Big Island Dolphin Swim Hidden Fees and Cash Costs

Short answer: 1 of 7 dolphin swims list extra costs not included in the price, such as Please bring your own reef safe sunscreen, jacket, camera. Bring cash for these. Updated 2026-11-02

We checked 7 dolphin swims in Big Island; 1 state extra cash fees details in the listing. 1 tour of 7 list a fee you pay on the day that is not in the online price. The most common: Please bring your own reef safe sunscreen, jacket, camera.

Not stated in the listing

These swim with dolphins in Big Island do not mention extra cash fees. Ask the operator before you book.

• Deluxe Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Aboard a Luxury Catamaran from Kailua-Kona Body Glove Cruises · $184
• Dolphin, Sea Cave & Captain Cook Snorkel Combo in Kealakekua Bay Kona Manta Ray Snorkel Tours · $89
• 3 Hour Big Island Dolphin Watch Boat Tour, Snorkeling & BBQ Lunch Iruka Hawaii Dolphin · $150
• 2 Hour Big Island Reef Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Tour Iruka Hawaii Dolphin · $88
• Kealakekua Bay Snorkel & Dolphin Safari In Kona Big Island (4hrs) Iruka Hawaii Dolphin · $150
• Kona: Guaranteed Dolphin/Whale Watch Hawaiian Adventures · $129

Questions

Restrictions come from each tour’s listing on GetYourGuide or Viator: the suitability notes, “Know before you go”, booking rules, and what is and isn’t included. Last checked 2026-11-02. Operators change rules, so confirm before you book.

More about dolphin swims in Big Island

• Minimum age
• Non-swimmer friendly
• Pregnancy
• Solo-friendly
• Restroom on board
• Stroller allowed
• Adults only
• Seasickness risk
• Stairs and elevators
• Wheelchair access
• Fitness level
• Back and heart conditions
• Service animals

Extra cash fees: dolphin swims elsewhere

• All destinations compared
• Maui
• Miami
• Cancun
• Puerto Vallarta
• Hurghada
• Tenerife
• Madeira
• Bali
• Koh Samui