Beach Snorkel - Sea Turtle and Black Sand Lagoon
Overview
Discover a world of marine science and one of the best snorkeling spots in the Hilo region at these two family-friendly beach parks, accessed from the shoreline.
The only black-sand beach in the Hilo region provides relaxed swimming, sheltered rock pools for beautiful snorkeling and excellent surfing.
Lava from Mauna Kea has formed a natural seawall at Richardson Ocean Park, making it a sheltered beach that is perfect snorkeling with giant sea turtles, monk seals and abundant sea life. Rock pools that fill at high tide make for shallow, detached swimming holes at low tide. Snorkel in the pools, without the stress of swell or currents.
What's Included
- Snacks Local juice and snacks
- Transportation from the check-in location to the snorkel site.
- All snorkel gear (mask, fins, and snorkel)
- Professionally Trained Snorkel Guide
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup & drop-off
Meeting Location
1717 Kamehameha Avenue
Hilo, HI 96720, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
New to snorkeling? Not a problem! Your expertly trained guide will teach you the basics and be with you every step of the way to ensure your safety and comfort. Children are also welcome to participate and will be introduced to Mother Nature in a most spectacular way. This half-day, small group tour includes 2 snorkeling stops all from the shore, island snacks and juices, and memories that will last a lifetime. (Marine life sightings are not guaranteed).
The brackish water bays and lagoons around scenic Hilo are home to a wide variety of abundant sea life. Your local, experienced snorkel guide will teach you how the black sand beaches and volcanic islands are made as well as other fascinating facts about your lush surroundings.
Grab your goggles and look below the water’s surface and discover an underwater world teeming with colorful corals, eels, eagle and manta rays and so much more! This area is well known for its large population of sea turtles and dizzying array of tropical reef fish.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- This tour is suitable for ages 8 and up. Minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (13)
Q: Do you take pregnant customers snorkeling?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-21759P6
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