--- title: "Kona Shore Excursion: Dolphins & Captain Cook Reef Snorkel" lang: en type: tour city: Big Island country: United States price: 90 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.7 reviews: 82 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 22 of 27 (Kealakekua Bay & Snorkeling Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-11-07 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/tours/kona-shore-excursion-dolphins-captain-cook-reef-snorkel/ --- # Kona Shore Excursion: Dolphins & Captain Cook Reef Snorkel **Guidekin's take:** This shore excursion departs Kailua Kona Pier for snorkeling beside Captain Cook's monument at Kealakekua Bay. Snorkel gear, flotation devices, lunch and refreshments are included; children must be at least five, and the boat is not wheelchair accessible. 4.7 from 82 reviews at €90 per person for 3h. In our comparison: #22 of 27 in Kealakekua Bay & Snorkeling Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Snorkel at a colorful protected reef known as Kealakekua Bay located next to Captain Cook's monument. A truly historical sight! Encounter wild dolphins, sea caves, and more! Your lunch is also included consisting of a deli wrap or sometimes BBQ hot dogs, fresh fruit, chips, granola bars, juice, and water.  All snorkel gear and flotation devices are included. Cruise Ship Guest Depart from the Kailua Kona Pier- 32 ft Zodiac Max 19-28 passengers. 8:45 am Check in 9:00 am Departure **While most of the time we depart at 9:00 am, there are some dates we must adjust departure time in order to accommodate cruise ship guests according to their ship itinerary *** ## Before you book - 4 start times: between 09:00 and 13:00 - Food included: Includes lunch, snacks & refreshments - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Age rule: Minimum age is 5 years **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €90 per person for the Ride Along (No Snorkeling) option; other options up to €136 - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.7/5 from 82 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Likely to sell out - Operator: C Big Island Tours - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 09:00, 10:00, 12:00, 13:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07 ## Reviews 4.7 from 82 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 93% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 76 of 82. - 5 stars: 69 (84%) - 4 stars: 7 (9%) - 3 stars: 3 (4%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 3 (4%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Ride Along (No Snorkeling) | €90 / person | English | Boat Ride Along : NON-SWIMMING OPTION. For those who want to come for a boat ride with their families but don't want to get in the water. Pickup included | | Emerald Princess 10:00 am Trip | €136 / person | English | Duration: 3 hours 10:00 am : check in 9:45 am Pickup included | | Afternoon Snorkel - NCL Pride | €136 / person | English | Pride of America : The afternoon snorkel departs from the Kailua Kona Pier 12:45 pm check in 1:00pm departure Pickup included | | Prin. Ruby Princess 12:00 pm | €136 / person | English | Duration: 3 hours 12:00 pm Noon: 11:45 am check in Pickup included | | Carnival Luminosa | €136 / person | English | Duration: 3 hours 10:00 am : Check in 9:45 am Pickup included | | Ruby Princess 10:00 am | €136 / person | English | Duration: 3 hours 10:00 am : Check in 9:45 am Pickup included | | Emerald Princess | €136 / person | English | Duration: 3 hours 10:00 am: 9:45 am check in Pickup included | | Hollnd Americ Zaandam 10:00 am | €136 / person | English | Duration: 3 hours 10:00 am : 9:45 am Check in Pickup included | | Westerdam 10:00 am | €136 / person | English | Duration: 3 hours 10:00 am : Check in 9:45 am Pickup included | | Ruby Princess 10:00 am | €136 / person | English | Duration: 3 hours 10:00 am : Check in 9:45 am Pickup included | | Emerald Princess 10:00 am | €136 / person | English | Duration: 3 hours 10:00 am : 9:45 am check in Pickup included | | Ruby Princess Snorke 10:00 am | €136 / person | English | Duration: 3 hours 10:00 am : 9:45 am Check in Pickup included | | Prin. Ruby Princess 10:00 am | €136 / person | English | Duration: 3 hours 10:00 am : 9:45 am check in Pickup included | | Holland America Koningsdam | €136 / person | English | Duration: 3 hours 10:00 am Snorkel : 9:45 am Check in Pickup included | | Ruby Princess 10:00 am snorkel | €136 / person | English | Duration: 3 hours 10:00 am: 9:45 am check in Pickup included | | Koningsdam 10:00 am | €136 / person | English | Duration: 3 hours Pickup included | | Noordam 10:00 am | €136 / person | English | Duration: 3 hours 10:00 am : Check in 9:45 am Pickup included | | Crown Princess 10:00 am | €136 / person | English | Duration: 3 hours 10:00 am: 9:45 am check in Pickup included | | Celebrity Solstice 10 am | €136 / person | English | Duration: 3 hours 10:00 am: check in 9:45 am Pickup included | | Norwegian Spirit 10:00 am | €136 / person | English | Duration: 3 hours 10:00 am: Check in 9:45 am Pickup included | | Carnival Legend 10:00 am | €136 / person | English | Duration: 3 hours 10:00 am : 9:45 am check in Pickup included | | Koningsdam | €136 / person | English | Duration: 3 hours 10:00 am : check in 9:45 am Pickup included | | Royal Princess 12:00 pm | €136 / person | English | Duration: 3 hours 12:00 pm Noon: 11:45 am check in Pickup included | | Royal Princess 10:00 am | €136 / person | English | Duration: 3 hours 10:00 am : check in 9:45 am Pickup included | | Celeb. Solstice 10:00 am | €136 / person | English | Duration: 3 hours Pickup included | | Anthem Of The Seas 12:00 pm | €136 / person | English | Duration: 3 hours 12:00 pm Noon: 11:45 am Check in Pickup included | | 9:00 am Cruise Ship-Kona Pier | €136 / person | English | Cruise ship passengers : 8:45 am check in time / 9:00 am depart. Your ship will anchor in Kailua Kona Bay. You need to take a tender from ship to pier Pickup included | | Koningsdam 10:00 am Feb 19th | €136 / person | English | Duration: 3 hours 10:00 am : Check in 9:45 am Pickup included | | Ruby Princess 12:00 pm | €136 / person | English | Duration: 3 hours 12:00 pm noon : Check in 11:45 am Pickup included | | Koningsdam 10:00 am | €136 / person | English | Duration: 3 hours 10:00 am : 9:45 am check in Pickup included | ## What's included - Snorkel gear equipment - Includes lunch, snacks & refreshments - Worry-Free Shore Excursion Guarantee - Flotation devices - Port pickup from Kailua Kona Pier - Professional local captain and crew ## Not included - Gratuities - Private Tour - Towel and Sunscreen ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00, 10:00, 12:00, 13:00 - 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 CRUISE SHIP GUESTS: Check-in Time 15 min prior to departure time. This tour departs from the Kailua-Kona pier. When you get off your tender look for your guide holding a sign that says " C Big Island / Dolphin Reef Snorkel" Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Minimum age is 5 years - Boat is not wheelchair accessible - Weight limit is 265lbs (125kg) - Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name - Suggested items to bring: sunglasses, sunblock and towel - Please have your bathing suit on before the trip begins. ## Compared with other Kealakekua Bay & Snorkeling Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #22 of 27** | €90 | 3h | 4.7 (82) | 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 #22 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/kona-shore-excursion-dolphins-captain-cook-reef-snorkel/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/?format=md