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Kona Hawaii Fishing/Snorkel Large Group Private Charter on OE II
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Kona Hawaii Fishing/Snorkel Large Group Private Charter on OE II

Spend the day out on the waters of the Kona Coast on the Ocean Encounters II, a 34' Radon. Your private, large-group boating and sport-fishing...

4 to 8 hours • Free Cancellation
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$2,088
Big Island: 5-Hour Kona Private Boat Charter
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Big Island: 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...

5 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (7)
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$1,740
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Experience from Maui
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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Experience from Maui

Here is your chance to visit Hawaii’s only active volcano and see the youngest of the Hawaiian Islands. On this inter-island excursion, you’ll visit the...

8 to 10 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (6)
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$590
Half Day Private Cruise Tour with Snorkeling and Fishing in Kona
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Half Day Private Cruise Tour with Snorkeling and Fishing in Kona

Come aboard UliUli Moana for a luxury private snorkeling tour. Everything you need for the day is provided. You and your party can show up...

5 hours • Free Cancellation
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$1,900
Cliff's of Hawai'i Onomea Waterfall Cruise
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Cliff's of Hawai'i Onomea Waterfall Cruise

Discover old Hawai‘i on a leisurely 2‑hour morning cruise along rugged sea cliffs, secret coves, and tropical waterfalls. This small, intimate tour weaves past the...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$213
Manta Ray Night Snorkel Adventure in Kona
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Manta Ray Night Snorkel Adventure in Kona

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of manta rays during a magical night snorkel along the Kona coast. As evening descends, board our vessel and...

2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (3)
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$150
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
5.0 (2)
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$109
Private Sunset Cruise in Kona
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Private Sunset Cruise in Kona

Come aboard UliUli Moana with us and watch the sun go down behind the Kona Coast. All of our charters are private so this can...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$995
Sunset Sightseeing Cruise in Kawaihae
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Sunset Sightseeing Cruise in Kawaihae

2hr coastal sunset cruise. View the Kohala coast from the ocean. Experience an epic Hawaiian sunset with the great possibility of viewing the infamous "green...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$1,050
Kailua Kona Whale Watching Boat Tour Experience
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Kailua Kona Whale Watching Boat Tour Experience

Witness the majestic humpback whales along the stunning coastline of Kona on this unforgettable 2-hour private whale watching tour. From December to April, experience the...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$700
Big Island Historical Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay
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Big Island Historical Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay

Set sail on the west coast of Hawaii Island for a 3-hour cruise to Captain Cook’s Monument for dinner, as a local historian shares stories...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
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$189
Big Island: Atlantis Submarine from Kona Beach
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Big Island: Atlantis Submarine from Kona Beach

Discover our world beneath the waves with Atlantis Submarines Kona! Our battery-powered vessels are the world’s most technologically advanced passenger submarines. A special added bonus...

1 hour • Free Cancellation
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$144
Glass-Bottom Boat Reef Tour
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Glass-Bottom Boat Reef Tour

Our tours depart from the Kailua-Kona pier on the Big Island of Hawaii. Discover the beauty of Kona's underwater world aboard Marian, a 36-foot (10-meter), custom-designed glass-bottom boat....

50 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$72
Glass-Bottom Boat Cruise from Waikoloa
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Glass-Bottom Boat Cruise from Waikoloa

Discover the Big Island’s vibrant underwater world on this glass-bottom boat cruise on Anaeho’omalu Bay. From Waikoloa, near Kona, board a comfortable 26-foot (7.9-meter) boat...

30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.7 (280)
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$50
Waikoloa Deluxe Whale Watch
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Waikoloa Deluxe Whale Watch

Experience the magic of whale season in Waikoloa with a guided whale watching tour along the stunning Kohala Coast. Choose between the thrill of a...

1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$129
Ultimate Ocean Encounters Midday Snorkel
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Ultimate Ocean Encounters Midday Snorkel

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...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
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$80

