Kaimana Ocean Safari Wildlife Tour on Big Island of Hawaii
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The Kaimana Ocean Safari is a four-hour boat tour along the Kona coastline on the Big Island of Hawaii. The tour is led by professionally trained ocean guides, boat captains, and underwater photographers who navigate a vessel that carries a maximum of six guests. The tour follows a safari-style approach, covering large areas of the coastline to search for marine wildlife. Guests have opportunities to observe and interact with animals when they are spotted, but wildlife sightings are not guaranteed due to the unpredictable nature of the ocean. Snacks, bottled water, and snorkeling equipment are provided for use during the tour. Participants should bring reef-safe sunscreen (zinc-based only) and personal items such as towels or rash guards, which are not included. Children must be at least four feet tall to participate. There is an in-water weight limit of 300 pounds, and participants must be able to climb a ladder to enter and exit the water.
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Itinerary
The adventure begins the moment you set foot on our vessel! Our tours are set up safari style which means from the start of the tour we are going to be scanning the gorgeous and dramatic coastline of Kona for any type of wildlife to observe and interact with. With the rapid and deep drop off of the sea floor along the coast, we have the potential to see shallow water animals as well as pelagic (deep, open ocean) marine life. While nature is unpredictable and we cannot guarantee any specific interactions or observations, we have the potential to see sea turtles, various fish species, dolphin and whale species, sharks, and manta rays. We’ll have four hours on the water to provide you with the best experience imaginable. Please note we go into deep water for open ocean wildlife on nearly every tour & the search for pelagic life can take some time. Please note you should be able to swim, have a degree of athleticism, & climb up a ladder to participate in the water. This may not be the tour for beginners or some children. *Please review our cancelation policy & if you are joining from a cruise ship you need to confirm with them 48 hours prior they will let you off of the ship.
240 min
Meeting point
Tours meet at Honokohau Harbor north side bathrooms 15 minutes prior to departure. Enter Kealakehe Parkway from Queen Ka’ahumanu Hwy, Make your first right & turn left after the gas station on your left. Park at the bathroom pavilion & meet staff.
End point
Tours meet at Honokohau Harbor north side bathrooms 15 minutes prior to departure. Enter Kealakehe Parkway from Queen Ka’ahumanu Hwy, Make your first right & turn left after the gas station on your left. Park at the bathroom pavilion & meet staff.
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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