Quick Details
Departure Location: Honokohau Harbor in Kona, Hawaii
Trip Time: 8:30AM-12PM or Early Bird 7:30AM-10AM
Not Suitable For: Non-swimmers, expectant mothers, or those with back or neck issues
Inclusions: Mask, snorkel, fins, additional flotation, Snacks & Drinks
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Discover the beauty of one of Kona’s best snorkeling spots. Zip down our rugged coast on Kona’s best boat tour company. Hop in the warm clear tropical waters surrounded by colorful reef fish. This marine preserve features: unusual underwater lava formations, marine wildlife, and numerous tropical fish.
Your Kona snorkeling tour begins at Honokohau Marina as we head out to one of our favorite secluded snorkel spots. Hop back on board and keep on the lookout for marine life as we cruise to the best snorkeling Kona has, in gorgeous Pawai Bay, ocean conditions permitting.
Important Details
What if we cancel?
We reserve the right to cancel for any reason including, but not limited to weather, ocean conditions, passenger count, mechanical issues, safety for you, our guests, and our crew. We’ll do our best to reschedule your trip based on availability or you’ll be issued a refund in full. We will contact you via the phone number and/or email address provided in the reservation. We are not responsible if we can not contact you for important information regarding the charter.
What if we cancel?
We reserve the right to cancel for any reason including, but not limited to weather, ocean conditions, passenger count, mechanical issues, safety for you, our guests, and our crew. We’ll do our best to reschedule your trip based on availability or you’ll be issued a refund in full. We will contact you via the phone number and/or email address provided in the reservation. We are not responsible if we can not contact you for important information regarding the charter.
Storage space is limited on the vessel.
We provide the following Gear for Kona Snorkeling
Spend your morning in paradise with our lifeguard-certified tour guides exploring Kona’s most pristine coral reefs. Kona’s coastline is blessed with some of the most beautiful reefs in all of Hawaii.
We choose from eight local reefs all within 15 minutes from Honokohau harbor where the adventure begins. Weather permitting our last stop includes the incomparable Pawai Bay! Most of these Kona snorkeling sites are only accessible from a boat. Skip the long boat ride and crowds of Kealakekua Bay and join us for an adventurous snorkel tour with a shorter boat ride to places where it’s likely we’ll be the only people there. Shorter boat rides mean more time in the water where the action is!
The 8:30 AM tour begins when we cruise out of the harbor in search of marine life on the surface. *Dolphins, manta rays, and *whales can sometimes be seen along the way. If we are lucky we might come across the elusive whale shark! We choose our first snorkel site and jump into the aquatic adventure led by a professionally trained lifeguard-certified water guide. After experiencing the first reef snorkel, we take a break and enjoy light snacks and non-alcoholic drinks onboard. We’ll talk story about the interesting creatures we just encountered on our snorkel and share some local stories of the island’s history. We then choose a second Kona snorkeling spot to finish up our adventure. On the way home, we keep a lookout for more wildlife on the fun boat ride back to the harbor.
The Early Bird 7:30 AM tour is similar except we’ll visit one snorkel site instead of two.
We’ll always choose sites with the best conditions to maximize your snorkeling enjoyment!
*Please note that the spinner dolphins and whales are protected under the Marine Mammal Act and we can only observe from the designated distance. If dolphins try to engage we have to take evasive measures to disengage from them.
The 7:30 AM Tour:
The 8:30 AM Tour :
If you love the sun and getting an early start in the day this morning snorkel tour may be for you. On top of that if you love getting in the water then this tour is a must! If you are excited by the possibility of seeing some of the largest animals in the ocean then this tour is a real gem. The combination of a fun boat ride, snorkel experience on pristine reefs, and expert guides make this Kailua-Kona Morning Snorkel stand out as an experience you will always remember. Kona Snorkel Tours are one of the best ways to experience the natural beauty of one of the Big Island’s best assets. It’s coastline. The Kona coastline is known as ‘The Golden Coast’ because of all of the yellow tang fish that live here. They group in schools and nibble the algae from the reefs helping to keep them clean and healthy.
Kona is known for having some of the best reefs in all of Hawaii. The combination of clear, warm, calm waters makes for an easy experience while the diversity of fish and topography takes it over the top. The Big Island is Hawaii’s newest island so it’s mostly still made of lava rock. When the coral takes hold and grows the parrotfish will munch on it. It’s the poop from the parrotfish that creates all of the sand we get on our beaches. Parrotfish poop 4 tons of sand a year! Since our island is newer the parrotfish and the steep sides of our island volcano mean we have little sand. This is a bonus because it means the water stays extremely clear most of the year and is much clearer than on other islands. During the Pawai Bay Kona snorkeling tour, it’s easy to float on the surface and look down at the reef to see the fish and occasional octopus crawling along the bottom. Our expert guides can help you find these elusive creatures. Our experienced guides are not only trained for safety but they are also trained for fun! Our crew loves what they do and it shows. Unlike other Kona snorkel tours, we value the experience we can give you on an individual level creating a personal experience where we are there for YOU.
This Kailua-Kona Morning Snorkel tour is unlike others because instead of focusing on a destination like the Captain Cook snorkeling tour or an animal like the Manta Ray snorkel it focuses on delivering an experience that is not dependent on anything other than relaxing and enjoying the moment. It’s easy to find a secluded, pristine reef that is inaccessible from shore. This means you and your group can enjoy exclusive access to some of the best snorkeling in Hawaii. The size and speed of our boat mean you’ll have an exclusive experience not found on other larger boats. Our guide and captain will cater to you and your parties’ every need. When it comes to Kona Snorkel Tours we go out of our way to deliver a great experience that you’ll remember for years to come. The Kailua-Kona Morning Snorkel has so many things to see and each trip will be different. From December – April you may be fortunate enough to see the humpback whales that visit Kona’s coastline every year from Alaska. You may see them playing, slapping, jumping, or even just spouting from far away to way too close! Kona is also famous for its manta rays. Sometimes they will come in close to get cleaned during the day on the reef by fish cleaning stations. This is a real treat to watch these massive creatures float still while tiny fish pluck the little bugs that cling to their skin. You never know what you might happen upon on Kona’s reefs!
Join us on the Kailua-Kona Morning Snorkel and we’ll be happy to show you a good time out on the water. Between the boat ride, the snorkeling, and all of the ocean creatures you can soak up the sights and sounds of our beautiful island home. Give us a call or book online for an adventure of a lifetime!
You may make changes or cancellations to your reservation up to 48 hours prior to your trip and receive a full refund.
We enforce a strict no refund/no reschedule policy with less than 48 hours notice before the trip, with no exceptions. THIS INCLUDES RESERVATIONS MADE INSIDE OF 48 HOURS BEFORE THE START OF THE TRIP.
What if we cancel?
We reserve the right to cancel for any reason including, but not limited to weather, ocean conditions, passenger count, mechanical issues, safety for you, our guests, and our crew. We’ll do our best to reschedule your Kona snorkeling trip based on availability or you’ll be issued a refund in full. We will contact you via the phone number and/or email address provided in the reservation. We are not responsible if we can not contact you for important information regarding the charter. We do not call international numbers.
Your health is important to us. Kindly read the medical questionnaire listed below. You acknowledge your responsibility for any omissions related to the failure to disclose any present or previous health conditions. If you have a positive response you will seek approval from a physician prior to joining a tour with Splashers Ocean Adventures, Inc DBA Kona Snorkel Trips.