Hear humpback whale sounds with a marine naturalist from December through March
Ride a fast, open-viewing inflatable along the Kona coast with an experienced ocean crew
Listen for whale song while searching for humpbacks off the Kona coast
Sail into sunset on a 2-hour Big Island catamaran cruise with drinks and snacks
Snorkel pristine Kona-Kohala reefs on a sailing catamaran
Choose a 2- or 4-hour private snorkel charter with local guides and provided gear
Taste Hawaii flavors and explore beneath the waves on a private ocean charter
An after-dark snorkel in illuminated waters as you look for manta rays
Listen for humpback songs on an intimate sanctuary cruise
Make your time on the ocean your own
Watch for humpback whales aboard a shaded Super-Raft with a free return if none are sighted
Dive Kona reef at twilight, then return after dark for a manta night dive
Dive two advanced local sites on a morning charter with experienced divers only; minimum 25 logged dives required.
Hear humpback whale songs with a marine naturalist
Snorkel with manta rays at night with guides and fewer people in the water
Explore Kona’s less-visited sites on a long-range 2-tank morning dive
Snorkel Kona's Gold Coast aboard a catamaran with gear, snacks, and a crew-led lesson
Explore Pawai Bay’s coral reef and marine life from Kailua Pier
Listen for humpback whale songs beneath the surface
Cruise from Kailua-Kona to snorkel Captain Cook Monument with drinks and gear included
Swim after sunset with manta rays from Keauhou Bay
Search for humpbacks and tune in to their underwater songs
Paddle the Waikoloa coast and snorkel among reef fish
1.5-hour guided SUP tour at ʻAnaehoʻomalu Bay
Clarity is geology, not luck: quartz sand, seagrass filtration, and how close the Gulf Stream runs. Thirteen beaches, and the trade-off each one asks of you.
Florida issues no boating license at all. What the marina checks is a safety education card, and whether you need one comes down to one date: January 1, 1988.