Best results for Water Activities in Kailua Kona, HI

Paddle calm Kealakekua Bay at dawn and snorkel pristine reefs with a certified local guide.

Paddle and snorkel Kealakekua Bay with a certified guide—check in at 11:30am

Paddleboard lessons and tours in Kailua-Kona, 1.5 hours

Paddle a traditional wa’a from Kamakahonu Bay with a guide

Rent snorkel gear, boards, and beach essentials for your Big Island days

Rent a stand-up paddleboard for surfing, training, or cruising

Manta ray night snorkel with a sunset departure and onboard snacks

Cruise the Big Island’s west side to spot dolphins, then snorkel with turtles

Choose two Kohala Coast dive or snorkel sites based on the day’s conditions

Practice scuba skills with a PADI instructor in a 10-foot pool

Spot humpback whales from a fast, comfortable 41-ft raft with marine naturalist narration and guaranteed sightings

Hear humpback songs and spot whales on a 2.5-hour seasonal cruise

Snorkel Kona’s Gold Coast on a 2.5-hour catamaran cruise

Snorkel and sail Kona’s coast on a semi-private 50' catamaran

Learn safe, sustainable spearfishing with proven techniques and hands-on ocean practice

Premium 1-tank night dive to explore Kona’s reef after dark

Enjoy guaranteed humpback sightings on a 1.5-hour cruise from Anaehoomalu Bay, DecMar

See humpbacks off Kona on a 1.5-hour sail with guaranteed sightings and expert narration

Witness humpbacks on the Kohala Coast aboard a luxury powerboat with guaranteed sightings.

View and listen to humpback whales on a 2.5-hour tour with onboard hydrophones

Family-friendly Kona Coast whale watching (December–March)

Paddle a Hawaiian canoe, then snorkel for reef fish at Turtle Ally

1.5-hour guided SUP tour at ʻAnaehoʻomalu Bay

Paddle a traditional Hawaiian canoe with a lifeguard-certified local steersman