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Hilo Shore Excursion Tropical Escape: Akaka Falls & Black Sands
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Hilo Shore Excursion Tropical Escape: Akaka Falls & Black Sands

Enjoy this 3-hour, late afternoon tour, where our BIG HAWAII TOURS van and service are premium-level and each day's itinerary is curated to maximize your...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
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$119
2-Hour Mauna Kea One Stop Sealife Snorkel Adventure
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2-Hour Mauna Kea One Stop Sealife Snorkel Adventure

Get ready for an unforgettable ocean adventure as we depart from Kawaihae Harbor aboard Olohana — a brand-new, luxury 41’ powerboat built for comfort, speed,...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
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Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary Pantropical Tour (1.5 hrs)
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Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary Pantropical Tour (1.5 hrs)

Discover the beauty of Kona's Cloud Forest with the Pantropical Forest Tour at Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary. This 1.5-hour guided walking tour immerses you in...

1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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Sunset Manta Ray Tour in Kailua-Kona
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Sunset Manta Ray Tour in Kailua-Kona

Experience an unforgettable sunset manta ray snorkel tour, consistently ranked among the top lifetime adventures in Hawaiʻi. We specialize in small-group tours, limiting each experience...

2 to 3 hours • Free Cancellation
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Whale Watching On The Big Island
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Whale Watching On The Big Island

Let us take you for an awesome journey on our fast powered catamaran that has shade to offer while spotting whales. The boat is also...

2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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Kona Signature Catamaran Sunset Sail
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Kona Signature Catamaran Sunset Sail

End your day in paradise with a sunset sail along the beautiful Kona Coast aboard the Spirit of Aloha. Enjoy panoramic views of the ocean...

1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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Captain Cook Snorkel Tour in The Pristine Water at Kealakekua Bay
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Captain Cook Snorkel Tour in The Pristine Water at Kealakekua Bay

We carry a maximum of 14 passengers so we can offer a more intimate snorkel experience than the larger "cattle boats" in Kona. In addition...

4 hours • Free Cancellation
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Small-Group Snorkel at Kealakekua Bay in Captain Cook, Big Island
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Small-Group Snorkel at Kealakekua Bay in Captain Cook, Big Island

We cruise from Keauhou harbor out into crystal clear blue waters. While the boat is underway, the crew will point out interesting features along the...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
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Kona Deluxe Catamaran Whale Watch
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Kona Deluxe Catamaran Whale Watch

Every winter, thousands of humpback whales return to Hawaii's warm waters - and there's no better way to see them than from the deck of...

1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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Mauna Kea Deluxe Whale Watch and Boat Cruise
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Mauna Kea Deluxe Whale Watch and Boat Cruise

Set sail on the luxurious Olohana powerboat for the Mauna Kea Deluxe Whale Watch, where stunning views and unforgettable wildlife encounters await. This 2-hour cruise...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
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Pool Scuba Refresher
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Pool Scuba Refresher

Before diving in the ocean, join us for a short refresher to enhance your safety and enjoyment. We are the only dive shop on the...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
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Deluxe Snorkeling Trip to Captain Cook Monument
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Deluxe Snorkeling Trip to Captain Cook Monument

Please read this tour description. There are lots of Kona snorkeling trips, most companies are double the price for this tour. We offer the best...

2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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Dolphin, Sea Cave, Captain Cook, Kealakekua Bay Reef Snorkeling
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Dolphin, Sea Cave, Captain Cook, Kealakekua Bay Reef Snorkeling

What Makes Our Daytime Snorkel to Kealakekua Bay Unique Fast, agile Zodiac RIB boat (used by Navy SEALs) gets you to the bay quickly and...

2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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3.5 Hour Kailua-Kona Ocean Kayak and Snorkel Tour
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3.5 Hour Kailua-Kona Ocean Kayak and Snorkel Tour

Enjoy an aquatic adventure on the Big Island during this 4-hour small-group excursion combining sea kayaking, snorkeling, and more. Paddle along a section of the...

4 hours
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Dolphin and Whale Watch in Kona
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Dolphin and Whale Watch in Kona

Hawaiʻi’s Kona Coast offers exceptional opportunities to experience marine life, dramatic coastal landscapes, and rich Hawaiian history. Join us on a relaxed coastal cruise with...

2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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Whale Watching Tour - Big Island, Hawaii
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Whale Watching Tour - Big Island, Hawaii

