Kaimana Ocean Safari

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Kaimana Ocean Safari

2 Adults x $205.00

$410.00

Approx Total

$410.00

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Snacks
Use of Snorkelling equipment
We do not support single use plastic. Filtered water will be provided on the boat. If you have your own reusable bottle please bring that.

Towels, rash guards, sun protection are not included. Please bring reef safe sunscreen (zinc only).

Overview

At Kaimana Ocean Safari you'll be guided by professionally trained ocean guides, boat captains, and underwater photographers to observe and interact with various wildlife along the Kona coastline. Our vessel only takes 6 people max so you beat the typical tourist trap large vessels for a more intimate experience. We approach our unique tours “safari” style, meaning we cover vast areas of the coastline in search of marine life aboard our vessel. We believe “the search” is part of the fun and allows nature to deliver the adventure. Join us on an incredible journey leaving you with a lifetime of memories! Please visit some of our instagram accounts to view more of what you can possibly see. Please note we do not guarantee any sightings or refund for lack of sightings. Wildlife is unpredictable and we cover as much ground as possible to see as much as we can.

Meeting points

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

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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 24 hours prior they will let you off of the ship.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
We have a 4ft height limit for children
We have an in-water weight limit of 300 lbs- must be able to climb ladder

Free Cancellation

February 05100% refund

February 06No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her

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Worth it!

Published on Jan, 2025

Very cool experience, the crew was very knowledgeable and fun. I felt safe the entire time. Would definitely do again.

Could end up being one of the most memorable experiences of your life!

Published on Jan, 2025

The ocean safari was one of the best excursions we did while on the island. I was on the fence whether this would be worth it, or a big disappointment. It ended up being very worth it and might have ruined us on being happy with just snorkeling with fish over coral. We saw humpback whales, but they seemed hard to miss this time of year. It's illegal to swim with the humpbacks, so you will just view them from the boat at a distance. The highlight was being in the water as a pod of pilot whales swam under us and swimming with dolphins! We also swam over some manta rays by the resort, but we'd already done the night experience with them swimming right next to us. The pilot whales and dolphins were bucket list items for us. The crew - Cam and Devon - were very personable and friendly. Keep in mind they can't guarantee sightings of anything, and your experience will depend greatly on what they are able to find out in the ocean. You should be an experienced snorkeler, as you may need to quickly get into the water. They may want you to stay in a tight group, which can be tricky when you are trying to watch the wildlife underwater and trying to see where everyone's at, and trying to hear if the guide is talking.

The best experience

Published on Jan, 2025

The experience was definitely spectacular. The captain and the instructor were great. They explained everything to us with great patience and clarity. They gave us some delicious snacks, but the best of all was being able to swim and see the pilot whales in their natural environment. I also saw a shark, a manta ray and many fish. Words are not enough to describe this magnificent experience.

Incredible wildlife encounters

Published on Jan, 2025

WOW what a special experience this was. Our safari took us out in both the near-shore and deepwater areas outside of Kona, looking for interesting animals, and when they're spotted, you get the opportunity to hop in the water and snorkel with them (from a safe respectable distance)! We saw and swam with dolphins, pelagic sharks, and manta rays. The boat is modest-size and only fits small groups, but it's quite comfortable. The crew are extremely friendly, professional, and knowledgeable, helping to keep you safe and well-informed. As long as you're not phobic of sea creatures, this trip is an extremely unique and amazing time.

Best experience ever!

Published on Dec, 2024

Amazing experience every time. Kay, Kam, Morri, Devin, Lauri, and Shelly are the best. I’ve been to Hawaii well over 100 times - everyone adventurous needs to do this!

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