Exploring the Big Island by sea is something you won’t want to miss! Its the perfect place for family holiday fun in Hawaii, whether you plan to stay close to the resorts of the Kona coast and ancient fishing village of Miloli’i or explore further. You’ll be able to visit hidden black sand beaches, scuba or snorkel in crystalline waters, take a submarine tour – you’ll even find one of the largest natural dolphin habitats in the world at Dolphin Quest in Waikiloa Village!
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We’ve assembled a great selection of ocean activities for you here.
Glass Bottom Boat – Take this fun boat tour and see the beauty of the undersea world up close. A favorite for kids!
Kayak Tours – Explore the Keauhou sea cave on a guided kayak tour with Hawaii lifeguard certified guides.
Sailing Tours – Visit a remote black sand beach for snorkeling and more aboard this 58ft sailing catamaran.
Scuba Diving – You’ll find the diving here to be world class, you can even receive your scuba certification while on vacation.
Snorkeling – The crystal clear, deep blue ocean waters of the Big Island are perfectly suited for snorkeling .
Snuba – A hybrid of scuba and snorkeling with no certification required!
Sportfishing – With its quiet, windless, and perfectly clear blue waters, Kona is a marlin and gamefish capital of the world.
Submarine Tours – Submarine tours are a fun way to see underwater rock and coral formations teeming with sea life, and are a favorite with kids.
Sunset Sailing Tours – Sunsets on the Big Island are great experiences, enjoying one on a sailboat could be the icing on the cake!
Whale Watching Tours – Whales migrating into their Hawaiian breeding and calving waters are amazing to see.
Zodiac Raft Tours – Inflatable boats offer a great way to view the hidden nooks and crannies for a pristine snorkeling experience.
