BIG ISLAND
The good big island sailing tours fill up weeks ahead and the small boats go first. Below: the 13 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of Sea Paradise’s 3-hour Kona sail and snorkel to Captain Cook Monument, with gear, snacks, reef fish, history, and practical tips.
“Wonderful staff, relaxed atmosphere, snack and great snorkeling. A great way to spend your afternoon!”
Review of Kona Style’s Kealakekua Bay snorkel and sail, with boat details, food, swimming requirements, value, and practical tips.
“The staff were fun, energetic and knowledgeable. They made it a very enjoyable trip. Loved the boat ride.”
Review of Sea Paradise’s Kona sail and snorkel to Captain Cook Monument, with two reefs, meals, gear, coastline views, price, and practical tips.
“The crew and captain were wonderful, very helpful! The lunch and drinks were great. We really liked the sailboat, it was beautiful and it was fun to write on it. The first snorkeling spot was pretty boring. Captain Cook monument had the most amazing snorkeling ever!. Wish that we'd gone with the shorter tour and saved money because it wasn't worth it to go on a longer tour just to snorkel in that first spot.”
Sail from Keauhou Bay to Captain Cook Monument for guided snorkeling, island views, breakfast, lunch, and two reef stops.
“Amazing experience! Surprised by a school of dolphins while snorkeling! Crew was super knowledgeable and friendly and made us feel safe while exploring! Highly recommend this trip!”
Review of Waikoloa’s sunset catamaran sail, with coast views, drinks, boarding tips, food details, pricing, timing, and practical advice.
“We had a great cruise. The crew was terrific. We enjoyed the catamaran. The drinks were varied and the dinner was a surprise.”
Sail from Keauhou Bay to Kealakekua Bay for colorful reef snorkeling, spinner dolphins, Hawaiian culture, and attentive crew care.
“Fantastic crew. Enjoyed the history about cove and island. The snorkeling was fantastic. The breaching baby whale was wild.”
Review of Kona’s 90-minute sunset catamaran sail, with coastline views, cocktails, dinner, wildlife sightings, practical tips, and value advice.
“Read email they send to tell you where to meet, coordinates are helpful. We met Captain Michael and crew: John and Caesar. They were kind and helpful especially without our sea legs. We sat and were served drinks and a surprise meal. We saw dolphins and a beautiful sunset. A memorable part of our trip.”
Review of Kona’s 90-minute whale watch on the Spirit of Aloha, with catamaran comfort, premium drinks, whale guarantee, price, and tips.
“Great crew! The whales cooperated and the coastline was gorgeous! Stan, John and James took good care of us!”
Review of Kona’s 90-minute Tradewind Catamaran sail, with coastline views, drinks, wildlife chances, pricing, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Captain Cindy and Louie were amazingly accommodating and friendly. We had such a great time and even got to take a jump into the water. We were treated like old friends and made to feel at home!”
Review of Kona’s luxury six-person catamaran snorkel tour, with yacht comfort, lunch, dolphin sightings, costs, stops, and practical booking advice.
“Great cruise and snorkel experience staff on board were excellent and food/beverage was awesome! Great day on the ocean!”
Review of Eka Canoe Adventures’ 2.5-hour Hawaiian sail and snorkel from Kona, with small groups, coastal views, gear, snacks, and practical tips.
“We had a great time with Eka canoe. The guys were super welcoming and seemed to really enjoy working there. We really appreciated the Captain sharing his knowledge on the islands history. It's a special place and it was very cool to see it from that angle.”
Review the Waikoloa afternoon tradewind sail, with Kohala Coast views, wildlife chances, beach boarding tips, price, and booking advice.
“Crew was wonderful. I'm older and have mobility issues but they helped me and made me feel special. Even though we saw no dolphins, even kids enjoyed the beautiful ride.”
Review of Waikoloa Turtle Catamaran Snorkel Sail, with turtle snorkeling, reef fish, open bar, snacks, costs, tips, and booking advice.
“Amazing experience on our snorkel trip this morning. The crew and captain were super friendly and knowledgeable. We took a short ride then were in the water for a good amount of time. We saw so many fish, urchins, a sea turtle and the beautiful reef. Then had a sandwich, snacks and drinks while enjoying the ride back to the bay. They even picked us up and dropped us back off at the resort. I would recommend to anyone looking for a snorkel trip!”
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