Special instructions
- Where and When:
- Tour times:
Tour 1: Check in at 5:00 pm. Boat departs at 6:00 pm. Returns at 7:00 pm
Tour 2: Check in at 6:00 pm. Boat departs at 7:00 pm. Returns at 8:00 pm
Tour 3: Check in at 7:00 pm. Boat departs at 8:00 pm. Returns at 9:00 pm
Check in at the Dolphin Discoveries retail store, located in the Keauhou Shopping Center, 78-6831 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, Space F-146. The retail store is located in the courtyard behind Tropics Tap House, KTA and Bianellis Restaurant.
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Additional check-in info:
Check-in is at the retail location to sign waivers and receive items required for the tour. After that, drive to Keauhou Bay harbor from where the boat will depart. Transportation to the retail store and to Keahou Bay is the responsibility of the guests. If you are taking an Uber, please let your driver know to add a first stop and a second stop to your reservation so that the driver will wait for you at the retail location before taking you to Keauhou Bay. - Requirements:
- All night trips require a minimum of 6 guests to go out.
- Restrictions:
- Due to safety restrictions, the maximum weight limit per person is 280 pounds.
Minimum age: 6 yrs old
This is considered an intermediate ocean tour.
Must be comfortable with swimming in the ocean.
Must have some snorkel experience.
Guests can expect to spend approximately 30 minutes in the water.
Short boat ride to snorkel site (5 min).
While we do review basic mask fitting, we cannot teach you how to swim and snorkel on this tour.
- Special Notes:
- Please note: It is not possible to do "free snorkeling" during the tour because the snorkel and fins could harm the manta rays.
Touching the mantas could remove their protective skin coating. Please do NOT touch the animals.
If manta rays are not seen on the date of your tour, Dolphin Discoveries will offer you an opportunity to go out a second time at no additional charge. (Space availability basis) - Operation Days:
- Daily
- Duration:
- 1 hour
- Capacity:
- 8 passengers