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Kona Snorkeling Tours
Family owned and operated since 1971, Fair Wind Cruises provides top-rated snorkel tours from Kona, on the Big Island of Hawaii. Hop aboard one of our boats for daily Kona snorkel tours to enjoy the pristine waters of Kealakekua Bay or explore remote south Kona. Have a deluxe experience on a morning snorkel tour to Kealakekua Bay or enjoy the bay to yourselves on our shorter afternoon snorkel tour. Kealakekua Bay is regarded as the best place to snorkel in all of Hawaii for its sea life. It is also the location of the historic Captain Cook Monument. All of our adventures are family-friendly and suitable for snorkelers of all skill levels!
Hawaii’s Best Kona Snorkel Tours
Looking for more adventure in Hawaii? We offer options for thrill-seekers and those wanting to experience a once-in-a-lifetime Manta Ray Night Snorkel encounter! We will show you an amazing time snorkeling the best of the Big Island on our Kona boat tours. A cruise with us will surely be the highlight of your Hawaiian vacation!
Choose Your Snorkel Tour:
Kealakekua Bay
Kona Coast
Manta Rays
Private Charters
A friendly reminder, our tours SELL OUT daily, sometimes weeks in advance,
so book early to be sure you don’t miss out!
Kealakekua Snorkeling Tours
Fair Wind II Vessel
Climb aboard the Fair Wind II for a scenic morning or afternoon cruise along the shores south of Kona to historic Kealakekua Bay. Jump into the pristine tropical waters of Kealakekua Bay, considered the best snorkeling site in all of Hawai’i, and enjoy our onboard high jump and waterslide! An ideal adventure for the whole family and all levels of snorkelers. Enjoy a fresh island-style breakfast and delicious lunch on the morning tour!
Kona Coast Snorkel Tour
Hula Kai Vessel – (Experienced Snorkelers)
Explore multiple snorkel locations along the stunning South Kona coastline while enjoying first-class comfort aboard the smooth and speedy Hula Kai. Tropical breakfast and an island-inspired savory lunch included. A relaxing adventure not to be missed! Ages 7 & up.
Manta Ray Night Snorkel
Hula Kai Vessel – (Experienced Snorkelers)
View these gentle giants in Keauhou Bay firsthand as they perform mesmerizing acrobatic maneuvers beneath you while feeding on plankton. For experienced snorkelers seeking a unique adventure and a bit of adrenaline, this truly is a must-do activity! Ages 7 & up.
Group & Private Charters
Looking for a private charter for an upcoming event or special occasion? From large corporate groups to smaller wedding parties…
Why Fair Wind Cruises?
Family Owned & Operated Since 1971
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Reviews
My husband and I went snorkeling this morning on the Hula Kai and enjoyed the experience thoroughly! I could go on and on about the professionalism AND friendly demeanor of your office staff, the captain, and the young women who keep everyone fed and safe. And let’s not forget the tremendous display of the sea life along the South Kona shores — unforgettable!
I am sending this message, though, to the unsung hero who devised the menu on the trip. The plant-based meals were delicious and a far better way to advocate for plant-based eating than any TV show or cookbook. The meals were tasty, filling, and appetizing to look at. My hat is off to whoever designed that menu and perfected those recipes. And if you’re willing to share, I would love the recipe for the chickpea salad. (My husband just looked over my shoulder and said, “I’d rather know how to make the BBQ sandwiches.) Your culinary talents were a hit with us both!
We really enjoyed our snorkel cruise with Fair Winds. The staff are so fun and very intent on ensuring your comfort and safety. Both breakfast and lunch were very good. The snorkel spot we went to was wonderful. Very calm and clear water. Perfect spot for snorkeling. Eventhough we had quite a few people on the boat, there was plenty of room to spread out and plenty of room to snorkel without running into each other. We also went on the Manta Ray night snorkel with Fair Winds as well. They are a great outfit!
The food was such a pleasant surprise! Kudos to Fair Wind for truly making an effort to provide genuinely delicious & healthy food. Wow, totally unexpected!
Our family has been out with Fair Wind on numerous occasions over the years as it’s always the highlight of our vacation. The snorkeling is always fabulous, as is the crew and the wonderful food along the way. This time around was even better! To our delight, they did away with the traditional burgers and hot dogs – replacing everything with various plant-based sandwiches & salads. BBQ Jackfruit Sandwich – OMG – so tasty – who would have thought?! Highly recommend, not just for the snorkeling – but the food is above and beyond.
Awesome cruise! Small group of people on the cruise, nice boat and comfortable seating. Two locations to snorkel, paddle boards, breakfast and lunch. Reef safe sunscreen even provided and coffee before boarding! Staff was so friendly, and the trip was one of the best things our family did in Kona. Highly recommend.
We have been coming to the Big Island for over a decade and often go snorkeling with Fairwinds. We have enjoyed the morning snorkeling cruise several times over the years with family our kids and grandkids, which has always been a highlight. We took the Deluxe Cruise last Thursday. Enjoyed a great show of spinner dolphins and even some pilot whales. Looking forward to our second snorkel on the morning cruise tomorrow.
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