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Sunlight on Water

PO Box 4729, Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, HI 96745
(808) 896-2480
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Ranked #23 of 151 activities in Kailua-Kona
Type: Water sports
Useful Information: Activities for older children
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Portland, Oregon
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013 NEW

My first trip to Kona we booked Sunlight on Water's dolphin encounter tour. It was the best thing we did. The crew was professional and friendly. The boat was clean and well maintained. The snorkeling gear was in good condition. The food and beverages they provided were great (extra points for the Costco muffins). They found lots of dolphins for... More

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Brisbane, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

From the minute we arrived the staff were so friendly!! Thank you Captain Jason, Fray and Denise for making our trip so memorable and your knowledge of the dolphins was brilliant. We had a mix of ages with us and the staff were very accomodating. The boat was very comfortable, nice size not too many people and containers to keep... More

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Shanghai
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

Amazing. 2 minutes only after getting out of the harbour, there they were ! already ! We saw over 50 dolphins today, may be more. It was great. Suprised to see we didn't need to go further than just out of the harbour...indeed that was a short ride(!), but hey! we were here for the dolphins, right ? not for... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

We booked the snokel Manta Ray and it was great. The staff was friendly, but seemed to be in a hurry. e did get to see rays and it was a great time. I would reccomend doing this to anyone who is going to visit the big Island. It was everything we expected. The crew was great and very helpful,... More

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Fonthill, Ontario
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2013

We recently did the dolphin excursion while visiting Kona on our cruise ship. We cannot thank China Mike and his crew enough! Our cruise ship arrived on schedule at 7 am but unfortunately their tendering process left much to be desired and we hadn't even gotten off the ship by Sunlight on Water's check-in time of 7:30. Fortunately we had... More

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Metro Detroit, MI
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2013

We did the manta ray tour on 04/12/13. The crew was very friendly. We spent about an hour in the water total. We only saw a couple manta rays, but it was quality time with them. Once they came around, they stayed around and were very entertaining doing backflips while feeding on plankton. The price was very reasonable as well.... More

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San Diego, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2013

This was the highlight of our 12-day trip to the Big Island. Amazing, unique experience snorkeling with what felt like over 100 dolphins for hours. I did not feel we were invading their space or harassing them at all. Sunlight on Water was a great outfit to do it with. Professionally run, respectful of dolphins, comfortable. Loads of snacks and... More

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Champaign, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2013

This was the second time we went with Sunlight on Water on the Dolphin swim (2011 & 2013). Both times were out of this world an awesome experience, a must do swim in the wild. China Mike the Captain and owner is the best of the best. China Mike makes you feel welcomed and comfortable, he has a clear perception... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2013 via mobile

I was raised on the island of Oahu since I was eight years old, I have been in the ocean millions of times, but I have never had a such a wonderful time swimming with the mantarays!!!! The Crew on sunlight on water was awesome helpful, very knowledgeable!!! I highly recommend this company!!! I can't wait to visit kona again... More

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Center Valley, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2013

We had a great trip. My seven year old loved it. Brie and Faye were awesome with him making him feel comfortable in the water. The crew catered to all our needs even my slight sea sickness. The dolphin snorkle was incredible. Definetly would do it again. Can say enough good things about the trip.

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