Snorkel pristine Kona-Kohala reefs on a sailing catamaran
3 hours
Snacks, drinks, snorkel gear
Cruise the Kona-Kohala Coast by catamaran and snorkel reef sites chosen from more than a dozen options. Learn from an onboard marine life briefing, then relax on deck or take the helm and sail.
People ages 18 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. You must be able to navigate stairs on your own. Wet-boarding may require walking through knee-deep (or higher) water, depending on wind and surf conditions.
Full refund with 24 hours notice of cancellation. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows will be charged the full price.
Check in at the Beach Hut at Anaeho'omalu Bay 30 minutes before departure.
Boarding is a wet-boarding by shuttle boat. Depending on wind and surf conditions, you may need to walk through knee-deep (or higher) water to reach the boat.
Wear a swimsuit and cover-up, and bring towels and sunscreen.
69-1081 Kuualii Place Waikoloa, HI US 96738
Our Waikoloa Scouts Troop and families went on our annual whale watch on March 8 aboard Sea Smoke with Ocean Sports, and after doing this outing for more than 9 years, I can honestly say this was one of the best trips yet. We had about 30 Scouts and family members join us, and the whales absolutely showed up! We saw pods everywhere, tail slaps, and even a full breach. The highlight was when a humpback surfaced about 10 yards from the boat, giving the kids a once-in-a-lifetime moment. The crew also dropped the hydrophone, allowing everyone to hear the whales singing underwater, which was an incredible learning experience for the Scouts. Moments like that truly connect our youth with the ocean and the amazing wildlife here in Hawaiʻi. Ocean Sports continues to impress us every year. Booking was easy, waivers were handled electronically, check-in was smooth, parking simple, and the hospitality from the crew was outstanding. They were knowledgeable, welcoming, and fantastic with the kids. Mahalo to the entire Sea Smoke crew for sharing the ocean with us and helping create such an unforgettable adventure for our Scouts and families. Your aloha spirit and professionalism make this trip something we look forward to every year. Highly recommend Ocean Sports whale watch tours!
John Landers
March 10, 2026
Our Waikoloa Scouts Troop and families went on our annual whale watch on March 8 aboard Sea Smoke with Ocean Sports, and after doing this outing for more than 9 years, I can honestly say this was one of the best trips yet. We had about 30 Scouts and family members join us, and the whales absolutely showed up! We saw pods everywhere, tail slaps, and even a full breach. The highlight was when a humpback surfaced about 10 yards from the boat, giving the kids a once-in-a-lifetime moment. The crew also dropped the hydrophone, allowing everyone to hear the whales singing underwater, which was an incredible learning experience for the Scouts. Moments like that truly connect our youth with the ocean and the amazing wildlife here in Hawaiʻi. Ocean Sports continues to impress us every year. Booking was easy, waivers were handled electronically, check-in was smooth, parking simple, and the hospitality from the crew was outstanding. They were knowledgeable, welcoming, and fantastic with the kids. Mahalo to the entire Sea Smoke crew for sharing the ocean with us and helping create such an unforgettable adventure for our Scouts and families. Your aloha spirit and professionalism make this trip something we look forward to every year. Highly recommend Ocean Sports whale watch tours!
John Landers
March 10, 2026