Captain Zodiac Wild Dolphin Swim
Swim with wild dolphins in Hawaii! Hawaiian spinner dolphins swim effortlessly along in large social groups called “pods”. On this Hawaii dolphin swim our Zodiac cautiously approaches the pod and then suddenly there they are right next to the raft. Your Captain follows along as they circle their resting area careful not to disturb them.
You suit up into mask and fins and gently slip over the side of the Zodiac. Having been briefed on proper protocol to swim with wild dolphins, you gently float in the vicinity of the pod, hoping the dolphins will approach. Then it happens, the pod moves closer and you see them gliding along beneath you. You see a young baby dolphin keeping close to its’ mother. You hear the clicks of their sonar and it seems like they are looking right at you!
Dolphin Encounters are the experience of a Lifetime. Pods of dolphins frequent the Kona coast waters taking time to rest during the day before their nocturnal feeding schedule. Captain Zodiac Dolphin Encounters follow NOAA recommendations for safe encounters with marine mammals.
This Hawaii Dolphin Swim includes soft drinks, tropical snack, snorkel gear and professional instructions. Zodiac rafts are a fast and fun ride however ocean rafting can be rough at times and we do not recommend the Captain Zodiac Wild Dolphin Swim for anyone with any back or neck problems or pregnant ladies. Minimum age is 10 years old.
Don't miss out on one of the best Big Island Activities! Reserve a Hawaii Dolphin Swim with Hawaii Discount and get ready for memorable dolphin encounters.
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Activity Type
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Swim with Wild Dolphins
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Island
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Big Island
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Group
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Hawaii Activities
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Setting
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Water
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Vendors
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Captain Zodiac
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Town
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Kailua-Kona - Big Island
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Operation Days
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Wednesdays (or daily with minimum of 6 passengers). Weather and ocean conditions permitting.
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Requirements
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Participants must have adequate swimming skills and be comfortable in open, deep ocean. Participants must be able to get up and down a 3 rung ladder in order to get in and out of the water, multiple times. There may be more than one location or opportunity to swim with different dolphin pods. Participants should have previous snorkel experience and be comfortable wearing mask and snorkel.
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Restrictions
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Minimum age to participate in this Hawaii Dolphin Swim is 10 years old. Captain Zodiac Wild Dolphin Swim is not available for anyone who is pregnant, has a bad back or neck, or has had recent major surgery.
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Special Notes
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Dolphins are wild animals and their “participation” in these Big Island activities is not guaranteed!
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Where And When
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Check-in 8:00am Kailua Pier on Wednesdays.
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Capacity
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Minimum: 6 passengers. Maximum 16 passengers per Zodiac.
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Duration
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8:30am - 11:30 am
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Equipment
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24’ Zodiac boat
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