Category Wildlife

Big Island · WILDLIFE

The 3 Best Wildlife Tours on the Big Island

2 reviewed

The good wildlife tours fill up fast on the Big Island. Here are the 3 best, with current prices and what sets each one apart, so you can lock in a spot before the calendar closes.

Offshore Wildlife Safari and Reef Snorkel

Offshore Wildlife Safari and Reef Snorkel - Reef snorkeling expectations: required for offshore, optional to stay onboard

1.Offshore Wildlife Safari and Reef Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $190Our pick

Small-group Kona offshore wildlife safari with reef snorkeling, light snacks, and a real shot at manta rays, turtles, dolphins, sharks, and whales.

“This offshore safari was the highlight of our whole trip! We were headed towards a pod of pilot whales when Brandon got word of a whale shark sighting. He got us quickly and safely to the site and after some waiting, the magnificent whale shark resurfaced. All in all, we got to swim / snorkel with the whale shark for almost one hour. We felt completely safe as did our kids (9 & 11). Monet got some incredible videos for us. We even spotted an oceanic white tip shark in the distance. Overall this was an experience of a lifetime. Highly recommend Eco Ocean Tours!! We also did the night…”

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Marine Wildlife Excursion

Marine Wildlife Excursion - Where you meet and check in at Honokohau Marina

2.Marine Wildlife Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $153Best value

Small open-air zodiac boat trip from Honokohau Marina to spot whales, dolphins, and more along Kona’s coast, with snack included.

“Great experience! Whales, turtles, jellyfish, crabs; snorkeling for just a bit near the Cook Memorial; sea caves and a great captain!”

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