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Deluxe Captain Cook Snorkeling Tour at Kealakekua Bay - Fair Wind Cruises

Can't wait to go again!

Reviewed by: Candace, 2016/04/29

This was by far the best part of our vacation. I only wish we would have had more time so we could have taken the longer trip.

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Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2016/04/26
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Third time with Fair Wind - still awesome!

Reviewed by: Attila D., 2016/04/12

This was my third snorkeling trip with the Fair Wind to Kealakekua Bay. Once again, another flawlessly executed experience! The crew is very friendly and accommodating, the food and drinks are consistently good, and the snorkeling and Snuba experiences are top-notch.

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Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2016/04/04
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Snorkel trip

Reviewed by: Camny, 2016/04/08

We had such a great time snorkeling we did the trip again the next day. Awesome crew and a beautiful place to snorkel!!

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Attended as:	Families
Activity Date:	2016/04/05
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Morning Snorkel

Reviewed by: Lenora, 2015/10/14

My husband, mom and I went on the Fair Wind Kealakekua Bay Snorkeling Sail. We had a great time the staff was awesome. The boat was very clean and beautiful. My mom is 75 and didn't snorkel but the crew was very nice and made sure she had everything she needed. When we return to Kona we will take this cruise again. The crew was very knowledgeable and made sure we knew everything we were seeing. The families with kids looked like they were having a great time especially on the high dive and slides. The area we went to was beautiful. We saw a shark hiding in the reef and many beautiful fish and coral. The food was great.

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Attended as:	Families
Activity Date:	2015/09/30
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Fantastic

Reviewed by: Miked, 2015/09/19

This snorkeling trip was outstanding! Everything was provided and the crew was great! They made sure we all had a great time.

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Attended as:	Couples
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Wow!

Reviewed by: Miked, 2015/09/17

Fantastic! Beautiful place to snorkel! Crew was outstanding. We loved that everything was provided and the crew made sure we had an excellent time.

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Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2015/09/16
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I want to go back and do this again

Reviewed by: Mindy, 2015/06/27

What a fun time we had. The captain was so awesome! It was a blast for us all.

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Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Activity Date:	2015/06/04
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AWESOME!!!!!!

Reviewed by: ZAPPONES, 2015/04/27

We had the best time! We would do it again for sure!!!

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Attended as:	Families
Activity Date:	2015/04/05
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Snorkeling from the Fair Winds II is great!

Reviewed by: Mysti Berry, 2014/12/11

The crew took very good care of us, and over two hours of snorkeling in the protected-marine-life bay was a delight!!!! Bring sunblock, your swimsuit, and your sense of adventure! Even folks with accessibility issues were able to float in the water with viewers and see the coral, fish, and other marine life.

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Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2014/12/08
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Load up the cattle, Pa! We're goin' a snorklin'!

Reviewed by: eyeballs, 2013/10/18

The Good:
The snorkeling was amazing, right by the capt. cook monument, lots of fish and coral to be seen. The staff was VERY friendly and accommodating to the needs of the clients (snorkeling alternatives for the scared/claustrophobic, flotation devices, vast selection of equipment). The food was better than expected (continental breakfast followed by a hot dog or a well done BBQ cheeseburger, very thin but acceptable.) Booze was reasonably priced.

The Bad:
The boat was at MAXIMUM capacity. SNUBA is an extra $70 (surprise!) There is a dude videotaping the whole thing and semi-forcably interviewing EVERYONE (even the very socially uncomfortable, myself) who seemed very used-car-salesmanly. He sold his DVD for $70, even though it seemed like mostly stock footage.

The Verdict:
Would not do again. Should be 50% cheaper or 50% less crowded. If you really just want to see some fish buy yourself a snorkel and mask and get yourself to the capt. cook monument via hike or kayak

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Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2013/10/15
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Great Snorkel Cruise

Reviewed by: HawaiiLove, 2013/08/31

Family trip with 3 teenage boys. Everyone loved it. Water slides were a fun addition. Good breakfast and lunch including vegetarian options. Snuba on trip was not as fulfilling. Overpriced ($69 additional to cruise charge) and too short(30mins). For the price, they should have included that free with the cruise as others do. Otherwise, great trip. Thanks~

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Attended as:	Families
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One of Our Best Snorkels!

Reviewed by: Happy Campers, 2013/08/21

Crew was awesome and the snorkel site was one of the best we've experienced!

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Attended as:	Families
Activity Date:	2013/07/26
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Kealakekua Bay is so beautiful!

Reviewed by: Lambert Family, 2013/07/27

We really enjoyed ourselves on this cruise! the Captain and crew were friendly and the bay we snorkeled in was beautiful! This was our favorite activity during our stay. Cant think of anywhere we would rather be! Highly recommend this actiivity!

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Attended as:	Families
Activity Date:	2013/07/04
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great snorkel

Reviewed by: april keeler, 2013/07/22

great snorkel- always worried about putting my ears in water. Alot of ear aches but realized didin't even have to stick head in water to much to see fish! Staff/guides were real helpful and had such an amazing time!Snorkel time went by too fast!

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Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2013/07/18
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Great bay cruise and snorkeling experiences

Reviewed by: Peeth Vasavakul, 2013/07/09

Excellent cruise service by Fair Wind. Captain Kirk and his crews are very nice and friendly. Great lunch on the ship. My family and I enjoyed this cruise so much. We will join again. Give 5 stars service.

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Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Activity Date:	2013/07/06
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Great activity

Reviewed by: Catherine, 2013/01/18

Excellent crew, clear water, lots of fish.... Great fun!

