Hawaii Half-day Tours

Check off my bucket list! Such a wonderful sunset cruise! Really an adventure cruise! I felt like Moana riding the waves on the beautiful catamaran Lady Kailani! Captain Kauai was an incredible captain maneuvering the boat, so close to the cliffs to be able to touch the waterfalls. Being a native of Hawaii, he had so many interesting stories to share. My husband and I were celebrating our 43rd anniversary and this will be a trip we remember forever. We had a little appetizer at the beginning of the cruise, which was delicious little raw vegetables including edamame with a dip. Dinner included chicken sauté sticks, mahi-mahi, mashed potatoes prepared the Hawaiian way, stirfry vegetables, and a nice salad. Dessert included delicious cookies, and Hawaiian butter mochi! Chefs kiss! The crew was so attentive and I could tell were happy to be with us and kept my Maitai filled! Would highly recommend this sunset cruise!

Be strategic about your seat choice. You do not wear shoes. You may get wet. You don’t eat or are offered alcoholic beverages until later in the trip. It’s awesome! You learn a lot about the history of the Islands while taking spectacular views!

I would highly recommend this tour. All of the crew members were very attentive, and made sure all our needs were met especially Dustin.

Summer is a Fantastic tour guide. Very knowledgeable and full of wisdom and has .compassion . She is so sweet and funny. Good job Summer! Thank you for your great hospitality and service. Take care and God bless! 🙏🏾🌺💕

Great experience , guides were awesome, especially Dustin and Victoria. Experienced everything they said we would. Great time, highly recommend

This tour was amazing! In addition to seeing the beautiful sunset, we were also able to stargaze and see the Milky Way. Trish is so knowledgeable and passionate about the crater and stars, and it shows. She was able to point out so many fun facts about the crater, wildlife, and the constellations. She also provided chairs, warm jackets, gloves, and hats if you needed, and had hot chocolate or hot tea for when it was time to gaze at the stars. Would highly recommend this tour. This was one of our favorite experiences in Maui.

Highly recommend this tour! After a 90 minute drive up, you see this awesome, other worldly crater - as well as the peaks of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa on the Big Island. After a spectacular sunset - that you see fully to the end, watching the stars come out and the moon rise was stunning. Trish is super knowledgeable - the hot chocolate and warm jackets were really appreciated!

We had a great tour. Everything was smooth and informative. I defiantly recommend booking

20/10 — One of the Most Incredible Ocean Experiences We’ve Ever Had!I honestly don’t know how to give Scott, Kate, and Kona Ocean Adventures enough stars for the experience they gave us tonight. Five stars doesn’t even come close. This was a 20/10 experience from beginning to end.We booked their private sunset snorkeling trip, rustic dinner, and nighttime manta ray experience, and the entire evening was absolutely incredible.A little perspective: we’re from Florida, we’re scuba divers, and we spend a lot of time in and around the ocean—so it takes quite a bit to really blow us away. Scott and Kate absolutely did.The sunset snorkel alone would have made the trip worth it. We saw an unbelievable amount of marine life—puffer fish, purple tangs, yellow tangs, unicorn tangs, blue boxfish, angelfish, foxface, all kinds of wrasses, urchins and so much more.And then there was the monk seal.A HUGE monk seal came right up between the boats and literally used the line between them to brush her teeth! 😂 We just sat there watching her work the rope through her mouth like dental floss. It was one of those completely unexpected wildlife encounters you know you’ll be talking about for years.But somehow the night was just getting started.The nighttime manta ray experience was absolutely unreal.We had at least SIX different manta rays swimming with us, and when I say close, I mean INCHES FROM OUR FACES.They came straight toward us and did barrel roll after barrel roll directly underneath us. At times they were so close you could look straight into their mouths as they rolled beneath you. They actually made physical contact with us multiple times as they passed.We have video of it, and even watching the video doesn’t completely capture what it felt like to actually be there.There were moments when you’re floating on the surface, looking down at these enormous animals coming straight toward you, and your brain is telling you there’s no possible way they can get any closer—then they roll at the last second and pass just inches underneath you.Again. And again. And again.It was spectacular.What really made the evening, though, was Scott and Kate. A private charter is supposed to feel different from being shuffled through a big commercial tour, and this absolutely did. They made the entire evening personal, relaxed, fun and memorable. You never felt rushed or like you were just the next group being moved through an itinerary.The sunset, snorkeling, dinner, wildlife, manta rays and the personal attention from Scott and Kate all came together into one of those rare vacation experiences that completely exceeds what you thought you were booking.We’ve done a lot of ocean activities and diving over the years, and this is easily one of the coolest marine experiences we have ever had.If you’re coming to Kona and considering a manta ray trip, do yourself a favor and book the private experience with Kona Ocean Adventures. Especially if you want something more personal than a large-group excursion.Scott and Kate — thank you for an absolutely unforgettable evening.We came hoping to see some manta rays.We left having watched at least six of them barrel roll inches from our faces, had a monk seal stop by to floss her teeth, saw an incredible variety of Hawaiian marine life, and made a memory we’ll be talking about for the rest of our lives.Five stars isn’t enough. 20/10. Absolutely phenomenal. 🤙🌅🌊🤿

Our guide, Will, was most helpful in giving us tips and guidance to get through Pearl Harbor Memorial efficiently and make the best use of our time. Entertaining and informative!

One of the best activities that we have done on vacation. Instructors were very knowledgeable and helpful. They also made sure to make everything fun and memorable. Would really encourage everyone to make this one of your stops in Hawaii.

Rachel and the Hawaiian guy were awesome. I was very scared to do the zip line in the beginning, but they were very patient with me and encouraged me. I finally got the hang of it in the third zip line. Thank you so much.

We had an A+++ experience on this excursion! There was a small miscommunication with my booking, but Barbie was incredibly accommodating and made everything right. She truly has a heart of gold. It's obvious that she's passionate about giving back to her community, especially by making snorkeling accessible for those with disabilities. Her kindness and dedication are just as impressive as the tour itself.Barbie also sends a text the night before with clear directions on where to meet and exactly what to expect.The tour begins with an amazing presentation. I don't want to give away any details because I don't want to spoil it, but it's informative, engaging, and really sets the tone for the experience. If you've ever been hesitant about snorkeling or are concerned about safety, make this your very first snorkeling adventure. Safety was clearly the top priority from start to finish.I've been on more than 50 snorkeling excursions, and this was the first time my family was given magnetic shark deterrent ankle bands. That extra attention to safety really stood out and gave us even more confidence in the water.Viktor was our guide, and we had an absolute blast with him! He made sure everyone felt safe while showing us every square inch of one of the most beautiful bays in Maui. Along the way, he pointed out pufferfish, eels, turtles, and so much other amazing marine life that we would have completely missed on our own. He was knowledgeable, fun, and made the experience unforgettable.My kids especially loved using the sea scooters. After Viktor showed them a few tricks, they were doing somersaults underwater! My son even pulled off a double somersault with the sea scooter!This excursion was a 10/10 in every way. Between Barbie's genuine compassion and commitment to her guests and community, and Viktor's incredible guidance and enthusiasm, this was easily one of the best excursions we've ever done. I can't recommend it enough. Don't leave Maui without experiencing it, you won't regret it!

This was very educational, taste testing in the field, and a pineapple to go home. It takes 18 months to grow pineapple, but really much longer as the soil has to be prepared.

The scooters were flawless. The water was crystal clear. The guide is superb. Everything was unforgettable..

We really enjoyed this tour. Justin was fantastic, and was extremely knowledgeable. He answered every question, but better than that he gave us so much interesting information.