Hawaii is regarded as one of the best snorkeling destinations in the world! Our excursions give you the option of taking a break from fishing to swim in the warm waters and explore the tropical reefs this beautiful island has to offer.
The best way to see Hawaii is underwater! We have all the snorkel gear and accessories to explore the beauty under the sea!
We provide reef safe sunscreen, mask, snorkel, fins, and flotation devices for your snorkel trip! Bring a towel, swimsuit, hat sunglasses and camera!
We provide reef safe sunscreen, mask, snorkel, fins, and flotation devices for your snorkel trip! Bring a towel, swimsuit, hat sunglasses and camera!
The Aukai I, designed and built in 2012 by R&B Boats in Eugene, OR, was created to provide ample deck space for our guests. The large deck is perfect for snorkeling, wildlife viewing, and enjoying various adventures. It features a spacious area for relaxation, a shade area, and storage for all necessary gear. The captain's helm is equipped with GPS and radar to ensure a safe and exciting journey.
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Frequently Asked Questions
You will have the boat exclusively. You can bring up to six passengers.
Our boat offers a variety of features but unfortunately does not have restroom facilities on-board. We recommend using the restrooms at the Marina before your trip and we make sure to take frequent "breaks" out in the water during our swimming and snorkeling portion of the adventure. If you have a physical limitations or special needs, please message us and we will do everything we can to accommodate you!
We depart daily from the world famous Honokohau Harbor on the Kona Coast of the Big Island of Hawaii. We meet at the pier/boat ramp just North of the restrooms. See map below or follow our directions.
Typically the air temperature will be around 70 degrees in the early morning and will rise to 85 at midday. The sea temperature will be 76 to 80 degrees. Seasonal changes are not real dramatic and fluctuations in these air/sea temperatures will only vary a few degrees. In short, almost every day is a great day for Kona sportfishing, sighseeing and snorkeling! Attire should be light and include a hat, sunscreen, camera and sunglasses.
If, for any reason, attire requirements deviate you will be informed the day before your trip (make sure we have a good contact number for you).
We offer two time slots for our trips: a morning charter lasting 5 hours and an afternoon charter lasting 4 hours. We also offer upgrades or all-day bookings if you are interested. We cater to your trip preferences and interests. Whether you want to snorkel and view wildlife all day or enjoy a mix of activities, we can accommodate your wishes. Just select your preference when you book your trip, and we'll do our best to make your adventure unforgettable!
Honokohau Harbor - Kailua-Kona, HI