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Great Great fun

Reviewed by: non-swimmer, 2012/09/26

My husband and I tried snorkeling first time and we are not even good swimmer. I know only basics of swimming and I can not even survive in a 6 ft swimming pool and still I had fun snorkeling with Fair wind. Crew helped us a lot and snorkeling area was also good. They have different kind of accessories like view box and board for childrens. we would defenately go for second time.

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Kealakekua Bay Awesome Snorkel

Reviewed by: Apinklady, 2012/05/13

Although my favorite island is Kauai, my husband and I always take a side trip over to the big island, just because I have to snorkel at Kealakekua Bay! The first time we did it we took the Zodiac boat which was lots of fun, fast, wet, and bouncy. With that said the last three times we have chosen the Fair Wind! This large catamaran provides a wonderful relaxing ride over to the bay and they cook you a wonderful barbecue lunch in addition to a continental breakfast. There is lots of time to snorkel which is totally amazing! The coral and fish are beautiful. My favorite area is around the coral on the monument side. You will see lots of different fish and be sure and go back and snorkel some more after lunch! The catamaran does have slides and high platforms to jump off of, but the best part is snorkeling. They do offer snuba too, if you enjoy that. I highly recommend this tour. It is the best! Don't forget your underwater camera. Enjoy the attached pics.

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Fantastic time!

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous, 2012/01/17

We had a great time doing the morning snorkel breakfast & lunch cruise on the Fairwind II. Snorkeling was amazing! Clear waters, abundant fish, and the staff even lends out inner tubes and rafts. Would definitely recommend!

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Book this activity!

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous, 2011/09/16

This was one of the best activities we did on the big island. I would highly recommend this trip!

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Works great for kids

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous, 2011/09/11

We had a great time as a family on this cruise. My kids (ages 10 and 13) swim, but I was still nervous about them with snorkeling gear in open water for 1.5 hours. Turns out I had no need to worry. They have these great flotation devices you can buckle around their torsos that gives them about 50% flotation, and my kids enjoyed having these on so they didn't have to expend much energy swimming and could enjoy the fish. I'm a marginal swimmer--ok in pools but little experience in open water, and I had a great time also--put on a flotation device around me and didn't worry a bit. I probably could have continued snorkeling another hour. The kids enjoyed sliding off the boat slides into the bay also. Highly recommend.

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Attended as:	Families with Young Children
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Great snorkelling trip!

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous, 2011/08/13

A wonderful trip, beautiful snorkelling, well organized by helpful and friendly staff, including a great photographer. We had a great time and can recommend this trip without reservation.

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Awesome Experience

Reviewed by: Yash, 2011/05/27

This was the first time that my husband & me tried the snorkelling. The crew was awesome and helpful!!

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Glorious Snorkel

Reviewed by: nnick, 2011/02/19

The Fairwind crew is the best there is - I highly recommend them to any and all. We had so much fun with our Friday snorkel that we booked another on the following Tuesday. The food was outstanding and the instructions were great. The fish class was lots of fun. Case is a great guy and an excellent speaker to people of all ages. We were only on the Big Island for a week and the Fairwind snorkels were the best memories.......

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Cook Monument Snorkel Cruise

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous, 2011/02/01

Excellent tour. Breakfast enroute to the bay, 2 hours of snorkelling in beautifully clear water, high diving, waterslides and BBQ lunch at the swim site, all accompanied with a great crew. Doesn't get much better!

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Hey Ladies!

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous, 2010/11/09

Not sure why they dont advertise this, but the crew is smokin' hott! It made it an enjoyable afternoon for me and my girlfriends. Mahalo for the great time :)

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First Rate/Best Deal

Reviewed by: linda, 2010/07/29

I took my 85 year old mother who has some physical limitations, my 73 year old husband, and my self (62) on the midday (no meal) cruise and snorkeling adventure. It was heavenly! The staff gave a general, easy to understand lesson to all. When my mother got down the stairs she decided she did not want to go. The staff people told me to go ahead that they would take care of her. A few minutes later she was out viewing the reef with a tube and a box. My husband did the same. I was able to relax and enjoy without worries. Thank you so much for one of the most pleasurable things I have done!

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Wonderful Afternoon

Reviewed by: Tracey K., 2009/07/04

Our family did the Afternoon cruise and it was fantastic! There was something for everyone...snorkeling, slides, high dives. The food was great, the staff was attentive and friendly and we truly enjoy the afternoon! What a great cruise for families! Thanks.

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Attended as:	Families with Young Children
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OKIES ON 30TH ANNIVERSARY TRIP

Reviewed by: SHARON FROM OKLAHOMA, 2009/07/02

THIS WAS A BLAST!!! THE BOAT WAS PERFECTLY SUITED FOR SNORKELING AND THE FOOD WAS GREAT. THE STAFF WAS VERY HELPFUL AND OFFERED GREAT TIPS TO A FIRST TIMER LIKE ME. IF I COULD AFFORD IT, WE WOULD HAVE BOOKED A SECOND TRIP. BUT OVERALL THE SNORKEL TRIP WAS ONE OF MY MOST FAVORITE ACTIVITIES WE SCHEDULED ON THE TRIP.

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a great experience

Reviewed by: lari, 2009/06/23

We booked with the Fair Winds because one of us doesn't swiim and they made it possible for us both to share this amazing experience. Outstanding crew
support!!! It was sad to see so few fish but the coral beds were lovely. Well worth doing!!

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