Deluxe Captain Cook Snorkeling Tour at Kealakekua Bay - Fair Wind Cruises
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I want to go back and do this again
Reviewed by: Mindy, 2015/06/27What a fun time we had. The captain was so awesome! It was a blast for us all.
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| Activity Date: | 2015/06/04 |
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AWESOME!!!!!!
Reviewed by: ZAPPONES, 2015/04/27We had the best time! We would do it again for sure!!!
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| Activity Date: | 2015/04/05 |
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Snorkeling from the Fair Winds II is great!
Reviewed by: Mysti Berry, 2014/12/11The 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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| Activity Date: | 2014/12/08 |
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One of Our Best Snorkels!
Reviewed by: Happy Campers, 2013/08/21Crew was awesome and the snorkel site was one of the best we've experienced!
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| Activity Date: | 2013/07/26 |
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Kealakekua Bay is so beautiful!
Reviewed by: Lambert Family, 2013/07/27We 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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| Activity Date: | 2013/07/04 |
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great snorkel
Reviewed by: april keeler, 2013/07/22great 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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| Activity Date: | 2013/07/18 |
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Great bay cruise and snorkeling experiences
Reviewed by: Peeth Vasavakul, 2013/07/09Excellent 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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| Activity Date: | 2013/07/06 |
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Great activity
Reviewed by: Catherine, 2013/01/18Excellent crew, clear water, lots of fish.... Great fun!
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Great Great fun
Reviewed by: non-swimmer, 2012/09/26My 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, 2012/05/13Although 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, 2012/01/17We 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, 2011/09/16This 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, 2011/09/11We 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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Great snorkelling trip!
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous, 2011/08/13A 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, 2011/05/27This 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, 2011/02/19The 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, 2011/02/01Excellent 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, 2010/11/09Not 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, 2010/07/29I 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., 2009/07/04Our 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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Great for kids
Reviewed by: Great Family Selection, 2008/09/29great time. Amazing staff. Great with kids. Boogie boards with undersea viewers. Fantastic
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Reviewed by: The Craig Family, 2008/06/24Fair Winds Staff were very friendly and professional. Service felt very personalized even with such a large amount of people. Boat was very comfortable and we had a very pleasant journey to the Captain Cook Monument (our snorkel spot). Kids loved the water slide and high dive off the boat as much as the snorkeling experience.
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Great staff and views
Reviewed by: John and Jenna, 2008/06/23Staff was very knowledgable and friendly. We did the afternoon cruise and were amazed by how many people they fit onto the boat...it was huge. The snorkling was great and it was easily modifed for all ability levels from small (2 yr old) children, to the elderly. They do not provide life vests, but you dont need them. They do have waist floats if you would feel more comfortable. Great time
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Wanting and Getting Adventure
Reviewed by: Kalelena & Kiana Lowry, 2008/06/19After two weeks on Island and doing many things, we reflected on our wonderful adventure with the Fair Wind gang. From the Wahines at the check in to the crew on board an awesome time was had by all. We made friends along the way and had a much needed adventure you can't get unless you get aboard. The island is so beautiful from off shore and should be checked out by everyone in need of some true fun. The boat is clean and comfortable. The crew was really up for giving everyone what they needed and smiles and laughter where the results all around. We saw more dolphin on this trip than we did on an actual dolphin trip we went on. A win win in our book. We have a condo in Kona and go quit often. Fair Wind adventures have made a return client out of us on our future trips. Mahalo nui loa for all the le'ale'a (fun)!!!!
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Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous, 2008/06/10This trip is highly recommended for anyone that goes to Hawaii. The crew is nice and experienced, and the experience is fun
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Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous, 2008/06/10This was the best snorkel experience I ever had. The crew is very nice. I saw many amazing things, such as coral, beautiful fish, and sea turtles. I even got extremely close to about 20 dolphins. The boat is also nicely equipped with a water slide and diving board, which are a lot of fun. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to have a great snorkeling experience.
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An Unforgetable Trip
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous, 2008/06/10This was a highlight of our stay at Big Island. The snorkeling site was wonderful, we saw lots of fish, dophins, sea turtles and a lot of beautiful coral. I got sea sick during the trip, the crew members were very nice to me and made me feel at home. I definitely rate this activity a Five Star!
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Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous, 2008/06/10Definitely a MUST DO activity on Big Island! The service and staffs are great, the snorkeling site is great, everything is great!
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Fair Wind rocks
Reviewed by: Birgit, 2008/06/08First of all I would like to coment how easy it was to book this trip. Even so I made a mistake on the date, Fairwind Cruises had no problem what so ever to correct MY mistake and honor my booking for the right day and time. No hassels what so ever. when do you ever hear about that!!!
The day of our trip we arrived at Kaehou Bay and where greeted and welcomed in the most proffessional manner.Everybody was fitted with sanitized snorkel gear once boarded.Safty intructions where clear and to the point.Refreshments and snacks where plenty.
Staff was helpfull and informative. One of the guys even retieved a $100 dollar bill for a passenger that flew into the water. I hope he got a good tip, lol
The boat took us to Captain Cook Monument where there was incedible snorkling.
The ship had also a highdive and a huge slide. Kids had a ball.
One the way back to the bay delicious mai tais where served.(no host bar)
What an afternoon...............
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Wow
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous, 2008/06/06Wow is really all I can say... the boat was a good size a little rocky so if you get motion sickness you will definatley need to something. The snacks were fruit & a cracker mix, the fruit was very good. The drinks besides water & juice are I believe 50 cents a piece. The Boat had a diving platform & slide, so that was pretty fun. They do have prescription goggles if you need those & flotation devices if you need those as well. One of the best things is there are parts that are anywhere from 2 to 7ish feet from the reef it was so beautiful & at times I was literally swimming with the fish. Awsome place I'll have to go back now with my boyfriend.
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