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Marine Life Tours & Cruises

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Hawaii is home to some of the most beautiful and diverse marine life in the world. Hawaii Marine Life Tours offers travelers an up-close and personal look at this amazing underwater world. During your tour, you'll have the opportunity to see Hawaiian green sea turtles, dolphins, humpback whales, and much more. You'll also learn about the different types of coral and fish that call Hawaii home.
Marine Life Tours & Cruises
Submarine & Glassbottom Boat
Perfect for families with small children, these ocean adventures let you see the colorful underwater world of the Big Island without having to use any equipment or even get yourself wet! The glass bottom boats provide relaxing cruises as you look through the viewing ports, perfect for kids of all ages. The submarine ride allows you to dive down to depths even scuba can't take you, so you can see Hawaii's marine life in its natural environment.
Day Sailing Cruise from Hilo
Enjoy these relaxing, scenic boat cruises around the beautiful Hilo coastline. A relatively new area of land, the beautiful, lush environment of Hilo's coast can be only seen from a boat, as there are few beaches in the area. Perfect for a day out, these small group tours are a great way to unwind while familiarizing yourself with the Big Island's stunning coast.
Big Island Whale Watch Tours
See whales on the best Big Island whale watching tours this winter, and watch as the Pacific humpback whales rest and play after traveling from Alaska to Hawaii. December and April is whale watching season on the Big Island, and the ocean becomes the winter home for humpback whales and their calves that are born in the island's warm waters, and with whale watching cruises, boat rides, and sails departing from Kona, Waikoloa, and Hilo, there is a whale watching experience perfect for everyone.
Traditional Hawaiian Sailing Canoe
Get a uniquely Hawaiian experience in these sailing tours that put you in a vessel the islands are famous for. Whether in an outrigger canoe or a double-hulled sailing raft, these ocean tours will allow you to experience the waters of Hawaii the same way the first Polynesian settlers did.
Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel
Book today your Kona Manta Ray Snorkel tour! The manta ray night dives are one of the most popular things to do on the Big Island of Hawaii. Manta rays come to the waters of Keahou Bay every evening, and the best way to watch them swim in their natural habitat is on a boat tour. Don't miss the opportunity to experience a manta ray encounter during your Hawaiian vacation. HawaiiActivities.com offers the best night manta tours in Hawaii, so get ready for an epic adventure like no other!

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Dolphin Quest Hawaii - Dolphin Swim & Encounter at Hilton Waikoloa Village
From USD 240.84
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Legends of Hawaii Luau Dinner Show with Open Bar at Hilton Waikoloa Village
From USD 225.13
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Island Breeze Luau at King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel with Show, Dinner & Drinks Included
From USD 192.41
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Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley
USD 75.39
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Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide
From USD 260.00
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Mauna Kea Stargazing Tour Experience with Free Professional Photos - Epic Tours
USD 271.20
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Hawaii Loa Kohala Luau & Dinner Show with Open Bar at Fairmont Orchid Waikoloa
From USD 214.66
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Twilight Volcano Tour with Stargazing, Black Sand Beach & Coffee Farm
USD 281.68
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Oceanfront Royal Kona Resort Luau Voyagers of the Pacific Show - Dinner, Drinks & Fire Knife Dance
USD 190.91
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Mauna Kea Evening Stargazing & Daytime Solar Viewing Tour with Dinner
From USD 240.73
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Hawaii Horseback Riding Tour with Waterfall Swim at Umauma Falls
USD 151.43
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Kona Sunset Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay with Live Entertainment | Body Glove
USD 199.99
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Kona Luxury Snorkel Sail - No Wiki Sailing Catamaran Private & Shared Charters
From USD 506.51
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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation
From USD 335.07
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Waikoloa Glass Bottom Boat Scenic Cruise with Ocean Sports - Kids 5 Years Old and Under Ride Free!
USD 50.00
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Hawaii Big Island Helicopter Tour – Volcanoes, Valleys & Waterfalls Flight
From USD 719.00
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Doors-Off Four Volcanoes & Waterfalls Air Tour - Big Island Rainbow Helicopters
From USD 795.00
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Grand Circle Island Tour - Volcano, Black Sand Beach, Waipio Valley & Waterfalls
USD 250.26
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Blue Hawaiian Waikoloa Helicopter Tour - Kohala Coast & Waterfalls Flight
From USD 419.00
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Hale Hoaloha Luau at Mauna Lani - Polynesian Dinner & Show with Fireknife Dance
From USD 230.37

Latest reviews of Marine Life Tours & Cruises

Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka

Unforgettable Manta Ray

2025/12/28 Families Kara

After the snorkel, the crew offered hot cocoa and snacks, which was a nice way to warm up and reflect on the experience during the ride back under the stars

Atlantis Kona Submarine Tour & Undersea Adventure - Descend up to 100 feet

Great event

2025/12/22 Friends Kara

Lots of great sights throughout, the water is very crystal clear in kona

Big Island Waterfalls, Hamakua Coast & Sea Cliffs Scenic Cruise from Hilo

Ocean breeE

2025/12/06 Solo Travelers John

What a great time we had, breeze, ocean spray, turtles and a school of dolphins. Just being on the ocean is like heaven. Captain and crew were like family from the minute we step on the boat. We will be going out with ... more

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Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka

Great experience

2025/11/23 Families Kara

What an enchanting evening out on the water experiencing the wonderful manta rays of the Big Island!

Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour - Small-Group Adventure from Keauhou Bay

Gentle Giants!

2025/11/23 Couples Kara

Floating in the water with the lights attracting plankton which guides the the manta rays to glide gracefully just beneath us, it is truly magical.

Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka

Swimming with the manta rays under the stars was absolutely magical.

2025/11/22 Friends Kara

The manta rays are graceful, peaceful, and totally mesmerizing. On the ride back, we enjoyed hot cocoa and tea, which made for the perfect ending to a truly unforgettable evening!

Marine Life Tours & Cruises | Book Big Island Tours, Activities & Things to Do with HawaiiActivities.com
Hawaii is home to some of the most beautiful and diverse marine life in the world. Hawaii Marine Life Tours offers travelers an up-close and personal look at this amazing underwater world. During your tour, you'll have the opportunity to see Hawaiian green sea turtles, dolphins, humpback whales, and much more. You'll also learn about the different types of coral and fish that call Hawaii home.