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Big Island Snorkel Cruise: Discover Underwater Resources Off Kohala Coast
4.8
56 Ratings
Waikoloa Village
Embark on a 3-hour snorkel cruise off the Kohala Coast and explore the underwater wonders of the Big Island. Discover vibrant coral reefs, tropical fish, and maybe even spot a green sea turtle!
Embark on a 3-hour snorkel cruise off the Kohala Coast and explore the underwater wonders of the Big Island. Discover vibrant coral reefs, tropical fish, and maybe even spot a green sea turtle!
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Anaeho
omalu Beach - After boarding your boat via our shuttle from the beach, enjoy refreshing tropical juices as you explore your vessel. Your Captain will provide a safety briefing as you get underway. The crew will brief you on the marine life you’re going to see, and outfit you with snorkel gear. Upon arrival to the site, your crew will help…
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Anaeho
omalu Beach - After boarding your boat via our shuttle from the beach, enjoy refreshing tropical juices as you explore your vessel. Your Captain will provide a safety briefing as you get underway. The crew will brief you on the marine life you’re going to see, and outfit you with snorkel gear. Upon arrival to the site, your crew will help you into the water and even provide a personalized tour of the reef (though you’re free to explore with your buddy). When you’re done playing in the water, return to the boat and enjoy beers, wines and soft drinks, as well as i picnic sandwiches and snacks. Cruises departing on our catamaran Seasmoke also include real near-coastal sailing on your return to the bay. Take the helm under the guidance of our experienced captains, or relax on deck and let us do the work!
From December thru March help us look for the majestic Humpback whales!
What's Included
- Expert captain and crew
- Beers, Wines, and Soft Drinks
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- Marine Life Briefing and Snorkel Lesson
- Expert captain and crew
- Beers, Wines, and Soft Drinks
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- Marine Life Briefing and Snorkel Lesson
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Embark on an exceptional snorkeling adventure off the Kohala Coast on this 3-hour journey on the Big Island. Set sail on a cozy catamaran, taking in the stunning views of Hawaii’s picture-perfect beaches, mountains, and coastline. Plunge into the crystal-clear Pacific Ocean to witness a diverse marine world filled with vibrant tropical fish, expansive…
Embark on an exceptional snorkeling adventure off the Kohala Coast on this 3-hour journey on the Big Island. Set sail on a cozy catamaran, taking in the stunning views of Hawaii’s picture-perfect beaches, mountains, and coastline. Plunge into the crystal-clear Pacific Ocean to witness a diverse marine world filled with vibrant tropical fish, expansive healthy coral reefs, and potentially spot a green sea turtle! Inclusive of a marine life introduction, onboard and in-water snorkel lessons, as well as all snorkeling equipment and flotation devices. Benefit from attentive service from your adept captain and crew, alongside unlimited single-serve beers, wines, and sodas, along with individually packaged picnic sandwiches and snacks.
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
- If you require a wheelchair, please contact supplier prior to reservation confirmation so we can discuss options and vessel limitations with you.
Location
Kolea at Waikōloa Beach Resort
Kolea Kai Circle
Park at 69-1000 Kolea Kai Circle, Waikoloa HI 96738
Check in at our beach hut at Anaeho'omalu Bay, ocean side of the Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort and Spa.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(56 Ratings)
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Chelsea_m
Jun 5, 2024
Snorkeling excursion - Fun crew, great snorkel and sailing experience. Would go again next time we are visiting the island.
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Carolfk3018cp
Apr 29, 2024
Excellent Snorkeling Experience! - Fantastic snorkeling excursion with Captain Sam and his crew. They did a great job. Some of the best points:
1. We saw plenty of fish in a beautiful underwater reef setting.
2. Extremely convenient starting location for us since we were staying near Waikoloa.
3. Entire crew was friendly, knowledgeable and capable.
4. Lunch was good quality and tasty.
5. Snorkel equipment worked well and the Seasmoke catamaran was a pleasure to ride and snorkel from.
Extra credit: Even though our group was unusually small, Ocean Sports went through with it and didn’t cancel at the last minute. Nice!
