Boat trips · BIG ISLAND BOAT TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 4 big island boat tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you board.
Review of Big Island’s Captain Cook snorkel tour, with a power catamaran, lunch, dolphins, whales, reef fish, and practical booking tips.
“Great excursion. Would highly recommend it. it was a nice lunch.. Great crew. Very patient waiting for the dolphins and whales.”
Review of Big Island’s historical dinner cruise to Kealakekua Bay, with sunset views, Hawaiian music, local stories, dinner, tips, and honest value advice.
“Great tour. 12 hours goes fast. Dave was a great guide- such a volume of information. Many stops - shopping opps at coffee and bakery stops. Glad we brought layers (December) as got little unlucky with rain on volcano stop and east side of island (pretty typical honestly). Lunch was good. 1.3 hours goes fast drive home nice for nap time.”
Review of Kona’s luxury catamaran snorkel cruise, with dolphins, meals, slides, two hours in the water, costs, tips, and drawbacks.
“The staff were awesome. They were always there to help and answer questions. They made delicious meals, always plenty for everyone.”
Review of Sea Paradise’s 3-hour Kona sail and snorkel to Captain Cook Monument, with marine life, gear, snacks, pricing, and practical tips.
“Lovely small sailboat - you are under power the entire way, but still a nice experience. On the trip, we saw whales, snorkeled by Captain Cook Monument, and on the way back, saw Pele “laying” Oceanside. Crew was very knowledgable and shared a lot of interesting information along the way. Snacks and non-alcoholic drinks were included and after snorkeling, alcohol was available for purchase.”
River hour, cave run, whale ground or a deck with lunch on it.
