Your journey will start with a Hawaiian ceremony to greet the day, and then it s off to the adventur

Come experience a morning swim with us and the Dolphins on the beautiful Kona Coast on the Big Island of Hawaii! The Hawaiian Spinner Dolphins are year round residents so you can expect to see them whenever you are in Hawaii
SunLight On Water, with Melainah, Michael and their staff, offer you the opportunity to have an experience that you will easily remember for the rest of your life swimming with Dolphins that are wild and free in their natural habitat.
There is nothing that compares to the feeling of being in the ocean with the Dolphins! You can see Dolphins on tv, can visit them in captivity, and you can even see them from a boat but swimming with them in their natural ocean habitat is a unique and magical experience that can touch you in ways you might not be able to imagine.
We ve been conducting Dolphin Swims longer and more successfully than any other Hawaiian Dolphin Swim eco-tour operator over 15 years! We have a 99% success rate in finding the Dolphins each day! Equally important is the context within which we offer our tours. Our philosophy is one of total respect for the Dolphins, all marine life and the ocean.
Your journey will start with a Hawaiian ceremony to greet the day, and then it s off to the adventure of a lifetime a morning swim with the Dolphins! Simply put, the experience is transformative, and it s frankly impossible to fully articulate. Dolphins are amongst the most intelligent beings on the planet and being with them in their own habitat will amaze you. Imagine your excitement as we cruise out to where the Dolphins live and play.
*For more information/questions, for Combo Rates on any two or more activities, for Family or Groups Rates with 5 or more, or Private Charter Rates please CLICK HERE . Please call 808-270-8765 for Reservations/Information 7a.m.---7p.m. Hawaii Standard Time. Administrative questions 808-896-2480.
Notification of cancellation must be received by telephone at least 48 HOURS prior to departure time to receive a full refund. Any cancellation given with less than 48 Hours remaining before departure time will not be offered a refund.
Notification of cancellation much be received by telephone at least 72 HOURS prior to departure time to receive a full refund. No refund will be offered with less than 72 Hours remaining before departure time.
As we are making our way along the Kona Coast, relax and let yourself enjoy the feel of the wind and notice how the sun glints off the surface of the Ocean, hence our name, SunLight On Water. Take in the beautiful color of the Ocean as she beckons to you... The setting is perfect...
After receiving instruction about the proper protocols for entering into the Dolphins' world and receiving some insider tips on how to get the most out of your Dolphin swim, the moment comes when quietly and gently you ease into the water with these incredible Beings and join the Dolphin pod. It is completely safe, and a rewarding experience for the entire family. Children of all ages are welcome. If young children do not choose to go into the Ocean, for their safety, an adult must remain on board with them at all times. There is usually time for parents to take turns going into the Ocean. All you need is your sense of wonder and a willing Spirit.
During the winter, there is a good chance you will see Humpback Whales on the way to be with the Dolphins. Other interesting sea life has been known to pay us a visit as well such as Spotted Dolphins, Bottle Nose Dolphins, Whale Sharks, Pilot Whales, Manta Rays, Eagle Rays, the Honu (turtles) among others. Michael may even find an Octopus for you to see!
Captain Michael (aka China Mike), operated the first charter boat offering Dolphin Swims here in Hawaii. Michael and Melainah are both USCG Licensed Captains, and their boat, Uhane Nui O Nai'a, is one of the most comfortable around. They also have an exceptional kinship with these marvelous creatures, and can offer you a Dolphin experience unlike any other.