Hawaii Snorkeling Adventure: Explore Coral Reefs & Marine Life
4.7
27 Ratings
Waimea

Embark on a private snorkel tour with Captain G and explore the vibrant coral reefs of the Big Island. Swim with turtles, tropical fish, dolphins, and more while Captain G captures stunning underwater photos of you and your group.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 61-3527 Kawaihae Rd - Once aboard our boat (The Outrider) we will begin exploring the coast and snorkeling the coral reefs searching for all of the best marine life Hawaii has to offer—turtles, tropical fish, dolphins, octopus, rays, eels, and even reef sharks.
    Every trip is unique, as we will see different marine life each time and visit a…
see more
What's Included
  • Snacks provided
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Snorkeling equipment included
  • Underwater photography services
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Upon setting sail on our vessel (The Outrider), we’ll launch into a journey along the coastline and snorkel into the vibrant coral reefs, in search of Hawaii’s finest marine life—turtles, exotic fish, dolphins, octopuses, rays, eels, among others!
Snorkeling with Captain G is a remarkable experience that stands out from conventional tours.
He…

see more
Location
61-3527 Kawaihae Rd
Kawaihae Road
We will meet at the Kawaihae Harbor South Boat Ramp The entrance to the harbor is the next left after passing the Spencer beach park. You will then make an immediate left into a Gate labeled GATE 13, go thru the gate and follow that road until you reach the boat ramp.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
4.7
(27 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Kevinbt4173bv
Aug 31, 2024
Trip to see manta rays - Fantastic trip to see manta rays! Captain G and Eden were both friendly and informed and everything about the trip was smooth and safe! We had quite a bit of time with the rays that came to visit us.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Amymn1163zn
Jul 12, 2024
Must Do! Best Experience - Captain G took us to an unpopulated cove that was teaming with Marine life. He provided a guided tour of the reef and knew right where to see many turtles, an array of fish, and a spotted manta ray. We did the two hour trip and loved the whole experience. Captain G had great narrative of island history and lore as we boated out and back. The next day we hiked down to the Captain Cook monument cove where lots of other snorkle boats go. The snorkeling there did not compare at all to what we saw with Captain G. Good hike, but we were so glad we went with Oceanic Patrol.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Lisahagstrom
Apr 22, 2024
Amazing private snorkel tour with the most knowledgeable captain... SO GOOD!!! - This was such an incredible adventure! Being on a small private boat with Captain G really is the best way to appreciate the ocean and all its animals around Kona. G is an incredibly knowledgeable and friendly guy. His understanding of how to snorkel responsibly and sustainably was what made us want to go with him and he delivered way beyond what we could ever have expected. He explained the various ocean areas, the fish and other animals there, what we could expect to see and not see and why, and he took us to the most pristine coral reefs with exceptionally clear water where there were no other people, just tons of colorful fish and sea life!! It was just incredible. His extensive understanding and knowledge of the area and the animals blew me away, and I work in Ocean Science!! I highly, highly recommend this tour if you are interested in a small, in-depth snorkel experience you definitely will not find anywhere else. Highly recommend!!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
906sheilar
Feb 22, 2024
Unforgettable & Authentic Whale Watching Experience - Baby humpback whales breaching -This exceeded our expectations! Boat was perfect for seeing the whales & we were so lucky to see so many, every where we looked were whales. Captain G was awesome, chiill, knowledgeable & respectful of these amazing animals. We had never been to Hawaii during the whale season & felt so fortunate to see so many on a calm and beautiful morning. Our kids including hard-to-impress teenagers loved it as well. A wonderful experience to share as a family, thank you Captain G!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
H1592czjefft
Feb 3, 2024
Whale watching - Great day with Captain G. Fortunate enough to see 2-3 day old calf and mother. Fantastic! And especially appreciated the sharing and knowledge of local history.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
899bubbap
Oct 9, 2023
Sea turtle and Manta Ray Snorkeling - Did the four hour option tour with Captain G and had a wonderfully time with many sea turtles and large manta rays. Would highlight recommend captain g and his snorkel tour!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
75kaceys
Aug 5, 2023
Best Hawaii Snorkel Trip - private - If you want to snorkel and have a great personal experience thi so the trip to take!! We were able to swim with the turtles and learn about other sea life and the area. Captian G was with us in the water making sure we knew where to look. Take your u defeated camera. We used a Go Pro. Captain G free drive down to video turtles and fish for us. I attached a picture of the turtle I took. A MUST do experience.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Rachele_r
Jun 20, 2023
Super fun snorkeling - We had a fantastic time! We got to see both dolphins and turtles and hear about the legends of Hawai’i from Captain G. It was a super fun time!
Review provided by Viator
Ciara
Jun 14, 2023
Very memorable snorkel with turtles and Captain G - Captain G contacted us the night before our trip to confirm all the details. The morning of the trip he contacted us again to let us know that it was going to be windy and a bit choppy. We were given the option of the rescheduling if we wanted. Captain G was very flexible so we decided to go ahead but went an 1 1/2 hour earlier. The directions Captain G sent were very easy to follow and we found Kawaihae south harbour and Captain G was waiting for us with everything ready to go. After a thorough but quick safety briefing we were on our way and got some great information about the significance of the site in native Hawaiian history. The snorkel site was excellent, a known cleaning spot for turtles and we were lucky enough to see quite a few swimming around and coming up for air. There was also a huge variety of fish swimming around, but the turtles are obviously the main attraction. Captain G was a great guide, checking on all of us throughout and always ready to answer any questions we had. Overall it was a really memorable experience and the personal touch from Captain G made it more so. We’d highly recommend Captain G and Oceanic Patrol and if we’re lucky enough to be back here during whale season we will definitely try to book again.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Samson_a
Aug 3, 2024
Very bad - We were extremely disappointed with this snorkeling company. They failed to show up on time for our tour and did not communicate with us at all. We were forced to cancel our plans, which ruined our day. This level of unprofessionalism is unacceptable.
Review provided by Viator
Check Availability
From $699
(Per Boat)
From $699 (Per Boat)
up to 6 guests
1 Traveler
Select a date
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).