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Swimming with Dolphins in Hawaii -
Wild Dolphin Encounter from Kona, Big Island

Time: Check-in 7:30am
Duration: 4 hours
Schedule: Daily, year-round
Location: Honokohau Harbor, Kailua/Kona
Children: These tours are limited to a small number of people. All ages are welcome and pay adult price.
What to bring: Sunscreen lotion and a towel. We suggest wearing a swimsuit under your outer-wear/sarong. A wetsuit, lycra top or spring-suit is recommended for the winter months, although not essential.
Provided: Mask, snorkel, fins, water and snacks.

Dolphins, Dolphins, Galore
Join guide Phillipa or one of her team, some of Hawaii's most experienced dolphin experts, aboard a private boat for this unique experience. You will be escorted to the best dolphin swim locations Hawaii has to offer.

Dolphin encounters can last anywhere from a few minutes to 4 hours. But remember, your life can change forever with a one-second glance into the eye of a dolphin!

At Last, a Dream Come True!
Phillipa is a wonderful guide who caters to your specific needs and skill level, providing you with a magical underwater experience that is often life changing! She has spent countless hours observing Hawaiian Spinner Dolphins, Spotted Dolphins, Bottlenose Dolphins, Humpback Whales, Pilot Whales, False Killer Whales, Manta Rays, & Sea Turtles in the wild.

Depending upon the time of year and the precise location you can expect warm and crystal clear waters, mostly between 72-82 degrees.

There is no need to be a good swimmer to enjoy swimming with dolphins.
Swimmers of any ability can have extraordinary encounters. Just let us know your ability and we can prepare by bringing along flotation devices, noodles, floatation jackets, etc. if necessary.

As the dolphins are free to choose where they go any time of day, there are no guarantees. However, the dolphins do enjoy human interaction and based upon previous experiences, there is a 90% chance of your swimming with wild dolphins. If the dolphins are not present on the day you have booked, we will snorkel in some of the best snorkeling spots on the Big Island!

What Customers Say About This Activity "We are so glad we decided to do your dolphin swim. It was fantastic! Our friends couldn't believe that we were actually IN the water with the dolphins! Thank you so much, it's an experience we'll never forget!"
- (Karen & Mike P., KS)