Experience some award-winning snorkeling in world-famous Kealakekua Bay on this four-hour tour! All snorkeling gear and instruction included.
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Take the concerns out of booking with large crowds and book a Private Charter. Enjoy creating your own adventure with the family during your Hawaii vacation.
Beat the crowd to the Kealakekua Bay, one of Hawaii’s premier snorkel spots with incredible visibility and calm conditions, on a five-hour tour!
Enjoy a morning wildlife watching tour with our experienced Naturalist captains and crew, who share a passion & respect for the ocean and its inhabitants.
Experience the majesty of nature on a three-hour whale watching tour on the west end of the Big Island! Use the hydrophone and hear the whale songs.
This bucket-list experience was described by the Travel Channel as “one of the top ten things to do in your lifetime.” There’s something incredible about sharing the ocean with wild giant manta rays at night. Come experience it for yourself!
Cruise down to Kealakekua Bay to snorkel at one of the top snorkel sites in the State of Hawaii. This protected marine sanctuary boasts hundreds of species of marine life, as well the world famous Captain Cook monument. We’ll stop to observe dolphins and whales (seasonal) if we spot them, and every day’s adventure is unique. Along the way, your Captain will call out historical sites and discuss the fascinating history of the Kona coast. Grab your swim suit, hat, and towel, and let’s go exploring!
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Hang Loose Boat Tours offers fun adventures on our unique, one of a kind boat. The boat is designed for open ocean conditions and will allow you to sit back, relax and enjoy breathtaking views of the beautiful Island of Hawaii. Our boats are operated only by experienced United States Coast Guard licensed captains. Let's go out to the ocean!
Hawaii Island & Ocean Tours is a locally owned and operated tour company that offers passengers the opportunity to explore the natural wonders of the Kona side of Hawaii’s Big Island.
During the day, our experienced crew leads tours through clear blue waters, where passengers can explore the local sea life, see Hawaiian Spinner Dolphins playing in the wild, and learn about Hawaiian culture. When the sun sets, we offer a unique nighttime snorkel adventure with the majestic and graceful Kona Manta Rays near the shores of the Keauhou Bay.
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78-7138 KaleioPapa St. Kailua-Kona
Hawaii Nautical takes you on an unparalleled yacht to experience the beauty and grandeur of the Kona coast and its most bejeweled underwater treasures at stunning snorkeling bays along the historic Kona coast.
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At Hawaiian Adventures Kona, we pride ourselves on offering the Big Island’s ultimate small-group wildlife tour. Our signature 4-5 hour snorkel tours feature the Kona Coast’s best opportunity for a true Hawaiian adventure, but we also offer a wide variety of custom, private charters. Whether it’s a private or public tour, we limit the passenger count to ensure personalized service.
We are on the search for whales, dolphins, manta rays, sea turtles, sharks and more; this is the ultimate wake up with the wildlife experience.
Join us as we venture south to Kealakekua Bay, its deep blue waters teeming with life and its towering cliffsides steeped in history. The perimeter of this sheltered bay is alive with vibrant coral reefs which host an abundance of diverse fish and invertebrates.
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Manta photo courtesy Kona Ocean Adventures
At Kona Ocean Adventures, we are not just another tour, we are a true adventure at every turn! You’ll feel like you’re on the boat with good friends who happen to be coast guard licensed captains and local expert guides with over 30 years of experience navigating the Hawaiian waters! They are passionate about what they do and love the ocean.
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KONA SHORE DIVERS - Our goal is to give you the opportunity to share and explore the underwater world in and around the near shore waters of Kailua-Kona. We focus on small group sizes and strive to offer the best personalized service possible to our guests. From the first timer to the old timer come with us and see what the Kona Shore has to offer!
KONA SNORKEL TRIPS is dedicated to giving you a story you’ll be able to tell for the rest of your life. Strap on your snorkel gear, jump in the pristine waters off the Kona coast, and your amazing experience instantly begins. Choose from a variety of Kona snorkeling spots, or join us for a manta ray swim, private experience, or Big Island whale watching tour. Where will your adventure take you?
