Ranked #1 of 189 Activities in Kailua-Kona - Kona Ocean Adventures - Dolphin, Kealakekua Bay, Captain Cook, Manta rays, Snorkeling and scuba diving

“An amazing morning with Kona Ocean Adventures”

Reviewed November 9, 2014

Had a fantastic morning yesterday with Sara and Rick. 4 of us took the dolphin and snorkel excursion and we all loved it. There were 8 of us on the boat plus Sara and Rick - plenty of space both at the bow and the stern and lots of shade from the canopy if you worry about the sun. Was not sure exactly how we were going to "swim with the dolphins" out in the ocean - but it turned out to be a once in a lifetime experience - at least for me. Rick was in constant contact with other dolphin boats and quickly brought us to a place where about 30 dolphins had been sighted. He strategically positioned the boat to place us in their swim path ( or his best guess anyway!) and then in we went. Sara joined us in the water and between Rick and Sara we received shouted instructions about whether to swim left or right, look into the water or along the surface. We stopped and jumped in 4 times and had dolphins swim and spin under, around and past us 3 of those 4 times ( they duped us the other time and got by us before we could get in). To be almost within touching distance of those beautiful animals within their natural habitat was indescribable. I can still close my eyes and see a pod of about 20 swimming below me in the crystal clear water including several moms with their young. Majestic is a word that comes to mind.

We then went to Kealakekua Bay for some fantastic reef snorkelling. Sara and Rick couldn't have been more helpful or informative.

The trip lasted about 4 hours and included a great little picnic lunch, juice, snacks and water.

We chose this company strictly on the reviews in TripAdvisor and we were not at all disappointed. We do not hesitate at all to recommend this company.

Visited November 2014