Hawaii Snorkeling Big Island - Snorkeling at Cook Bay. Embark on a wondrous underwater snorkeling adventure. Join an amazing snorkel cruise the whole family can enjoy, aboard Fair Wind II, a custom 60-ft. diving catamaran. All trips offer a personalized video of your day for purchase.
Premium Snorkeling Conditions
The diving conditions at the bay are fantastic. Water temperature is consistently 76-82 degrees with visibility typically over 100 feet. You will experience fields of coral providing food and shelter to a wide array of tropical reef fish, turtles, dolphins and whales in the winter season.
Deluxe Morning Luncheon Cruise
On the morning (4½ hours) cruise, delight to a continental breakfast before and barbecue lunch after your dive. With 2½ hours at beautiful Kealakekua Bay Marine Sanctuary, there will be plenty of time to snorkel, sunbathe, use the water slide and all the water toys available.
Afternoon Snack Snorkel CruiseThe afternoon cruise (3½ hours) also offers snorkeling fun for the entire family. No breakfast or lunch is served. Included are delicious Hawaiian fruits and light snacks with 1½ hours water time at the bay.
Deluxe Afternoon Luncheon Cruise SUMMER MONTHS ONLY!!!!
For the afternoon (4½ hours) Snorkel cruise, while at the bay, the captain fires up the grill on the boat and cooks Fair Wind cheeseburgers and gardenburgers for a late lunch (plenty of snacks also included during the cruise). The local Kona Brew is cold and on tap behind the bar along with many other libations available for purchase.
On the cruise back, you'll see the Kona Coast light-up as the sun begins to set to the West while you sit back and enjoy complimentary beer and wine.
Details:
Location:Keauhou Bay
Schedule:
• 7 days a week for Deluxe Morning Snorkel Cruise
• Mon, Wed, & Sat only for Afternoon Snack Cruise
Check-in:
• At 8:30am for Deluxe Morning Snorkel Cruise
• At 1:45pm for Afternoon Snack Cruise
Duration:
• 4½ hours Deluxe Morning Snorkel Cruise
• 3½ hours Afternoon Snack Cruise
Children: 3 & under go for free. Children pay reduced prices.
What to Bring: Swimsuit, towels, and plenty of sunscreen.
Hawaii Snorkeling & Dolphin Watching, Big Island at James Cook Bay
Deluxe Morning Luncheon Snorkeling Excursion - 4½ hrs
(7 days a Week) Please call to book children 3 & under.
Children: (4-12) $99.00
$135.00
Deluxe Afternoon Snack Snorkeling Excursion - 3½ hours
(Mon, Wed, & Sat only), Children 3 & under go for free.
Children: (4-12) $79.00
$119.00
Customer Reviews # of Ratings: 27 Overall Rating: 4.8/5
Customer Review by Paula Dart
Posted April 30, 2008
5 Activity Rating
5 Crew Rating
We had a wonderful time--the sail was beautiful and the crew very professional! We would do it again and recommend to our friends.
Customer Review by Staci Gallian
Posted February 9, 2008
5 Activity Rating
5 Crew Rating
My parents are older and we took them on this snorkeling cruise. The staff was absolutely wonderful helping them with the snorkeling and also in and out of the water. My kindest regards to the Kona staff.
Customer Review by Jason M Noto
Posted February 9, 2008
5 Activity Rating
5 Crew Rating
incredibly helpful, knowledgeable, and fun!
Customer Review by Joanne Ross
Posted September 21, 2006
5 Activity Rating
5 Crew Rating
Customer Review by Jack Jewell
Posted August 14, 2006
5 Activity Rating
5 Crew Rating
It was the highlight of our vacation!
Customer Review by ARGIE MATUGAS
5 Activity Rating
5 Crew Rating
Customer Review by Lauren Vega
5 Activity Rating
5 Crew Rating
Great food and fun on the boat!!
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