It is finally that time of year where the beautiful humpback whales make their return to the Hawaiian islands after migrating from Alaska! Step aboard...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
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Recent activity reviews
Highly recommend Kona Snorkel Tours if you're visiting the Big Island. Five stars all the way! 🌺🌊🐠🤙
New York City
Kona Snorkel Tour: Captain Cook Reef Snorkel, Dolphin & Sea Caves
X9462ONjessicat, Sep 2026
Highly recommend Kona Snorkel Tours if you're visiting the Big Island. Five stars all the way! 🌺🌊🐠🤙
We had an absolutely wonderful time on the Kona Snorkel Tours day trip! From start to finish, it was an incredible experience. Deavon was fantastic getting us checked in and provided so much great information along with being funny! Rory, our captain, was excellent, and Jake, our tour guide and lifeguard was incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. All three of them made the experience even better with the fascinating history, stories, and information they shared throughout the tour. The Snorkeling was incredible and saw many fish and a octopus 🐙 You could really tell how much they enjoy what they do and how much they care about making sure everyone has a safe, fun, and memorable time. The combination of snorkeling, beautiful scenery, and learning so much about the area made this a day we won't forget! Highly recommend Kona Snorkel Tours if you're visiting the Big Island. Five stars all the way! 🌺🌊🐠🤙
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Best thing we did while in Hawaii
New York City
Kona Snorkel Tour: Captain Cook Reef Snorkel, Dolphin & Sea Caves
Quest35542436532, Sep 2026
Best thing we did while in Hawaii
We had a great time. Deavon checked up in and he was great! Rory was our Captain and Jake was the lifeguard. This was easily the best thing we had done on the Island. We did both the day and night tours. I will be back with tons of friends.
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Excellent trip to Mauna Kea
New York City
Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit and Stars Small-Group Adventure Tour
241stenh, Sep 2026
Excellent trip to Mauna Kea
Very nice trip with a guide with great knowledge about this journey.
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We had such a wonderful...
New York City
Kona Signature Catamaran Sunset Sail
Sophia_R, Sep 2026
We had such a wonderful...
We had such a wonderful experience on the sunset sailing dinner! The crew was absolutely lovely and so patient with us when we arrived late. We truly appreciated how welcoming and understanding they were. The captain was amazing and even turned the boat so that everyone could enjoy the beautiful sunset from both sides. The sailing was smooth and relaxing, making it the perfect way to spend an evening with family. 🌅⛵️ The dinner was good overall, and the entire experience was enjoyable from start to finish. My family loved it, and we would definitely recommend this sunset sailing dinner to anyone looking for a fun and relaxing experience. Thank you to the crew for making our evening so special!
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So much fun!
New York City
Kona Walking Food Tour
Penni_F, Sep 2026
So much fun!
It was such fun! Ellie was a fantastic tour host. We went to 7 different places in Kona and sampled delicious local foods and drinks. Ellie made it fun. It was a good way to introduce us to Kailua Kona.
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We only saw about 3...
New York City
Manta Ray Night Snorkel at Kona, Big Island
Michael_S, Sep 2026
We only saw about 3...
We only saw about 3 mantas during our time in the water (from the other groups' hoots and hollers, it sounds like they saw more), but it was absolutely worth it. They came under our group. One did a flip right under the board's light. It really was such an incredible experience.
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So much fun! The manta...
New York City
Manta Ray Night Snorkel at Kona, Big Island
Luke_M, Sep 2026
So much fun! The manta...
So much fun! The manta rays are incredible creatures. And the staff are very helpful & informative. Best part of my Hawaii trip hands down!
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Shaun and Brad were both...
New York City
Kona Hawaii Per Person Shared Fishing with Bite Me Sportfishing
Matthew_B, Sep 2026
Shaun and Brad were both...
Shaun and Brad were both great captains and people. Had a great time learning from them about ocean fishing. Had such a great time the first day where we were lucky enough to catch some nice fish, we booked a second trip the next day!
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Friendly and attending...
New York City
Kona Signature Catamaran Sunset Sail
Jasmine_N, Sep 2026
Friendly and attending...
Friendly and attending crew who made it fun. Provided us with food and drinks. Had an amazing and fun time. Would definitely recommend
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Coffee Plus
New York City
Kona Coffee Farm Tour
Jeffrey_O, Sep 2026
Coffee Plus
Educational and fun with a dash of rain thrown in. All the staff and docents were more than welcoming.
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Amazing experience
New York City
Morning Magic Kayak and Snorkel Adventure in Kealakekua Bay
marisagZ7026FQ, Sep 2026
Amazing experience
This was truly an amazing experience. Evan and Logan were incredible guides, provided detailed history and knowledge. The kayak over was absolutely beautiful and the snorkeling was really great (even though the visibility wasn't that perfect from the previous storm). Highly recommend!The only thing I would note is that they asked about dietary restrictions of which I have a gluten intolerance, I was given a garden salad for lunch and unfortunately the fork was accidentally forgotten. I would suggest in the future sourcing a lettuce wrap (if gluten free bread / wraps are unavailable) similar to the sandwiches so its a more on par experience considered it was included in the price.
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Awesome!
New York City
Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel
Rachel_G, Sep 2026
Awesome!
What an awesome experience! We loved all three of the tour guides. The captain gave us lots of information about the mantas and where we were going, and everyone made us feel so comfortable! We saw one manta Ray (but he/she looped back several times! We also saw several reef sharks and a bu ch of what I believe were little tuna! We stayed a little over 45 min in the water! I loved this whole experience!!!
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Perfect!
New York City
Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit and Stars Small-Group Adventure Tour
D3528WMcarmenw, Sep 2026
Perfect!
We had the most amazing time! The tour guide, Jon, was the perfect tour guide - very knowledgable, engaging and interesting! Thank you so much for such a memorable experience!!
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Enjoyable farm tour and great products
New York City
Award Winning Farm Tour: Coffee, Chocolate and Unique Gifts
robertdU5563TR, Sep 2026
Enjoyable farm tour and great products
Great job by Greg & Paul and team, very informative and the products were amazing, we learned alot on the tour.
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Great tour!
New York City
Hawaiian Salt Farm Tour in Kona
jlp131, Sep 2026
Great tour!
Tour was fantastic! The tasting was wonderful! Totally worth the time and money!!
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Good experience
New York City
Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel
GrandTour22123674110, Sep 2026
Good experience
I am happy we went for this experience.
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