Kawaihae Snorkel Cruise: Luxury Wildlife Watch and Lunch Experience
4.3
6 Ratings
Waimea
Embark on a luxury snorkel cruise in Kawaihae and witness the incredible marine wildlife, vibrant reefs, and stunning sea creatures. Enjoy a picnic lunch and expert assistance for an unforgettable experience.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 61-3527 Kawaihae Rd - Be whisked away on the powerboat Kohola to see marine wildlife such as dolphins and Hawaiian Green Sea turtles (Honu) year-round, or whales in season December through March. Experience a snorkel adventure with vibrant marine life and brilliantly colored reefs. Enjoy coastal sights and a refreshing swim and snorkel in the warm crystal-clear blue waters. Admire underwater stunning sea creatures and reef fish.
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Lunch
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Flotation devices
  • Live tour commentary in English
  • Assorted beverages
What's Not Included
  • No transportation available
Additional Information

Board the ‘Kohola’ powerboat for an year-round marine wildlife-spotting voyage. Get close with dolphins and turtles or, between December and March, marvel at whales. Embark on a snorkelling journey with colourful reefs and exotic marine creatures. Savour spectacular coastal views while you swim and snorkel in the clear blue waters. Explore the magnificent underwater world with its interesting inhabitants and reef fish. The snorkel site will be selected taking into consideration the weather conditions of the day and guest preferences.
Onboard, you can enjoy a variety of drinks and a picnic lunch. A snorkel kit, including a mask, fins, and a vest, is provided and swim support from our experienced crew is assured. Please ensure that you bring towels, swimwear, hats, and reef-friendly non-spray sunscreen. We assure you of a return voyage if there is no sighting of wildlife, however, no refunds will be given. Alternatively, you can apply the value of the return trip ticket towards an upgrade for a higher value journey.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Wear, swimsuits, bring towels, hats non-spray sunscreen.
  • Vessel is a fast powerboat, WET SEA SPRAY very likely! Come ready to get wet and have fun!
Location
61-3527 Kawaihae Rd
Kawaihae Road
From Hwy19 bear left to Akoni Pule Hwy270. Head north on Route 270 look toward left for green gate enclosing the port. Take first left into green gate (Gate 1). Take a left at sign for Gate 13. Follow paved road until it ends at a gravel parking. The vessel “Kohola” is at the end dock at slip S-01.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(6 Ratings)
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Mariposa_w
Feb 28, 2022
Great ocean excursion with friendly crew! - Captain Brooke & her team were nice & professional. We got to see whales & dolphins. They were accommodating to our older and younger fam members too. We all swam, snorkeled & felt safe. It was fun. We learned a lot about whales & dolphins & Hawaiian history!
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Julie
Jul 2, 2021
Fun Snorkeling and a Pod of Dolphins! - Captain Brooke and Faith did a great job taking us to a nice coral reef for snorkeling with a great variety of colorful fish! We had plenty of time to snorkel, then we cruised the coast and found a pod of dolphins! Loved sitting on the bow and getting a close up view of 20+ dolphins! Lunch was great too! So fun, would go again next time we’re here!
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Glenn_b
Feb 26, 2020
Beautiful Day! - We had a fantastic trip with Captain Brook and First Mate Indica!!! They were wonderful and knew how to take care of their boat and passengers. It was a great day on the beautiful ocean!
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Jessewtoledo
Oct 22, 2019
Best Part! - The sail crew was fantastic. They showed us many parts of the island. The found dolphins. They took us to a black sand beach. The food was fresh and filling. I got sick with all the motion but they did everything but rub my back. Absolutely the best part of our Hawai’i trip. Thank you!
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Steve_s_1183
Apr 10, 2019
AMAZING - Just got done with this excursion. The crew is top notch. Got to see dolphins, several whales, and had a great time snorkeling. Boat is great and the crew really makes you enjoy every moment of the trip!
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958shikhap
Jun 3, 2021
Disappointed with false description of the boat - We were told that this tour will be on a catarman. With the following description in the sent email “ Attire Casual clothing is recommended for all trips. On snorkel trips we suggest wearing swim-trunks and a t-shirt for men, and a swimsuit under shorts or a wrap for ladies. There are shaded, covered and dry areas of this boat, and also optional areas such as the front nets where you can enjoy sea spray and more wind. Restrooms for changing are aboard the catamaran.” However after reaching the harbor, we saw that the boat was actually a small motor boat with none of the above mentioned facilities. Very disappointed with them not being upfront. Cant say anything about the trip itself, as we backed out of the tour after seeing the boat.
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