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Coral Reef Snorkel Adventures

73-1310 Kukuna St, Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, HI 96740
808-987-1584
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Ranked #5 of 153 activities in Kailua-Kona
Type: Tours
Owner description: Established in 2002 and still going strong; We have been the Winner of the Certificate of Excellence for 2 years now. We are a Big Island of Hawaii... more » Owner description: Established in 2002 and still going strong; We have been the Winner of the Certificate of Excellence for 2 years now. We are a Big Island of Hawaii adventure for swimming with Dolphins & Manta Rays. Eco friendly, we follow the guidelines established to make our tours safe for the Manta Rays, dolphins and our guests. Morning charters take you up the Kailua Kona coast to a pod of wild dolphins, usually 100 plus. Snorkel with them right next to you. Lunch & snacks included. Rated as #1 Night Manta Ray snorkel company by all the review web sites. These are the most exciting activities you'll do here. All gear included. These 2 activities with marine life will be a highlight of your trip. We take children of all ages. « less
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Denver
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Captain Ron and his boat crew provided an exceptional time on and in the water. We went with them for a night viewing of the Manta Rays which was truly exceptional! I will remember it for a long time and would love to do it again. The next day we went on a dolphin swim adventure. They were successful at... More

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Elk River, Minnesota, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

As a novice snorkeler, I was definitely scared to be a part of this, but I could not have had more fun. Captain Karl and Erin were with us, and made the trip a great experience. This is a small snorkel group which gives you a personal experience with the crew. They provide fresh fruit, turkey rolls, pop/water, chips, and... More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

We took the dolphin snorkel trip with Coral Reef Adventures and I pretty much have to echo all the other outstanding reviews on here really. The trip costs a little more than other operators but for the money you get a maximum group size of six, a very comfortable boat and hugely experienced, knowledgable and friendly staff. We managed to... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

We had a great time with Captain Ron. He has a nice boat is personable and keeps the number of passengers small. The experience is fun and personal. I would definitely go with Coral Reef next time I am in Hawaii.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013 via mobile

We have been fortunate to go out with Captain Ron and his crew several times. we have done the dolphin swim, the manta ray night dive, and he even found whales for us after the season had officially ended. Our experiences have been nothing short of amazing! the crew is knowledgeable and friendly, the gear is great, and they really... More

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captain96740, Owner at Coral Reef Snorkel Adventures, responded to this review
10 May 2013

Thank you for choosing our boat to do all your dolphin, manta, and whale adventures. We look forward to seeing your family and friends next time! Captain Ron More

Redmond, Washington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

My daughter and I spent a morning with Captain Karl, Erin and Gina and had a great time snorkeling with spinner dolphins. Though the dolphins were moving quite a bit that day we were able to stay with them and had a wonderful time. We were also able to spend time snorkeling over a lovely reef. That same night I... More

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captain96740, Owner at Coral Reef Snorkel Adventures, responded to this review
10 May 2013

Aloha We appreciate your review and that you can recommend our snorkeling adventures. We're glad you and your daughter had a great time! Please come visit us again next time. Mahalo Captain Ron More

Boston
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

Small group kept it manageable and pleasant. Captain Ron and Natalie were professional, attentive, knowledgeable about the manta rays, and kept us safe and comfortable in strong current conditions. Swimming with the rays is a once in a lifetime experience (unless you get back to the big island!) and this adventure is a must!

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Sacramento, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2013

To sum this tour up: AMAZING and the highlight of my trip. All the wonderful TA reviews didn't steer me wrong and am SO glad I booked with them. Yes it's a lot of money, but it's an amazing experience. Where else do you get to interact with wild dolphins in their natural habitat? They are a great business. They... More

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Reno, Nevada, Usa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2013

First off, I would like to express my gratitude to captain Ron, Carl and Jessica for the Amazing customer service and overall experience that Coral Reef Snorkel Adventures gave to my friends and I this past week. We had taken advantage of booking both the Dolphin tour as well as the Manta Ray night swim, and we were not disappointed!.... More

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San Francisco, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2013

It's hard to know who to trust with your shot at a once-in-a-lifetime experience. We booked our dolphin snorkel with Coral Reef and were very happy. While a touch more expensive, we got what we paid for in the way of fewer passengers and great staff. Demand was high on the Saturday morning we picked, so a few of us... More

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