Expect Spinner dolphins to come along for the ride on this Hawaiian day cruise
Six passengers get some company on a sail along the Big Island’s coast.
There may be six of you on this newest sail in Hawaiian waters, but there will be many more of ... them.
And by “them,” we mean adorable marine mammals that swim alongside the Riva, a 34-foot sloop operated by Kohala Sail & Sea.
The company began operating cruises earlier this summer from the new Kawaihae South Small Boat Harbor, about 15 minutes from the North Kohala resorts and 45 minutes from Kailua-Kona on the Big Island.
Spinner dolphins, which can be seen in the video above, are among the animals that come along for the ride (or the swim).
Three trips are offered, beginning with the morning snorkel trip. The 3 1/2-hour experience departs at 8 a.m. to explore the waters of the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary.
The sanctuary is the winter home to humpback whales, and its year-round residents include bottlenose and spinner dolphins, false killer whales and Hawaiian green sea turtles.
That trip costs $125 a person, which includes snorkel gear and a light breakfast of banana bread, fresh fruit, juice and locally produced coffee.
An afternoon sail ($40) from 1-3 and a sunset cruise ($79) from 5-7:15 round out the offerings. Humpback whale watching tours will be added in season.
Info: Tours can be purchased online.
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