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New York City
Big Island: Atlantis Submarine from Kona Beach
y0vch0p, Sep 2026
Amazing
That was amazing experience for me and my family. If you want to be in a different world for a bit and see amazing things this is your adventure
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Informative
New York City
Big Island Historical Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay
torinw851, Sep 2026
Informative
Ausom thoroughly enjoyed food and crew
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Fantastic experience!
New York City
Big Island: Atlantis Submarine from Kona Beach
Dan_K, Sep 2026
Fantastic experience!
Absolutely great experience! Was everything we wanted and more. Got to see thousands of fish, sharks, dolphins, and rays! When we’re given the chance, we will take a ride again. Plenty of room, just can’t say enough.
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Beautiful Kona coast vistas, attentive staff, delicious dinner and Sunset!
New York City
Big Island Historical Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay
J8113PUkathyh, Sep 2026
Beautiful Kona coast vistas, attentive staff, delicious dinner and Sunset!
We enjoyed every minute of this dinner cruise! We left the Kailua Kona pier and several Dolphins swam near us which was a wonderful start. We followed the coast with a local guide describing the places along the shore. We also had a musician providing lovely Hawaiian music. Dinner included a salad, followed by Chicken, mashed potatoes, greens and a roll. Finally, a delicious cheesecake for dessert. We saw a beautiful sunset as we were heading back to the pier. The staff was friendly and attentive throughout the cruise. This trip was amazing and one of the best things to do when visiting the island of Hawaii!
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Pleasant break from the sun
New York City
Glass-Bottom Boat Cruise from Waikoloa
Joanna_C, Sep 2026
Pleasant break from the sun
Easy trip to get a feel for snorkeling without the effort. Nice reef just offshore , lots of tropical fish and coral formations . Maika our guide was very nice and knowledge.
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Recommend tour for non water people
New York City
Glass-Bottom Boat Reef Tour
Ruth_F, Sep 2026
Recommend tour for non water people
Amy is knowledgeable friendly and hospitable.Captain Steve gave a great smooth and clear ride.They help you on and off the boat which is clean and they provide helpful props for children.
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10/10 would recommend!
New York City
Glass-Bottom Boat Cruise from Waikoloa
Daniel_D, Aug 2026
10/10 would recommend!
It is incredible! See the fish clearly. And Captain Kia was so great. Such a great way to experience another aspect of the island.
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New York City
Glass-Bottom Boat Reef Tour
W6972LSnataliam, Aug 2026
"Row, row, row your boat gently down the..." Pacific Ocean
Our guide made this trip unforgettable with fun facts and deep knowledge of the reef and shoreline. She kept the positive vibes so high that you barely notice that you get a little seasick.
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Best fishing experience on island
New York City
Half Day Private Cruise Tour with Snorkeling and Fishing in Kona
Charitysch, Aug 2026
Best fishing experience on island
Amazing, incredible, fun, beautiful!!! Brian and Tracey were amazing! The best experience so far on the Island and best fishing experience ever! We caught sooooooo many fish, including a 20lb Wahoo! Don’t waste your time going elsewhere🐟😍
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Best Tour in Kona!
New York City
Manta Ray Night Snorkel Adventure in Kona
I6570UDkarik, Jul 2026
Best Tour in Kona!
The Manta Ray Night Snorkel was the absolute highlight of our stay in Kona. Sam and Brianna were amazing and so knowledgeable about marine life. We’ve been on larger boat tours which tend to feel impersonal and rushed. The smaller boat/group size felt personalized to our needs and was very enjoyable. We saw many manta rays and Brianna did a fantastic job with us in the water and videoed our manta ray experience for us. We can’t recommend them highly enough!
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Manta Ray Night Snorkel Review
New York City
Manta Ray Night Snorkel Adventure in Kona
westleyr2026, Jul 2026
Manta Ray Night Snorkel Review
The Manta Ray Snorkeling was amazing! Meeting everyone was very easy and it was seamless to get on the boat. Sam and Brianna were very nice to all of us, and we even saw some spinner nose dolphins too. It is definitely worth the price! The Manta Rays went really up close to us, and I thought that was an amazing experience. Brianna was very helpful guiding us toward the manta rays and helping us have a safe experience! Overall, I would rate this excursion highly!
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Best volcano trip ever
New York City
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Experience from Maui
Angela_S, May 2026
Best volcano trip ever
Bring a jacket. It was slightly raining but overall the experience was fantastic! Highly recommended
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Fun, exilerating, and snuck in some learning!
New York City
Cliff’s of Hawai’i Onomea Waterfall Cruise
BMather39, Apr 2026
Fun, exilerating, and snuck in some learning!
We took the small boat tour out into Hilo bay for a two hour waterfall tour. Our captains, Koleco and Morgan, took excellent care of us. We thoroughly enjoyed the entire adventure. Morgan made the safety tour fun and interesting. In spite of no promises, we did get a pod of spinner dolphins that follwed us around for awhile and showed off why they’re called spinners. The scenery, old sugar mills, ans waterfalls were just all so lovely. Morgan was a great source of information about hos the sugar mills operated and shaped the coastline. Koleco was a master at avoiding as many of the larger swells and kept us relatively dry. It only really rained on us the last 15 minutes or so and in no way dampened our enjoyment of this trip. Great job, mahalo, brothers!
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Fantastic tour
New York City
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Experience from Maui
Darlene_C, Apr 2026
Fantastic tour
Our trip to the national volcano park on Hawaii Was fantastic, out your guide -Henry was one of the best tour guides I have ever encountered, his historical knowledge of the island made this trip so much more fascinating! The day was filled with beautiful scenery and historic value. I highly recommend
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Great tour!
New York City
Waikoloa Deluxe Whale Watch
loves2plan_vacations, Mar 2026
Great tour!
We took the 1 1/2 hour tour. Saw at least 6 humpbacks. They were breaching and diving. One even swam near our boat. Awesome experience! Brooke and Gail were fantastic. Very knowledgeable. The captain did something we had never seen on these kinds of tours-she put down a microphone into the water so we could hear the whales we were looking at. Definitely would recommend.
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Amazing
New York City
Mauna Kea Deluxe Whale Watch and Boat Cruise
E4270JWjennies, Mar 2026
Amazing
Such a wonderful trip we booked again! Boat is solid. I am sensitive to motion. I took 1 Bonine and had no problems. I honestly may have not needed it. Captain and staff were so knowledgeable. We learned a lot about the whales and Hawaii. The cruise was not only to see whales, but a beautiful view of the coast.
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