Head out into the Pacific Ocean off Kona to see the sunset over the water before diving in to enjoy swimming freely with Manta Rays in their underwater nighttime realm, an electric experience unlike anything else in the world.
On this 3-hour excursion you can expect to see and snorkel with as much sea life as possible. Trust our Captains and Crew with their knowledge of the Kona Coast and all the beauty it has to offer. Keep your eyes out for spinner dolphins, turtles, whales, colorful schools of fish and vibrant reef. Our crew will be happy to share some fun historical facts, snorkel tips, and fun fish stories.
Morning Encounter to Makalawena Strap on your snorkel gear and get ready to jump into the warm Kona Coast for the swim of a lifetime.
On your 4-hour Ocean Encounters journey, you will make your way down the beautiful Kona Coast heading north to Pu‘u Ali‘i Bay, home of beautiful Makalawena. And believe us when we say… this is one of the most stunning locations on the Big Island.
Take advantage of all the fun the Pacific Ocean has waiting for you on an Ocean Encounters expedition! With years of experience boating, snorkeling, fishing and seeking marine creatures in the Kona region, we are proud to offer the best marine wildlife encounters in the area.
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Our signature experience tour in Kona, Hawaii! Visit TWO of our favorite and most magical sites on the Kona Coast. Each site will be unique and very different from each other.
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Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure on this Kona manta ray snorkel! The Kona coast is one of the best places known to experience manta rays up close and in shallow waters.
Travel the Kona Coastline to Kealakekua Bay, home of the Captain Cook monument, a sacred, ancient, and historical site with amazing snorkeling conditions.
PARADISE SAILING HAWAII - Enjoy a true sailing experience with a small number of passengers during a Kona sailing charter on Hawaii's Big Island! Our beautiful new sailing catamaran features plenty of shade, comfortable cushioned seating with tables, nice clean toilet facilities and the roominess, stability and speed of the newest 36' sailing catamaran offering Big Island boat tours. We offer a variety of Kona sailing charters including a relaxing Kona Sunset Cruise and private catamaran charters.
Our Kona snorkeling tours offer snorkeling, dolphin watching, whale watching, sailing lessons, or any combination that suits our guests.
Nothing beats the tranquility of a Kona sunset cruise, watching the sun set while sailing along the Kona coast.
Have our beautiful sailing catamaran to yourself. Where to go and what to do is completely up to you!
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HONOKOHAU HARBOR
74-380 Kealakehe Parkway,
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Hawaii Island District Office
(808) 327-3685
email: DLNR.BD.HonokohauHarbor@hawaii.gov
19° 40′ 10″ N, 156° 01′ 37″ W
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SUNLIGHT ON WATER
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This private charter includes your own private boat with captain and crew exclusively for you and your family for a great price. Sport Fishing for Marlin, Ono, Ahi and other Pacific Ocean Pelagic Species. Snorkeling with assorted Reef Fish and Ocean Life.
Guests spend half the tour fishing and trying for Marlin or some of our native game fish such as Ono or Mahi Mahi. The rest of the day is up to you based on what's happening in the waters off shore. You will enjoy total comfort and safety while taking in the splendid scenery of the Big Island, the Pacific Ocean and the local Marine Life.
In Kona our visitors have the rare treat to experience the Manta Night Snorkel. The experience of seeing these massive gentle creatures in the wild is exhilarating.
The Manta Night Snorkel is an experience you have to see for yourself. The Kona mantas in many instances are 16 feet from wing to wing. They glide through the water like birds feeding on tiny plankton.
Our boat was specifically designed for this tour. The Kona Night Snorkel is fantastic for all guests, whether you are in the water or simply observing.
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Dive into crystal-clear waters and explore Hawaii's breathtaking underwater world on a snorkel cruise along the Kona Coast! Encounter vibrant coral reefs, graceful sea turtles and colorful tropical fish in one of the most stunning marine ecosystems in the world.
Let the warm Hawaiian breeze and spectacular sunsets wash over you as you enjoy a peaceful day on the water. Whether you're a seasoned snorkeler or a first-time explorer, a Kona Coast snorkel cruise offers a once-in-a-lifetime experience! Book your adventure today here and now and make memories that will last forever!
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