things to do in Kawaihae, HI

Explore Kīlauea, sample local chocolate, and visit a waterfall

Shape your day on the water around your interests

Paddle a traditional wa’a from Kamakahonu Bay with a guide

Share the night with your group, in the water or watching from the deck

Sunset views, light bites, and drinks aboard a Kona Coast catamaran

Hear humpback songs by hydrophone from an open-bow raft in winter nursery waters

Explore Kona after dark with a lifeguard-certified crew

Dive Kona’s reefs on a 4-hour, 2-tank trip for certified or discovery divers

Ride into the evening with open views of the land and ocean

Move, reflect, and connect among the trees on a guided forest wellness journey

Soar through a Hawaiian love story in an immersive flying theater

Customize a private day of waterfalls, black-sand beaches, and historic Hilo

Private waterfall outing with lunch in North Kohala

Cruise to an ancient coastline of deep valleys and towering tropical waterfalls

Explore rainforest waterfalls and private swimming holes with a naturalist guide

Get a beekeeper's view of Hawaii's honey, from colony to kitchen

Unwind under sail with ocean air, shaded space and marine-life viewing

Discover Hawai‘i’s volcanic landscapes from the ground and the air

Snorkel Kona’s reefs on a 4-hour marine life safari

Snorkel or dive Kona reefs, then spot manta rays on a 2-tank afternoon trip

Saddle up for a private afternoon ride with your own wrangler

Charter the Hoku ‘Elima for a private 3–4 hour Kona cruise

Explore Hawaiian stories with a flying theater double feature, full photo package, and keepsake wings pin

Set your own pace on a private island tour of volcanoes, viewpoints, and local history