Best snorkeling experience on Big Island - This is a must do. With 6 people it is just a little bit more than you would spend on one of the bigger boats with way more people. My wife and I went with friends and their adult daughter and it was worth the price for 5! The husband and wife that run the charter are awesome. They are super friendly and knowledgeable about the island. They brought their son on our trip and he was adorable. Skip the bigger boats and get a private snorkeling trip.

An Absolute Hidden Gem — Best Private Kealakekua Bay Snorkeling Charter on the Big Island! - Kaleo and Leila are truly something special. If you’re even considering this tour, don’t think twice because this was hands down one of the best experiences of our entire trip. I had been searching for the perfect snorkeling experience and honestly, this listing almost sounded too good to be true, so I called with a few questions and ended up speaking with Kaleo and Leila. They were so warm, welcoming, and genuine that my mom and I booked on the spot. From the moment we arrived, it felt like we were spending the day with family. They go above and beyond to make the experience personal, comfortable, and unforgettable. I had mentioned beforehand that my mom was a bit hesitant about swimming, and they actually remembered; Kaleo even offered for Leila to snorkel herself alongside my brother and I to ease my mom's anxiety. She didn’t just join, she brought a GoPro and captured incredible footage of my brother and me in the water, which we now get to relive forever! At no point did we feel rushed. The entire experience is fully customized, and they truly care about what you want to do. Whether it’s finding marine life, learning about the island, or just enjoying the moment, they make it happen. Kaleo is an incredible storyteller. The way he shares Hawaiian history, culture, and his own life growing up on the island adds so much depth to the experience. It’s meaningful, immersive, and authentic. Even with a storm forecast making us think our activities would all be cancelled, they monitored the weather and made sure we could safely go out early and still enjoy everything without missing out. When the water got a bit rough later, Kaleo handled it like a pro, steering safe, and still making stops along the coast to show us sea caves, landscapes, lava tubes, and share more history. The boat itself is comfortable and shaded, the group size is small and intimate, and the snorkeling gear is top quality. They had snacks, drinks, and were attentive to every detail. This was personal, private, and unforgettable between the memories, the stories, and the footage they captured for us, this is something we’ll cherish forever :) Do not miss out on this experience!

Once in a lifetime! - Amazing trip with owner Kaleo and group of our friends. Did an 5,5h trip with him, stopping by at several spots to snorkel, explore big islands wildlife and learn about the history. 100% authentic, extremely flexible in working with us as a group and super supportive. If you want to to experience a trip, a local showing you his paradise, this is the trip to go. Furthermore wildlife treated us very well. Humpbacks, pilot whales, dolphins, Monck seals, shark, turtles. It was a blast.

Great adventure snorkeling and learning the history of the Hawaiian culture. - Great day with Kaleo & Leila. The tour was informative, entertaining, and memorable. Kaleo was personable and knew the best places to snorkel as well as historical sites as he grew up on the island so was able share great stories. The tour was informative, entertaining and memorable. We would highly recommend Ohana Ocean Connections to anyone wanting a fun adventure on the ocean.