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Best Wildlife On The Big Island

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The 4 most popular wildlife on the Big Island. What they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.

4 Best Wildlife On The Big Island

Offshore Wildlife Safari and Reef Snorkel

Offshore Wildlife Safari and Reef Snorkel - The reef snorkel: gear, safety basics, and what to bring

1.Offshore Wildlife Safari and Reef Snorkel

Most Popular★ 5.0

Kona’s small-group offshore wildlife safari combines reef snorkeling and open-water searching for sea turtles, manta rays, dolphins, and more.

“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…”

43 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $190.00by Ocean Eco Tours

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Marine Wildlife Excursion

Marine Wildlife Excursion - The zodiac boat experience: why small and open-air matters

2.Marine Wildlife Excursion

★ 5.0

Open-air zodiac safari off Kona spots whales and dolphins on a small-group 4-hour outing from Honokohau Marina.

“Our trip was awesome..".B" our captain was delightful. We had the privilegde of spending about 15 minutes with a pod of 4-5 beaked cuviet whales. It is a rare sighting,the best she ir anyone else on the raft had ever seen. They.came right up to zodiac to check us out..so close we could have touched…”

28 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $153.49by Captain Zodiac

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Kawaihae Luxury Snorkel Cruise & Wildlife Watch with Lunch

Kawaihae Luxury Snorkel Cruise & Wildlife Watch with Lunch - Wildlife Watch: Dolphins, Honu, and Seasonal Whales

3.Kawaihae Luxury Snorkel Cruise & Wildlife Watch with Lunch

★ 4.5

Snorkel and wildlife watch off Kawaihae: dolphins and sea turtles, whales in season, plus lunch and in-water help.

“Captain Brian and Gail were amazing. Great attention to detail, land they found the one thing I wanted to see - a sea turtle. They are safe, the boat was clean and well maintained, and the equipment was excellent. Thanks so much for an excellent adventure - it really did feel luxurious at a fair…”

13 reviewsFrom $205by Hawaii Nautical

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Tropical Reef & Wildlife Boat Snorkel Adventure

Tropical Reef & Wildlife Boat Snorkel Adventure - Reef coves and sand patches: how the guide’s plan shapes your time underwater

4.Tropical Reef & Wildlife Boat Snorkel Adventure

★ 4.5

Snorkel with a small group on a Hilo Bay yacht, learn reef wildlife, and cruise past coves and sand patches in about two hours.

“The driver Trevor drove way too fast and never asked anyone how their experience was. Isiah was very nice. We have been on many trips in the past for the last four years on the Big Island and this was disappointing. He was crashing into waves and never asked us how we were as we…”

11 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $230.77by Hilo Ocean Adventures

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