Hawaii Snorkel Cruise - Big Island Fair Wind Kealakekua Bay Snorkel

The pristine Kealakekua Bay

Kealakekua Bay is the highest rated Hawaii snorkeling destination on the Big Island! The spectacular marine sanctuary offers an abundance of colorful tropical fish, a variety of beautiful coral reefs and visibility often to 100 feet. The calm, protected waters and sunny skies of Kealakekua Bay provide superior snorkeling and diving year round, with the water temperature averaging 76F.

Everything you will need for snorkeling is provided masks, snorkels, fins, etc. The friendly crew of the Fair Wind II will cater to your every need. The spacious boat offers plenty of room for relaxing in the sun or shade, and the water slide is sure to please the kids and kids at heart!

The award-winning Fair Wind Cruises has been providing exclusive Hawaii snorkeling excursions to Kealakekua Bay for 31 years. The Hawaii Visitors Bureau has honored Fair Wind Cruises with the "Keep it Hawaii" Award For Environmental Preservation. The Fair Wind Kealakekua Bay Snorkel cruise has also been awarded a Certificate of Excellence for Best Snorkel Cruise on the Big Island by the West Hawaii Today magazine.

The Boat: The Fair Wind II features an upper sun deck, fully covered cabin, water slide, high dive platform, two stairways for easy access in and out of the water, fully equipped bar and galley, two spacious restrooms, fresh water showers, and is wheelchair accessible.

Hawaii Snorkeling Booking Options:

• Popular! Deluxe Morning Luncheon Cruise (Daily - 4.5 Hours): This 4.5 hour cruise departs daily from Keahou Bay and includes 2.5 hours of snorkeling at pristine Kealakekua Bay. Includes a tropical continental breakfast of bagels and cream cheese, muffins, Danish, fresh island fruit, 100% Kona coffee, herbal tea and juice and delicious BBQ lunch of cheeseburgers, garden burgers, hot dogs, condiments, pasta salad, fresh pineapple, chips, cookies, soft drinks and tropical fruit juice (no host bar available).
• Afternoon Snack Cruise (Tu, Th & Sat - 3.5 Hours): Includes soft drinks, juice, and snacks (no host bar available). (No Lunch)
• Deluxe Afternoon Cruise (Mon, Wed & Fri - 4.5 Hours): This 4.5 hour cruise is available during spring and summer season only. Guests are served BBQ cheeseburgers, garden burgers (for vegetarians), hot dogs, complete condiments, pasta salad, fresh pineapple, chips, cookies, soft drinks and tropical fruit juice. Complimentary beverages including beer, wine, and soft drinks are served on the return trip. A no-host bar is open during the cruise.