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372chryss
Feb 21, 2024
Wonderful crew and amazing snorkel and whale sightings. - Wonderful crew and amazing snorkel and whale sightings. Saw many many turtles and 2 pairs of octopus (but you need to have sharp eyes and go slowly for the latter).
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Douglas_m
Jan 2, 2024
Very unique and excellent - The most memorable part of our experience was what happened before we ever start. We were extremely impressed that when we were getting ready to leave to arrive and start our cruise we got a call from the tour company to inform us that the waters were too rough for snorkeling. They gave us the option of either continuing with the cruise or to cancel. We decided to cancel, and were extremely impressed that they took the time to inform us in advance and give us options. Everything was handled with professional integrity and thoughtfulness. We recommend this company and look forward to coming back and sailing with this tour company again.
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Wendy_a
Nov 18, 2023
Hawaii calls - Fun day on the boat and great snorkeling. Small group and nice 🪸 🐠 coral reef spot.
Crew was professional, knowledgeable and friendly.
Would recommend this tour to friends!
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546beckyg
Sep 14, 2023
Aaaahhhhhh - Great crew. Open bar (after snorkel). Good lunch and lovely sail on the way home. Fish life was good.
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Annrj8283xt
Aug 17, 2023
Great snorkeling with a terrific staff! - My husband and I have taken many snorkeling tours with many companies throughout the world, but this was one of our favorites. We signed up at the hut on the beach and the staff there were informative and helpful. We were staying at the Marriott, so it was very convenient. But what we really enjoyed was the skill and friendliness of the staff onboard. Just like in the pictures on their website, besides instructions we received an informative, funny and fascinating talk about the incredible sealife we would be seeing. And once in the water, our "guide" dove down and showed us many of the creatures that we might have missed! The staff was especially good with children. One kid started to freak out a bit once he was in the water, but one of the guys encouraged him and next time we looked, he was happily snorkeling. Also, the food was exceptionally good and fresh. We had a pretty windy day that clouded up, so as far as the weather, the snorkeling wasn't ideal, but that was not the fault of the staff, who did all they could to make it a great time. The catamaran we were on had quite a history, so ask the captain about that. We were fortunate to have a small group on board that day, so maybe we received exceptional attention, but we were very happy and would go again with Ocean Sports again.
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Roxanne_c
Jun 22, 2023
Snorkel cruise - The snorkel cruise was excellent! The crew took incredible care of us on and off the boat and were very knowledgeable on the animals/terrain. We will do this snorkel adventure every time we’re here!
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Audrey_m
Oct 18, 2024
Fun Snorkeling Trip - The day my boyfriend and I went was so clear and beautiful it made for an awesome day on the water. We even got to see some baby dolphins on the ride back and one of the guys on the boat found an octopus and let us touch it! Definitely wish we could’ve spent more time in the water but understand the trip out and trip back to the area to snorkel takes time as well. The snacks provided for the ride back were also helpful after!
The only negative experience we had was with one of the girls at the check in area. Please remember to have coral reef safe sunscreen. My boyfriend and I messed up by having non reef safe sunscreen and as we were applying it we were rudely confronted by the girl who let us know she was deathly allergic and could break out in hives if she were in the water with us, which she wasn’t going to be but I guess just wanted to make us feel bad. I recommend if you see people with non safe sunscreen to recommend a place to buy some or to politely let them know rather than rudely address it to make them feel bad.
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Sandra_s
Oct 31, 2023
Snorkeling with the Turtles - The crew was very friendly and helpful. The boat was awesome as well! The best part was the amazing fish and turtles we saw while snorkeling. The crew was in the water pointing out where to look which was very helpful. The lunch was good! The only thing I’d change is a little more time in the water snorkeling.
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