Best results for Water Activities in Kailua Kona, HI

Rent a stand-up paddleboard for surfing, training, or cruising

Sail into sunset on a 2-hour Big Island catamaran cruise with drinks and snacks

Snorkel pristine Kona-Kohala reefs on a sailing catamaran

Manta ray night snorkel with a sunset departure and onboard snacks

Cruise the Big Island’s west side to spot dolphins, then snorkel with turtles

Choose a 2- or 4-hour private snorkel charter with local guides and provided gear

Choose two Kohala Coast dive or snorkel sites based on the day’s conditions

Practice scuba skills with a PADI instructor in a 10-foot pool

Spot humpback whales from a fast, comfortable 41-ft raft with marine naturalist narration and guaranteed sightings

Hear humpback songs and spot whales on a 2.5-hour seasonal cruise

Snorkel Kona’s Gold Coast on a 2.5-hour catamaran cruise

Learn safe, sustainable spearfishing with proven techniques and hands-on ocean practice

Premium 1-tank night dive to explore Kona’s reef after dark

Explore Kona’s less-visited sites on a long-range 2-tank morning dive

Enjoy guaranteed humpback sightings on a 1.5-hour cruise from Anaehoomalu Bay, DecMar

See humpbacks off Kona on a 1.5-hour sail with guaranteed sightings and expert narration

Witness humpbacks on the Kohala Coast aboard a luxury powerboat with guaranteed sightings.

View and listen to humpback whales on a 2.5-hour tour with onboard hydrophones

Snorkel Kealakekua Bay and cruise the Kona coastline in 3.5 hours

Family-friendly Kona Coast whale watching (December–March)

Paddle a Hawaiian canoe, then snorkel for reef fish at Turtle Ally

1.5-hour guided SUP tour at ʻAnaehoʻomalu Bay

Paddle a traditional Hawaiian canoe with a lifeguard-certified local steersman

Cruise the Kohala Coast at sunset and spot humpback whales with an expert crew