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Whale Watching On The Big Island

Get the chance to see whales up close on a whale-watching trip off the coast of Hawaii’s Big Island. Keep a look out for migrating pods of humpback whales, which often breach as they build up energy for their northward migration. This narrated tour brings you to some of the best viewing grounds aboard a catamaran. You’re able to hear the whales singing through the provided hydrophones.

Whale Watching On The Big Island

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Snorkel With Giant Manta Rays In Kailua Kona

Snorkel With Giant Manta Rays In Kailua Kona

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Kona Signature Catamaran Sunset Sail

Kona Signature Catamaran Sunset Sail

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Manta Ray Night Snorkel from Kona — Small Group

Plunge into the waters off Kailua-Kona to swim with manta rays. During this sunset to moonlight tour, slip on the provided wetsuit and snorkel gear and follow your expert instructor into the water. Watch as the enormous vegetarian animals, some with wingspans of 20 feet (6 meters), swim in loops around you, taking in clouds of plankton for their evening meal. All gear and light snacks and refreshments are provided.

Manta Ray Night Snorkel from Kona — Small Group

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Big Island: Marine Wildlife Excursion

Big Island: Marine Wildlife Excursion

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Big Island: Captain Cook Snorkel On A Power Catamaran With Lunch

Big Island: Captain Cook Snorkel On A Power Catamaran With Lunch

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Kona Shore Excursion: Sea Turtles, Historic Kona & Coffee

Spend a full day exploring Kona. Try your luck spotting green sea turtles, learn how Kona coffee is made, and visit archeological sites. Make the most of your time with a varied tour encapsulating Hawaii’s history, natural beauty, wildlife, and culinary culture. Stop at white sandy beaches, sample locally crafted world-famous coffee, and then choose from a variety of activities depending on your tastes.

Kona Shore Excursion: Sea Turtles, Historic Kona & Coffee

5 hoursFree Cancellation

Kona Tradewind Catamaran Day Sail

Kona Tradewind Catamaran Day Sail

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

5-Hour Kona Private Boat Charter

Perfect for all size of couples, families or extended families. Experience Kealakekua Bay, the best place to snorkel on the Big Island or find a totally new and secluded snorkel area. Choose whether you'd like to focus more heavily on world-class snorkeling, wildlife searching, or private spots. After snorkeling, your captain has lunch and beverages for you. Hear all about the history of the area, the Captain Cook story. On the return trip, we hug the rugged coastline, and explore places Zodiacs with shallow drafts can get into! We show you natural blowholes, exposed lava tubes, and sea caves!

5-Hour Kona Private Boat Charter

5 hoursFree Cancellation

from $1,448

Kealakekua Bay Snorkeling Tour - 4 hour Kona Zodiac Adventure

Splash into the crystal-clear waters of Kealakekua Bay on this Big Island snorkeling adventure! Dart in and out of sea caves and explore the gorgeous Kona coastline in an agile Zodiac raft. Snorkel among colorful tropical fish, and keep an eye out for other marine life like whales, dolphins and sea turtles. Along the way, learn about the island’s geologic history and local legends from your expert guide, and see the spot where Captain Cook first landed in Hawaii.

Kealakekua Bay Snorkeling Tour - 4 hour Kona Zodiac Adventure

4 hoursFree Cancellation

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Kona's Guaranteed Whale Watch: An Unforgettable Ocean Encounter

Kona's Guaranteed Whale Watch: An Unforgettable Ocean Encounter

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Kona Snorkeling: Beat the Crowd to Kealakekua Bay

Kealakekua Bay is one of Hawaii's best marine sanctuaries, often crowded with visitors. This snorkeling tour lets you avoid the crowds by taking you out onto the bay in a Zodiac raft, which can reach places bigger boats can't go. Enjoy reef-safe sunscreen provided at the office before the trip and snacks including sandwiches. Once in the water, explore the marine life-filled world beneath the bay's crystal-clear water.

Kona Snorkeling: Beat the Crowd to Kealakekua Bay

5 hoursFree Cancellation

Kona Catamaran Snorkel Sail with Lunch

Kona Catamaran Snorkel Sail with Lunch

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Kona Deluxe Catamaran Whale Watch

Kona Deluxe Catamaran Whale Watch

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Kona Luxury Catamaran Yacht Snorkel & Sail

Take the ultimate snorkeling and sailing trip along the Kona Coast during this half-day luxury catamaran yacht trip with a small group. Explore the stunning beaches and bays of the Big Island aboard a high-end boat, stopping at remote snorkel sites to spot marine life such as dolphins, turtles, and whales. Unlimited refreshments, plus snorkel gear and a tasty picnic- or bento-style lunch are also included.

Kona Luxury Catamaran Yacht Snorkel & Sail

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Private Charter: Customizable Big Island Boat Adventure

Private Charter: Customizable Big Island Boat Adventure

4 hoursFree Cancellation

from $1,882

Kona Hawaii Deep Sea Fishing experience on the Bite Me 4

Kona Hawaii Deep Sea Fishing experience on the Bite Me 4

4 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

Honokohau Harbor

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Know before you go

Boats docked at Honokohau Harbor on the Big Island of Hawaii.

If you’re trying to avoid crowds, come early in the morning—the harbor is a busy place.
All the equipment you could possibly need can be rented here; don’t worry about packing gear in your luggage.
Lots of the businesses around here are local. Consider supporting them with your wallet, if you’re able.
Book your tour in advance; most harbor outfitters don’t accept walk-ins.

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