Snorkeling

  Snorkeling in Hawaii offers a unique experience not generally available in the Western United States or Canada.  The water here is warm (78-80 F.), clear (typically 75-100’ visibility), and there is abundant life of all kinds:  tropical fish, coral reefs, & marine mammals. Our snorkel boat cruises offer an esthetic and ecological way to access all that nature has to offer in Hawaii.

 
   We recommend a tour to maximize your fun, ease and peace of mind.  Guides know the good snorkeling spots, where to find marine mammals, provide drinks/snacks & snorkeling instruction.  Guides also offer local color and history that will enhance your trip. 

   Our typical  guest ranges in age between 4 and 80.  Through the help of your guide the tour is designed to be comfortable for the novice and effortless for the experienced - allowing you to focus on your Hawaiian experience - not details like how to find quality equpment, locate good snorkeling with lots of coral.

   We  focus on the scenery and marine mammals that may come our way. 

The Cruise Boat:

     Our 30' Premium boat is designed with your comfort in mind.  Reliable and safe diesel power, swim deck and ladder, sundeck and cushioned seats make your cruise a comfortable one. 

    We also include on our tours:  quality mask (prescription masks available upon  request), snorkel and fins at no extra charge.  Anyone who tends to get cold, may also wish to request a wetsuit for the trip (no extra charge). 

Adventures &  Experiences:

  Marine Mammals commonly seen on our trips include: Hawaiian spinner dolphins, sea turtles, and humpback whales (winter). 

   Volcanoes nearby include: Kilauea, Hualalai, Kohala, Mauna Loa, & Mauna Kea. 

  We recommend the morning tour if your schedule permits.  The conditions are typically optimal in the morning with more sun and less wind.  Afternoon trips are also available and a good alternative if your schedule does not permit the morning trip.

  Snorkeling is incredible!  Brightly colored tropical fish will delight you, and the water is warm. Occasionally an endangered green sea turtle or spinner dolphin is encounterd snorkeling - we will maintain a proper distance away from the marine life to insure we do not disturb them and this fragile ecosystem.

   The weather  in Kailua-Kona & Kohala (West Hawaii) is warm,  sunny, and clear.

   A  hat, shirt, and waterproof sunblock are important sun protection. It's usually about 75-85 degrees year-round with high UV. 

  If you tend to get motion sickness (either car, air or sea) please remember to get a presription for the "patch" or one of the over-the-counter sea sickness remedies like "non-drowsy Dramamine". Dramamine should be taken at least 1 1/2 - 2 hours before boarding time - the "original formula still makes you very sleepy.  Ask for the "non-drowsy formula"

Tours Prices:

Group Cruises
Morning    3 hour Dolphin Cruise & Snorkel                   8am               $99..95 per person
Afternoon "                                                           "                  1 pm              $89.95 per person

Includes: mask (prescription available upon  request),  fins,  snorkel, drinks and snacks (wetsuits available upon  request

 
Semi Private Cruise (Maximum 4 guests)
Morning     4hour Dolphin Cruise & Snorkel                     8 am             $179.95 per person
Afternoon "                                                          "                     1 pm             $159.95 per person

Private 
Charters:   4 hour Dolphin Cruise & Snorkel                     8am               $595 
                    Design your own adventure with  up to 6 people