Dolphin Eco Adventure - Glass Bottom Cruise

Dolphins, whales, sea life and more, are the focus of this Eco Adventure.

Come aboard Kona’s largest glass bottom sight seeing boat. Watch Wild Spinner Dolphins swim, frolic and jump, while enjoying the panoramic views of Kona above and below the surface of the ocean. View undersea vistas generally reserved for scuba divers through our large glass bottom wells.

See the Wild Spinner Dolphins up close in their natural habitat while resting, playing and performing aerial acrobatics, (Humpback Whales seen December through April). Kona’s coastal waters are host to many species of marine mammals and sea life year round. Sea life often seen on this tour may include Pilot Whales, False Killer Whales, Green Sea Turtles, Manta Rays, Sharks, tropical fish, live coral gardens and much more.

During your cruise our on board naturalist will enlighten you on the Historical sites along the coastline, the tropical fish you will see in the giant glass bottom windows and the different species of Dolphin and whales encountered. 

From the Blue Sea Cruises YouTube Channel where you can find even more Manta Video.

 Discount Code: WEBDOL - $20 off per adult couple

**MUST BE BOOKED DIRECT AND ONLINE ON THIS SITE WITH CODE TO RECEIVE DISCOUNT !  Cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion

All recorded observations gathered by our Kona Cetacean Reseach Program will also help identify marine mammal numbers and identities in the Kona area.  All information will be correlated with the Coral Reef Alliance, NOAA office on Oahu and the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary.

Blue Sea Cruises operates this tour under the Guidelines of NOAA’s Dolphin SMART Program.   This program is in effect in Florida to protect the Bottlenose Dolphins and does not allow swimming with or harassment of dolphin behaviors in the wild.  NOAA is planning on implementing Dolphin SMART 2011 in Hawaii by NOAA.

Also we have for additional help our Kona Dolphin Identification and Protection Information flyer, Cetacean Id Charts, and our Marine Mammal Guide of Kona.

On your return trip, sit back and enjoy a cultural experience with a Hawaiian Hula Show! Watch Hula dancer in authentic costume perform the art of Hula from ancient times to present day Hollywood. 

Dolphin sightings are guaranteed or receive a free return trip good for one year.

Refreshments includes full deli lunch and beverages on the PM Dolphin Adventure at 12:00pm tour.  AM Dolphin includes continental breakfast - fruit and muffins and beverages.

M/V Spirit of Kona is a 70 foot double deck power catamaran with seating capacity of 150 persons. It features two fully shaded decks, two giant glass bottom viewing wells, premium bar, food bar, live stage and two restrooms, all for your comfort.

Blue Sea Cruises operates directly from the Kailua Pier across from the King Kamehameha Hotel.  Use the hotel address for your gps device to find the pier. 

Cruise ship passengers who are in port in Kona are able to do the lunch cruise. This tour departs from the same pier where your cruise ship tender arrives. See Kona Shore Excursion/Ship Schedule

Times:  Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 12PM  during summer and fall. Offering only Whale Watch tours from late December to April lst which usually see wild dolphins too!

See updated Schedule for other optional dates:  click here 

Departing from the Kailua Kona Pier. See Map

Pricing: PM Noon Check in 11:30am

      Adults (12 yrs & up) $89.00 plus tax and Fuel Surcharge

      Child (5-11 yrs) $68.00 plus tax and Fuel Surcharge

      Toddlers (0-4 yrs) Free*

Pricing: AM 8:30 Check in 8:00am

      Child (5-11 yrs) $59.00 plus tax and Fuel Surcharge

      Toddlers (0-4 yrs) Free*