Kona Morning Makalawena Snorkeling Cruise to Puu Alii Bay - Ocean Encounters
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Reviews
Amazing group adventure!
Brittany
Liked this trip!
Cari
Overview
Big Island
4.5 hour(s)
Available Daily
Pick-up not available
Not Accessible
Limited time only
View PackagesWhat to expect
• Departure time: 8:30AM
• Duration: 4 hours
• All snorkeling gear and flotation devices are provided, so all you will need to bring is a towel and reef-safe sunscreen
• Includes soft drinks, water, and dry snacks. You are welcome to bring any food or beverages in non-glass containers with you.
Overview
Schedule
Check-in at Honokohau Harbor
The early morning waters are the best way to see wild Hawaiian spinner dolphins as they make their way from deep ocean waters to the shallower coastal areas to relax and play. You will also go snorkeling at one of the best and most remote snorkel locations on the Big Island at Makalawena Beach.
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Location
Pick-up/Check-in Time & Location
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Important activity information
Important activity information
Restrictions
- This activity is not wheelchair accessible.
- Children of all ages can participate in this activity.
- All participants must be physically able to descend a set of steps into the water.
- Guests of all ages are welcome to participate, but anyone who enters the water must be able to swim on their own without assistance.
- It may be difficult for those with limited mobility to board the boat, and descend a ladder to use the restrooms located at the lower level of the boat.
Other requirements
- Please call the activity provider the day before to reconfirm your booking. Your voucher has the necessary contact information listed.
- Participants are required to sign a liability waiver at the time of check-in.
- Minors are required to have a parent or guardian sign their liability waiver.
Booking requirements (# of participants, vehicles, hours, etc.)
- You can book a maximum of 30.
Required items to bring & attire
- Towel
- Wear swimsuit under clothing
- Sunscreen
- Parents with children under 36 in (91 cm) must bring their own life jacket for the child to use.
- Guests are welcome to bring snacks, food, and beverages in non-glass containers on to the boat, and a cooler will be provided to keep the items chilled.
- Taking a motion sickness preventative at least one hour prior to the tour is recommended for guests concerned with motion sickness.
Additional notes
- The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
- The activity provider does not assume any responsibility for your valuables and/or personal belongings.
- The tour guide has full discretion to refuse service to customers based on attire, behavior, physical fitness and condition.
- Gratuity is not included in the price.
- Complimentary parking available.
Reviews
Amazing group adventure!
Scheduled this event as a large group visiting HI for the first time. We all had a blast. The boat ride to the snorkeling locations was fun. We saw a lot of fish and a few sea turtles. The waters are choppy, so if your p...
moreLiked this trip!
The crew was excellent. We saw dolphins on the way out. Only disappointment was we were expecting to go to Kealakekua Bay for snorkeling as advertised, but due to weather conditions, they chose to go north of the air...
moreDolphin
Great crew very attentive kind and funny what a great way to see Dolphins in the wild you can stay with the group or get outside by yourself must do trip you and your family will love it. Bill
Activity Provider Ocean Encounters (C-Activities)
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Payment / Cancellation Policy
- Credit card payment
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- Any cancellations made after 15:00 local time, 3 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
- Any changes made after 15:00 local time, 3 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount. This includes, but not limited to, change of the activity date/ time, package, the number of participants, etc.
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- This activity is not wheelchair accessible.
- Children of all ages can participate in this activity.
- All participants must be physically able to descend a set of steps into the water.
- Guests of all ages are welcome to participate, but anyone who enters the water must be able to swim on their own without assistance.
- It may be difficult for those with limited mobility to board the boat, and descend a ladder to use the restrooms located at the lower level of the boat.
- Towel
- Wear swimsuit under clothing
- Sunscreen
- Parents with children under 36 in (91 cm) must bring their own life jacket for the child to use.
- Guests are welcome to bring snacks, food, and beverages in non-glass containers on to the boat, and a cooler will be provided to keep the items chilled.
- Taking a motion sickness preventative at least one hour prior to the tour is recommended for guests concerned with motion sickness.
- Please call the activity provider the day before to reconfirm your booking. Your voucher has the necessary contact information listed.
- Participants are required to sign a liability waiver at the time of check-in.
- Minors are required to have a parent or guardian sign their liability waiver.
- The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
- The activity provider does not assume any responsibility for your valuables and/or personal belongings.
- The tour guide has full discretion to refuse service to customers based on attire, behavior, physical fitness and condition.
- Gratuity is not included in the price.
- Complimentary parking available.
- You can book a maximum of 30.