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Snorkel the reef, relax at Valhalla Sandbar, then cruise back at sunset

See Akaka Falls, Rainbow Falls, and downtown Hilo in 3–4 hours

Snorkel Kealakekua Bay on a slower-paced trip for new snorkelers

Boat to Pawai Bay for more snorkel time on Kona’s local reefs

Explore a lush canyon and grotto on a naturalist-led 1.5–2 hour hike

Be your own captain on a Landau pontoon in Chincoteague Bay

Shape colorful glass at your own torch in a small-group flameworking class

Build sea kayaking skills and practice capsize recovery in Port Gamble Bay

Ride an adventure raft to Lānaʻi for two guided snorkel stops

Try scuba diving in Kona on a 4-hour two-dive morning charter

Book a private sail and choose your own snorkeling or sunset plan

Paddle Little Lagoon on a 1–1.5 hour board rental for experienced paddlers

Cruise Crystal River and King’s Bay on a private 6-passenger boat

Charter a private yacht to the remote Marquesas Keys, 30 miles offshore

See giant manta rays up close under neon lights on a 2.5-hour night snorkel

Ride the Kona coast to snorkel Kealakekua Bay by the Captain Cook Monument

Train in a pool, then join 2 guided open-water dives

Snorkel Turtle Canyon and spot sea life in 2 hours

Rent a 1- or 2-person sit-on-top kayak for an easy lake paddle

Cruise Puget Sound on a private 90-minute motorboat charter for up to 6 guests

Snorkel Sombrero Reef, then relax at Molasses Key sandbar

Cruise Bayou Bienvenue on a heated boat to spot alligators and learn about Louisiana’s coastal ecosystem

Cruise Morro Bay at your own pace on a quiet electric pontoon that fits up to ten guests.

Private North Shore sail to spot dolphins and see Waimea Bay