Snorkeling Cruises & Tours, Big Island tours & activities, fun things to do in Big Island

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Explore the island coasts with Hawaii cruises, sails, and boat tours! Take a look at Hawaii's best ocean tours featuring all the best water activities. From luxury to laid-back, choose from cruises with tropical cocktails, world-class snorkeling, sport fishing, dolphin swims, spectacular Friday night fireworks, live music, submarine diving, and so much more.

Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour

The manta ray night snorkel is one of the most popular things to do in Kona and is only possible in a few places in the world. Experience a once in a lifetime encounter with giant manta rays, an experience you can only find in Hawaii on the Big Island. Keauhou Bay is famous for its resident manta rays who put on a show every night. Watch these massive and graceful animals up close as they come out to play and feed on microscopic plankton.
Dolphin Swim & Watching

Depart from the west coast on a ocean raft, small boat, or catamaran to watch dolphins play in the waters of the Big Island, then jump in yourself for a snorkeling adventure! Visit Dolphin Quest in Waikoloa to interact with a trained dolphin for a safe and educational experience. Whether you choose to spot these creatures in the wild or play with them in a controlled environment, the dolphin experiences here will give you a new understanding and appreciation for these intelligent marine mammals.
Snorkeling Cruises

Explore the rich ocean waters and top snorkeling spots along Kona’s Gold Coast. Big Island snorkeling tours are the best way to experience tropical reefs and clear ocean waters. Swim with sea turtles and swim with wild dolphins as you cruise the coast to the best Hawaii snorkeling locations like Kealakekua Bay and Honaunau Bay. Enjoy a cruise on a comfortable catamaran or a thrilling, high-speed ride on a rigid inflatable raft to the best snorkeling spots in Hawaii.

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Sea Paradise Manta Ray Village Swim & Night Snorkel (Keauhou Bay) [Open Now]
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Take a short sail to Manta Ray Village for a personal and intimate snorkeling encounter with wild Manta Rays at night from Keauhou Bay! Get to see the gentle giants of the ocean at their most active.

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Fair Wind Cruises - Kealakekua Bay Snorkeling Tours [Open Soon]
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Catapult down a water slide into the pristine waters of Big Island's Kealakekua Bay! Sail out on the Fair Wind II and enjoy snorkeling and diving in Hawaii's crystal clear waters! Depart in the morning or afternoon to explore Hawaii's waters.

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Kealakekua Bay Snorkel & Rafting Sea Cave Expedition (Keauhou Bay) [Open Now]
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Enjoy rafting along the lava tubes and sea caves of the Kona Coast in a small, 14-person raft. You'll be taken to Honaunau Bay (Place of Refuge) and beautiful Kealakekua Bay to snorkel among the vibrant and diverse marine life of Hawaii!

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Manta Discovery Adventure - Nighttime Snorkel with Manta Rays [Open Now]
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Discover the beauty of the majestic manta ray, considered to be one of the most memorable experiences to be had on the Big Island. Watch as these gentle giants glide through the water feeding on plankton which are attracted by underwater lights.

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No Wiki Luxury Sailing Catamaran - Kona & Kealakekua Snorkel Cruise [Open Now]
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Enjoy total privacy by booking an exclusive charter for a luxury catamaran departing from Honokohau Harbor. Set sail for prime snorkeling at Kona or Kealakekua Bay on this luxury charter from Kona. Shared and private options available.

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Kealakekua Bay & Red Hill Sail & Snorkel Tour (from Keauhou Bay) [Open Now]
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Head to the Captain Cook Monument and explore the island's finest snorkel spots on a sail at a marine sanctuary filled with tropical fish, coral reefs and more. Enjoy the calm and clear waters of a Marine Life Conservation District.

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Kona Ocean Experience Night Manta Ray Snorkel Cruise (from Keauhou) [Open Now]
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Have an evening to remember as you set out on a semi-private sunset cruise with delicious fruit and sushi, and then snorkel among the majestic giant manta rays.

