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first time I went snorkeling on the Big Island I couldn't believe my
eyes.
Actually I wasn't expecting to snorkel at the time. I love to long
distance swim and I asked the concierge, at my hotel where I might find
a good beach to swim for distance. She misunderstood me and sent me to a
spot that was somewhat rocky with an occasional reef. I didn't notice at
first the underwater reef terrain. I warmed up on the beach, adjusted my
goggles, waded into the water and then made my first lunge into the
underwater world of the "Big Island". I almost jumped right back out
again. I just couldn't believe what I was seeing. It was as though I had
just jumped into an aquarium. I had never before seen so many fish of so
many sizes and colors in one place in my life. It was absolutely
fabulous I spent the next half hour just marveling at the underwater
sights.
The Big Island has a number of different boats that offer snorkeling.
Many of them cruise the coast off Kona down to Capt. Cook. Most of the
boats offer morning and afternoon trips and one trip even offers "night
snorkeling" to see the giant Manta Rays. Whichever one you choose you
won't be disappointed.
The Big Island is simply the best spot I have found in Hawaii for
snorkeling and the very best spots are the ones that are found by taking
the boats in Hawaii's snorkel fleet. Many of these places are found on
the open ocean side of the reefs where the best accessibility is from a
boat. This is one activity that is a "must" on the Big Island. |
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Orca Rafting
Adventure
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Big
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"ORCA
RAFTING" and "FAIR WINDS" offer quality snorkeling trips on the Big
Island of Hawaii.
Capacity: 14 passengers
Equipment: 28' Custom Ridged Hard Bottom Inflatable Boat
RESTRICTIONS: Minimum age is 6 Years. Must be in good overall
physical condition. No bad backs or pregnant women please.
Location: Departs daily from Kailua Pier. |
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ACTIVITY |
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MORNING ADVENTURE - 4 HOURS This adventure includes approximately
one hour of snorkel time at Kealakekua Bay, 30 minutes at another
location and visiting sea caves and lava tubes along the Kona Coast.
Snorkel gear and instruction are provided along with a light snack and
soft drinks. |
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Your Price : |
$72.05 |
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AFTERNOON ADVENTURE - 3 HOURS This trip includes approximately 1 1/2
hours of snorkel time at Kealakekua Bay and visiting sea caves and lava
tubes. Snorkel gear, a light snack and soft drinks are included. |
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Your Price : |
$54.55 |
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Fair
Wind II Snorkeling
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Big
Island Snorkeling |
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Location: Departs from Keauhou Bay
Capacity: 100 passengers
Equipment: 60' Catamaran "FAIR WIND II" with upper sun deck, fully
covered cabin, water slide, fresh water showers and restrooms. |
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DELUXE MORNING LUNCHEON CRUISE - 4 1/2 hour cruise includes 2 1/2
hours of snorkeling at Kealakekua Bay. Also includes a tropical
breakfast of muffins, danish and fresh fruit. For lunch BBQ
cheeseburgers, garden burgers, pasta salad, fresh pineapple, Kona potato
chips and fruit juice. No host bar.
Optional snuba & scuba diving.
EXTRA CHARGE FOR SNUBA: $49.00 Must be 8 years old
Call for intro and certified dive rates for each trip.
Daily: 9:00am to 1:30pm |
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Your Price : |
$82.30 |
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AFTERNOON SNACK CRUISE - 3 1/2 hour cruise includes 1 to 1 1/2 hours
of snorkeling at Kealakekua Bay - snacks of fresh organic fruit,
Kona-cooked potato chips and fruit juice. No host bar. Optional snuba
and scuba diving. *
Daily: 2:00pm to 5:30pm |
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Your Price : |
$57.58 |
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DELUXE AFTERNOON SNORKLE CRUISE - (seasonal) Spring & Summer. 4 1/2
hour cruise with a BBQ lunch and a no-host bar. Scuba diving available
at an extra charge.
Monday, Wednesday & Saturday: 2:00pm to 6:30pm |
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Your Price : |
$78.18 |
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Sea Quest Rafting & Whale Watching
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Big
Island Rafting |
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Location: Departs from Keauhou Bay
Capacity: 6 passengers per raft
Equipment: Four Heavy Duty Inflatable Rafts
RESTRICTIONS: No Child Under 6 Years, No Pregnant Women, No Bad
Backs |
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MORNING TOUR - Four hour trip to snorkel two locations: Captain
Cook's Monument and PIace of Refuge. See spectacular sea coves and lava
tubes. Includes all snorkel gear and instruction. Beverages and snacks
are served after snorkeling.
Daily: 8:00 am |
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Your Price : |
$78.18 |
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AFTERNOON TOUR - Three hour trip to snorkel at Captain Cook's
monument for over an hour. Snacks, beverages and all snorkel gear and
equipment provided. Explore sea caves and lava tubes along the Kona
Coast between Keauhou Bay and Kealakekua Bay.
Daily: 1:00 pm |
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Your Price : |
$78.18 |
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Body
Glove Cruises
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Big
Island of Hawaii Snorkeling |
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Equipment: 51' Trimaran "KANOA" the Body Glove Boat
Location: Kailua Pier
Capacity: 90 passengers |
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MORNING SAIL & DOLPHIN SAIL - Snorkel for two and a half hours at
Pawai Bay, a beautiful fish sanctuary chosen for its abundance of marine
life and beauty. This four and a half hour excursion includes a
Continental Breakfast and buffet deli-stlyle lunch. All snorkel gear,
floatation devices, prescription masks and instructions are provided, a
no-host premium bar is available on board.
Intro Dive $63.00 One Tank Certified Dive $43.00 + $10 for gear.
Daily: 9:00am - 1:30pm |
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Your Price : |
$77.15 |
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AFTERNOON SNORKEL - DOLPHIN SAIL - Three hour snorkel/sail (whale
watch in season)Includes one hour of snorkel time with oil, equipment,
and instruction. Snacks will be served and a no host premium bar
available.
Daily: 2:00pm - 5:00pm |
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Your Price : |
$48.36 |
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AFTERNOON WHALE WATCH - SAIL - Three hour whale watch during whale
season.
Daily: 2:00pm - 5:00pm (December 15th to March 31st) |
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Your Price : |
$48.36 |
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MORE BIG ISLAND SNORKELING >>> |
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