Offshore Wildlife Safari and Reef Snorkel

This trip was wonderful! There was high surf that day so we couldn't snorkel the reef, but we went out to deep water. We saw a couple different types of dolphins (striped -one that's not typically seen there, so that was awesome). They also made a point to pick up a bunch of floating ocean trash which was so exciting to see. I mean there is Eco in the company name and they really showed their care for the ocean. One of those pieces of trash was a 5 gallon bucket with a trigger fish inside. So we got to jump out and snorkel with some trigger fish which was really cool. It was also nice to be in a smaller group (6) instead of some tours where they pack on as many people as possible. And we spent a lot of time on the ocean. This is a 4 hour tour, not just a one hour quick snorkel. You really get time on the boat to head out to the deep water and search for wildlife.

Most spectacular thing I have ever done. As an inexperienced deep sea snorkeler, I felt so safe in the hands of Monet. The couple running Ocean Eco Tours truly know how to make an experience and allowed us to explore further than we could imagine, on May 8, my husband and I got to see a group of pilot whales, spinner dolphins and a group of pigme killer whales. I would recommend this tour over anything we did with our time on Kona for it will be the most memorable and majestic experience of our lives!

Such a great crew, nice boat, and fantastic experience for a Kona boat tour! Highly recommend the offshore safari if you are up for an adventure... we saw pilot whales, sperm whales, sharks, and dolphins... but it could vary depending on the day. Manta swim is amazing too. Look no further, this is the boat to go on when visiting Kona.

This is a deep water snorkel, much different from a reef snorkel. On this tour, you’re looking for large marine mammals, and did we ever find some! We swam with spotted dolphins, raw tooth dolphins, melon head whales, Bainsville whales, an oceanic white tip shark, and even a lone marlin! Highly recommend if you’re comfortable in open ocean settings and are looking to experience a connection with the larger species! Monet and Dillion will take good care of you and ensure your safety. So do something different…. and book it!

Great tour with great crew! Rare melon head whales spotted on our trip and made some great friends experiencing the trip with me.

This trip was amazing! Saw dolphins after only minutes of being on the boat… saw humpback whales as we went down the coast. Snorkelled with Rough Toothed dolphins and pilot whales. Finished with beautiful fish, eels and sea urchins. The staff were so knowledgeable! I highly recommend booking this tour!

The best experience! Monet and Brendan are so friendly! They made the trip so personable and interactive. It was incredible to swim with off-shore bigger marine species. I can’t recommend them enough. Absolutely need to book with them!

My wife and I took this tour on 3-4-26. Brandon and Monet were incredibly helpful and accommodating. They took the time to try and cater the experience to all aboard, and they succeeded wonderfully. The snorkel spot was great (we saw a turtle, octopus, and dolphins) and getting to see AND swim with Polly whales (and a couple of sharks) was amazing. We would definitely do this tour again! Thank you both for a great day!

Small group tour felt very tailored to our group. They asked us what we were trying to see or experience today.

What an incredible time out on the water with Ocean Eco Tours! Monet and Brendan were super knowledgeable and spotted so much sea life during our offshore safari! We swam with pilot whales, beaked whales, dolphins, and an oceanic white tip! The ride out was super comfy and it was nice to have storage in the benches where we could put our things. When we were in the water, Monet made us feel super comfortable and gave us direction on where to look and what to do. You HAVE to go out with Ocean Eco Tours if you are headed to Kona. Best excursion ever!!