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Ocean Encounters Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel Cruise [Open Now]
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One of Kona’s top bucket list experiences! Swim with giant manta rays after watching the sunset on the horizon. An encounter with these gentle giants is guaranteed to create memories that will last a lifetime!

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Dolphin Discovery - Kona’s Original Swim w/ Dolphins Tour (Keauhou) [Open Now]
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Set out on a search for wild spinner dolphins! Kona’s first and original “Swim with Dolphins” Adventure! Spot and swim with wild dolphins on this 4 hr adventure with one of Kona’s most experienced dolphin tour company, Dolphin Discoveries!

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Big Island Divers - Kona Night Scuba Diving with Mantas [Open Now]

One of the most famous attractions in Kona, go night diving to see the manta rays as these nocturnal fish come to feed in the waters of Keauhou Bay. For certified divers only.

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Sunset & Moonlight Swim with Manta Rays Cruise (Honokohau Harbor) [Open Now]
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Come snorkel with the manta rays and illuminate the evening waters of Kona on this guided excursion, and then settle in for a cup of homemade soup. Don't miss out on this opportunity to encounter the gentle giants.

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Keauhou Bay Manta Ray Night Snorkeling Tour by Sea Quest [Open Now]
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Experience the once-in-a-lifetime spectacle of swimming with manta rays! Every night, these graceful, nocturnal sea creatures come out to feed. Don't miss this opportunity to snorkel with mantas in Kona!

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Hilo Black Sand Beach Guided Snorkel Tour at Sea Turtle Lagoon [Open Now]
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Swim and snorkel at a pristine black sand beach! This unique beach snorkeling tour gives you the chance to see and swim with turtles on the Big Island. Beach snorkels are accessible and easy, making it perfect for first time snorkelers and children.

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3.5 hour(s) (morning, afternoon)
Captain Cook Adventure - Kealakekua Bay Snorkeling & Dolphin Watching [Open Now]
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Perfect for families, this 3 hour snorkel cruise takes you to the pristine waters of Kealakekua Bay, home to a colorful array of tropical marine life and affords you more time in the water to get comfortable and enjoy this incredible snorkel spot.

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Kona Dolphin Encounter Cruise & Reef Snorkel at Kealakekua Bay [Open Now]
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A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, experience an aquatic adventure as you swim with Spinner Dolphins before snorkeling the coral reefs along the Kona coast!

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5-Hour Hula Kai Deluxe Kona Coast Snorkel & BBQ Cruise (Keauhou Bay) [Open Now]
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Explore the uncharted waters of south of Keauhou Bay. Swim and snorkel in an untouched aquatic paradise only accessible by water on a luxury boat, Hula Kai!

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USD176.03

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Ocean Sports Kohala Coast Snorkel Cruise with Lunch (from Waikoloa) [Open Now]

Depart from Waikoloa Beach and discover the Big Island's most remote snorkeling spots filled with tropical fish and scenic views along the lush Kohala Coast. Includes snorkel lesson, picnic lunch, complimentary bar & tropical cocktails!

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USD159.00

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Manta Ray Night Snorkel form a Hawaiian Sailing Canoe (Keauhou Bay) [Open Soon]
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Sail from Keauhou Bay by Hawaiian Sailing canoe for Hawaii's #1 marine encounter! A unique way to go see and snorkel with Mantas at night.

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Hilo Snorkel Raft Cruise - Dolphin Watch & Tropical Reef Snorkel Tour [Open Now]
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Embark on a dolphin watch adventure along the pristine Hilo coast. Skip the crowds and snorkel in the rarely-accessed marine world of Hilo! See green sea turtles, tropical fish, and colorful coral reefs. Available from April until December.

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Body Glove Kona Snorkel Cruise w/ BBQ (Guaranteed Dolphin Sightings) [Open Now]
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Embark on a fun Body Glove snorkel tour, Kona's most popular boat trip! Swim at the protected Red Hill marine sanctuary, teeming with sea life, and watch for spinner dolphins in transit, as sightings are guaranteed or you ride again free!

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