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Catamaran Cruise: Snorkeling Adventure
4.7
106 Ratings
Waikoloa Village
Embark on a morning snorkel adventure in Waikoloa on a spacious catamaran. Explore the coastline, swim, and snorkel while enjoying a picnic lunch and expert crew assistance.
Embark on a morning snorkel adventure in Waikoloa on a spacious catamaran. Explore the coastline, swim, and snorkel while enjoying a picnic lunch and expert crew assistance.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- 69-1081 Ku’uali’i Pl - Depart from Anaeho’omalu Bay, also known as “A-Bay,” for a delightful 3-hour cruise on the Spirit of Aloha. Experience snorkeling with vibrant tropical fish and sea turtles, followed by a delicious deli lunch, refreshing tropical drinks, and breathtaking coastal scenery.
- 69-1081 Ku’uali’i Pl - Depart from Anaeho’omalu Bay, also known as “A-Bay,” for a delightful 3-hour cruise on the Spirit of Aloha. Experience snorkeling with vibrant tropical fish and sea turtles, followed by a delicious deli lunch, refreshing tropical drinks, and breathtaking coastal scenery.
What's Included
- Shaded seating, restrooms, and freshwater rinse on board
- Lunch
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- Alcoholic beverages
- In-water guidance and safety briefing for all experience levels
- Shaded seating, restrooms, and freshwater rinse on board
- Lunch
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- Alcoholic beverages
- In-water guidance and safety briefing for all experience levels
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Embark on a 3-hour snorkeling and cruising journey from Anaeho‘omalu Bay along the stunning Kohala Coast of Waikoloa. Board the spacious Spirit of Aloha catamaran for a smooth and comfortable ride to one of the area’s premier snorkeling locations.
Explore the vibrant marine life and Hawaiian green sea turtles in the crystal-clear tropical waters….
Embark on a 3-hour snorkeling and cruising journey from Anaeho‘omalu Bay along the stunning Kohala Coast of Waikoloa. Board the spacious Spirit of Aloha catamaran for a smooth and comfortable ride to one of the area’s premier snorkeling locations.
Explore the vibrant marine life and Hawaiian green sea turtles in the crystal-clear tropical waters. Snorkeling equipment and guidance are provided, ensuring enjoyment for all ages and skill levels.
After your swim, unwind on deck with a tasty sandwich lunch, tropical cocktails, and the refreshing island breezes — a perfect blend of ocean adventure and island-style hospitality.
Location
69-1081 Ku'uali'i Pl
Ku'uali'i Place
Please set your GPS to 69-1081 Kuualii Place, Waikoloa. Vessels depart from Anaehoomalu Bay at the Waikoloa Beach Resort. Park at the A-Bay Beach Park parking lot and head towards the beach. Once you reach the sand, take a right and walk along the beach. You will see a sign for check in.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(106 Ratings)
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Diana_l
Dec 31, 2025
Great crew, lovely ride on the catamaran - Great crew, I appreciated that the captain spent time teaching us how to wear the snorkel and everyone was required to wear a snorkel vest for visibility. It was also great to get picked up on the beach on A Bay as I was staying at the Marriot. Once at the snorkel site, there was also a large floating mat to hold onto/rest on (mostly the kids did this) if you were too tired. The ride to the snorkel site and back was smooth and view was beautiful of course. They also had prescription snorkel masks up to -5! It's not the crew's fault, but I wish we were able to see turtles, dolphins, or whales while we were on the catamaran or snorkeling. We did see a variety of fish. They mentioned that they had a whale watching tour later in the day that we could try to book. For lunch, they provided turkey/cheese sandwiches and nuts/granola bars/rice crispie treats for snacks. Drinks included juices or other alcoholic beverages.
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Sallysh1980gi
Dec 24, 2025
Hawaiian Nautical Does it Again - Great experience! This was my second year in a row with Hawaiian Nautical and they did not disappoint. Attentive crew and lots of emphasis on safety. Thoroughly enjoyed!
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Nancy_b
Dec 24, 2025
Great Christmas Eve adventure - Great boat, very nice crew. Snorkeling was so fun. Saw a lot of fish and corral. Such a fun day for the eight of us!
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Colesonb2022
Dec 24, 2025
Great Snorkeling Excursion - We had a wonderful time snorkeling with Zander, Nicole, Tatem and Josh. We also saw whales on our way back. The crew was friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive. We learned a lot about whales and the ecosystem. The drinks were tasty too! Thanks Y'all!
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Joanna
Dec 4, 2025
Fantastic Turtle Snorkel sail - This was a great Hawaiian experience! The crew was kind and friendly and helped ensure everyone was safe and had a good time. We enjoyed seeing beautiful sites on the way to the snorkel location, along with lots of flying fish. Once at the snorkel site we saw sea turtles as well as many varieties of fish and were able to snorkel until everyone felt they’d had enough time in the water. Then the crew raised the sails and we enjoyed sailing along while eating lunch, watching more flying fish and the beautiful shoreline. Then we got a bonus! We sighted a baby humpback whale surfacing and the captain got us in position to watch it surface several more times while the crew shared their knowledge of whale facts & migration behaviors. It was a fantastic excursion all around and our crew was top notch. Shout out to Keith, Nicole, Josh & Zander!
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Corey_c
Nov 28, 2025
Outstanding option! - The whole crew was amazing. Great experience altogether. The ride out and in was great and staff very knowledgeable on the area
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Yoshiohara
Oct 15, 2025
The best cruise!! - Staffs are so thoughtful and very experienced.
We had so much fun!!
The best cruise I have ever had!!
I will come again!!
Thank you very much!!
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Mikemw8799eu
Sep 10, 2025
Snorkel adventure - Great snorkel excursion with Captain Keith, Tess, Hunter and Ceasar. We had beautiful weather, calm seas, and the sea turtles were present to entertain us. Highly recommend
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Amy_a
Aug 2, 2025
Just bring sunscreen and... - Just bring sunscreen and your towel. Everything else is taken care of. Was an awesome experience!!!!
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Lisaoa9335hd
Jul 7, 2025
Disappointed and Misleading Experience - I booked the Hawaiian Sea Turtle and Snorkeling with Lunch tour in Kona for June. Just two days before the tour, Hawaii Nautical contacted us to cancel due to staffing shortages. They offered to rebook us at a different location, and I specifically asked if it would still include the sea turtles, as that was the highlight for my grandson. They assured me it was the same experience — unfortunately, it absolutely was not.
The new tour location was 45 minutes away (instead of 10), and we were never taken to an area known for sea turtles. There were no sightings and no mention of where they might be. We were taken directly to a snorkel spot, given about an hour in the water, and then brought right back. The crew was polite but did not provide any guidance or help spotting sea life.
The included lunch was a dry sandwich — no sides, nothing else. For $175 per person, it was extremely disappointing and not worth the money. I wouldn’t recommend this tour based on our experience. Be cautious if they try to switch tours last minute — it may not be what you originally paid for.
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