 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 24 of 27 (Kealakekua Bay & Snorkeling Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-11-07 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/tours/deluxe-snorkel-dolphin-watch-aboard-a-luxury-catamaran-from-kailua-kona/ --- # Deluxe Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Aboard a Luxury Catamaran from Kailua-Kona **Guidekin's take:** This double-decker catamaran visits Red Hill for snorkeling, with a waterslide, bathrooms and showers on board. Breakfast, lunch, snorkel gear and sunscreen are included; make your own way to Kailua Kona Pier and pay extra for wetsuit rental. 4.77 from 838 reviews at €167 per person for 4h 30m. In our comparison: #24 of 27 in Kealakekua Bay & Snorkeling Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Step aboard this double–decker catamaran, loaded with luxury features to provide you with the most comfortable snorkeling experience on Hawaii Island. Cruise 10 miles to a marine sanctuary teeming with thousands of tropical fish. Bring your suit and towel, everything else is included: island style breakfast, lunch, sunscreen, snorkel gear, flotation toys, 20’ waterslide, bathrooms, showers and a full service cash bar. On board upgrades include wetsuit rentals. ## Before you book - Meeting point: All cruises board 30 minutes prior to… - Starts 08:00, 09:00: 2 departures a day - Food included: Lunch, Breakfast - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €167 per person - Duration: 4h 30m - Rating: 4.77/5 from 838 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Body Glove Cruises - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 08:00, 09:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07 ## Reviews 4.77 from 838 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 789 of 838. - 5 stars: 722 (86%) - 4 stars: 67 (8%) - 3 stars: 28 (3%) - 2 stars: 11 (1%) - 1 star: 10 (1%) ## What's included - Snorkeling takes place in the Red Hill area. We do not snorkel in Kealakekua Bay. - All taxes, fees and handling charges - 100% Wheel Chair accessible - About 2 Hours of snorkel time - Reef safe sunscreen - Lunch - Sanitized masks, snorkels and fins - 20 foot waterslide - Breakfast - Excellent chance of dolphin or other marine mammal sightings ## Not included - Alcoholic beverages (available to purchase) - Gratuities - Wet suit rentals - Guests must provide their own transportation to the Kailua Kona Pier. - Guests must bring their own towels. ## Itinerary 1. **Kailua Pier** (30m) - Boarding for the cruise is 30 minutes prior to scheduled departure. 2. **Body Glove Cruises** (4h; admission included) - Enjoy vistas as you cruise along the Kona's Gold Coast there's an excellent chance of dolphin or other marine mammal sightings! Once you arrive at the snorkel site you have about two hours of water time! The crew will BBQ lunch so it's ready for you to enjoy at your leisure. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:00, 09:00 - 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 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. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - 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. ## Compared with other Kealakekua Bay & Snorkeling Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #24 of 27** | €167 | 4h 30m | 4.77 (838) | 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 #24 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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/kealakekua-bay-snorkel-tours/?format=md ## More in Big Island - All Big Island tours: https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/tours/deluxe-snorkel-dolphin-watch-aboard-a-luxury-catamaran-from-kailua-kona/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/?format=md