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Dolphin Journeys - Day Tours

75-5822 Pelekila Pl, Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, HI
(808)329-3030
Ranked #13 of 80 tours in Kailua-Kona
5.0 of 5 stars 10 Reviews
Type: Boat Tours
Owner description: Dolphin Journeys offers unique and intimate excursions daily, both shared and exclusive. We take you swimming and snorkeling with dolphins during the...... more » Owner description: Dolphin Journeys offers unique and intimate excursions daily, both shared and exclusive. We take you swimming and snorkeling with dolphins during the day and with the angelic manta rays after sunset. All meals, snacks, drinks and snorkel gear are provided for you, as well as a swim support crew member who is in the water with you at all times. During the winter season, we take you out on our boat to see the magnificent Humpback whales. In addition, we snorkel around beautiful reefs, and can take you hiking around Volcanoes National Park and Pololu Valley. We also offer very exclusive, week long transformational retreats in March and September. « less
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Jean G
Kona
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 15, 2012

Nancy Sweatt's Dolphin Journey ocean adventure gave abundant dolphin swims and the experience of listening to the deep breathing of the whales. Amazing captain and crew, refreshments too. Mahalo Dolphin Journey Crew! More

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Anet74
Los Angeles, California
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4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 14, 2012

Best day ever! Dolphins, mantas, and whales all in one day! I can't wait to do it again! More

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akviaggiatrice
Seward
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 13, 2012

We went with Capt. Nancy on the Sunset Manta Ray cruise and snorkel. It was almost a surreal experience. The manta's circled and swooped all around us, even rubbing against us at times. The diving lights created a cathedral of light from below and with our torches shining from above, we created a light show on these prehistoric looking animals.... More

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James S
Dallas, Texas, United States
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 13, 2012

What an amazing experience! I grew up on the beaches in California and had always wanted an upclose and personal experience with the dolphins. Within minutes of being on the water, Captain Nancy had us on a large pod of dolphins. So in we went, and there they were. I had tears in my eyes as I looked through my... More

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DMcGee13
Saint Paul, Minnesota
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3 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 31, 2012
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My recent experience with Capt. Nancy and her amazing crew is unforgettable! Remember to bring your camera. I went on a half day dolphin encounter where we not only swam with the dolphins and manta rays, but we saw whales breeching, Then to top it off we saw the most beautiful and totally harmless whale shark!!!! I am not the... More

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Anne R
Anchorage
2 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 20, 2011
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Dolphin Journeys really show that they care about the dolphins, the sea life, and the people on their trips. We swam with maybe 100 dolphins! We didn't pursue them, they just were all over the place, having fun swimming. Huge manta rays were also there swimming, eating plankton. They had wet suit tops and lots of beverages for us. The... More

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lomilady
Surrey, Canada
1 review
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 12, 2011
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When visiting Kona, I suggest putting the night dive/sunset cruise with Capt. Nancy on your bucket list. The dinner on board the boat, the guided swim to watch the Manta's underbelly gliding past you, and the under water lights, awesome! I'm postive that on my night dive, one of the Manta's wings touched my leg. Wow!" More

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erinpdx77
Portland, Oregon
1 review
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 8, 2011
2
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We took a day tour with Nancy and went swimming with two schools of dolphins. She is an excellent, caring guide whose main concern is the welfare of thees magnificent creatures. I went on a night excursion to snorkel with the manta rays. AMAZING. Seriously, one of the top five experiences of my life. I can't recommend Nancy enough. Can't... More

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Amy G
Avon Lake, Oh
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 26, 2011
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We had the honor of going on a dolphin encounter on two different days. I knew before-hand that it was going to be an amazing experience but I had no idea it was going to be life changing.... First off Captian Nancy was exceptional and her ability to lead and teach us on our way out was wonderful. She is... More

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Mario Q
Los Gatos, California
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 13, 2011
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Our family of four, myself and my wife (in our mid-40's), our 14-year-old daughter, and our 11-year-old daughter really enjoyed this 4-hour outing on the Dolphin Journeys boat with captain Nancy Sweatt. Nancy and her deck hand (sorry, I forget his name) have a simple but spacious and clean boat. They have high-quality snorkeling equipment. On the trip out to... More

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