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Water Activities · Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
Speed out of Kailua-Kona in a Zodiac, slip into hidden sea caves, and snorkel pristine reefs around the Captain Cook Monument. This compact, small-group tour pairs wildlife chances with cultural context and easy-access snorkeling.
Read the story →Boat Charters · Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
Kailua-Kona is where volcanic black rock, world-class coffee, and clear coral reefs meet. From Zodiac wildlife safaris and family-friendly Super-Raft snorkel trips to doors‑off helicopter flights, Kona offers concentrated, accessible adventure for sea lovers and culture seekers alike.
Read the story →Water Activities · Captain Cook, Hawaii
A steep trail and a calm, reef-studded bay meet at the Captain Cook Monument—this guide explains how to reach it by kayak or foot, what to expect in the water, and how to be a respectful visitor to one of Hawai‘i Island’s most storied shores.
Read the story →Water Activities · Kealakekua, Hawaii
Kealakekua Bay is a living amphitheater of lava cliffs, coral gardens and history. Whether you sail, kayak or snorkel, learn how to experience the marine sanctuary responsibly and make the most of the bay’s legendary visibility and wildlife.
Read the story →Boat Charters · Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
Honokohau Harbor is Kona’s compact launch point for whale watches, manta night snorkels, Kealakekua Bay zodiacs and blue-water fishing. This guide explains what to expect, when to go, and how to choose the right boat for the wildlife or water experience you want.
Read the story →Water Activities · Honaunau, Hawaii
At Honaunau Bay, the shoreline reads like a history book and the reef is its appendix—colorful, alive, and best explored with a guide. Whether you’re slipping on a mask from a small-boat snorkel or walking the restored platforms of Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau, this short stretch of Kona coast delivers culture, geology, and serviceable snorkeling in a half-day.
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