Snorkeling in Hawaii offers a unique experience not generally available in the Western United States or Canada.  The water here is warm (77 F.), clear (typically 100’ visibility), and there is abundant life of all kinds:  tropical fish, coral reefs, & marine mammals. Our snorkel tours 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 lunch/drinks & snorkeling instruction.  Guides also offer local color and history that can enhance your trip. 

   Our typical snorkel and/or kayak tour guest ranges in age between 7 and 80 and for about half of our guests, it is their first experience.  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 nature experience - not details like how to find quality equpment, locate good snorkeling with lots of coral or find a place to put the boat in the water. 

   We move at a relaxed pace, focusing on the scenery and marine mammals that may come our way. The physical output is low - similar to walking/hiking - so you don't have to be an athlete to participate.

Equipment:
  We use open-deck kayaks: boats uniquely designed for your enjoyment in Hawaiian waters. Stable and easy to enter and exit, these boats are ideally suited for ocean paddling and snorkeling.

    The outstanding stability of our kayaks is due to several features: the boats width (a full 36” wide compared to most boats that are from 23”-33” wide), flat bottom (reduces rocking - round bottom boats tend to roll),  and a keel that adds stability by resisiting sideways rocking.

   The importance to you is simply that you can focus on enjoying the beautiful scenery and snorkeling, not worrying about keeping your kayak upright. We also provide seatbacks, lifejackets, & paddles.  We also include on our tours:  quality mask, 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 tours if your schedule permits.  The conditions are typically better in the morning with more sun and less wind.

   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.

Morning 
3 hour Guided Snorkel & Kayak Tour $59.95 per person
Includes kayak gear (double kayak, paddle, PFD, seatback, mask, fins, snorkel, drinks and  snacks.(wetsuits available) (1/2 price for children under 12) (TC H433-1) Call for discounts!

Deluxe
Morning
4.5 hour Guided Snorkel & Kayak Tour  $99.95 per person
Includes kayak gear (double kayak, paddle, PFD, seatback, mask, fins, snorkel, drinks and deli lunch (wetsuits available) Includes kayak & snorkeling lessons as needed.
(TC H433-2) Call for discounts!